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[OPIRG-EVENTS] People & Planet-Friendly Events, Corruption, Election Happenings (00/10/25)
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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Revised Wed. Oct. 25, 2000
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Here are upcoming SUSTAINABLE LIVING, ENVIRONMENTAL
& SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS, workshops, courses, festivals,
films, broadcasts, resources & jobs in Ontario & beyond.
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(A) EVENTS, films, broadcasts, courses, links
(B) CANCER INDUSTRY EXPOSED,
ADAM'S MINE VICTORY
& other announcements
(C) IS OUR GOVERNMENT CORRUPT?
& other federal election items
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(A) EVENTS, COURSES, BROADCASTS & LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Markham, Hillsburgh, Hamilton,
Kitchener/Waterloo, London, Ottawa, Michigan,
national TV broadcast.
BIOMIMICRY - SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS INSPIRED
BY NATURE, Thurs Oct 26, 6-10pm, Toronto. "Biomimicry" is a
new science that studies nature's models - photosynthesis, self-
assembly, natural selection, self sustaining ecosystems - and then
imitates or takes inspiration from these designs & processes to
solve human & environmental problems. It is a survival strategy
for the human race. A rare Canadian appearance of Janine Benyus,
author of "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature". Also,
singer-songwriter Philomene Hoffman; Poco Duet & Greg
Renault. Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy
(CIELAP) 30th annual fundraiser. CIELAP is a charitable research
& education organization known internationally for its leadership
on environmental law & policy in the public interest. $100/$150
(special rates for groups & unwaged). Wetmore Hall, 21 Classic
Ave (Spadina & Harbord). More info/register: Jessica Mendes
416-923-3529 x23 jmendes@web.net http://www.cielap.org
[book reviews at:
http://www.cielap.org/whatsnew/events/globe.html
http://www.igc.apc.org/eco-ops/nbl/nbl.6.22.html ]
* POLICE & CANADIAN ALLIANCE ON COUNTERSPIN,
Thurs Oct 26, 7:15/8pm, Toronto & TV broadcast. (A) Should
police & politics mix? 8-9pm, CBC Newsworld. (if you wish to be
in the live audience, be at the CBC building by 7:15pm). Also, live
phone-in. With host Avi Lewis. (B) 9pm: Canadian Alliance
debates election issues (stay to be in the audience; will air later).
CounterSpin is a nightly current affairs show (Mon-Thurs 8-9pm)
which goes out of its way to offer alternative viewpoints &
uncommon debates on a variety of cultural, political & social
issues. http://www.newsworld.cbc.ca/programs/sites/counterspin.html
[related sites: Canadian Alliance Party - for:
http://www.canadianalliance.ca and against:
http://www.canadianallianceparty.net ]
WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE TO THE CORPORATE
AGENDA? Thus Oct 26, 7-9:30pm, Ottawa. What is the
alternative to the erosion of democracy, social justice & the
environment by the forces of neo-liberal, neo-conservative
corporate values? What is the citizens' agenda? Many people say -
Show me what to struggle for, not just against! Come & participate
in the building of an inclusive society. Open discussion; first in a
series. With Tony Clarke. Jack Purcell Community Centre, Elgin
St. More info: Armand Cote beauco@istar.ca Council of
Canadians http://www.canadians.org
PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED, Thurs Oct 26, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Learn how to amend your garden organically to improve
fertility for spring planting and prepare your perennials for the
winter. Free. At Field To Table Centre, 200 Eastern Ave., near
King & Parliament. More info/register: Lauren Baker
416-363-6441 x25
* HUMAN HEALTH & THEOLOGY AFTER WALKERTON,
Thurs Oct 26, 7:30-9pm, Toronto. With Thomas Bernard, M.D.
(public health risks resulting from non-ecological approaches to
production & consumption); Brian Gibson, M.D., Ph.D.
(environmental, occupational & public health professor &
consultant); Dorothy McDougall, Ph.D. (Walkerton's implications
for religious communities in Canada; challenging the Church to
return to a holistic ecological approach). $8/$10 at door; students
by donation. Father Madden Hall (in Carr Hall), 100 St. Joseph St.
(NW corner of Queens Park East & St. Joseph. Subway: Museum,
Bay or Wellesley). More info/register: Elliot Allen Institute for
Theology & Ecology 416-926-1300 x3408
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, Thurs Oct 26, 4-7pm,
Toronto. Metro Hall, rm 308, 55 John (at King), Free, all welcome.
http://www.yorku.ca/gtaforum
* HEALTH FOOD CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW, Thurs-
Sun Oct 26-29, Toronto. Friday: open to the public, over 30
speakers, 9am-5pm, $20. Sat & Sun: trade show. Metro Toronto
Convention Centre, 255 Front W. More info: Canadian Health
Food Association admin@chfa.ca 905-479-6939
http://www.chfa.ca
RE-THINKING SCHOOL, Thurs Oct 26 - March 29, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Tired of all the talk about "tougher standards" and "global
education"? What are some alternative models & new ways of
thinking? Monthly lecture-discussion series (last Thurs of each
month) with five of the most provocative voices in education.
