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Activists Demand Whale Referendum
Oct, 16 2005 - 10:20 PM

VANCOUVER(CKNWAM980) - As the Vancouver Aquarium welcomes its new dolphin, an anti-captivity lobby group is launching a campaign to give Vancouver voters a say in whether whale or dolphin exhibits should continue.
The group "No Whales In Captivity" is stepping up its campaign against what it calls the "cruel act" of keeping whales and dolphins in small pools in Stanley Park. Doug Imbeau with the organization says they're calling for a referendum on the issue.

"We are asking the Vancouver Park Board for a referendum, and we have been asking the Vancouver Park Board for a referendum for five elections now; twelve years, to let the people of Vancouver have a say in whether or not we want to continue this."

The Coalition will hold a meeting Monday night at the Dunbar Community Centre, to try to gather support.