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Print Edition: October 24, 2012 The Defend Our Coast protest unites its members against the proposed Enbridge pipeline and expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline and against the tankers that would have to be introduced to the coastline if these large energy companies are successful in their bid for expansion. They are calling out the Harper government’s anti-environment campaign, demanding that First Nations rights be respected and attempting to steer British Columbia in the direction of a more sustainable future. Their message to Christy Clark and the Harper Government is simple and clear: “Our coast is not for sale.” “I hope the pipeline doesn’t go through, because I don’t think this look suits me,” a man dressed up as death told us. He waved a sign that that said “No Enbridge,” and then disappeared, weaving through the crowds. The green lawn of the Parliament building in Victoria, BC was hidden beneath the thousands of demonstrators protesting the proposed Nor

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