Covering the 2010 Olympics

Press briefing & press conference info

2010press — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:59:35 +0000

TO ALL INTERNATIONAL NEWS EDITORS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OPPOSITION TO VANCOUVER OLYMPICS GAMES IS ALIVE!

What: Press Conference with of various organizations and communities opposed to the 2010 Olympic Games. Come hear about the negative impacts of the Games and, despite VANOC’s propaganda, why there is growing opposition to the Games in Vancouver.

When: Thursday November 20 at 3 pm at 524 Main Street (corner Pender). Located in the

Downtown Eastside, Canada’s poorest postal code, this community has seen homelessness nearly triple since the Olympic bid.

Media interviews: Please email olympicresistance@riseup.net or call 778-317-3830

Click here to download the four page press briefing, including quotes, Frequently Asked Questions, and more!

Spirit Train protest photos

2010press — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:29:08 +0000

Protests against the Spirit Train

Spirit Train protests in Vancouver and Edmonton.

Spirit Train Audio

2010press — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:26:04 +0000

Radio report on protests against the CP Spirit Train in Edmonton.

Eagle Ridge Bluffs

2010press — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:54:15 +0000

Photo taken October 2008.

Photos of Eagle Ridge Bluffs.

2010press — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:40:01 +0000

This website is designed with the idea that journalists can check in for photos, audio, and backgrounders that help them write more balanced stories about the Olympics.