Today in Labor History June 19, 1938: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Vancouver cops attacked strikers with tear gas and clubs on Bloody Sunday. Over 100 were injured, with over 43 hospitalized. The strikers were primarily unemployed men, affiliated with the Communist Party. They had been on strike for months and had occupied hotels, the Vancouver art gallery, and post office. Events began on May 20, when 500 unemployed workers began a sit-down strike in the Hotel Georgia, in Vancouver, British Columbia. In early ’38, the government had cut grants to the provinces. As a result, many of the relief camps shut down and jobs dried up. In response, protesters occupied the Hotel Georgia, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the main post office beginning on May 20. They were led by communist organizers. The owner of the hotel refused to call the cops, fearing major property damage in the melee that would ensue. So, he bribed the men to leave. However, those in the post office and art gallery remained for weeks.
Today in Labor History, June 18, 1935: The Battle of Ballantyne Pier occurred during a docker's strike in Vancouver, British Columbia, led by the International Longshoremen’s Association. Nearly 2000 relief camp workers had come to Vancouver on April 4. These unemployed men were protesting the conditions in the federal relief camps. They organized with the Workers' Unity League into the Relief Camp Workers' Union. Communists tried to merge the two strikes and spark a General Strike. Police and Shipping Bosses tried to spin it as an attempted West Coast Bolshevik revolution. On June 18, about 1000 strikers and their supporters marched towards Ballantyne Pier, where strikebreakers were unloading ships. Chief Constable Colonel W. W. Foster warned the demonstrators to halt. When they refused, police attacked them with clubs. Vancouver police, British Columbia Provincial Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police all participated in the assault. They continuing to club people even as they fled and fired tear gas at them. Many fought back, throwing rocks at the police. 28 were hospitalized. Police raided offices of communist and labor organizations.
Just some comparisons between photos I've taken in IR in the past few days vs. similar photos taken in visible light. (Also, yes, the IR photos were shot with a much shorter lens than the visible ones.)
We didn't find the nest of these Pacific wrens, but they mush have fledged that day. the little ones were not good at flying.
Mom kept trying to feed them a spider, but none of them wanted it.
Morning🫡 I'm trying to raise about $80 to buy enough groceries to last me until the next disability check day Any donations are appreciated. Boosting is needed as well. Thank you so much💞
Scientists have mapped one of the most hazardous spots on the globe in unprecedented detail: a 600-mile geologic boundary just off the #PacificNorthwest coast.
Along this fraught stretch, called the #CascadiaSubductionZone, 2 pieces of the #Earth’s crust slide against each other, building up stresses capable of unleashing a catastrophic 9.0-magnitude #earthquake & generating a #tsunami, w/waves as high as 40 feet.
…The entire area, which stretches from Northern #California to #Vancouver Island, is at risk. But the scientists found the geometry of the fault off the coast of #Washington, where the fault is flat & smooth, closer to the surface & extends farther onshore, may be particularly at risk.
…This #FaultZone is hazardous because it’s a “megathrust” #fault. One piece of the #Earth’s crust, a tectonic plate called the Juan de Fuca plate, dives down beneath the North American continental plate.
"A new report from #CARB finds that, in the past 10 years, climate investments like the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund ([#GGRF)] have reduced #California’s emissions by 109 million metric tons — the equivalent to taking 80% of the state’s gas cars off the road — by investing in projects like adding zero-emissions transport options, building affordable housing near job centers and more. "
This is the 15th consecutive sold out auction, and settled at $37.02 per tonne CO2.
"Young passengers can travel free on #Amtrak trains and buses between #Bellingham and #Vancouver, Washington, thanks to fees paid by major polluters in the state.
Amtrak Cascades service within #Washington state is now free to anyone 18 years old or younger. Reservations must be made in advance, and passengers below the age of 16 must travel with an adult, who has to pay the regular adult fare."
Be prepared for your first #Junuary! This is a wonderful lower-mainland climate element - about 20% of the years have a cool, wet period of several weeks in late May to late June.
As you morph into a #WeatherWimp, this will be worthy of hours of whinges, but this first one you will be amused how cranky everyone seems.
Folks from #Vancouver BC! My brother moved to your great city 3 years back from here in London — I’ll be visiting in August. Any #recommendations?
He spends lots of time with the British immigrant community out there (“expats”, if you must), so what might be the things he’s missed out on that we should visit or do together? We like hiking, food & drink, general geekery & learning (if the speaker is passionate, we love listening) — but honestly anything you love we’ll probably enjoy too!
Round-leaf Sundew. It still astonishes me that we have wild carnivorous plants in Canada. I would have assumed they would be some weird isolated island.
Today in Labor History May 20, 1938: 500 unemployed workers began a sit-down strike in the Hotel Georgia, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Unemployed men had been drifting to British Columbia during the Depression because of the milder climate and relatively better pay in the forestry camps. In early ’38, the government had cut grants to the provinces. As a result, many of the relief camps shut down and jobs dried up. In response, protesters occupied the Hotel George, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the main post office beginning on May 20. They were led by communist organizers. The owner of the hotel refused to call the cops, fearing major property damage in the melee that would ensue. So, he bribed the men to leave. However, those in the post office and art gallery remained for weeks.
The conflict culminated on Bloody Sunday (June 19), when undercover Mounties brutally beat strikers in their attempt to evict them. 42 people were hospitalized, five of whom were cops. One striker lost an eye. Those who evaded arrest, along with onlookers and supporters on the outside, then marched to the East End, smashing windows. They caused $35,000 damage.
Our local Owls have been a joy to watch in the forest.
The male is bathed in sunset light.
the female is starting to do short trips out of the nest, and looks very appreciative of the meal the male just delivered. #birds#owl#nature#wildlife#photography#vancouver
Any mastonauts going to #VanCAF this weekend? I'll be tabling there for the first time with Claire of Phantomarine. :D
If you're in the area, come say hi ~ #Vancouver
Our Double-crested Cormorants are usually in the ocean. So it feels strange to see them in the duck pond.
I know they are more commonly found in lakes, but here in #vancouver I have only seen them in the ocean. #birds#wildlife#photography#nature