The St-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary in Laval, Quebec is a National Historic Site of Canada. On April 25, 2019 I wrote the following on my blog savecfbrockcliffe:
"Is some type of mind-control experiment, a psyop being perpetrated on the citizens of my country? There must be a reason for the destruction of the Kingston, Laval and New Westminster prisons for housing; for the privatization of 1,000 lighthouses; the sale of Canada Post and CBC buildings; armouries and train stations. People fight for what they love---National Parks, architectural wonders; waterways...
"Symbols are important---they unite a country and give people a sense of nationalism, a sense of pride and continuity. I grieve when I see a National Historic Site demolished or neglected--- a railway station, an aircraft hangar at Downsview. I feel a sense of loss when Canada's Maple Leaf Flag and Coat of Arms are stripped from government buildings when they are privatized. We are losing our sense of identity, our collective soul, when traditions become obsolete, when landmarks are leveled or sold to foreigners.
"I could not care less about trips to outer space, because I believe that the super-rich want to colonize other galactic dimensions. I care about my own country, my fellow Canadians, wildlife and the environment. The barbarians are still at the gates and they want more---more Crown corporations, Crown property and natural resources." Crown corporations we may lose are Via Rail, the CBC and Canada Post.
Similarities between the Laval and Kingston Penitentiaries
- they were both created with limestone and will last for thousands of years.
- they were built by the inmates
- are targeted for massive redevelopment including high rise condos, townhouses and hotels.
- heritage groups are trying to save the properties.
- KP was a filming location for Alias Grace; Superman 1, the last scene; and The Blues Brothers 2000. Laval is featured in Death Race and Battlefield Earth.
![]() |
Collins Bay Pen aka Disneyland North. |
Toronto politicians John Sewell and David Crombie saved the Don Jail on 550 Gerrard Street East from demolition.
![]() |
Mike is in the Don Jail. From Episode 1, Season 6 of the tv program Suits. |
No comments:
Post a Comment