T.O. Greenspiration Events: Govern for a Green New Deal

Sun Nov 3 22:56:15 EST 2019

Govern for a Green New Deal

Call on MPs from across the political spectrum to form a government that will tackle the climate crisis and growing inequality, respect Indigenous rights, and create millions of good jobs. This is an initiative of the 27 young people who were arrested yesterday occupying the House of Commons calling on newly elected MPs to come together, put partisan politics aside, and govern for a Green New Deal. You can show your support by signing their petition asking MPs to Govern for a Green New Deal.

https://our-time.ca/lead/ 

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'The climate doesn't need awards': Greta Thunberg declines environmental prize

Wow - Greta declined the award and the $50 grand that came along with it, chastising the Nordic countries for not doing enough to lower their emissions and enviro footprints. She's turned our false faith in our flawed economic system on its head. Bravo girl!

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/29/greta-thunberg-declines-award-climate-crisis 

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New Study: 300 Million Face Severe Risk of Climate-Fueled Coastal Flooding by 2050

A shocking new report finds that many coastal cities will be flooded by rising sea levels by 2050. Democracy Now interviews a co-author of the study as well as a climate migrant organizer.

https://www.democracynow.org/2019/10/31/chile_cancels_un_climate_summit_after   

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Offshore Wind Can Power The World, Say Former Sceptics

Offshore wind could generate 11 times more electricity than the world needs and could attract $1 trillion in investment by 2040, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2019/10/25/offshore-wind-can-power-the-world-say-former-sceptics/amp/ 

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Prime Minister’s Tree Target Sets High Goal For Afforestation

A backgrounder to the Two Billion Tree program indicates it’s intended not just to plant trees but increase forest cover. It pledges that, “We will work with provinces, territories, indigenous communities, municipalities, businesses and others, on a cost-sharing model to maintain and grow the amount of tree cover across Canada.” It calls for the federal government to fund communities to develop strategies to protect and expand forests.

https://secure.sierraclub.ca/en/node/3544

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Invasion

18 min. film. In this era of “reconciliation”, Indigenous land is still being taken at gunpoint. Invation is a new film about the Unist’ot’en Camp, Gidimt’en checkpoint and the larger Wet’suwet’en Nation standing up to the Canadian government and corporations who continue colonial violence against Indigenous people. Watch online here.

http://unistoten.camp/media/invasion/ 

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Parenting my parent: living with Alzheimer's - by me

http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/views-expressed/2019/10/parenting-my-parent-living-alzheimers 

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Volunteers Needed

Got an afternoon to spare? I'm coordinating some leaflet blitzes - popping leaflets in mailboxes door to door out in Pickering - between now and Nov. 18th. I'll pay your transport expenses. We're going out as a group. It's good exercise. We're calling for immediate dismantling of the Pickering nuclear station after shutdown in 2024 rather than let the station sit idle for 30 years before dismantling. If you can spare an afternoon to help get the word out and if you like to walk, let me know and I'll tell you more. Thanks. 

angela at cleanairalliance.org 

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Storage Space available

About 1/4 of a 10 x10 locker/Public Storage/Ossington & Dupont/$100- a mo/only available for approximately 3 months/negotiable. Perfect for someone who just moved here looking for a place/need to free up space while organizing primary one? etc. Call to inquire 416.732.8965

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Climate Justice Toronto

Monday, Nov. 4, 6 pm (5:30 orientation for new folk)

Workers Action Centre, 729 Spadina Avenue, 2nd floor

Climate Justice Toronto is organizing to unite young people from all movement backgrounds in the GTA to send a message to our governments and the broader public: the only people making decisions about the future is us, the people affected and especially the most marginalized among us. Join the biweekly organizing meeting.

https://www.facebook.com/events/394994261403289/

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A Knapsack Full Of Dreams: Memoirs Of A Street Nurse by Cathy Crowe 

Mon. Nov. 4, noon - 2 p.m.

Ryerson Oakham House 63 Gould, In the Thomas Lounge

The Jack Layton Chair presents the Ryerson launch of Cathy Crowe's new book. Featuring a reading with Cathy Crowe and interview with Judy Rebick. Free. Lunch will be provided.

http://ryerson.ca/jack-layton-chair/events/2019/11/book-launch--a-knapsack-full-of-dreams/   

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White Poppy Workshop

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen Street W

The White Poppy symbolizes concern about the social, cultural and environmental devastation created by war. War escalates violence at every level, from the personal to the global, including violence against women. Come together and discuss the impacts of war and share your own personal story. We will be hand making white poppies to share with friends and spread the message. Materials will be provided, just come with an open mind, a story, thoughts, or concern to share.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2387632041495134/ 

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Hot Docs Podcast Festival

Wed. Nov 6 to Nov 11

Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema 506 Bloor W

Celebration of non-fiction audio storytelling with live performances of hit podcasts and Creators' Forum events. 

https://www.hotdocscinema.ca/c/podcast

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Danforth Public Meeting for Bike Lanes on Danforth

Thur. Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.

