T.O. Greenspiration Events: Sacred Balance

Sun Apr 2 22:32:38 EDT 2017

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Why most Americans support the EPA
4 min. video about the EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency). Shows how
much it has accomplished in recent decades, and how it is being challenged
by the present Republican gov't.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2Nmhcsxf2k&feature=youtu.be

U.S. pullout might help, not hobble, global climate pact 
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-climatechange-agreement-idUSKBN16Y1SP

China Slams Trump's 'Political Selfishness', Steps Up with EU to Lead Global
Climate Effort 
http://theenergymix.com/2017/03/31/china-slams-trumps-political-selfishness-
steps-up-with-eu-to-lead-global-climate-effort/

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Myth-Busting Cap-and-Trade in Ontario
http://environmentaldefence.ca/2017/03/23/myth-busting-cap-and-trade-in-onta
rio

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How the Dutch Reach Could Save Lives
Watch this 1 min. video to see how this simple technique may save a
cyclist's life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIf80eSfCg

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Human Rights Watch Toronto Film Festival
March 29 - Thur. April 6
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W
Documentary and fiction features tell extraordinary stories of struggle,
survival and hope. Films about First Nations children, Syrian refugees,
digital espionage and more by directors Sean McAllister, Nicholas de Pencier
and Alanis Obomsawin. $10-$14.
http://www.tiff.net/human-rights-watch/

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Toronto's Poor: A Rebellious History 
Tuesday, April 4  7:30 - 9:30 pm 
Carrot Common, 348 Danforth Avenue, Room 212 
Given the current economic uncertainty and hard times that people living on
the margins and the young people are facing, we are delighted to have the
chance to share Gaetan Heroux and Bryan's perspectives discussed in their
remarkable book, documenting and demystifying poverty in Toronto. Gaetan and
Beric German, Co-founder of Toronto Disaster Relief Committee, will lead the
conversation and share their respective knowledge and years of anti-poverty
grassroots organizing experiences across the city.
Conversation.Circles at gmail.com <mailto:Conversation.Circles at gmail.com>  or
Call (416) 406-5517.

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Fascism - What it is and How to Fight It
Tuesday April 4, 7 p.m.
United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St
The rise of the far right in Europe and around the world needs to be
stopped. In Canada, the federal conservative leadership race is helping to
spread hate and Islamophobia and is providing confidence to a racist
movement.  History shows us that the bigots can be beaten but it requires a
clear understanding of what the basis of fascism is and how we can build the
broadest possible movement to stop it. Join us for a public forum to discuss
both the history and prospects of building an anti-racist movement in
Canada. With speakers: Faline Bobier and Sid Lacombe.
For further reading see: Trump, the extreme right, and resistance
http://www.socialist.ca/node/3222
Fascism: What it is and how to fight it
https://www.marxists.org/archive/trotsky/works/1944/1944-fas.htm
http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6bdaf75381b45f0126cb9f5b7&id=00b36121ce&
e=4a921310b4

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Hate, Trolls and Freedom of Expression Online: What To Do?
Tues. April 4, noon - 1:30 p.m.
Rogers Communications Centre at Ryerson, 80 Gould, Rm 103
The surge in both online abuse demands we reconsider the thorny question of
how democratic societies deal with abusive discourse while preserving the
right to free expression. Free. 
cfe.ryerson.ca/events/hate-trolls-and-freedom-expression-online-what-do

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An evening with Philippine leaders and activists 
Tuesday, April 4, 7 - 9 pm 
The Mary Ward Centre, 70 St. Mary Street 
Join KAIROS and the Mary Ward Centre for a discussion about mining justice
and the peace process in the Philippines.
fgolich at kairoscanada.org <mailto:fgolich at kairoscanada.org> 

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Toronto's Climate Challenge
Tues. April 4, 6 - 9 pm
Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall (Queen and Bay) 
Forum with Dianne Saxe, Jim Baxter, Adria Vasil, Councillor Mary-Margaret
McMahon followed by 45 minute workshops on talking to your councillor,
writing a letter to the editor, or to your councillor, and making a
deputation.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/torontos-climate-challenge-tickets-32804644575
www.climatefast.ca/carbonfreeTO <http://www.climatefast.ca/carbonfreeTO> 

