Vancouver police fear troublemakers joining pipeline protests

Anti-pipeline graffiti in East Vancouver, 2014; contrary to the claims of cops and others, it does appear to get its message across.

By Ada Slivinski, QMI Agency Vancouver, April 7, 2014

Vancouver police are concerned about a small group of violent activists who attended an otherwise peaceful anti-pipeline blockade training event this past weekend.

Those hoping to stop or delay future pipeline construction met in Vancouver for the event: “No Pipelines: Action Training for Climate Justice,” which was hosted by Rising Tide – Vancouver Coast Salish Territories.

March 30 Global Day of Action Sees Climate Crime Circus Come to Town

by Rising Tide – Vancouver Coast Salish Territories

Vancouver, March 30:  Chevron’s north Burnaby refinery was blockaded for three hours today by activists who occupied the access road and prevented tanker trucks from entering or leaving the site.