Canada and U.S. – West Coast Storm

A powerful Pacific storm system is expected to cause significant transport disruptions, power outages, and property damage along the US West Coast and southwestern British Columbia, Canada through Dec. 12. Strong winds and very heavy rainfall are forecast from British Columbia’s Central Coast to Southern California; blizzard conditions are likely …

Italy – General Strike Dec 12th

Leaders of several major Italian labor organizations have called for an eight-hour general strike across Italy on Dec. 12. Aviation, rail, and maritime transportation workers are expected to participate. Transportation workers will strike at various times on Dec. 12, causing rolling delays and disruptions during the following time frames: Air …

U.S. – Protests in DC and New York

The hacktivist collective Anonymous is calling for a mass rally in New York City on Dec. 13, and civil rights organizations are planning a march in Washington, DC the same day. In NYC, demonstrators will rally at Washington Square Park starting at 1400 EST; a social media site indicates that …