Flower power over coffee beans, anti-Tim's protesters say
03.06.2008 13:00
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Demonstrators used flowers and soil Monday evening to protest a proposed Tim Hortons franchise in a western Newfoundland city. About 30 adults and children planted dozens of brightly coloured flowers in a grassy field on West Street in downtown Corner Brook, where a coffee shop has been proposed. "We're going to kind of make a little, happy statement about possibilities for this neglected green space here," said organizer Les Sasaki. Marie Mathews, who has lived in the area for more than 40 years, said the area needs an open space more than a Tim Hortons shop. "I know that I've always appreciated this area quite a lot, and you always seem proud when you come, bring visitors down this area — nice, open green spaces," she said. "Hopefully we won't lose it." The City of Corner Brook, though, says that the site is private property, and already meets all zoning regulations for commercial development. Participant David Maggs said he was far from confident that the protest would amount to much. "This will be bulldozed in, in no time," said Maggs, as he prepared soil for planting. "But it's like the Buddhists and their sand paintings — you know, you just make it and it teaches you a little lesson about beauty and trying to make it happen in your community." Story Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKRelatedAudio Participants in a Corner Brook protest describe why they want to protect a green space (Runs: 2:38) Play: Real Media »Consumer HeadlinesAuto-rebate program to run over budget, documents suggestInternal estimates from Transport Canada suggest Ottawa underestimated the amount of money needed for the clean-car rebates by as much as $65 million.Raise food production 50 per cent by 2030: UN chiefWorld food production must increase by 50 per cent by 2030 if it hopes to meet rising demand, the head of the UN told world leaders at a food summit in Rome Tuesday.Flower power over coffee beans, anti-Tim's protesters sayDemonstrators used flowers and soil Monday evening to protest a proposed Tim Hortons franchise in a western Newfoundland city. Salmonella fears prompt Ontario cantaloupe recallThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume some KingFisher brand cantaloupes because they may be contaminated with salmonella.Manitoba company's yoga canoe retreat garners international attentionA Manitoba tour company is experiencing a surge in inquiries from potential customers after it made the New York Times' list of 31 unique places to visit this summer. Consumer Life FeaturesMAPGas pricesYOUR FUEL REPORTShare your storyHow do you plan to fuel your future?INTERNETAlways onlineSlew of new portable gadgets constantly connected to webBLOGFood BytesAn archival perspective on foodBLOGComm-OdditiesDesigner's ashes buried in Pringles canPeople who read this also read …
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