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cumwad twelveapproximately six to seven people. Much like Prince George, theirweather was on the dismal side. One female participated while therest were men. Both Ontario’s Ottawa and Toronto demonstrated.Nine people from Ottawa ventured into the hot 40˚ weather.Activities included media coverage, interviews, and body painting.The weather prompted a quick skinny dip (obviously!) in the OttawaRiver. Participants biked around Parliament Hill two times and agroup photo was taken on the steps of the Supreme Court. NovaScotia’s city of Wolfville also joined the cause. In the province of BCa confident three cities made their mark: Vancouver, Victoria, andconscious-driven Prince George!!One city in particular solidified their commitment to the message. InEngland’s London, 250 riders bared as they dared for a long one anda half hour ride. The participants brought petitions to sign. Theirpurpose was to prompt government to “ease up on its thirst for oil.”The Observer published a photo on the front cover of their Londonnewspaper. And the city set a new precedent when local police andcouncil granted approval for next year’s protest, included with abudget of 90 pounds (what’s that converted into Canadian dollars?>Hint! Hint!