mayor dean's 2008 campaign promises

conan crew on wall street

Occupy the Language - The Song Remains the Same

by Janine Bandcroft.  photo of Billy Bob at Cridge Park, 2005, thanks to Pete Rockwell.

Remember back in 2005 when the Cridge Park homeless encampment was shut down by police and fire officials after it degenerated into a filthy prostitution and drug den?  That’s when many of us, who watch the street scene with caring eyes, realized a bit about how city politics works.  With a bit of help the camp could have succeeded.  It did succeed in providing a safe place for homeless people to gather, create community, and support each other.  After a couple of weeks, it began to attract some, shall I say, more difficult inhabitants.  And that’s when its troubles began.

a letter to victoria's city council

i've been following, with great interest, the global people's revolution since it began in tunisia and egypt earlier this year.  i've also been an advocate in favour of simple living, and a big fan of creative and environmentally friendly solutions like portland's dignity village, for many years.  the people currently creating an inclusive community in spirit/centennial square ought to be applauded and supported for their courage and determination to create environmentally and economically sustainable ways to live in the world.

Homeless Man Enters Two Month Hunger Strike Against Camping By-laws

by Tavis Dodds

David Arthur Johnston was today sentenced to sixty days in jail for six counts of erecting a tent within the hours of seven and seven. The court heard how David's recent appeal was rejected on October 18th and David pled guilty for camping at the Centennial Square at City Hall with the Occupy Victoria movement of several dozen people that have been breaking the by-law for nearly a month. City lawyer Troy DeSouza argued for the maximum sentencing of six months and/or ten thousand dollars for each count of erecting a tent in the daytime. The judge said, before he gave his sentencing, that he enjoys camping and the fresh air.

paul manly's gone to the dark side

video tour of avatar grove with tj watt