Occupy Vancouver has been grabbing headlines for 3 solid weeks now. As the mayoral race heats up, politicians squabble over the future of the encampment at the Vancouver Art Gallery.Yesterday, a medic at the occupation saved the life of drug user who overdosed at the camp. The corporate media sensationalized the story, and the fire department upped the ante by ordering that campers remove tarps and unoccupied tents by ten am this morning.The tent city council, held a press conference and defied the order in front of a frenzy of corporate media reporters. They also declared the encampment a cop free zone and stated that they do not recognize the authority of the city.Tent council's decision to disobey the orders of the fire department sets the tone for a busy weekend at the camp. A second run on the banks action is scheduled for saturday as well as a show by anarchist punk legends DOA. On sunday large crowds are expected to march in solidarity with indigenous people opposing mining on their territories. Stay tuned to the VMC for updates on this growing movement of resistance. Less