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1984 - screening of George Orwell's novel
Tues. April 4, 8 p.m.
Royal Cinema, 608 College
Orwell's portrait of a government that manufactures their own facts, demands
total obedience, and demonizes foreign enemies, has never been timelier. 
https://www.universe.com/events/robots-vs-unicorns-1984-co-presented-with-vi
ce-tickets-RBHCN4

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The Future of Canadian Cultures 
Wednesday, April 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Andrew's Club & Conference Centre, 150 King Street West, 27th Floor &
Online Live Stream 
Canada is positioned as a nation with unique identities that promote
Canada's diversity, inclusivity, and its sustainable and innovative
communities. Within the forces that organize our identity are our
communications technology and our mosaic of cultures, each with progressive
approaches. In this talk, Professor George Elliott Clarke will discuss the
rise of our hybridized citizens and how Canada's heritage and current state
will shape Canadian culture far into the century and beyond. Professor
George Elliott Clarke - E.J. Pratt Professor of Canadian Literature, Faculty
of Arts & Science, University of Toronto, Canadian Parliamentary Poet
Laureate. Refreshments & Presentation, Q & A to follow.  Free.
http://my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/index_clean.aspx?sid=731&gid=1&pgid=12126
&content_id=12703

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Community Healing Art Mural: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Student
Collaboration 
Wednesday, April 5, 7 - 9 p.m.
Room UC 152, University College, 15 King's College Circle, U of T 
TAG is a graffiti arts project for youth from the Six Nations and Brantford
areas. Free Public Lecture With Vanessa Oliver and the research team
"Transformation Action Graffiti," Department of Youth Studies, Wilfrid
Laurier University, Brantford. A Science for Peace event.
http://scienceforpeace.ca/events/

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Preparing to Address Conflict: Techniques and Tips 
Wednesday, April 5, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
OISE, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor St. W.
In activist groups and organizations we are often faced with conflict that
can feel overwhelming to deal with, but avoiding conflict can have a
negative impact on our work when left unaddressed. This workshop will
explore ways to sit with the overwhelm in order to prepare for difficult
conversations emotionally and strategically. Doing this work can help us
feel more confident to talk about our political and personal disagreements,
name harmful behaviour and develop a deeper understanding of different
perspectives and experiences in a group.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-to-address-conflict-techniques-and-tip
s-tickets-27917992467

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Green Economy Perspectives: Rethinking Our Economic Systems 
Wednesday, April 5, 5 - 6 p.m. Centre for Social Innovation, Meeting Room D,
192 Spadina Ave.
Join us for a candid and critical conversation with author and venture
capitalist Andrew Heintzman as we continue to solicit perspectives on the
green economy. How does our economic system need to change in a world that
faces growing threats of climate change, peak oil, and resource scarcity?
With the belief that entrepreneurialism will be critical to solving the
world's most pressing ecological problems, Andrew will share his
perspectives on how strong financial returns can and should go hand in hand
with innovative companies that are working to build a healthier planet and
his vision of a new and prosperous way forward.
https://registrations.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/green-economy-perspectives-wi
th-andrew-heintzman-rethinking-our-economic-systems/

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Learning to Steer: New Directions for Urban Climate Change Mitigation 
Wed. April 5, 4:10 - 5:30 pm 
Room ES B149 (basement), Earth Sciences Building, 5 Bancroft Avenue, U of T 
Eric Krause Memorial Lecture with Sara Hughes, Assistant Professor,
Department of Political Science, and Senior Fellow, Global Cities Institute,
University of Toronto & University of Toronto Mississauga 
http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/SeminarSeries.aspx  

