T.O. Greenspiration Events: Nuclear no thanks

Sun Jan 12 21:09:02 EST 2020

Pickering Nuclear emergency – Next time it could real

Lots of great links embedded in this bulletin about the Pickering nuclear station and why you should be concerned.

https://www.cleanairalliance.org/emergency/                        

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Petition: Stop BWXT’s Licence Renewal: Shut Down the Uranium Processing Plant in central Toronto (Dupont and Lansdowne). 

The BWXT uranium fuel fabricating plant processes half of all uranium used in Canada's reactors.  

https://www.change.org/p/justin-trudeau-stop-bwxt-s-license-renewal-shut-down-the-uranium-processing-plant

Community Meeting to Stop BWXT's uranium plant license renewal 

Tues. Jan. 21, 7 p.m. Davenport Perth Community Centre, 1900 Davenport, Toronto. 

Come learn about the BWXT Uranium Plant at Dupont and Lansdowne which causes a radiation threat to all of us.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1008584796192338/

Read Zach's Blog

https://1025lansdowne.blogspot.com/2020/01/bwxts-uranium-secrets-in-toronto.html?showComment=1576186425362&fbclid=IwAR1quWfMWlcL14tDlwq__wmPR2vE3lCm-aUBwECgxF_wTtegZQuvxxXsJ40

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Stand with the Wet’suwet’en opposing the CGL pipeline

Please send your letter here in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en that are fighting the Coastal GasLink LNG pipeline in northern BC.

https://act.stand.earth/page/16031/action/1 

30 activists occupy offices in Toronto's financial district ahead of anti-pipeline solidarity rally

"On the other side of the world, scorching mega-infernos are racing across Australia, … and here on Turtle Island, the RCMP are gearing up with military grade weapons this very moment to forcibly push Wet'suwet'en people off of their land and clear way for the Coastal GasLink pipeline."

https://rabble.ca/news/2020/01/activists-occupy-offices-torontos-financial-district-ahead-anti-pipeline-solidarity

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At Davos we will tell world leaders to abandon the fossil fuel economy

Greta and friends call upon the world’s leaders to stop investing in the fossil fuel economy that is at the very heart of this planetary crisis. Instead, they should invest their money in existing sustainable technologies, research and in restoring nature. Short-term profit should not trump long-term stability of life.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/10/greta-thunberg-davos-tycoons-fossil-fuels-dismantle-climate-crisis

Fossils Brace for Scrutiny as Carney Warns Half of World Oil Reserves Could Become Worthless

“if we were to burn all those oil and gases, there’s no way we would meet carbon budgets. Up to 80% of coal assets will be stranded, [and] up to half of developed oil reserves.”

https://theenergymix.com/2020/01/10/fossils-brace-for-scrutiny-as-carney-warns-half-of-world-oil-reserves-could-become-worthless/

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Terrorism police list Extinction Rebellion as extremist ideology

“How dare they? Children up and down the country are desperately fighting for a future. Teachers, grandparents, nurses have been trying their best with loving nonviolence to get politicians and big business to do something about the dire state of our planet. And this is how the establishment responds. IIn a world of misinformation, where lies travel faster than the truth, we can’t help but wonder was this a deliberate attempt to silence a legitimate cause. Wouldn’t it be nice if they focused on the real extremists, the fossil fuel companies and those that do their bidding?”

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/10/xr-extinction-rebellion-listed-extremist-ideology-police-prevent-scheme-guidance

Extinction Rebellion could sue police over extremist ideology listing

Protest is fundamental to democracy and our ability to stand up to power.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/11/extinction-rebellion-could-sue-police-listing-extremist-ideology

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If the world ran on sun, it wouldn’t fight over oil - by Bill McKibben

If it happens, this war, like the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, will cost untold lives, most of them civilian. It will also, like those conflicts, cost trillions of dollars. Imagine if we had spent those trillions of dollars not on cruise missiles and up-armoured Humvees, but on solar farms and offshore wind turbines. Imagine if we’d stuck insulation in the walls of every building in the US, and built a robust network of electric vehicle chargers. That’s not a fanciful vision – it’s exactly what legislation such as the Green New Deal.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/sep/18/climate-crisis-oil-war-iraq-saudi-attack-green-energy?fbclid=IwAR3VeNQa-7lwS3PHooo75qBNM09bzX1cwyUg3uASK7KHXQ5LT6xuyge_cHM

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RIP Bonnie Burstow

Toronto and the world has lost a truly great woman: a phenomenal antipsychiatry/anti-electroshock warrior, and a tireless fighter for human rights.

https://www.madinamerica.com/2020/01/remembering-bonnie-burstow/

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Climate Arts Open Space

Mon. Jan. 13, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen Street West

Come out to the first open space of the new year and let's brainstorm some exciting new arts activism projects for 2020. We've got lot of ideas and we're open to new ones too! Other existing projects that could be worked on: - #torontounderwater - Getting people to divest from Fossil Banks - Music for activism - New ideas for actions around a) mining injustice and b) equitable transit. Hosted by Artists for Climate & Migrant Justice and Indigenous Sovereignty

https://www.facebook.com/events/2633526610061917/

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War Abolition 101: How We Create a Peaceful World

January 13 - February 21

World Beyond War is offering a six-week online course.

