Monthly Archives: July 2010

Where did all that sand come from?

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

Here are some photos of sand being dredged from the Fraser River for the pre-loading of the route of the South Fraser Perimeter Freeway: Three large sand stockpiles were dredged – on 80th Street near the Delta Animal Shelter, on … Continue reading →

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Delta Optimist – Council Candidate starts new campaign…

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

From the Delta Optimist, July 28, 2010: Delta council candidate Silvia Bishop helped kick off a new campaign against the South Fraser Perimeter Road project. Attending International Bog Day at the Delta Nature Reserve Sunday, Bishop filled an envelope of … Continue reading →

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Surrey Leader – July 28, 2010 – Protest of South Fraser Perimeter Road

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

The protest gets more coverage: http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/surreyleader/news/99474414.html

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Photos of the Sand in Burns Bog

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Here is a great slide show of photos of the impact of the pre-load sand on Burns Bog: http://www.flickr.com/photos/burnsbog/sets/72157622798719051/show/ Sign our petition to get the Provincial Government to remove this sand from Burns Bog: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/sand-for-shirley

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Great map of the proposed route of the SFPR

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Link to SFPR Route Map This map (many thanks, Richelle) provides a great overview of where the South Fraser Perimeter Freeway is proposed to be built.  The details of the route are still not clear in many areas with neighbours … Continue reading →

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CBC French – coverage on July 25, 2010

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Brush up on your French – here’s some coverage of Sand for Shirley on the Radio Canada TV news: http://www.radio-canada.ca/audio-video/pop.shtml#urlMedia%3Dhttp://www.radio-canada.ca/medianet/2010/cbuft/letelejournalcolombiebritannique201007252100.asx&promo%3DZAPmedia_Telejournal&duree%3Dcourt

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Global TV – Groups protest new road

Posted on July 26, 2010 by

Global TV coverage on July 25, 2010: http://www.globaltvbc.com/video/index.html?releasePID=pJoF9hTK9rD0J5g_0J_wYbGRmvyOz2py

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The Province – Residents send sand to Shirley

Posted on July 25, 2010 by

On July 25, 2010,  the Province columnist Brian Lewis reported on the “Sand For Shirley” campaign. There are now parts of Delta and north Surrey where a camel is likely a more appropriate mode of transport than a car, thanks … Continue reading →

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Activitists get Gritty – Georgia Straight

Posted on July 22, 2010 by

Coverage today in the Georgia Straight: http://www.straight.com/article-334740/vancouver/activists-get-gritty-protest-over-gateway-program Some of the sand put in place to stabilize the ground for the planned $1-billion South Fraser Perimeter Road—part of the Gateway Program—will soon be headed straight for B.C. Transportation Minister Shirley Bond. … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with the South Fraser Perimeter Freeway

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

Loss of Farmland Thousands of acres of prime farmland are being lost to port activities, rail-yards and to this highway. Approximately 30 farms in Delta alone have been impacted. BC currently produces about half of the food we consume. While … Continue reading →

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