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Indigenous Cultural Competency Training
Wed. April 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
16 Spadina Road, (N. of Bloor), Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
The Indigenous Cultural Competency Training is a platform to establish a
process ofpromoting cultural competency for Indigenous relations within
Canada. The facilitation is delivered in a sensitive, respectful manner to
address complex-issues from a historical narrative that is inclusive to both
Indigenous and non-Indigenous attendees. $150
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indigenous-cultural-competency-training-tickets-
32468390831?aff=efbevent

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Say No to Nestle
Wed. April 5, 7 - 9 p.m.
Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W.
This is a fundraising event to support Wellington Water Watchers' Say No to
Nestle campaign & Waterstock. Caroline Brooks of the Good Lovelies with Ben
Whiteley, and Molly Johnson will be performing. Admission $20. Tickets at
ourwaterstock.ca 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1440092789374304/
http://www.saynotonestle.ca/

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Save #ReimaginingYonge: public meeting
Wednesday April 5, 7 p.m.
Council Chamber, North York Civic Centre (5100 Yonge St) Yonge St is a key
part of Toronto's 10 year cycling network plan. If approved by City Council
#ReimaginingYonge will mean wider sidewalks, better public realm & protected
bike lanes north of the 401. However, Mayor Tory voted to defer funding for
the project which could kill it altogether. Join in a community meeting
organized by Councillor John Filion to learn more about the project and what
you can do to help. 

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The Good Investment Fair
Thur. April 6, 3 - 9 p.m.
CSI Café, 720 Bathurst Ave. (s. of Bloor) 
Ever wanted to earn good financial returns while doing good in the world?
Ontario's impact investment community is growing, and we want to show them
off! Come out and meet the amazing teams that are showing the world that you
can do good and make good money: 10 Carden Shared Space, Community Energy
Development Co-operative, CoPower, Impak Finance, Lending Loop, LIFE Co-op,
Oikocredit Microfinance, SolarShare, World Vision.
https://www.facebook.com/events/229047697570628/

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Book launch: Maththatmatters 2
Thursday, April 6, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Supermarket Restaurant and Bar, Kensington Market, 268 Augusta Avenue
Join us to celebrate the next 50 lessons linking mathematics and social
justice. Educators, youth, parents, activists and people interested in how
to teach social justice issues using the language of mathematics are
welcome. Meet the author, David Stocker, and try out one of the lessons. All
math abilities welcome. Please RSVP to davidstocker85 at hotmail.com
<mailto:davidstocker85 at hotmail.com> .
https://www.facebook.com/events/1414416395297851/

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Conservation Conversations
Thur. April 6, 6 - 7 pm.
Harvest Noon Café, 16 Bancroft Avenue, 2nd Floor, U of T (above the GSU pub)

This month, the SCB-TO journal club will focus our discussion around
conservation activities in Ontario. In Leslie Sauer's paper, "Bring Back The
Forests," several key strategies are put forward to guide forest restoration
efforts. In the years since the publication of this article, have we
adequately implemented these concepts to protect what remains of the
Carolinian forest? Given the increased demands on our local landscapes, are
we taking the appropriate actions to conserve our woodlands? Furthermore,
what are your thoughts about the current priorities outlined in the Ontario
Premier's Environment and Climate Change Mandate? All are welcome, including
graduate students, undergraduates, conservation professionals, and members
of the public.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/conservation-conversations-scb-toronto-journal-c
lub-april-2017-tickets-33030909339

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Raise the Rates Coalition Meets Royal Bank of Canada AGM 
Thursday April 6, 9 am 
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front Street 
The Put Food in the Budget campaign is part of the Raise the Rates Coalition
which will soon announce details of the Maximum Income Pilot Project - a new
poverty reduction strategy.  We will be reaching out to 'people with lived
experience of wealth' to hear their thoughts on a Maximum Income.
http://www.putfoodinthebudget.ca/

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The Basics Of Vegetable Gardening
Thur. April 6, 1 - 2 pm.
Reference Library, 789 Yonge
Talk by master gardener and Q&A. Free. Pre-register. 
eventbrite.com/e/33064813748

