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escapegoat
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Reged: Apr 20 2002
Posts: 962
Loc: Toronto
Re: Toronto: Rallying for pot [Re: puff_tuff]
#847490 - Sat May 01 2004 06:39 PM
Broadcast News: soundbite of Alison Myrden (Oakville NDP) Alison Myrden (mp3 format)
http://alisonmyrden.ca/20040401.mp3
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Goodsters Wife
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Reged: Mar 01 2004
Posts: 246
Loc: Hamilton (Steel City) Ontario, Canada
Re: Toronto: Rallying for pot [Re: puff_tuff]
#847924 - Sun May 02 2004 01:30 PM
Quote [from press article]: "About 1,000 demonstrators rallied at the Ontario legislature and later marched through some of Toronto's busiest streets with a police escort."
There were a hell of a lot more than 1000 demonstrators. I would have tried doing a head-count on the way back in to the park once the march was done, but there were too many people, 1000 you could've probably counted but it was more like 5000+
Really great event...can't wait till Fill the Hill though, that's going to be over the top. Hope to see a lot of you out there. If you are interested in attending, buses are being arranged. Visit www.FilltheHill.ca for more information
Melissa
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Whirlwind
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Reged: May 07 2002
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Loc: Canada (Ontario/Quebec)
Re: Toronto: Rallying for pot [Re: Goodsters Wife]
#848121 - Sun May 02 2004 07:28 PM
I agree, Goodster's Wife. There were easy over 5000 people at the Toronto event. It's a tough number to gauge, because people came and went over the course of the whole day. The community created in the park was like an oasis, a little pot garden of eden in the heart of the city. Wandering into the mass of happy hipsters was like walking into another country, maybe a temporary marijuana embassy where Canada's laws do not apply.
Everywhere, people were playing hackysack or frisbee or tossing a football, or just sitting back with a big fatty enjoying the warm, spring weather and the various bands that took the stage. Food vendors did very brisk business.
I arrived just before 2PM, the scheduled start of the march. Alison Myrden rallied the troops, vigoursly announcing her recent nomination win to become the NDP candidate for Oakville, Ontario. She took her place at the head of the parade and everyone followed onto University avenue. The park that played headquarters to the event is the backyard of the Ontario Legislature and is right in the middle of the University of Toronto, a great place to start. Walking north, we passed the Royal Ontario Museum - a beautiful place that is a great tourist attraction and a great place to visit while high, especially the extensive dinosaur exhibits!
Lots of cops on bikes helped keep us marchers safe from Toronto traffic. They all seemed quite content to allow our protest - which was more like a party - to unfold without hassling anyone. I was happy to meet up with Frank Discussion, who brought along his portable bottle toker - great device, but a little tricky to use while in motion! FrankD had no trouble with engaging our police escort in conversation. One cop was giving him advice on how to make things better for next year's march!! I guess I just don't have the balls to be quite so forward, but watching folks like FrankD make those connections is inspirational.
After University Ave, we turned onto Bloor St., one of Toronto's most upscale shopping areas. We got lots of encouraging honking horns from cars passing on the other side of the street. The response from the parade was really amazing, because as each honking car passed by the crowd, the crowd cheered, and so the cheer moved down the line with each car like a wave of sound. I was near the end of the march, so I would hear a cheer start way in front, listen as it came closer and closer, cheer with it when it arrived and then hear it fade off behind me. What a great feeling of joy and unity!
From Bloor, we turned down Yonge street, Toronto's main North/South artery. From my vantage point near the parade's end, looking down the gentle slope, I could see nothing but marchers - just parade as far as I could see. The sights, sounds and smells of pot and pot lovers were everywhere. From Yonge, we turned onto Wellesley and returned to the park for the rest of the afternoon. Thankfully, the rain held off and we could all lounge out and enjoy the day.
It had been a long week and I was pretty tired, so I left before it was all over. Was it better or worse than last year? I'd say it was about the same. I think the poor weather forecasts probably kept the numbers lower than last year, but the vibe was positive and it looked to me like everyone was having a good time.
A BIG thanks to all the folks who put the Toronto march together. You obviously put a lot of hard work into making it happen and you deserve much appreciation!!
