T.O. Greenspiration Events: World beyond war
Angela Bischoff
angela at cleanairalliance.org
Mon Sep 17 02:00:21 EDT 2018
Ontario's Cap and Trade climate plan or what?
Facing a new legal challenge, Doug Ford has decided to consult Ontario about climate change
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2018/09/12/news/facing-new-legal-challenge-doug-ford-has-decided-consult-ontario-about-climate
As the result of a lawsuit launched by Greenpeace, the Ontario government has opened up a portal for public comments on its bill to cancel the cap and trade system set up by the previous government. Please comment!
ON gov't page where you can comment on Bill 4, Cap and Trade Cancellation Act, 2018: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-3738
Direct link to the comment section on that page: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/013-3738#comment
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Environmental groups declare partial victory for public consultation rights in cap and trade case
Last week Ecojustice lawyers, in partnership with the uOttawa-Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic, filed a lawsuit on behalf of Greenpeace Canada alleging that the Ford government unlawfully failed to provide for public consultation on a regulation that ended Ontario’s cap and trade program and on Bill 4, the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act, 2018. The case also asks the Court to quash the regulation. Hours after the groups filed the lawsuit, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks posted a notice on the Environmental Registry of Ontario providing for a 30-day public consultation period for Bill 4, Cap and Trade Cancellation Act, 2018. Now we organize!
https://www.ecojustice.ca/pressrelease/statement-environmental-groups-declare-partial-victory-for-public-consultation-rights-in-cap-and-trade-case/
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Democracy Toronto
For updates on actions and information re: the Ford dicktatorship
https://www.democracytoronto.ca/
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We Created Hurricane Florence
2 min. video by Rev. Billy Talen of the Church of Stop Shopping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rHFI6Mean4
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Mysterious Microbes Turning Polar Ice Pink, Speeding Up Melt
Thriving communities of red algae are doing something nefarious to the world's ice sheets: melting them more quickly.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/09/news-greenland-ice-sheet-melting-arctic-algae/
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Please join the Jennifer Keesmaat campaign for Mayor of Toronto
She's smart, progressive, and as the Chief Planner for the City of T.O. for 5 years, she understands the need for more transit and active transportation infrastructure. Time to give the neo-cons the boot!
https://action.jenniferkeesmaat.com/join
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Akathisia: What to look for
Are you or someone you know experiencing an increase in any of the following symptoms: anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, or physical/inner restlessness, which have in turn caused suicidal thoughts or feelings? Perhaps a friend or loved-one, shortly after starting, stopping, or changing dosage of medication, has engaged in strange, unusual or violent behavior, or without warning has even taken his/her own life. You or your loved-one may be suffering from akathisia, an adverse side-effect of medications.
http://missd.co/
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A Farm in Every Yard
Effortlessly connecting home food growers with the eaters that appreciate the flavor and freshness of ultra-local fruits and veggies.
https://www.seedvoyage.com/
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Ranked Ballot Town Hall
Monday, September 17, 7 - 9 p.m.
Metro Hall, 55 John St.
This is your chance to: Meet other Torontonians who are passionate about improving local democracy; Learn more about ranked ballots and how RaBIT is working to have them implemented in Toronto; Find out how you can get involved and make a difference during this election campaign; Eat snacks, play board games, and have fun! We are in a very exciting time for voting reform in Toronto. With the municipal election fast approaching, we have a real opportunity to make ranked ballots a central election issue, help elect councillors who will move us towards adopting ranked ballots, and then hold them accountable.
https://www.rabit.ca/townhall
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Rally for Toronto with Jennifer Keesmaat
Monday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
Polish Combatants Hall, 206 Beverley Street
Our local democracy is under attack and we need a mayor who will stand up for Toronto. Join Jen at her Rally for Toronto to hear her plan to build 100,000 new affordable homes, deliver better transit, and make Toronto a safer city.
https://www.jenniferkeesmaat.com/rally
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So what is Canada doing about climate change?