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Beyond Fear And Loss, Reaching For Hope
April 6 - 8, Thu 11 am- 9 pm (opening reception 6 pm), Fri 11 am-9 pm, Sat
10 am-5 pm.
Friends House 60 Lowther
To mark the Rights of Refugees Month, the Quaker Committee for Refugees and
the Salvadoran Canadian Association of Toronto host a showcase of sculpture,
photography, painting, mixed media and textiles by artists who have found
refuge in Canada, along with works of those born here who support the rights
of refugees.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1860875057522052

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StopPlastics Meeting
Fri. April 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Metro Hall, 55 John
Monthly meeting of the group dedicated to stopping the use of single-use
plastic which is wreaking havoc on the environment. Free.
http://stopplastics.ca/

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Fair Food Nation: Envisioning A Future Where Food Is A Basic Right
Fri. April 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W
Leading voices in Indigenous food security, community health and the food
justice movement paint an inspiring picture of a fair food nation and where
we can focus our energy now at this panel discussion. $15.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fair-food-nation-envisioning-a-future-where-food
-is-a-basic-right-tickets-31100705046

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Green Living Show
Fri. - Sun. April 7 - 9
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (Front St. and John) 
Green exhibitors, talks, food, ecoparent village, social hub and more.
http://www.greenlivingshow.ca/

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Legal Resources for Cyclists
Sat. April 8, 2 - 3 p.m.
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Room 303
The discussion will focus on what to do in immediate aftermath of a
collision. David Shellnutt, lawyer, will cover what to do when you've been
hit from the scene of the crash to determining what access you may have to
rehabilitation services and compensation for lost wages.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legal-resources-for-cyclists-tickets-3306263021
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Wanted: Rot Squad Volunteers
Saturday, April 8, 9 am - 4 pm
Weston Theatre, Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, North
York
Take part in leading-edge citizen science. We are looking for citizen
scientists to deploy cotton strips and temperature loggers in headwater
steams across southern York Region on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Each Rot
Squad will have a Crew Leader. Training is free and lunch is provided.
Online registration is required. 
www.ecospark.ca/rot-squad <http://www.ecospark.ca/rot-squad>  

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The Animal Kingdom: Winged Migration
Sat. April 8, 3 p.m.: Meet Sparky the Shrike, 3:30 p.m.: Film Screening
Bloor Hot Doc, 506 Bloor W.
In our new series The Animal Kingdom, we invite the whole family to be
inspired by the wonders of nature. Join us to marvel at some of the greatest
images of wildlife ever committed to film followed by fascinating
conversations with animal experts and enthusiasts. We are kicking off the
series with Oscar nominee Winged Migration, a film that allows the viewer an
opportunity to soar with migratory birds through an assortment of beautiful
countries and locales over various seasons and climates. Using a state of
the art aerial camera, the filmmakers offer us a stunning view as a variety
of birds make their journey from one hemisphere to another. Before the
screening, we will be visited by Sparky the Shrike (one of the rarest birds
in Canada) from the Toronto Zoo, who will meet and greet with the audience.
http://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=61787~fff311b7-
cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&

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Reading the Wampum Talk
Sat. April 8, 2 - 4 p.m.
Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square
The Holy Trinity Treaty People circle is pleased to welcome Brian Charles
who has been working with a small group of knowledge keepers to redevelop an
archive and repository of wampum belts related to Ojibway history. Using
replica wampum belts he will illuminate a path that not only interconnects
the nations and histories of First Peoples in the Eastern Woodland, but also
of settler societies in Canada. Brian is a great storyteller and he lights
up the history of this land in a transformative way. Brian Charles is an
off-reserve Band member of the Chippewas of Georgian Island and has lived in
the Barrie region for over forty years. All are welcome. R.S.V.P. to
knunn at holytrinitytoronto.org <mailto:knunn at holytrinitytoronto.org> 
https://www.facebook.com/events/194631224360446/?notif_t=plan_user_invited&n
otif_id=1491107335282295

