Blackberry Faire and Black Coal on Denman Island

Press Release, Denman Opposes Coal, September 6, 2010

What do an oversized prone canary, sooty miners with shovels, and sobbing widows carrying silver platters with chunks of coal and $1000 bills have in common? They were among a large number of participants in the annual Denman Island Blackberry Faire parade on September 5th who voiced their opposition in word and dress against the proposed Raven Coal Mine.

Photos courtesy Carolyn Walton

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