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BCCLA file complaints over illegal spying The BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) has filed complaints against both the RCMP and the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) which allege the agencies illegally spied on peaceful activities of opponents to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project.
In a release sent out last week, the BCCLA say the agencies’ alleged actions “interfered with the freedom of expression, assembly and association protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by gathering intelligence about citizens opposed to the Enbridge project through
BCCLA, in a release. “This is bigger than an environmental debate - it’s a question of fundamental human rights. There are plenty of undemocratic countries where governments spy on people that they don’t agree with. That’s not supposed to happen in Canada, and when it
a range of sources.” “It’s against the law and the constitution for police and spy agencies to spy on the lawful activities of people who are just speaking out and getting involved in their communities. That’s why we have filed these complaints,” said Josh Paterson, Executive Director of the
does, it can frighten people away from expressing themselves and participating in democratic debate.” One specific incident mentioned in the release involves a volunteer meeting in the basement of a Kelowna church where people from Dogwood Initiative and LeadNow.ca
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were gathering. The incidents in BCCLA’s complaints were revealed following an access to information request filed by Matthew Millar of the
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Vancouver Observer, BCCLA says. They say they do not know if surveillance was conducted through wiretaps or other means.
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TENANTS WORKSHOP Saturday, February 22
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The lucky winner of the diamond ring from the Daughters of the Nile annual ring raffle is Sherry McAmes, of Terrace. The Daughters of the Nile is an international fraternal organization for women who are related by birth or marriage to a Shriner, Master Mason or Daughter of the Nile. Money raised from this raffle is donated to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, and is used for the medical, surgical and rehabilitation of children.
continued from page 12 February 20 ART CLUB of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 403 at MESS. “Yolking Around”: Egg Tempura Painting; bring an egg, an empty egg carton for mixing, paper towels and your watercolour supplies. Matboard surface provided. Bring reference photo. February 20 Unifor 2301 Retiree Social at 1 p.m. at the hall. All retirees welcome and guests. February 22 The monthly meeting of the BC Seniors Games (Zone 10) will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre in Terrace. All members and wouldbe members are urged to attend as this is the first meeting of the year and a lot of information will be available, as well as membership forms.
The Return of Winterfest
I N K I T I M AT L’Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) invites everyone to experience a taste of Quebec
February 20 to 22.
Renovations underway
Francophone culture, food and family fun in a festival you’ll never forget!
Winterfest Brunch
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Saturday Feb. 22
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Friday, Feb. 21 at 8:30 pm
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