Here is more information about what the course will cover: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrcgdLrh9VI&feature=emb_logo 

Here is the course registration page: 

https://worldbeyondwar.org/downloads/war-abolition-101-online-course-registration/ 

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Climate Emergency: What is to be done?

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7 - 9 p.m.

Innis, 2 Sussex Avenue, U of T

>From supercharged hurricanes, floods and deadly droughts, to species devastation, forced migration, famine and heatwaves, the cost of climate change is more than the world can bear. And governments, corporations, and the military aren't part of the solution. Where do we go from here? Panel discussion hosted by Science for Peace. Free.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-emergency-what-is-to-be-done-tickets-84084923269   

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NATO Out Of Iraq, No War With Iran!

Tues. Jan. 14, noon

Yonge and Wellington corner

The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace will have a peace rally outside the NATO Association of Canada office located at 48 Yonge (corner with Wellington) to say NATO troops out of Iraq and No War With Iran.

https://vowpeace.org/

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Freeland: Reduce Military Spending, Re-Allocate To Social & Environmental Needs

Tues. Jan. 14, 3 p.m.

Bloor and Spadina corner

For the federal budget consultations, the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace will have a demonstration outside of Deputy Prime Minister Freeland's office (344 Bloor West) to call on her to reduce military spending & re-allocate to urgent social and environmental needs like affordable housing and a green new deal.

https://vowpeace.org/ 

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On This Patch of Grass: City Parks on Occupied Land 

Tues. Jan. 14, 7 - 9 p.m.

A Different Booklist, 777 Bathurst St

Join us for a book launch and discussion of On This Patch of Grass: City Parks and Occupied Land (Fernwood Press, 2019), with author Matt Hern, and respondent Cheryl Teelucksingh.

https://socialistproject.ca/event/book-launch-on-this-patch-of-grass/ 

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Toronto Homeless Memorial

Tues. Jan. 14, noon - 1 p.m.

Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square (behind Eaton's Centre)

The Toronto Homeless Memorial remembers those who have died as a result of homelessness in Toronto. Join community members to mark the 1000th death added to the Homeless Memorial. There is a memorial service held on the second Tuesday of each month at noon outside the south door of Holy Trinity. Each month we sadly add names to the memorial and remember those who have died. We also speak to the injustice that causes homelessness. Each service is followed by a meal inside the church provided by Holy Trinity members. You are welcome to join in remembrance, sadness and anger. This week the ceremony will be followed by a silent march to City Hall to present Mayor Tory with the Shelter Housing Justice Network’s petition, signed by almost 25,000 people, demanding he declare an emergency on homelessness. 

https://www.change.org/p/mayor-john-tory-mayor-tory-declare-homelessness-an-emergency-to-prevent-more-deaths-and-suffering 

https://www.facebook.com/events/292267504819132/?event_time_id=292267538152462 

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The Stairs

Tues. Jan. 14, 6. p.m.

Paradise Theatre, 1006 Bloor St West (near Dovercourt)

Hugh Gibson’s award-winning The Stairs intimately introduces us to three Regent Park public health workers committed to helping others with harm reduction while wrestling with their own complicated recoveries. Shot over five years with unobtrusive dedication and much like the path to recovery, the film is punctuated with moments of great hope and despair. An important film for Toronto and our times, and one that’s guaranteed to stay with you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/948970458811519/ 

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XR Toronto Orientation

Wed. Jan. 15, 7 - 9 p.m.

100 Bain Ave.

Wondering what Extinction Rebellion Toronto is all about?  Hoping to find out how to get involved?  This is a crash course on the movement's origins and impacts in the UK, its demands and principles, how the Toronto group is structured, and how you can join a working group or start your own affinity group and leap into action immediately. This orientation starts from the assumption that: 1) You know that climate change is an existential crisis and  2) You are open to the idea that non-violent civil disobedience is an effective means to achieve political change.  If you aren't at that point, we recommend that you watch this 1-hr talk: https://youtu.be/b2VkC4SnwY0 

https://www.facebook.com/events/494871178041871/ 

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Community Discussions on the Climate Crisis

Wed. Jan. 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

40 St. George St, Rm 2175

Join us for a discussion around the science with Extinction Rebellion + Science for Peace to get up to speed on the latest climate science and how we can prevent ecological + systems collapse. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/724424651336509/

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Zero Waste Café

Wed. Jan. 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Climate Ventures, 192 Spadina Ave.

Have you ever felt isolated speaking with friends about environmental concerns? Are you looking to make a difference but aren't sure where to start? New to the topic? Few years into your zero-waste journey? Don't have many friends/ family members who "get it"?  Join us for a coffee & mindful climate conversation with our guest speaker Agata from @urban_lorax! Agata will be sharing the challenges and barriers she's faced along her zero waste journey and how she's overcome them.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2340232546081387/ 

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Toronto Public Space Committee Reboot

Wed. Jan. 15, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West

The Toronto Public Space Committee is back and we're holding monthly meetings to talk about all things public space! Please join us for the first general meeting of the decade where we'll have the opportunity to share public space stories and work on new projects. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/2547355818853747/ 

http://www.publicspace.ca/ 

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Talk On Food Sovereignty

Wed. Jan. 15, 5 p.m.

