Justin Saunders

Enbridge Westover occupation continues despite injunction

justin — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:59:30 +0000

protestors subsequently arrested in morning raid of Line 9 camp

A few dozen activists remain on site at the occupation of Enbridge's North Westover pumping station, where construction had been taking place across the road from the main Westover Plant. Westover sits along the route of Line 9, a controversial oil pipeline at the heart of the debate around the transportation of diluted bitumen from the Tar Sands.

Anti-pipeline activists occupy Enbridge plant

justin — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 13:49:23 +0000

Several dozen activists have occupied Enbridge's North Westover Station. The Westover site lies along the route of Line 9, an oil pipeline which Enbridge is currently trying to reverse to carry Albertan crude oil, potentially including diluted bitumen from the Tar Sands.

Joel Bitar released on bail

justin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:53:44 +0000

U.S. citizen, one of several Americans facing G20 protest charges, out on $100,000 bond

Joel Bitar was granted bail today by a judge at a provincial courthouse in north Toronto.

Homeless Activists Occupy Metro Hall

justin — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:09:44 +0000

Temporary emergency shelter opened

Several dozen anti-poverty activists, homeless people and their allies have occupied the rotunda at Metro Hall this morning. Citing 34 homeless deaths in 2012, and 8 already this year, organizers from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) have declared an 'emergency homeless shelter' in the building.

Rob Ford's litany of misdeeds

justin — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 21:53:56 +0000

Conflict of interest only one offence among many

Rob Ford removed from office

justin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:04:22 +0000

Toronto Mayor found guilty in landmark conflict of interest case

Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was ordered removed from office today, after being found guilty of breaching the city's conflict of interest law. An Ontario Superior Court judge released the decision this morning.

May Day takes Toronto

justin — Wed, 02 May 2012 06:53:01 +0000

annual workers' rights celebration spills into streets throughout day, night

One of the most successful May Day demonstrations in years took place earlier today, as large numbers filled the streets of Toronto in the annual festival of workers rights that is celebrated worldwide.

Commentary: On Shaky Ground

justin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:42:45 +0000

Occupy Toronto's accountability problem

Winning the battle, losing the war?

justin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:09:13 +0000

Ford loses control of council; City loses millions in budget fiasco

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was dealt several major losses during Tuesday's budget meeting, as Council's 'mushy middle' rejected a radically conservative, anti-government budget and joined forces with opposition councillors to save a host of City services.

Police Crack Heads as Major Budget Cuts Reversed

justin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:28:22 +0000

Toronto residents are breathing slightly easier after a long awaited City Council vote on large cuts to core city services took place earlier tonight. The cuts, proposed as part of the 2012 city budget, have been looming ever since Mayor Rob Ford manufactured a budget crisis upon taking office.

A whimper, not a bang

justin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:32:13 +0000

the raid on Occupy Toronto

Occupy Toronto: Eviction part two

justin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:11:37 +0000

The sound of drums compete with church bells, as Occupy Toronto heads for an expected eviction showdown at midnight. The month-old encampment lost a key legal battle today, as an Ontario Superior Court judge issued a 54-page decision dismissing an injunction filed last week by several occupiers. Already, there are (unconfirmed) reports of police in garages and vehicles around St.

Documents cast doubt on church position regarding Occupy Toronto eviction

justin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:00:25 +0000

Police may not have power to evict occupiers from Church land

November 15th: 'Eviction Day'.

Megan Kinch — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:03:15 +0000

Occupy Toronto Prepares to Fight Eviction

Issue #3. 99: Dispatches from Occupy Toronto

justin — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:16:43 +0000

Issue # 3 of 99, a new broadsheet covering Occupy Toronto. This issue features:

Occupation and Austerity by Michael Romandel

Night March Takes 'Toronto's Times Square' by J Walker

Consenting to Consensus? by Owen Sheppard

In Brief: Occupy around the World

Files attached to this post:

99_03_v3.pdf