Summerhill School; deschooling society; pedagogy of the
oppressed; how children fail; teaching as a subversive activity. At
St. Michael's College, 81 Mary St (Bay subway). $100. More info/
register if possible: Michael Reist 416-926-7254
michael.reist@dpcdsb.org http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes
[related sites:
http://www.life.ca/hs/ - lots of on-line articles & book reviews.
- homeschooling, deschooling, unschooling, apprenticeships...
http://nav.webring.yahoo.com/hub?ring=hscanada&list ]
BIOMIMICRY, Fri Oct 27, 2-4pm, Ottawa. Nature, imaginative
by necessity, has already solved many of the problems we are
grappling with. Biomimicry is a rare hopeful note in the modern
chorus of environmental warnings. With author & renowned
lecturer Janine Benyus. Free. Cdn Museum of Nature (auditorium),
240 McLeod. Please RSVP: Lise Belanger 613-992-7184 National
Round Table on the Environment & the Economy
http://www.nrtee-trnee.ca [book reviews at
http://www.cielap.org/whatsnew/events/globe.html
http://www.igc.apc.org/eco-ops/nbl/nbl.6.22.html ]
CRITICAL MASS RIDE, Fri Oct 27, 6pm, Toronto. Everyone is
invited to join this mass ride, part of a world-wide movement to
celebrate & promote alternative transport. We're not blocking
traffic, we ARE traffic! Bring your bikes, trikes, blades and
scooters. Meet at Yonge & Temperance St. (btwn Richmond &
Adelaide) at 6pm. Free. The last Friday of each month. 416-392-
7592 greenspiration@web.ca
[related sites: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/
http://www.greenspiration.org/ ]
STOP TORONTO STRIPMINING IN KENYA, Fri Oct 27, 7pm,
Toronto. Toronto-based Tiomin Resources Inc. plans to begin
mining in Kenya's Indian Ocean coastal area next year, threatening
the human rights & livelihood of 5,000 Kenyans. A lively public
meeting with two guest speakers from Kenya, Dr. Willy Mutunga
& Haron Ndubi, Leading Human Rights Lawyers/Activists. See
the video "Dongo Kundu" (Red Earth). Maria A. Shchuka Public
Library (Auditorium), 1745 Eglinton West (1 block East of
Dufferin). More info: http://www.ichrdd.ca (go to 'What's New')
Rights & Democracy 514-283-6073; MiningWatch Canada 613-
569-3439; Inter-Church Coalition on Africa 416-927-1124 x229;
Kenyan Community Abroad http://www.kenyansabroad.org See
also: "Sands of Conflict", Maclean's Magazine, Oct 2.
* SUSTAINABLE WATERLOO - CANDIDATES DEBATES.
Waterloo candidates Fri Oct 27, 7-9pm Adult Recreation Centre,
185 King S.,Waterloo. Kitchener candidates Fri Nov 3, 7-9pm The
Working Centre, 43 Queen S., Kitchener. 7 Generations Network.
More info: Susan Koswan 519-578-8508 Lgoerzen@golden.net
Penelope Polyzou 519-745-5596 ppolyzou@easynet.ca
ONE CHANCE PARTY/FUNDRAISER, Fri Oct 27, 8pm,
Toronto. Not since Superman discovered a new use for x-ray
vision has saving the planet been so much fun! Several live bands
(acoustic & electric). Dancing. Licensed. One Earth. One Chance.
