GroundWire Oct.25-Nov.8: Sex in Prison | Homeless Shelters | Prostitution Laws | NO TANKS! |

This week’s edition produced by the Worm’s Eye View: Grassroots News, CJSF 90.1 FM, Burnaby, BC
Host: Preet Birk

Headlines

- Canada Loses UN Bid

- Status of Women Canada Act

- Calgary Elects Naheed Nenshi for Mayor

- Student Loan Interests - Highest in BC

- UNITE HERE! Hyatt Workers in Vancouver call for Boycott

Features

 - Sex in Prison: The Prisoners Correspondence Project has highlighted the complexities of safe sex in an institution where sex itself is considered a crime. Voices include Liam Michaud O’Grady, Steve Brown and Julia de Motigney. (Kristiana Clemens| CFRC Radio with files from Stark Raven Radio and the Prison Correspondence project)

- Homeless Dilemma Around Shelters: On October 20, the third reading debate began on the national housing strategy bill (bill c-304). In BC, the province offers only $375 per month as a housing benefit for indigent people. This is not enough for most people to rent a place to live. (JoJo|CJSF 90.1 FM)

- Prostitution Laws Struck Down in Ontario: There have been fierce debates over the decriminalization of prostitution. Here, five advocates for sex workers safety reflect on the implications of the Ontario ruling.

Featured voices include: Amy Lebovitch, SPOC; Katrina Pacey, Pivot Legal Society; Trisha Baptie, EVE; Sheri Kiselbach, PACE Society; Cherry Smiley, AWAN. (Maria Persdotter|CJSF 90.1 FM with files from Earful of Queer, Redeye, and The F-word)

- Burrard Inlet NO TANKS! Flotilla: A recent action raises concerns about tankers in the Burrard Inlet. Featured sound and voices include: The Carnival Band; Ben West, The Wilderness Committee; Rex Weyler; The Raging Grannies. (Brendan Plummer|CJSF 90.1 FM)

- Dowtown Eastside Women Rise Up Against Police Attitudes to Murders: Ashley Machisknic was found dead on the ground behind the Downtown Eastside Regent hotel, Vancouver, onSeptember 15. Women from the neighbourhood are asking that the case be thoroughly investigated by the Vancouver Police Department.  Featured voices include: Stella August (Mandavni Dhami|CJSF 90.1 FM)

Community Radio Report:

CJSF 90.1 FM Annual Awards Ceremony (Frieda Werden and Maria Persdotter|CJSF 90.1 FM)

Headlines by Preet Birk, Maria Persdotter, Peter Driftmier, Frieda Werden and Jacky Harrison.

With special thanks to Jennifer Moreau, Sarah Buchanan and Magnus Thyvold

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