Publishes Newspaper Online and In Print
Since moving from their location in Diana Krall Plaza the Occupy Nanaimo group has not been as visible this past little while, but that does not mean they are still not active and seeking to bring about some meaningful change to our society.
On the 15th of this month they published the first issue of their own newspaper which can be viewed online by clicking the above banner or a printed version may be found at various locations around the central island area.
The group has a permanent place for their Tuesday night general assemblies in the same location as the 7-10 club occupies on Prideaux Street. Attendance at last nights meeting was perhaps a little low on numbers but not low on passion and determination. They hope once more people are aware of their new permanent location that attendance will once again pick up.
24 Hour Vigil This Saturday
The following information is posted on the groups website:
On Saturday February 25th, Occupy Nanaimo will be
joining in Solidarity to protest against Island Timberlands plans to log
Cortes Island. We are joining in this protest with Occupy Powell River
and Occupy Vancouver, who will be holding 24 hour occupations against
Island Timberlands plan to clear cut the Beautiful forests of Cortes
Island. For those that aren’t aware, Island Timberlands is owned by
Brookfield Asset Management. Brookfield Asset Management also owns
Zuccotti Park, aptly renamed “Liberty Park” by Occupy Wall-St, the Heart
of the Occupy Movement and the Location of their September 17th
Occupation.
These "occupy" groups seem to be jumping on every cause they can. Would someone please tell me what they are trying to achieve? It seems to me that they are just a bunch of bums who want a free ride.
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