Tues Sept. 18, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Webinar
In this CAN-Rac webinar leading up to ClimaCon, we will be looking at Canada's progress on implementing and reviewing the Pan-Canadian Framework on Climate Change and Clean Growth. Our panelists will look specifically on issues of carbon pricing, methane, coal phase out, building energy efficiency, and fossil fuel subsidies.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3417647570250416898
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What’s Left, Toronto? Radical Alternatives for the City Election
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Friends’ House (Quakers), 60 Lowther Ave. (at Bedford two blocks north of Bloor)
This public forum seeks to keep alive more expansive political horizons about possible futures for Toronto. Organizers from various social movements will come together to discuss a range of issues – from migrant solidarity and economic justice to jobs, housing, transit, the environment, and the nature of electoral politics. They will bring ambitious and radical perspectives that engage with but go beyond the policy planks gaining the most attention in the corporate media. With speakers:
- Alia Karim, student organizer, Fight for $15 and Fairness
- David Kidd, longtime community and labour activist
- Stefan Kipfer, York University, Free Transit Toronto
- Mercedes Lee, No One Is Illegal – Toronto
- James Nugent, lecturer, Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo
- Taraneh Zarin, Free Transit Toronto
https://www.facebook.com/events/1677852065657291/
https://socialistproject.ca/event/whats-left-toronto-radical-alternatives-for-the-city-election/
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Stopping the Ford agenda - Public Forum
Wednesday Sept. 19, 7 pm
Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St
Doug Ford and the Tory government have only been in power for a few months but they have already done a massive amount of damage to the province. They have gutted environmental programs, gone to war with the poor, unilaterally dismantled the basics of democratic rule and provided comfort and support to bigots and racists of all stripes. Join us for a public forum to discuss the next steps in the fight against Ford and the Tory agenda. Organized by the International Socialists.
http://socialist.ca/node/3665
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Rent Strikes, Expropriations & More: Resisting Gentrification
Thursday, September 20, 6 – 8 pm
CRC, 40 Oak Street
Bringing together struggles against gentrification unfolding in neighbourhoods in Toronto and Hamilton, this Speakers Series will profile successful models of resistance people are using to push back and win. Join us.
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Inside Iran: Exclusive Book Talk with CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin
Thur. Sept. 20, 6 - 8 p.m.
OCAD University, 100 McCaul St
Medea Benjamin's new book tackles the contradictions in Iran's system of government, traces the history of its stormy relationship with the United States, and presents a realistic and hopeful case for the two nations' future. Co-Sponsored by: World Beyond War
https://www.codepink.org/book_talk_on_iran_with_medea_benjamin_toronto_canada
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Introduction to Project Drawdown: How we can reverse global warming
Thur. Sept. 20, 7 - 9:30 p.m.
OCADU, 100 McCaul St, Rm 284 above the lobby
Project Drawdown is a research-based project to actually reverse global warming - to pull carbon out of the atmosphere, as opposed to merely slowing down the rate of emissions. It is not only possible, but feasible and eminently practical.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-project-drawdown-how-we-can-reverse-global-warming-tickets-49651527054?mc_eid=48c86714b8&mc_cid=a7f1b82444
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Canadian Harm Reduction Network presents: Overdose Awareness and Prevention
Thursday Sept. 20, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Metro Hall, John and King, Room 310
In this interactive workshop we’ll cover: Experiences of overdose. We will offer Naloxone training and Nasal Naloxone Kits. Risks of overdose & how to mitigate them. How to spot an overdose – opiates & stimulants. Responding to overdose, including the use of Naloxone. Talking to clients about use, risks, overdose. Why your agency & other places in your community need an overdose protocol. Emerging issues & trends. Free.
Canadian Harm Reduction Network <CHRN at jhst.ca>
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11th Annual Toronto Palestine Film Festival
Thursday, Sept. 20 - Sunday, Sept. 23
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W
http://www.tpff.ca/program-2018/?mc_cid=5f0b6eed42&mc_eid=98329828f0
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No War 2018
Friday Sept. 21, 5:30 - 9 p.m., and Sat. Sept 22, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
OCAD, 100 McCaul St. (at Dundas)
You say you’re against war, but what’s the alternative? Let’s design and build an alternative system of global governance – one in which peace is pursued by peaceful means. Learn how at #NoWar2018!
https://worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2018/
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Water Docs Outdoor Film Screening: Beyond Crisis
Friday, Sept. 21, 6 - 9:30 pm
Raindate: Saturday, September 22
R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant, 2701 Queen Street E, Toronto, ON M4E 1J1 (NO PARKING ON SITE, limited street parking only)
TTC: 501 Queen Streetcar eastbound to Neville Park loop (last stop). Walk south on Nursewood Road.
