T.O. Greenspiration Events: Planet in Focus film festival
Angela Bischoff
angela at cleanairalliance.org
Sun Oct 15 16:26:20 EDT 2017
Do you want the Bloor bike lanes to stay permanently? Then speak up now!
There is a distinct chance Council could vote to remove the pilot bike lanes
on Bloor. Critical votes are coming to Council this week and then again in 2
weeks. If you want to see them stay, PLEASE send a quick email to
pwic at toronto.ca <mailto:pwic at toronto.ca> (Public Works and Infrastructure
Cttee) before they vote on Wed.
Bloor bike lanes should stay: city report
Transportation staff are recommending that the pilot project of downtown
lanes be made permanent. The report will go before the public works
committee next week. Council is expected to vote in November on whether to
take up staff's recommendation.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/10/11/bloor-st-bike-lanes-should-stay-
city-report-finds.html
Highlights from the Bloor Bike Lanes Evaluation Report
https://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=18ccded2f6711510Vgn
VCM10000071d60f89RCRD
Sign on to the pledge to make the Bloor bike lanes permanent.
https://www.cycleto.ca/bloor-loves-bikes
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Will Desmond Cole run for mayor of Toronto? He's thinking about it
The city could use the injection of energy, charisma, honesty and ideas Cole
could bring to what could otherwise be an underwhelming race.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/10/11/will-desmond-cole-run-for-mayor-
of-toronto-hes-thinking-about-it-keenan.html
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Indifferent to Climate Destruction, Pruitt Acts to Boost US Emissions
With northern California in flames, 90% of Puerto Rico's 3.5 million
Americans without power, and communities from Florida to Texas still
recovering from hurricane winds and torrential flooding, the head of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency increased their future risks Tuesday by
moving to increase his nation's greenhouse gas emissions.
http://theenergymix.com/2017/10/10/indifferent-to-climate-destruction-pruitt
-acts-to-boost-u-s-emissions/
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Victoria, BC. to demand that fossil fuel companies pay up for local climate
costs
The Mayor and Council of the City of Victoria, BC voted to send a climate
accountability letter to 20 of the world's largest fossil fuel companies
demanding that they pay their fair share of the municipality's local climate
costs. This is the third municipality to do so in recent months.
https://www.wcel.org/media-release/victoria-demand-fossil-fuel-companies-pay
-local-climate-costs
Legal Powers of Municipalities to Hold the Fossil Fuel Industry Accountable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-sP3HIZsAk
More Info and resources here:
https://www.wcel.org/program/climate-law-in-our-hands
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Samantha Bee is the best political comedian out there
Here's a short 2 min. clip where she takes the mickey out of Weinstein and
other sexual predators.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWpX-ypSls
Watch all her shows here: http://samanthabee.com/
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Big oil is suing Canada for $250 million
Lone Pine Resources Inc. is suing Canada for $250 million, over a fracking
moratorium put in place to protect the St. Lawrence river. Send a message
here calling on the NAFTA negotiating team to put an end to the ISDS rules
that allow billionaire corporations like Lone Pine Resources to sue Canada.
http://scienceforpeace.ca/vital-discussions-of-human-security-current-series
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Toronto Water- Not Down the Drain Campaign
Every day many items are flushed down toilets or poured down drains that
should not be. These items, such as fat, oil, grease, wipes and dental
floss, can cause damage or blockages.
toronto.ca/notdownthedrain
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Walking With Our Sisters
Oct 15-29
Aboriginal Education Centre, 16 Phin (Donlands and Danforth)
Walking With Our Sisters is a commemorative art installation and ceremony
with 1763+ pairs of moccasin vamps created and donated by hundreds of caring
and concerned individuals to honour the missing and murdered Indigenous
women, girls and Two-spirit people. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/WWOSTO
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Vision Zero Town Hall
Monday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Open House, 7:15 p.m. Town Hall
Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen East
Bring your ideas and concerns and meet Barbara Gray, the new head of
Transportation in Toronto. We will be discussing transportation safety
issues and approaches.
For info on Vision Zero: toronto.ca/VisionZeroTO
http://councillorpaulafletcher.ca/event/vision-zero-town-hall/
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Ontario's Environmental Bill Of Rights: A Toolkit For Change
Mon. Oct. 16, 6 - 7 p.m.
Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College
The Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR), gives you the right to be involved
whenever Ontario's environmental laws and policies are changed. Presented by
Ellen Schwartzel, Deputy Commissioner from the Environmental Commissioner of
Ontario.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/featured/fragile-pla
net.jsp
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The Time is Now: Raise Social Assistance Rates!
Rally & March to the Ministry of Community & Social Services
Tuesday, October 17, noon
Toronto City Hall (Bay and Queen)
On October 17, the International Day for the Elimination of Poverty, the
Raise the Rates Coalition is calling everyone out on the streets for a march
to demand an immediate raise to social assistance rates. Lunch Provided.
http://ocap.ca/the-time-is-now/
http://bit.ly/2fWMKLq
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A Guaranteed Living Income For Everyone: Delusion Or Necessity?
Tues. Oct. 17, 6 - 9 pm
Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen E
A workshop on Guaranteed Living Income, aka Universal Basic Income,
explaining where we are now with the idea, after the rise in interest and
with the 'pilot' in Ontario. Free.
www.livingrant.ca/eventsorg/event.html
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Landlord And Tenant Rights
Tues. Oct. 17, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View
A lawyer and Member of the Landlord and Tenant Board will outline the rights
and obligations of landlords and tenants in Ontario, the Residential
Tenancies Act, and Rental Fairness Act of 2017.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT305337&R=EVT305337
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Toxic Contents In Skin Products: What Parents Need To Know
Tues. Oct. 17, 7 pm
Anarres Apothecary, 749 Dovercourt
Learn which body care ingredients can help, which can harm and how to decode
body care product labels for a healthful, non-toxic life. Free, donations
welcome.
anarreshealth.ca/event/free-talk-toxic-contents-skin-products-what-parents-n
eed-know
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An Evening with Dr. Roberta Bondar
Tues. Oct. 17, 7 p.mm.
Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor
Dr. Roberta Bondar is unique, not just for being the world's first
neurologist in space or for her pioneering space medicine research.
Academically one of the most distinguished astronauts to have flown in
space, Dr. Bondar is also the only astronaut to use fine art photography to
explore and reveal Earth's natural environment from the surface.
http://planetinfocus.org/events/an-evening-with-roberta-bondar/
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Using Freedom of Information and Access to Information Law to your Campaign
Advantage
Wed. Oct. 18, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
University of Toronto
This workshop with Greenpeace's Keith Stewart will provide a very concrete
and powerful research skill: Using Freedom of Information and Access to
Information law to further your campaign objectives. We will cover
strategies for getting the info you need, and tips for how to turn the
documents you get into a compelling story that will advance your campaign.
We'll also be sharing some great stories and examples to bring this tool to
life.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/using-freedom-of-information-access-to-informati
on-law-to-your-campaign-advantage-tickets-37735083651
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The Deep Sea Frontier: What are the security risks?
with John Hannigan and Anna Zalik
Wed. October 18, 7 pm
Room 140, University College, 15 King's College Circle, U of T
Today the planet's oceans are threatened by acidification, oil and gas
drilling, overfishing, and deep-sea mining. The two speakers will discuss
the geography, law, politics, and sociology of the sub-surface ocean and the
international conflicts about claims of sovereignty over certain waters. A
free Science for Peace event.
www.scienceforpeace.ca/1157
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Out of the Depths: Blue Whales Research at the ROM
Wed. Oct. 18, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Main Street Library, 137 Main Street
Blue whales were hunted almost to the point of extinction during the last
century. Since then, blue whales have been studied in an effort to
understand and boost the population of this endangered species. In this
presentation meet Oliver Haddrath, research technician at the Royal Ontario
Museum, to learn about the world's largest mammals and the research
undertaken at the ROM to better understand their biology, history and
population dynamics.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Em=1&Entt=RDMEVT300857&R=EVT30
0857
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Earth's Extremes and a Changing Planet
Downsview Library, 2793 Keele Street
Wed. Oct. 18, 7 - 8 p.m.
Mark Robinson, meteorologist at The Weather Network has traveled around the
world to report on hurricanes, tornadoes, and even on volcanic activity!
Mark will share his first-hand experience documenting natural disasters and
climate change for over 15 years.
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Em=1&Entt=RDMEVT301134&R=EVT30
1134
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End Human Trafficking
Wed. Oct. 18, 7 - 9 p.m.
