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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
video of police visit to W2
View video: http://vimeo.com/observers2010 >>
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
February 15, 2010
For immediate release
Police visit media centre, observer office
Vancouver, B.C. – Uniformed members of the Vancouver Police Department and two uniformed members of the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) walked through the ground floor of an independent Olympic media centre and tried to enter private offices in the back before being asked to leave by building management.
They did not produce any search warrant and said they had attended to view an art show that was taking place in the building. During their self-guided tour of the W2 Culture and Media House, they entered the technical hub of the building, which services more than 100 journalists and the Legal Observer program for the 2010 Olympics, and appeared to be attempting to access upper floors that host the Observer Program.
"The police are well aware that this space is dedicated to media, and that the Legal Observer office is in this building as well," said David Eby, Executive Director of the BCCLA. "All of the groups in this space have positive relationships with the police, there is no need for this kind of show of force."
Officers from the CBSA have been seen at all of the major demonstrations to date by the BCCLA's legal observers, raising concerns that VISU is using nationality to target particular protesters.
"In light of a number of issues at the border involving those who disagree with the Olympics being detained, harassed or turned back, it's hardly reassuring that the CBSA is on the front lines policing these protests and visiting media and Observer spaces," said Eby.
The BCCLA will be sending the details of the incident to the Vancouver Police Department to request a formal explanation.
View video: http://vimeo.com/observers2010 >>
MEDIA CONTACTS:
David Eby, Executive Director, (778) 865-7997
Micheal Vonn, Policy Director, (778) 829-3471
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
February 15, 2010
For immediate release
Police visit media centre, observer office
Vancouver, B.C. – Uniformed members of the Vancouver Police Department and two uniformed members of the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) walked through the ground floor of an independent Olympic media centre and tried to enter private offices in the back before being asked to leave by building management.
They did not produce any search warrant and said they had attended to view an art show that was taking place in the building. During their self-guided tour of the W2 Culture and Media House, they entered the technical hub of the building, which services more than 100 journalists and the Legal Observer program for the 2010 Olympics, and appeared to be attempting to access upper floors that host the Observer Program.
"The police are well aware that this space is dedicated to media, and that the Legal Observer office is in this building as well," said David Eby, Executive Director of the BCCLA. "All of the groups in this space have positive relationships with the police, there is no need for this kind of show of force."
Officers from the CBSA have been seen at all of the major demonstrations to date by the BCCLA's legal observers, raising concerns that VISU is using nationality to target particular protesters.
"In light of a number of issues at the border involving those who disagree with the Olympics being detained, harassed or turned back, it's hardly reassuring that the CBSA is on the front lines policing these protests and visiting media and Observer spaces," said Eby.
The BCCLA will be sending the details of the incident to the Vancouver Police Department to request a formal explanation.
View video: http://vimeo.com/observers2010 >>
MEDIA CONTACTS:
David Eby, Executive Director, (778) 865-7997
Micheal Vonn, Policy Director, (778) 829-3471
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Are you familiar with Carbon Offsets?
CJSF would be interested in having someone who is familiar with this concept or will do the research to understand its controversial elements to cover this story. Let me know if that is you. - FW
Media Advisory
February 14, 2010
Managing the carbon footprint of the 2010 Winter Games
Offsetters Clean Tech Partners help to leave a legacy of clean energy projects
What: Accredited media for the BC International Media Centre (BCMC) are invited to an announcement by Offsetters, the first ever Official Carbon Offset Supplier of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Linda Coady, Vice President, Sustainability of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will review the ambitious carbon management program for the 2010 Winter Games including the strategy, reduction plans and carbon offsetting program followed by an introduction of the BC Clean Tech Partners who are creating the carbon offset projects for the 2010 Legacy Portfolio. The first BC-based clean technology projects for the 2010 Legacy Portfolio will also be announced.
The strategy and tactics of the voluntary offsetting campaign targeted at spectators, locals and visitors will be highlighted, including the fictional demonstration sport of ‘Bobwheeling’.
Why: Working with Offsetters, VANOC will offset all the direct carbon footprint for the 2010 Winter Games which is estimated to be 118,000 tonnes. This is the first time that an organizing committee will offset the entire organizing period of a Games in Olympic Games history. Offsetters is also the first Official Supplier of Carbon Offsets in Olympic Games history.
In addition, a spectator engagement program is being implemented to encourage the voluntary offsetting of 150,000 tonnes of carbon that is estimated will be produced from spectators, sponsors and media during the Games period.
Where: BC Media Centre, Press Theatre
When: Monday February 15, 2010 2:00 pm
Who:
James Tansey, CEO and Co-Founder, Offsetters
Linda Coady, Vice President Sustainability, VANOC
Malcolm Metcalfe, CTO and Founder, Sempa Power
Offsetters Clean Tech Partners
About Offsetters:
As Canada’s first and leading carbon management provider, Offsetters helps individuals and companies understand, reduce, track and offset their climate impact – in that order. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Offsetters is the first ever Official Supplier of Carbon Offsets to an Olympic Games and will be providing the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) with carbon credits sourced from clean technologies developed in BC’s Lower Mainland. In 2009, Offsetters was also selected by the Pacific Carbon Trust as the first supplier of carbon offsets to the BC Crown Corporation.
