Well further to my body falling apart post of late I’m happy to say “it’s still happening” hahaha. I’m much better but it is a dance of movement, no movement, movement, no movement. Ground zero can take you to a place of (insert appropriate emoji).
So after last week’s post on the continued miss management by all parties dealing with Strathcona Park (inside and outside of the park). More news hit the papers today which basically is stating the powers that be are going to do what should have been done 7 months ago. The extra bonus is that there are stipulations to the injunction so they’re basically dangling a carrot while holding a big fat stick with which they’re ready to strike people on the head. How can action be soooooo inactive? Where are BC Civil Liberties when it comes to protecting everyone from safety?
I ask these questions as I reflect last nights antics. Trying to not think of the agony I’m in with some joint problems I distract myself by inviting my Mom to come watch Turkish netfilx series with me. It’s become a great sidebar watching these really great cornucopia of films, series and soaps. I’m on the couch with the heating pad and Mom’s sipping her coffee as I hear bomb like sounds going off outside. I look out the window facing south and see the sky light up red? Hmmmm, what was that? We never want to think the worst such as bombs are being dropped on the park and prefer the thought of failing fireworks??? Sirens go off, which prior to 7 months ago I never heard that type of noise pollution. Only today did I discover my disturbed restful evening was because someone saw fit to blow up propane tanks in the park.
The Parks Board and city knew those tanks were there and didn’t see fit to serve an injunction for public safety? The Province has a responsibility for the safety of everyone as does the Feds. So why does it take 7 months to move people to a clean dry safe environment — like the Stadium (which is owned by the Province)? Could it really be that difficult and why isn’t anyone asking and answering the question “who is benefiting from people living and being left in the park?”
I look forward to arts groups doing some great and creative work around this issue. Until then I’ll post some of those “piece flags” for your viewing pleasure — have a safe and healthy week.
Opps those aren’t “piece flags” those are from Festiball Kyle and his Mom — “MeLoveBingo”!! Check it out I think you’ll love it and have so much fun. Who thought something good could come out of Covid? — online bingo is the answer!!
Back to the “piece flags” now…
Safe, warm, dry, and healthy wishes to everyone!!