St Cuthbert's Church, 1399 Bayview
Barbara Gosse, CEO of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, along
with a law enforcement representative and a survivor of human trafficking,
will discuss facts and effects of human trafficking in Canada, and how we
can assist in combatting it.
https://nowtoronto.com/events/end-human-trafficking-5c148447/?occ_dtstart=20
17-10-18T19:00
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imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival
Oct. 18 - 22
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W
Film, video, audio and digital media works that showcase Indigenous artists
and culture. In addition to screenings there will be art exhibitions, panels
& workshops and special events.
http://www.imaginenative.org/
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Claiming Anishinaabe: Decolonizing the Human Spirit
Thurs. Oct. 19, 7 - 9 p.m.
Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave.
Book Launch. One woman's personal journey of moving deeper into Indigenous
knowledge and working to resist the racist and sexist legacy of the Indian
Act. Author Lynn Gehl, PhD, is an Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe from the Ottawa
River Valley. She is the author of The Truth That Wampum Tells. Free - all
welcome.
https://www.facebook.com/events/173600113202472/
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Speakers Series: Canada 150 - Promise of Reconciliation or Ongoing
Colonization?
Thursday, October 19, 6 pm
CRC, 40 Oak Street (near Parliament and Gerrard)
Why are indigenous people disproportionately poor and homeless? What are the
frontlines of indigenous struggle today? How do we fight colonialism?
Speaker: Denise Baldwin: IDU Outreach Coordinator for the Ontario Aboriginal
HIV/AIDS Strategy.
http://ocap.ca/speakers-series-oct2017/
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Curious Minds: City Life: Toronto 1945 - 2020
Thursdays, October 19 - November 30, 10 a.m. - noon
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Bloor and Bathurst
The evolution of Toronto since World War Two with former Mayor David
Crombie. In this exciting survey of Toronto's modern history, the city's
former mayor, David Crombie, investigates the powerful ideas, institutions
and events that have transformed "Toronto the Good" into one of the world's
most dynamic and culturally diverse metropolises.
http://bit.ly/2i1Svv8
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The Political Implications Of The NAFTA Renegotiation
Thur. Oct. 19, 7 - 9 p.m.
Glendon Campus, 2275 Bayview
Panel discussion on the current situation with Laura Dawson, Konrad Von
Finckstein and Stephen Weiss. The extent of the proposed changes to NAFTA
has yet to officially be determined but Canadians have been left with many
questions as a result, alterations could have a profound impact on Canadian
companies, businesses & investors with ties to cross-border trade between
Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
http://www.glendon.yorku.ca/gspia/ggd/the-political-implications-of-the-naft
a-renegotiation/
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Union Speaks: Indigenous Reconciliation - Our Path Towards A Shared Future
Thur. Oct. 19, 8 - 10 p.m.
Union Station, 65 Front W
Union Speaks is a platform to engage, listen, learn and network with those
making a difference in our city and our country. Join co-founders of the
Downie-Wenjack Fund for an important discussion on reconciliation. The
evening will consist of musical artists, as well as speakers who will
discuss the initiatives of the Downie-Wenjack Fund, around awareness,
education and action (ReconciliACTION).
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/union-speaks-talks-that-move-the-city-forward-t
ickets-38298662330
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Planet in Focus
Oct. 19 - 22
Planetinfocus.org
Opening Night Gala and Reception - Screening of Unfractured
Thur. Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m.
Royal Cinema, 608 College
http://planetinfocus.org/events/opening-night/
Blue - Shark experts, marine biologists, sustainability promoters and
Greenpeace activists are all fighting to preserve the ecological integrity
of the Pacific Ocean from Indonesia to Hawaii.
Fri. Oct. 20, 5 p.m., Innis Town Hall,
http://planetinfocus.org/events/blue/
Life After Design
Fri. Oct. 20, 7:20 p.m., Innis Town Hall
http://planetinfocus.org/events/brasilia-life-after-design/
Dream Empire - A fascinating human dimension to China's gargantuan-and
grossly unsustainable-development bubble
Fri. Oct. 20, 9:45 p.m., Innis Town Hall
24Snow
Fri. Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Revue Cinema
Plastic China
Fri. Oct. 20, 9 p.m. Revue Cinema
http://planetinfocus.org/film-fest/green-film-network-awards/
Dusk Chorus - based on Fragments of Extinction
Sunday, Oct. 22, 1:30 p.m., Innis Town Hall
http://planetinfocus.org/events/dusk-chorus/
The Last Pig
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m. The Al Green Theatre at the Miles Nadal Jewish
Community Centre
http://planetinfocus.org/events/the-last-pig/
The Day the Sun Fell
Sun. Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., The Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal Jewish Community
Centre (Bloor and Spadina)
This touching film offers viewers a humanistic glimpse into the nuclear
issue that is central to Japan's history - Hiroshima, and now Fukushima.
