On February 1, 2010, the Downtown Eastside Justice for All Network held a press conference and rally at the opening of the BC government’s ‘Connect’ center (see government website). On the eve of the Olympic Games, the opening of the center represents a last-minute attempt by the government to cover up its indefensible track record of broken promises, poverty and planned gentrification.
- ‘Anti-poverty protest mars event: Provincial gov’t officially launches ‘Dowtown Eastside Connect’ kiosk’, The Province, Feb 02, 2010
- ‘Activists say B.C. should be building housing, not Downtown Eastside “propaganda” centre’ Georgia Straight, Feb 02, 2010
- ‘Downtown Eastside infor centre a “whitewash” say residents’ The Tyee, Feb 1, 2010
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