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Junction Geo - Comfortable Homes, Locally Powered
Sat. Apr 8, 10 a.m. - noon
Annette Library, 145 Annette
Green 13 and Public Good Initiative presentation on building
next-generation, district-based geoexchange heating and cooling systems in
older urban neighbourhoods. Free. 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/junction-geo-comfortable-homes-locally-powered-t
ickets-32644838591

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Risk And The Environment: Spur Festival
Sat. Apr 8, 2 pm.
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art, 111 Queen's Park
David McGown of the Insurance Board of Canada talks about changing climate
patterns and extreme weather. $15, stu $5.
https://spurfestival.ca/

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Transforming Grief & Anger for Peacemaking & Creative Renewal 
Sat. - Sun, April 8 - 9, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Children's Peace Theatre, 305 Dawes Road 
Many are wrestling with grief, fear, and outrage, especially in these times.
These emotions easily take over our hearts and minds, hijacking our
capacities to meet others with love and understanding. These emotions can
cause us to disconnect and turn on previous allies and relationships just
when we need them the most. They can also disconnect us from our own
creativity, our guidance and our capacity to envision a positive future.
Seeking to be a peacemaker means being able to source our emotions as fuel
and a source of insight rather than being driven and hijacked by them.
https://www.facebook.com/events/683225681859085/

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How to host a great workshop
Sunday, April 9, 1 - 4 p.m.
OISE - University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West 
This training will cover the principles of workshop design and delivery
including how to create a comfortable learning environment, manage workshop
logistics, and choose content and tools that caters to different learning
styles and levels of participation. This workshop will specifically focus on
methods and tools for active participation in trainings. This workshop will
explore strategies to deal with common challenges workshop leaders face.
Participants will have the opportunity to create a simple workshop design,
practice delivering tools and get feedback.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-host-a-great-workshop-tickets-31725362413

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The Sacred Balance
Sun. Apr 9, 10:30 a.m.
Unitarian Fellowship of Northwest Toronto 55 St Phillips
Photo researcher Maria DeCambra talks about working with David Suzuki on his
new book. Free. David Suzuki is donating his royalties from sales of The
Sacred Balance to the David Suzuki Foundation.
http://www.ufnwt.com/

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An Afternoon With Rachel Carson
Sun. Apr 9, 3:30 p.m.
Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles
Celebrate Earth Day early with a discussion about the woman scientist who
inspired it. Author of Silent Spring (1962), Carson is credited with
inspiring the environmental movement, the establishment of the EPA and the
launch of Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The event begins with a screening of
the PBS doc about her life and work. By donation ($10 suggested).
http://revuecinema.ca/movies/articles/2017/an-afternoon-with-rachel-carson-s
unday,-april-9,-330-pm

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Allan Gardens Food and Clothing Share for the Street Community 
Every Sunday, 12 noon - 3 pm.
Allan Gardens Park, Carlton and Sherbourne 
Please consider donating your gently used clothes and footwear to our
Indigenous-lead, Grassroots initiative so that we can help the downtown east
Homeless Street Community, and those recently Housed ease the burden of
acquiring good, Seasonal clothing. *Donations accepted on site, Sundays.* We
are still in need of warm clothing, as Climate change seems to have shifted
our Winter months; however we are also shifting into Spring Clothing. We are
ALWAYS in desperate need of MEN'S CLOTHES, particularly 34-36 waist jeans,
Med / Large / XL hoodies, t-shirts, jackets; jockey shorts, and socks.
Toiletries are also welcome; perhaps the mini toiletries from your hotel
stays? We are also looking to partner up with a local restaurant(s) to
support us once a month (or as often as possible) with a meal donation. 
Email: allangardensshare at gmail.com <mailto:allangardensshare at gmail.com> 
https://www.facebook.com/AllanGardensShare/

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The Green Majority
Live Eco Radio Show every Friday from 11 am - Noon CIUT 89.5 FM
greenmajority.ca

Three Women
Feminist Radio every Monday 4 - 5 p.m.
CIUT 89.5 FM

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Centre for Social Innovation Events
http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing

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Shape My City Events
http://shapemycity.ca/events.php

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Hot Docs
Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)
http://bloorcinema.com/

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing 
https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/

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