Monarch Park Collegiate Institute, 1 Hanson Street

Do you live or work along the Danforth corridor? A pilot bike lane on Danforth could soon be a reality as part of the City’s current Complete Streets study, but only if that’s what the City hears that residents and stakeholders need. Show your support for a true complete street as part of this study at the City’s upcoming public consultation. Tell the city that Danforth Loves Bikes! And don’t forget to sign our Danforth Loves Bike pledge

https://www.cycleto.ca/danforth-loves-bikes-campaign-pledge 

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Peace Poppy Party

Thur. Nov. 7, 7 - 9 p.m.

Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave.

The White Poppy symbolizes concern about all human casualties as well as the social, cultural and environmental devastation created by war. Modern warfare kills and displaces civilians, particularly impacting women, children, the elderly and the disabled. War escalates violence at every level, from the personal to the global, including violence against women. Come together on this night to talk about the impacts of war and share your story of war. We will be hand-making white poppies to share with friends and share the message. Materials will be provided, just come with an open mind, a story, thoughts, or concern to share. Hosted by Canadian Voice of Women for Peace

https://www.facebook.com/events/2566484300085931/ 

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Vigil to Demand Action Now: Homeless People Die as Referral Centre Turns People Away

Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:30 – 7 pm

129 Peter Street (south of Queen, at Richmond)

The shelter system is already at a breaking point and as the winter approaches the need will only intensify. The abandonment of homeless people this winter will have deadly consequence.  On this day community members will gather at a vigil to remember lives lost to homelessness and demand that the City immediately: 

- Open 2000 shelter beds to replace the inadequate accommodations provided in respite sites and meet the growing need for safe shelter 

- Publicly call on the Provincial and Federal governments for urgent assistance to begin the immediate construction of social rent-geared-to-income housing.

https://ocap.ca/vigil-outside-the-peter-street-referral-centre/

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Trump and Chaos in the Middle East - Journalist Robert Fisk

Fri. Nov. 8, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)

Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor St W

Fisk’s lectures will focus on how Donald Trump has brought chaos and turmoil to the Middle East, especially in its relations with Israel and the Palestinians. Fisk’s talk is entitled: Tweets and 'Deals of the Century': How to join the Arab world's sectarian war under the guise of peace.

https://www.cjpme.org/events 

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What is the Role of Solar Geoengineering in Climate Policy?

Fri. Nov. 8, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Bahen Centre, Room BA1170 40 St. George Street Toronto

David Keith, of Harvard University will review the science and technology of solar radiation modification. Estimates of the risks and efficacy of solar geoengineering are deeply uncertain. Governance poses the greatest challenge for solar geoengineering. He explores how solar geoengineering might fit together with emissions cuts, carbon removal, and adaptation in a coherent climate strategy.

https://civmin.utoronto.ca/event/distinguished-lecture-series-david-keith-harvard-university/ 

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The Superfood Chain

Fri. Nov. 8, 7 p.m.

OISE 5-240, 252 Bloor St W, U of T

2018 • Documentary. Every year, the western world is introduced to new ‘superfoods’ that boast extraordinary nutritional benefits. The Superfood Chain explores the story behind the rise of superfoods like quinoa, teff, coconuts, and wild salmon, revealing the ripple effect the superfood industry has on the lives of farm families in Bolivia, Ethiopia, the Philippines, and Haida Gwaii.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/toronto-socialist-action-httpssocialistactionca-27394821737 

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Whole Life Expo 2019

Fri. Nov 8 - Sun. Nov. 10

Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Bldg 255 Front W

Showcase of natural health and green living lifestyle products and services with vendors, speakers, demonstrations and more. Fri. free.

http://wholelifeexpo.ca 

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Save Our Public Health Care Services

Sat. Nov. 9, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Nathan Phillips Square, T.O. City Hall, Queen and Bay

Hosted by Ontario Health Coalition. The Ontario Health Coalition is hosting this regional rally to save our health care services from cuts, closures, and mergers. We need to mount the most public pressure for a full reversal of the cuts. This is already starting to work; with your help, we can achieve this. There will be live music, speakers, noisemakers, visual presentations, hot chocolate, snacks and more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/525846034656277/   

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Thrills, chills, fact and fiction - An afternoon for Burning Souls

Sat. Nov. 9, 2 - 4 p.m.

Ossington & Davenport, Exact address provided when you register.

Join author-speaker-activist David Chernushenko for a dramatic reading from his climate breakdown thriller Burning Souls. Suggested donation $20.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/thrills-chills-fact-and-fiction-an-afternoon-for-burning-souls-registration-79022952779 

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Decolonizing the Heart Workshops

Nov 30th / Dec 7th (All 9:30 - 5 p.m.)

Jan 25th / Feb 1st 

Feb 15th / Feb 22nd

Toronto United Mennonite Church, 1774 Queen Street East

Come together for Deep Learning and Deep Change. Reconciliation requires building relationships. Building relationships requires more than coming together over issues. Where do we begin?

Day 1 provides the foundation - a grounding in our own stories, the theory, and an introduction to the Decolonizing the Heart (DTH) Toolkit.

Day 2 focuses on putting the theory and new skills into practice with DTH original scenarios.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/decolonizing-the-heart-workshops-19977084519 

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

http://theenergymix.com/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

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

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Toronto Public Libraries host Our fragile Planet, free environmental and community events

https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4288100025&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0 

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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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