http://planetinfocus.org/events/the-day-the-sun-fell/
And many more films. Check the program:
http://planetinfocus.org/film-fest/2017-program/
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Glorious And Free? Canada In 2017
Fri. Oct. 20, 8 p.m.
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W
PEN Canada, IFOA and the Glorious & Free Foundation invite Jesse Wente,
Desmond Cole, Rachel Giese, and moderator Jesse Brown to discuss the values
and freedoms considered foundational to our country.
http://ifoa.org/events/glorious-free-canada-2017
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Policing Black Lives & Freedom School Workbook
Friday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
A Different Booklist, 777-779 Bathurst Street
Join us for the Toronto book launch of Policing Black Lives: State Violence
in Canada from Slavery to the President, by Black feminist author & activist
Robyn Maynard and launch of the 2016/2017 Freedom School Workbook by BLMTO
Organiser and Educator Leroi Newbold and Illustrator Janine Carrington. The
launch will feature a reading off of both books, art, food, and Freedom
School children's programming. Presented by Black Lives Matter - Toronto.
https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/policing-black-lives
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Public Space for Public Life: Re-imagining Downtown Parks and Streets
Sat. October 21, 1 - 3 pm
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles Street West
How is the City of Toronto planning to transform our public spaces to
support a growing and intensifying Downtown over the next 25 years? What are
the essential ingredients for fostering public life? Why is investment in a
high quality public realm so important to quality of life? Moderated by
Acting Chief Planner Gregg Lintern, this event is organized by City of
Toronto in partnership with Park People and the U of T.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/public-space-for-public-life-re-imagining-downt
own-parks-and-streets-tickets-38537644131
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Repair Café
Sat. Oct. 21, 1 - 5 p.m.
Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex, U of T
Get help fixing household stuff like lamps, kettles, clothing & computers
while learning how to do it yourself. Free.
http://repaircafetoronto.ca/
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Women's Health Matters Lecture Series
Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square
Sat. Oct. 21, 4 - 6 p.m.
Women's Health Matters Lecture Series will delve into specific women's
health conditions and address how gender differences relate to common
diseases like liver disease, dementia, diabetes, and breast cancer. Lectures
will be given by various naturopathic and medical physicians and health
professionals. Free.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/womens-health-matters-lecture-series-toronto-on-
tickets-38520666350
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The Day the Sun Fell
Sun. Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m.
The Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (Bloor and
Spadina)
This poetic film shares intimate stories of the cultural, physical and
mental health effects of radioactive waste, through archival footage, family
photographs, and interviews from doctors, nurses, and survivors of the
atomic bomb in Hiroshima in 1945. Filmmaker Aya Domenig is deeply connected
to this story, as the granddaughter of a Red Cross doctor who travelled into
Hiroshima the day of the bombing to offer his medical assistance. Domenig
parallels the effects of that world changing event with the infamous nuclear
reactor meltdown in Fukushima in 2011. This touching film offers viewers a
humanistic glimpse into the nuclear issue that is central to Japan's
history, and which currently looms in the global political landscape. As
Ontario Clean Air Alliance is a co-presenter of this screening, I have 2
free tickets to the first person to write angela at cleanairalliance.org
<mailto:angela at cleanairalliance.org> with the correct answer: When does
Pickering's current operating licence expire?
http://planetinfocus.org/events/the-day-the-sun-fell/
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OURSpace Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony & Celebration
Sun. Oct. 22, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
High Park Nature Centre, 375 Colborne Lodge
Celebrate the completion of the Nature Centre's outdoor classroom and
ecological restoration area with guided tours, live music, pumpkin carving,
kids' activities, campfire, tree planting and more.
highparknaturecentre.com
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Centre for Social Innovation Events
http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing
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http://shapemycity.ca/events.php
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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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