Join us for a FREE outdoor screening of BEYOND CRISIS, a story of hope for a rapidly changing world: a meditative call to action that explores what it means to be living in this new era of climate change, as told by over fifty diverse voices from across Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/events/292101091584965/
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The 8th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March #TDPM2018
Saturday, September 22, 1 - 4 pm
Starting at Queens Park (111 Wellesley Street West) and marching to the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson (99 Gerrard Street East), Toronto
Marching to bring recognition of the struggles and value of people with disabilities as we fight against ableism, sanism and other forms of oppression.
Find us on Facebook, and on Twitter @DisabilityPM, email torontodisabilitypride at gmail.com, or visit our website tdpm.org
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Shaping Peace Through Feminism - Inspirational Women's Brunch
Sun. Sept. 23, 10 a.m. - noon
Metro Hall, Rm. 308, King and John
Since 1960, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace has passionately and tirelessly worked towards creating a peaceful world. As Canada’s oldest national feminist peace group, VOW fights for a world that is free from violence, war, nuclear weapons, and gender inequality. Guest speakers include: Ray Acheson is the Director of Reaching Critical Will, the disarmament programme of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). She leads WILPF’s work on stigmatising war and violence, including through campaigns to prohibit weapons, end conflict, and expose the gendered aspects of weapons and war. Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK and the co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange. She has been an advocate for social justice for more than 40 years. She is the author of ten books, including Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control and Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection. Her most recent book, Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is part of a campaign to prevent a war with Iran and instead promote normal trade and diplomatic relations. $30 brunch, students $20.
https://vowpeace.org/event/women-shaping-peace-brunch/
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Blue Scarf Peace Walk - Step Forward for a World Beyond War
Celebrate the International Day of Peace
Sun. Sept. 23, 2 - 4 p.m.
Gather at Grange Park on Beverly St. just south of Dundas St. W.
The Blue Scarf Movement began in Kabul with young Afghan Peace Volunteers working to build a Border Free World Without War. Co-Sponsored by: World Beyond War
https://worldbeyondwar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/bluescarfpeacewalk.pdf
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Toronto Launch of Yves Engler’s Left, Right -- Marching to the Beat of Imperial Canada
Sunday, September 23, 2 pm
OISE U of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West, Room 5-230
In his latest book Yves Engler shows how the Left has failed to confront Canada for supporting empires and for promoting corporate interests abroad.
For more information, contact Socialist Action at 647-728-9143.
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Community Fix-in
Sun. Sept. 23, noon - 4 p.m.
Christie Pits (Bloor and Christie)
Have a household item that's broken? Don't toss it! Repair Café's experienced volunteers will help you fix your items so you can get more use out of what you already own. Welcome items include:
- Small appliances - Home electronics - Housewares
https://www.facebook.com/events/566164347136201/
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ClimaCon
Oct. 10-11
http://climacon.info/
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Toronto Tenant School
Nov. 10 and 17
Are you a tenant living in Toronto? Do you have questions about your rights under the law? Have you ever thought of working with your neighbours to start a tenants association? Does your tenant association want to become more effective in the building? The training is free and classes are taught by experienced lawyers and community advocates. Learn about your rights under the law such as how to get repairs done, fight evictions and challenge unfair rent increases. The school is an opportunity to meet other tenants and strategize about ways you can work with each other and work with your local government to accomplish shared goals. Registration is now open-and remains open to October 21. You can register in the following ways:
Call 416-413-9442 or write to totenantschool at torontotenants.org to obtain a registration form.
Or fill out the online registration form available at: https://goo.gl/forms/tSRdu9h8d8inXSUI3
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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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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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