This news came to our attention about 4 years ago. The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority, known as TransLink, decided to build the Abernathy Connector for the Golden Ears Bridge. Despite countless petitions and numerous protests to the TransLink, the bulldozers came in 6AM in April 2007 without notice, and tore our farm into 2. Hundreds and thousands more than 30 years old mature organic blueberry trees that were planted by my parents had been destroyed. This project has threaten our organic status since.
TransLink refused to move the connect way 30 meters south, along the south edge of our farm. They claimed it would cost too much of taxpayers. They promised to give us fair compensation if we kept quiet and gave no further protest. Since the construction started, our lawyers contact TransLink and receive minimal respond. The TransLink is quieter than we are. We then realize our lives have been jeopardize.
Our heart has been torn apart as our land is disappearing in front of our eyes. Our lives will never be the same. We were once proud to be a Canadian, but now we doubt our government has failed to protect the interests of their citizens. We feel deeply hopeless, but our two children are depending on us, so does countless families who we share great memories together.
We did, however, get many supports from local NDP, MLA, media, communities, and families. We aim to show the photos of our farm before and after this incident. We hope your help to spread the news and raise the awareness of protecting our valuable farmland.
You could see our collections of photos by log on: www.flickr.com/photos/formosanursery
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