Owen Sheppard

VIDEO 3minute film: Niagara Animal Defense League's Season of Protesting Marineland Abusement Park Invites you to the final protest of the season, SUNDAY OCT 7

Zach Ruiter — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:33:04 +0000

According to one child, "My wish is for all the water friends to be free from Marineland"

We hear that a group of concerned citizens will be holding a demonstration at Marineland on Sunday October 7th 2012 protesting against animal use and animal captivity at Marineland and educating the public about the inherent cruelty involved.

George Horton handed 10 month Sentence while G20 lead investigator Sgt. Gary Giroux Roughly Evicts Spectator in Courtroom

Zach Ruiter — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:11:02 +0000

George Horton Sentenced to ten months while police attack activists in courtroom!!!

Article by Julian Ichim, Video by Owen Sheppard and Zach Ruiter

A Dispatch From Occupy Ottawa

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:49:19 +0000

Occupy Ottawa is a hive of activity as I arrive at Confederation Park on the chilly grey evening of October 30th. Activists and passersby alike warm themselves carving pumpkins, playing giant chess, and converting donated freight palettes into flooring material for winterized tents.

Consenting to Consensus?

LCOTOR — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:50:03 +0000

Building Direct Democracy at Occupy Toronto

Interviews with Occupy Toronto participants have revealed a wide range of opinion on
the effectiveness of the movement’s process for making group decisions.

According to Brandon Gray of Occupy Toronto, decisions are made through a consensus
system where possible, with a 90% “supermajority” vote if consensus proves impossible.