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Million Marijuana March 2004
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New Date: May 1, 2004
Toronto, North Park
University and Avenue
Behind the Legislature
Noon to 7pm
Million Marijuana March 2004 Entertainment Guide
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, April 22, 2004 (Toronto) - Along with the medical community, the Canadian music industry is one of the largest supporters of the legalization of marijuana. To endorse the legalization and celebrate cannabis and cannabis culture, several live bands and DJs will perform on stage at the 2004 Million Marijuana March. This year's celebrations will be taking place Saturday, May 1st, 2004 - 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, at the North Park - University Avenue north of Wellesley Street. The entertainment will start at 12 noon with Two Stone Throw, a seven piece band with a lengthy history of jamming together in twos and threes, yet have only been a collective musical force for slightly over two years. Each member brings with them a colourful palette of influences and strengths, with a firm grounding in folk, rock, jazz, funk, and the classics. T.S.T.'s construction is somewhat unorthodox, beginning with one twelve string and two six string guitars, a bass guitar and drums. To complete the instrumental framework, the band incorporates the timeless warmth and versatility of a Hammond organ through a Leslie speaker. There is no single "lead" singer, most members of the band share in that capacity and also provide backing vocals. Operating as a kind of vocal democracy, they decide collectively on the most appropriate voices for each song. Band members include Kevin Bishop, Mike Collinson, Katie Newhook, Ross Notaro, Paul Stacey and Mark Whittaker. Jeff 'G' and the Four Heads are a classic rock-n-roll/blues band playing in the Greater Toronto area. Their infectious energy has consistently filled dance floors at every live performance, with high-energy show that blends an amalgam of rock & roll, Blues & British r 'n' b punched up with touches of reggae, funk, ska and country. The band began as Chicken Shakk, The Wits or as Live Poultry, and in one form or another have been playing Southern Ontario venues since 1989. The core has consisted of Jeff 'G' on vocals and Stan Humphries on guitar and vocals. Jeff 'G' and the Four Heads now includes Jeff 'G', Stan Humphries, Mark Bell, Vince Wiatrowski and Doug 'S', all with previous experience in the music industry.
A Pylons show is a thing to remember, just as a Pylons song is one that you'll be whistling days after hearing it. With just over two years under their belts, The Pylons are now finally coming into full effect. Unlike the new female fronted Pop/Punk that is appearing all over these days, The Pylons are a band. Each member plays an intricate role. Whether is be song writing, booking shows, recording or whatever, the band does it together, including a motion picture. The band could not get over the great feedback after lending some songs to the producers of "My Brother's Keeper". Included with those songs, is the bands newest treasure, "Here we are", one of the singles for the movie, Watch out for their music video, coming soon. Their sound lands somewhere between ska-pop and old rock. Members include Bekki Sarah Cait, Adam Morreira, Kevin Huang, Dave Mohacsi, Darryl Seigmund, and Sacha Noelle. Rhythmicru is a Hip-Hop band with a creative edge, consisting of seven visionaries from Toronto. Their first album was called "RhythmicWho?" and was released in 2001. The debut album sold out the initial run of 1,000 copies and received good feedback. The latest album by Rhythmicru is their second, and it was released on After Midnight Records, a label that was founded by the members of Rhythmicru. Their approach to music is honest and straight, with each member of the band individually multi-talented. The names of the crew-members are: A-Tom, Batho, Cale Sampson, D-Ray the Kid, Charlie Green, Craig Harper's Bizarre and TheSnowyOwl. Along with the bands, two DJs will be performing M7 and Offbeat. M7, also known as Michael Tremblay, grew up in Brantford, Ontario and began collecting vinyl in 1987. In 1996, while still DJ'ing, Michael began experimenting with music production and moved to Toronto to attend the Harris Institute for the Arts, a school dedicated to teaching the craft of music production. It was there he met Brian Parsons of the band "Raisanbag" and shortly thereafter, he became the bands manager. This provided him with the opportunity to DJ, while touring with the band throughout Ontario. The band recorded 2 CD's, then in 1999, decided to take a break in search of independent projects. M7 is now the Saturday Night resident/ host DJ at the College St Bar - 574 College St, Toronto, spinning a variety of genres including Rock, Hip Hop, Acid Jazz, Funk & Soul music.
Considered one of Toronto's up & coming DJs, worth checking out, (control freak) Offbeat, is 25 years old Rudy Darmasaputera, who has been DJing for the last 10 years, mostly at private parties and one-time events in Canada, Singapore and Indonesia. Offbeat's sound is heavily electronic with techno and electro, and sometimes brash with noise and punk-funk. The Million Marijuana March is a peaceful celebration of cannabis and cannabis culture. It is an event celebrated in over 200 cities worldwide with several Canadian cities participating in the festivities. Thousands attended last year's largest Canadian event in Toronto with no incidents. New to the festival this year is a hemp garment show put on by Hot-Box and more industry exhibitors than in any previous year of the event. Marc Emery, Canada's Prince of Pot will make an appearance at the celebrations. The parade starts at 2 pm. The Million Marijuana March's mandate is to urge politicians to endorse the recommendations as stated by the Senate Special Committee on Illegal Drugs, which calls for the decriminalization of possession of cannabis for medical and personal use. Beyond this endorsement, the event's
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