U of T New College, 40 Willcocks, Room 1017, Wilson Hall

Dig in! Campus Agriculture presents a talk by Cheyenne Sundance (Sundance Harvest Farms). 

https://campusagriculture.wordpress.com/

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Is it time to tax billionaires out of existence?

Wed. Jan. 15, 7 p.m.

Victoria College Chapel, 91 Charles W

Steve Paikin moderates a debate on the question: Is it time to tax billionaires out of existence? Free.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tvo-debates-tickets-86820517505 

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City Budget Deputation Training for Climate Action

Wed. Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m.

Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave.

How do we make sure the climate emergency resolution by Toronto City Council is reflected in the City's 2020 budget? Join us to learn how to advocate for climate action in the TransformTO budget.  Budget is released Jan 10th and budget deps are Jan 20 - 21st.  You can speak in person or submit a letter.  Learn how to do this effectively and discuss what we need to be asking for at this meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/events/586099262182590/   

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Toronto 202 Budget Townhall

Thur. Jan. 16, 6 - 8 p.m.

City Hall, 100 Queen W (at Bay), Cttee Room 2

Join Councillors Kristyn Wong-Tam, Joe Cressy, Mike Layton, and city staff for a joint 2020 Downtown Budget Town Hall. As we continue to work hard on critically important issues that face our downtown communities, conversations have now begun at City Hall about the future of our city through the release of the proposed 2020 Budget. Learn about the City's 2020 budget process and how you can get involved to shape its outcome.

https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/budget-finances/city-budget/

https://www.kristynwongtam.ca/jointbudgettownhall 

Read this for some background:

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Report Examines Which of Toronto’s Problems are Better, and Which are Bigger, after 10 Years of Austerity

https://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/good_bad_ugly

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Town Hall On Online Hate, Harassment and Discrimination

Thur. Jan. 16, 7 p.m.

Parkdale Library, 1303 Queen W

Join Local MP Arif Virani to discuss how our government can combat the rise in online hate, harassment, and discrimination. Far too often in recent years, we have seen online hate escalate into real life violence - violence that has taken our loved ones and terrorized our communities. I am working on tackling this precise issue as the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice, an issue that is prioritized in the Minister's Mandate Letter.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/town-hall-on-online-hate-harassment-discrimination-tickets-86935108249?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Seven Songs for Malcolm X

Sat. Jan. 18, 4 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)

Pay homage to one of the most important African American civil rights leaders in this rarely seen '90s documentary. Through testimonies, eyewitness accounts and dramatic reenactments, get to know the life, legacy, loves and losses of the historical civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1965. Featuring interviews with his widow Betty Shabazz, filmmaker Spike Lee, and many others, Seven Songs for Malcolm X looks for the meaning behind the resurgence of interest in the man whose X always stood for the unknown.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=107968~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0   

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Cycle Toronto Advocacy Forum 2020

Sat. Jan. 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Toronto City Hall, Queen and Bay, Committee Room 1

Come together with cycling advocates from across the city to share best practices in how to engage with the community, residents, elected officials, and city staff so that you can affect meaningful change.

https://www.cycleto.ca/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=64 

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Regarding Susan Sontag

Sun. Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m.

Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)

Admire the brilliant mind that was Susan Sontag, one of the most important literary, political and feminist icons of the 20th century, in this beautifully constructed documentary that tracks her life. Through evocative experimental images; archival materials; accounts from friends, family, colleagues and lovers; as well as her own words, Regarding Susan Sontag is a fascinating look at a towering cultural critic and writer whose works on photography, war, illness and terrorism continue to be felt today.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=107970~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0 

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When the Storm Fades 

Mon. Jan. 20, 7 - 9 p.m.

VIP Lounge Cineplex - Yonge & Dundas

Several years after the strongest storm in history, the Pablos have rebuilt their seaside home in Tacloban, one of the Philippines’ poorest neighbourhoods. Their slow recovery is shaken up by two awkward Canadian volunteers planting trees in the community. This white couple is learning the difference between helping and actually being helpful.  Part comedic fiction, part documentary re-enactment - the result is a satirical examination of the white saviour complex and a quiet meditation on grief in the era of climate change. Award-winning film. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/470845740230219/ 

Pre-tickets are being sold now: https://tickets.demand.film/event/9430/purchase 

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Community Meeting to Stop BWXT's uranium plant license renewal 

Tues. Jan. 21, 7 p.m.

Davenport Perth Community Centre, 1900 Davenport 

Come learn about the BWXT Uranium Plant at Dupont and Lansdowne which causes a radiation threat to all of us. The company is requesting a 10-year license extension, and we're organizing to oppose this. Join us in a discussion to learn more about why we should be concerned and how to make our voices heard at the upcoming Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission hearing on March 2-3. Together we can protect the health of our community!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1008584796192338/

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http://theenergymix.com/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/     

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Hot Docs

Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

https://hotdocscinema.ca/ 

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/ 

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