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Topless demonstrator perches on B.C. rooftop to expose need for 91Ƶdramatic change91Ƶ

Save Old Growth supporter launches downtown Victoria protest to end all old-growth logging
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A Save Old Growth supporter sits atop the Victoria visitor centre Aug. 9 in a protest against old-growth logging in B.C. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

A topless demonstrator climbed to the roof of Victoria91Ƶs visitor centre Tuesday in a bid to end the logging of B.C.91Ƶs old growth forests.

The Save Old Growth supporter, referred to in social media posts as Ever, arrived at prominent harbourfront location in the capital before noon Aug. 9, adhered stickers with the group91Ƶs name on the clock tower and over their breasts, and draped banners over the tourism hub.

The phrase 91Ƶ961 days left91Ƶ written on the protester91Ƶs torso and on the banners refers to the time left to make significant reductions to carbon emissions in B.C. before the province reaches 91Ƶmajor tipping points and ends up with more drastic climate catastrophes,91Ƶ group spokesperson Trevor Mckelvie said at the scene.

91ƵIt91Ƶs a simple action just to keep raising awareness in a very public place where everyone can have some fun with it.91Ƶ

McKelvie said Tuesday91Ƶs action focused on sharing the message with the public, as governments are already well aware of who they are and what they are asking for. 91ƵThe changes we do need to make are largely to our benefit and quite easy. Big change is actually far simpler than people would have you believe.91Ƶ

Happening at the busy tourist and commercial corner of Government and Wharf streets, the action seemed to draw plenty of attention, with many passersby stopping to take photos or ask questions about what was going on.

Save Old Growth has gained notoriety for its traffic-halting demonstrations this year, as its members call on B.C. to end all old-growth forest logging within its borders. There were no traffic disruptions caused by Tuesday91Ƶs action, and VicPD officers were at the scene around 12:30 p.m., but left soon after.

The rooftop protester was quoted on group91Ƶs Twitter account saying, 91Ƶmy actions may seem dramatic but we need dramatic change now for a livable future tomorrow.91Ƶ

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