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Media Contact:
Melanie Wong, Offsetters, (604) 699-2652 or (cell) (604) 838-6248 melanie@offsetters.ca
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Guidelines for Use of Legislature Video
Guidelines for Use of Hansard Video
The Speaker of the Legislature of British Columbia grants permission to replay the webcast video of the proceedings of the Legislature for use in schools and for other purposes such as private study, research, criticism, review or newspaper summary. Television and radio broadcasters may make use of excerpts of the webcast video in their news or public affairs programs for the purpose of fair and accurate reports of proceedings. Program material may not be purposefully distorted or used for political party advertising, election campaigns or any other politically partisan activity. Any other commercial use or rebroadcast of the webcast video requires the express written approval of the Speaker.
The Speaker of the Legislature of British Columbia grants permission to replay the webcast video of the proceedings of the Legislature for use in schools and for other purposes such as private study, research, criticism, review or newspaper summary. Television and radio broadcasters may make use of excerpts of the webcast video in their news or public affairs programs for the purpose of fair and accurate reports of proceedings. Program material may not be purposefully distorted or used for political party advertising, election campaigns or any other politically partisan activity. Any other commercial use or rebroadcast of the webcast video requires the express written approval of the Speaker.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
“Free speech zone” crowded with pro-Olympic displays
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
February 9, 2010
For immediate release
“Free speech zone” crowded with pro-Olympic displays
Vancouver, B.C. – The BCCLA is disappointed that the organizers of the 2010 Olympics have crowded an area designated for free speech with pro-Olympic displays, making large demonstrations practically impossible in the Olympic city.
“Beijing created protest zones where people who wanted to protest could peacefully assemble,” said Robert Holmes, President of the BCCLA. “But the Vancouver Olympics organizers seem to think that even the tiny patch of green behind the Vancouver Art Gallery is too much to allow for those who don’t agree with the Olympics.”
The Civil Liberties Advisory Committee which met with the Integrated Security Unit, Vancouver City Hall, and VANOC had recommended the North lawn of the Vancouver Art Gallery be kept clear and available for public organizing, recognizing the traditional use of the space as a gathering point for rallies and demonstrations. The recommendation appears to have been completely ignored, as the space now features a pro-Olympic poster display, a provincial government log cabin, and a bobsled.
“Free speech needs air and room in which to be spoken and heard,” said Holmes. “With this effort to crowd out others, the Olympics organizers are offending the Canadian democratic principles that our governments committed themselves to uphold. For an organization supposedly dedicated to competition among athletes to be so fearful of competition of ideas is sad indeed. Speakers will be deprived of the right to express themselves and listeners deprived of their right to hear. This is a sorry start to the Olympics and must be quickly overturned by those in authority.”
This tactic of trying to block out the opportunity for others to communicate a message was used by VANOC in the fall of 2008 when it purchased all outdoor advertising in Vancouver and Whistler and resold it only to approved sponsors. The Hughes Commission into demonstrations related to APEC made recommendations that demonstrations not be unreasonably confined.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Robert Holmes, President, (604) 681-1310
David Eby, Executive Director, (778) 865-7997
February 9, 2010
For immediate release
“Free speech zone” crowded with pro-Olympic displays
Vancouver, B.C. – The BCCLA is disappointed that the organizers of the 2010 Olympics have crowded an area designated for free speech with pro-Olympic displays, making large demonstrations practically impossible in the Olympic city.
“Beijing created protest zones where people who wanted to protest could peacefully assemble,” said Robert Holmes, President of the BCCLA. “But the Vancouver Olympics organizers seem to think that even the tiny patch of green behind the Vancouver Art Gallery is too much to allow for those who don’t agree with the Olympics.”
The Civil Liberties Advisory Committee which met with the Integrated Security Unit, Vancouver City Hall, and VANOC had recommended the North lawn of the Vancouver Art Gallery be kept clear and available for public organizing, recognizing the traditional use of the space as a gathering point for rallies and demonstrations. The recommendation appears to have been completely ignored, as the space now features a pro-Olympic poster display, a provincial government log cabin, and a bobsled.
“Free speech needs air and room in which to be spoken and heard,” said Holmes. “With this effort to crowd out others, the Olympics organizers are offending the Canadian democratic principles that our governments committed themselves to uphold. For an organization supposedly dedicated to competition among athletes to be so fearful of competition of ideas is sad indeed. Speakers will be deprived of the right to express themselves and listeners deprived of their right to hear. This is a sorry start to the Olympics and must be quickly overturned by those in authority.”
This tactic of trying to block out the opportunity for others to communicate a message was used by VANOC in the fall of 2008 when it purchased all outdoor advertising in Vancouver and Whistler and resold it only to approved sponsors. The Hughes Commission into demonstrations related to APEC made recommendations that demonstrations not be unreasonably confined.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Robert Holmes, President, (604) 681-1310
David Eby, Executive Director, (778) 865-7997
Monday, February 8, 2010
Audio Editor Availability at CJSF
Bernard can fit in some editing. He is studying editing at BCIT and CJSF.
Jeinny is at the station full-time and is a skilled editor.
Sehee is at the station full-time and has been trained in basic audio editing.
Bea is at the station part-time and is a very experienced editor.
Do you have things that need editing?
Do you want to add your name to the list?
Jeinny is at the station full-time and is a skilled editor.
Sehee is at the station full-time and has been trained in basic audio editing.
Bea is at the station part-time and is a very experienced editor.
Do you have things that need editing?
Do you want to add your name to the list?
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