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Save the BC Bud Bears!

2010-08-23T05:12:00.000-07:00

VANCOUVER — An online petition has been created to help 10 tame black bears whose future is uncertain after being found at a marijuana grow-op in Christina Lake, B.C.

The bears were discovered on July 30, when Mounties raided the remote property near the summer tourist town in the southern B.C. Interior.

Officers were at first fearful when they spotted the bears but soon realized the bruins were being fed by the property owners and officers were not an immediate risk.

Police allege they subsequently found at least 1,000 marijuana plants on the property.

A man and woman living on the property have been charged with various drug offences and are presently free on bail. The pair have been instructed to no longer feed the bears.

The provincial environment ministry has said if the animals can’t learn to find food in the wild, they’ll have to be exterminated.

That led to the Save Bears Found in Drug Bust online petition that has almost 800 signatures from people all around the world. The petition asks that the bears be sent to a sanctuary and not be put down.

A Facebook petition has also been created, named Help Save the B.C. Black Bears, which directs viewers to the petition.

B.C. conservation authorities could not be reached for comment.

Christina Lake is 300 kilometres east of Vancouver and just north of the border with Washington State.

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Eurofest BC 2009

2009-06-08T13:53:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of the event. Hope you like it:

European Festival BC 2009 dance singing Burnaby RSSG

Malei and Zuke's Minis

2009-04-17T20:09:00.000-07:00

This may be conceived as crass advertising and promotion, using a Tazo cupholder, and Zuke's Minis and a rubber green ball we bought at Tisol to try to drive traffic to our site. And, I guess it didn't hurt that we used a Stevie Wonder song, "Isn't She Lovely", as our music over as well.

Let's see if it works ;)

Tazo Zuke Minis Tisol Stevie Wonder Isn't She Lovely Malei

8000 Drums 2009 - Vancouver

2009-04-17T19:46:00.001-07:00

This event was put together in Vancouver by Kat Norris, superevent organizer. features drummers from the Pacific Northwest or Turtle Island and Africa taking part in the global 8000 Drums event on March 21, 2009.

It also features a rare performance from Takaya, a young singer worth following.

8000 Drums Vancouver 2009 Kat Norris Takaya

Nisgaa New Year

2009-04-17T19:30:00.000-07:00

Yet another great event at the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre. This event, hosted by the Dangeli family features many songs and stories from the Nisgaa People of the Pacific Northwest.

Going to the Friendship Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday nights can be one of the richest experiences one can have if you appreciate indigenous culture.

Nisgaa New_Year Aboriginal Friendship Centre Mike Dangeli

Bannock Frybread New Year's Eve

2008-12-23T13:31:00.000-08:00

Another event of sharing with our brothers and sisters in the Downtown Eastside. Also you can learn about the variations in Bannock:

Relaxing Sounds of Water

2008-12-23T13:27:00.000-08:00

Yes, folks, this is what it's all about clear, unpolluted water:

Car-Free Festivals

2008-12-23T13:24:00.000-08:00

Another great event, which has replicated all over 'couver are the 'Car-free' festivals, notably the Commercial Drive event in June:

BEST Pancake Breakfast

2008-12-23T13:22:00.000-08:00

This was a great event hosted by BEST and featured the VanCity Bikeshare initiative.

Hope there will be more of this...

Critical Mass Vancouver

2008-12-23T13:19:00.000-08:00

In case you are wondering what to do in Vancouver, or in any major city on the last Friday of the month, there is Critical Mass.

Critical Mass Vancouver

Critical Mass Google

Psychedelic Muse Salon 1

2008-12-23T13:18:00.001-08:00

OK, I think you get the idea..Caro Mio Bem:

Psychedelic Muse Salon 8

2008-12-23T13:17:00.001-08:00

...And some cool instrumentals...

Psychedelic Muse Salon 3

2008-12-23T13:14:00.000-08:00

OK, just so you don't think we are just whinging about the environment and human rights abuses all the time, here is a beautiful session from one of the Psychedelic Muse Salons:

Delgamuukw Demonstration 2007

2008-12-23T13:13:00.000-08:00

Here's a little story that got a little coverage on the mainstream media:

Dog Beach and Chem Trails

2008-12-23T13:09:00.000-08:00

It's all fun and games until they start dropping neurotoxins on yuh:

OK, if you don't believe me, then check out this video from the Discovery Channel. And if you've really got some time on your hands, try calling your local Air Quality control people and see what they have to say...:

Cool Water Running

2008-12-23T13:04:00.000-08:00

It's curious how much we as Canadians or Turtle Island residents take this for granted when in other countries and even some places in Canada only wish they had this going on :

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Xmas Crafts Fair

2008-12-22T00:28:00.000-08:00

Here it is, in case you missed it...or just wanted to take a look inside the Friendship Centre: