T.O. Greenspiration Events: Voices Together

Sun Apr 8 17:10:23 EDT 2018

Ditched Bitumen Desperately Seeks True Commitment

Really good piece about the end of extreme oil and the poor prospects for sales of AB bitumen through Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.

http://theenergymix.com/2018/04/01/exclusive-ditched-bitumen-desperately-seeks-true-commitment/ 

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How The Humble Bicycle Can Save Our Cities

Copenhagenize offers a blueprint for how cities can welcome the bicycle–and all the positive outcomes that being a biking-centric city brings. This is what you will see in a truly bike friendly city: People of all ages riding at a pace that works for them, on a clear, wide path free of cars. Gender parity is one of the surest signs of a good cycling city, so you will see an equal number of men and women.

https://www.fastcompany.com/40550701/how-the-humble-bicycle-can-save-our-cities 

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Canada, Alberta Consider Exempting New Tar Sands/Oil Sands Projects from Impact Assessment

http://theenergymix.com/2018/04/05/canada-alberta-consider-exempting-new-tar-sands-oil-sands-projects-from-impact-assessment/?utm_source=The+Energy+Mix&utm_campaign=60f305e4bc-MailChimpEmail&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dc146fb5ca-60f305e4bc-229781045   

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How is Cap & Trade Funding a Green Ontario?

https://www.solarbonds.ca/news-events/blog/solarshare-blog/2018/04/04/how-is-cap-trade-funding-a-green-ontario  

Provincial budget also includes $79 billion investment in public transportation over 10 years

https://davidsuzuki.org/press/ontario-budget-2018-shows-benefits-provinces-carbon-market/  

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How carbon pricing helps Canada fight climate change

https://ecofiscal.ca/carbon-pricing-works/   

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Why Minister McKenna is being unreasonable on Kinder Morgan pipeline and climate action

https://canadians.org/blog/why-minister-mckenna-being-unreasonable-kinder-morgan-pipeline 

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, Naomi Klein join Kinder Morgan protests

RCMP say about 200 people arrested around the Trans Mountain facilities since mid-March

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/stewart-phillip-naomi-klein-kinder-morgan-1.4609973

Sometimes Fighting Climate Change Means Breaking the Law

Last week, in a Boston municipal courthouse, thirteen defendants charged with trespassing, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest for protesting a pipeline, were found not guilty —justified by reason of necessity. 

https://www.newyorker.com/tech/elements/sometimes-fighting-climate-change-means-breaking-the-law

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Invest in SolarShare

SolarShare's projects convert energy from the sun into clean electricity. When you invest in us, your funds are invested directly in solar projects that are already built and generating stable revenues. The Ontario government buys our electricity for 20 years, and we pay you interest. SolarShare is a provincial co-operative. Join over 1500 Ontario residents who have invested over $35 million and have earned $3.3 million in returns while supporting a clean energy future.

https://www.solarbonds.ca/invest/invest 

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Shared Apartment - Available May 1st 

I would like to share my space with a community-minded individual. The apt is located east of Don Mills on York Mills Road minutes away from a ravine. The cost to share the space would be $700/mth, or $800 if you want a parking space, plus $20 hydro. Your room is a lovely master bedroom and can be furnished or non-furnished. We have 1.5 bathrooms and a balcony which overlooks a parkette. The DVP is about a 2 minute drive and the bus stop is a one minute walk. Pls call Judy at 647-523-7717 or jkeffer at rocketmail.com 

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International scientists have found autism's cause. What will Americans do?

https://jbhandleyblog.com/home/2018/4/1/international2018

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Jews Say Stop the Violence in Gaza

Mon. April 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

180 Bloor W, Consulate General of Israel

We will gather as Jews in rage and sorrow to demand action and accountability from our community's institutions while we mourn the deaths of the 18 Palestinian protesters in Gaza, and the 1,400 nonviolent protesters that have been injured by the IDF. We will recite the Mourner’s Kaddish, a Jewish prayer to honour those no longer with us. Please join us in this Jewish ritual of mourning. No knowledge of Hebrew necessary. Handouts with English and Hebrew will be provided.

https://www.facebook.com/events/183444275792630/ 

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Exposing Antisemitism, Islamophobia and Racism

The Rise of White Supremacy in the Trump Era

Monday, April 9, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

OISE Peace Lounge, 7th floor, 252 Bloor Street West

With antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism, on the rise, it is crucial to expose and counter the rise of white supremacy and to explore the intersections of historical facts with mass media distortion and propaganda. Presented by OISE/UT Enhancing Social Justice Education Project

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/truth-vs-post-truth-fact-vs-alt-fact-tickets-44329373349   

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Pickering City Council Meeting 

Tues. April 10, 7 p.m.

Pickering Council Chamber

Ontario Clean Air Alliance's Jack Gibbons will present to Pickering Council the many reasons why they should support the closure of the Pickering nuclear station in Aug. 2018 when its license expires. 

http://www.cleanairalliance.org/council/ 

You can view his presentation here: http://www.cleanairalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/pickering-council.pdf  

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Islamophobia in the Workplace

Tuesday April 10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. E.

Canada’s unions, in partnership with the National Council of Canadian Muslims want to address Islamophobia at work. What are the experiences of Muslim workers? How does Islamophobia follow Muslims to work? This forum on challenging Islamophobia in the Workplace aims to organize against religious discrimination and racism. Registration fee is $150.

https://sms.clc-ctc.ca/imis15_prod/CLC/Events/CLC-Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=18CIWTOR 

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Perceptions of Carbon Pricing in Canada

Tues. April 10, noon - 1 p.m.

Webinar with Bruce Anderson, Ecofiscal Commission

https://ecofiscal.ca/events/perceptions-carbon-pricing-canada-bruce-anderson/   

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Theatre of the Oppressed

Tuesday April 10, 6 - 9 p.m.

OCAD University

This workshop is an introduction to August Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed improvisational techniques & educational approaches. Designed to encourage embodied reflection and learning, it will provide participants with consciousness-raising tools to broaden understandings of social justice, oppression & community transformation.

https://toolsforchange.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93fc295adc37a22f7f3b68bb9&id=cfb13498e0&e=4acd91924b 

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True Grit: How ‘Green’ Are Green Roofs

Eric Krause Memorial Lecture

Tues. April 10, 4:10 p.m.

ES B142, 5 Bancroft Avenue, U of T

LIAT MARGOLIS, Associate Professor, Director of the Master of Landscape Architecture Program, and Associate Dean Research, Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, University of Toronto

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Water DOCS: Water vs. Industry — One Step Forward, Two Steps Back 

Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 - 9:30p.m.

OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor W.

Do you like flowers or gardening? Do you eat rice? These films will change how you look at such very ordinary things. Free screening & discussion.

https://www.waterdocs.ca/waterdocsinfo2018/ 

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Sacred Connections: to the natural world, to youth, to each other

Tues. April 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina Ave.

Speakers: Moose Cree First Nation Chief Patricia Faries, Tanya Talaga, Toronto Star Journalist and author of Seven Fallen Feathers, and Wildlands League Executive Director Janet Sumner. 

https://sacredconnections.eventbrite.com 

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Feminist Fuck It Festival

April 11 - 22

360 Geary Lane (one block north of Dupont and west of Dufferin)

>From the family friendly to the downright nasty, this is a curated festival of multidisciplinary women and non binary-identifying artists presenting original, bold, and entertaining works of art. There will be cabarets, comedy, films, musical performances and more. 

http://thestorefronttheatre.com/events/feminist-fuck-it-festival/

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Eating Up A Storm: Let's Reduce Food Waste

Thur. Apr 12, 7 - 9 p.m.

Fresh Paint Studio 1849 Danforth

One-night art exhibit and talk exploring the critical issues around food waste within a Canadian and global context. Lori Nikkel from Second Harvest, and Hélène St. Jacques from Ryerson University, will share their knowledge and experiences in addressing food waste. Complementing the experts, featured artists will bring an intimate and personal narrative about how society values food. Free (donations welcome).

www.facebook.com/events/1754740924582260 

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Transforming our World: Celebrating Women’s Leadership 

Thursday, April 12, 7 - 9 p.m.  

Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave (off Bedford Rd, 2 blocks north of Bloor St)

For two weeks in March 2018 twenty members of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace from across Canada and of all ages joined with about 5,000 others from around the world to inform and enlighten each other at the Commission on the Status of Women. We’ll weave together stories for you of this rich experience in and around the United Nations in NYC. Join us for refreshments, music, visuals, and rich reflections of women’s leadership experienced at the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York City. 

http://vowpeace.org/

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Stop The Loss of Respite Sites: Urgent Action

Thur. April 12, 1 - 2 p.m.

315 Dundas E.

On April 15, the All Saints church respite site at Dundas and Sherbourne will shut down. The closure will result in Margaret's losing at least half of its 110 person capacity. This means, come April 15, at least 55 people presently staying at Margaret's will be evicted. Respite sites take in homeless people who cannot get into the City's overloaded shelters. The staggered closure of the volunteer-run Out of the Cold program has already resulted in the loss of 447 respite spaces, an average of 64 per night. By April 27, when the last Out of the Cold site shuts down, we will have lost 652 spaces, an average of nearly a 100 per night. Join us for a speak out and press conference to demand that the City replace the spaces lost.

https://www.facebook.com/events/217511008830050/ 

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Water DOCS Film Festival

April 12 - 15

Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W

Featuring shorts and feature length films sharing the importance and beauty of water from around the world.

https://www.waterdocs.ca/waterdocsinfo2018/ 

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The Yoga Show

April 12 - 13

Metro Toronto Convention Centre

300 exhibitors. 700 hours of sessions.

https://www.theyogaconference.com/toronto/ 

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Venezuela, The Shadow Agenda

Friday, April 13, 7 pm

OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, Rm. 5-150

Ospina’s documentary (40 minutes, 2017) on Venezuela differs from the approach of the mainstream media.  It is based on interviews with a variety of individuals from different walks of life. It also offers a perspective on the US administration’s interest in the internal affairs of Venezuela.
Guest speaker:  Luis Acuna Cedeno, Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in Ottawa.

http://www.socialistaction.ca    or call:  647-986-1917 or 647-728-9143 for more information.

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All Nations Water Ceremony

Sat. April 14, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tiny, Ontario

On April 14th, 2018 All Nations will be Gathering on the Worlds Purest known Aquifer in a form of extended ceremony for the Water. It will be an all day event leading up to the ceremony.

https://www.facebook.com/events/150310438996813/?active_tab=about 

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Map Your Street! Walk Toronto Presents a Jane’s Walk Street Audit Workshop

Sat. April 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas Street West (Corner of Bathurst and Dundas)

Join us for a stroll around a downtown street where we’ll map, scribble, photograph and discuss what makes a street safe and attractive for pedestrians, and what can make it better. Safer street design is not just a job for planners and engineers! This street audit will bring these big concepts back to the block and will demonstrate how you can start making your streets safer and more appealing now. By the end of this training, you’ll have an easy to use street audit tool that you can use in your neighbourhood or on a Jane’s Walk.

http://www.walktoronto.ca/2018/03/31/map-your-street-walk-toronto-presents-a-janes-walk-street-audit-workshop/ 

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Make Your Own Products - Workshop Series

April 13 - 23

Anarres Apothecary, 749 Dovercourt Road

Tracey Tief is a skillful teacher. Join her for this intensive hands-on learning series to learn how to make toxic free body care for your home and for your loved ones.

https://www.facebook.com/events/205331223559621/ 

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March for Science

Sat. April 14, 11 a.m. 

Nathan Phillips Square (Queen and Bay) and march en masse to Queens Park (College and University)

The cross-Canada event is hosted by Evidence for Democracy and plans to celebrate, encourage, and work towards science that is for everyone. Science isn’t just for scientists - it impacts all of us, by protecting our health and our environment, and providing us with facts and evidence to hold our governments accountable.

https://sciencemarchto.ca/ 

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Municipal Political Action Conference

Sat. April 14, 9 am - 5 pm

175 Wynford Drive (Toronto Don Valley Hotel), North York

The Municipal Elections are coming, and candidates are getting lined up now. Labour Council hopes to help elect many more diverse candidates who will fight for strong public services, healthy communities, good jobs and environmental and social justice. Come learn how to be part of winning campaigns.

http://www.labourcouncil.ca/uploads/8/8/6/1/8861416/municipaltraining2018-registration.pdf 

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Rise Up Singing - Voices Together - Family Concert

Sunday, April 15, 4:30 p.m. Family Concert, 7:30 - 10 p.m. for the adults

Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave

Annie Patterson & Peter Blood, the creators of Rise Up Singing and their 2015 sequel Rise Again are coming to Toronto! This is a chance to meet the people who "wrote the book" and learn some of the 1200 additional songs in their new songbook. This concert will celebrate the life & work of Pete Seeger (next year will be the 100th anniversary of his birth) and the many terrific musicians who are working to build a better world through music. Suggested donation of $25 for adults. No one turned away for limited funds. Proceeds help to support the Toronto Quaker Refugee Committee.

Tix: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3371263   

https://www.facebook.com/events/817449605113040/ 

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter

http://theenergymix.com/ 

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The Green Majority

Live Eco Radio Show every Friday from 11 am - Noon CIUT 89.5 FM

http://www.greenmajority.ca    

Democracy Now

Mon – Fri. 10 – 11 a.m. CIUT 89.5 FM

https://www.democracynow.org/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing 

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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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Subscribes, unsubscribes and submissions: mailto:angela at cleanairalliance.org 

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