All proceeds to Sierra Club environmental group. $5 door/ $2
students. Bar Code, 549 College at Euclid More info: Steve
Morris ron.burchell.group@sierraclub.org 416-927-8222
http://www.sierraclub.ca/eastern/
REBUILDING THE LEFT, Fri-Sat Oct 27-28, Toronto. Aimed at
strengthening & developing anti-capitalist activism &
organization... bringing together trade unionists, feminists, anti-
racists, students, anti-poverty activists, environmentalists, lesbian
& gay activists, and left intellectuals. Endorsed by more than 20
unions, publications & NGO's. Fri 6-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm. 9:30-
11:30am: Anti-Oppression & Anti-Capitalism - making the links;
11:30-1:30: lunch & caucus mtgs; 1:30-3:30pm: Building a
structured movement against Capitalism, challenges &
opportunities; 4-6pm: closing plenary. Free. At OISE Auditorium,
252 Bloor W. (St. George subway). 416-516-2966; 416-736-2100
x22552; 416-324-8437; rebuildingtheleft@yahoo.com
ELECTORAL REFORM IN CANADA, Fri-Sat Oct 27-28,
Ottawa. Fri 2-6pm; Sat 8:30am-noon. Dunton Tower 2017,
Carleton Univ. More info: http://www.carleton.ca/cre
http://www.carleton.ca/cre/events.html jpammett@ccs.carleton.ca
jvickers@ccs.carleton.ca [613-520-3741]
ANIMAL FACTORY FARMS - EMERGING ISSUES, Sat Oct
28, 9am-4:30pm, Toronto. With Canadian & U.S. experts
including reps from UBC, U. of Guelph, Cdn Food Inspection
Agency, National Farmers Union, Winnipeg Humane Society,
Animal Alliance of Canada, Clayton Ruby. Free; no registration
required. Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.
at Bay (Queen subway). More info: Stephanie Brown 416-920-
4984 brown@idirect.com [ related sites:
http://www.inforamp.net/~aac http://www.AnimalAlliance.ca
http://www.IFAW.org http://www.alertontario.org
http://www.purefood.org http://www.organicadvocates.org ]
RENEWABLE ENERGY & PEOPLE POWER, Sat Oct 28, 9:30-
3:30, London. People power, solar power, and the Environmental
Bill of Rights. With John Ferguson (Office of the Environmental
Commissioner of Ontario), Karen Gventer (Citizens for Renewable
Energy); Charlie Middleton (Ryerson University); Lois Corbett
(Toronto Environmental Alliance). $40; $70/couple; $20/age 10 to
16; children free. Upstairs at Loblaws, 1740 Richmond
(Masonville Mall). Register/more info: Ziggy Kleinau 519-795-
7725 or Karen Gventer 519-376-3272 cfre@web.ca Directions:
http://www.web.ca/~cfre
CLIMATE CHANGE - THREE YEARS AFTER KYOTO, Sat
Oct 28, 6:30pm, Toronto. What citizens, consumers & community
organizers can do to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With
Elizabeth Dowdeswell (mgt. consultant, former United Nations
Environment Program), MP Charles Caccia, Rabbi Gunther Plaut;
Rev. Karen Hamilton; peace activist Shirley Farlinger. Four-course
banquet & silent auction. Fundraiser for the World Federalist
Foundation. $75 ($40 tax receipt). Arts & Letters Club, 14 Elm St.
(Dundas subway). More info/tickets: Paul Dilse
paul.dilse@sympatico.ca http://www.web.ca/~wfcnat/WFC.html
[see also http://www.climatechangesolutions.com
http://www.clickforcleanair.org http://www.climatevoice.org - ed]
* THE GLOBAL VILLAGE IS A MYTH, Sun Oct 29, 3pm,
Toronto. How local communities will characterize this century.
Free. Medical Sciences Auditorium, 1 King's College Circle
(Queen's Park subway). 416-977-2983
* THE LIVING CITY - A NEW ENVIRONMENTAL VISION
FOR THE GREATER TORONTO AREA, Mon Oct 30,
11am Toronto & 6pm Markham. The future of the environment will
be won or lost in our cities. Launching a new vision & program
for more sustainable urban areas, including river stewardship,
education for sustainable future, green space & biodiversity
protection. 11am: Media Conference (Don Valley Brickyards,
Bayview Ave. just south of Pottery Rd). 6pm: Public reception &
dinner, with presentations from industry, government &
community leaders. With Maurice Strong (Undersecretary General
of the UN, Chair of the International Earth Council); Robert Schad
(CEO, Husky Injection Molding Systems); Ronald Osborne (CEO,
Ont Power Generation). $95 (tax deductible). Le Parc Conference
Centre, 8432 Leslie St (btwn #407 & #7). Conservation
Foundation 416-667-6279 416-661-6600 x5276
Media: 416-661-6600 x5401 [ http://www.trca.on.ca ]
* LIFE UNDER MIKE, Mon Oct 30, 12:45pm, Toronto. A
madcap, David & Goliath tale... free screening of this one-hour
documentary on Mike Harris & the Common Sense Revolution.
Followed by discussion with Toronto filmmaker James Motluk.
Free. Room 306, Lumbers Building, York University, 4700 Keele.
More info: 416-736-2100 x30533 Kulba@yorku.ca
* SUSTAINABILITY & ECOCENTRIC EDUCATION IN A
MUSEUM SETTING, Mon Oct 30, 1pm, Toronto. Free; all
welcome; no registration req'd. Room 2093, Earth Sciences Centre
(Huron & Bancroft), U of T. More info: Mona El-Haddad
416-978-6526 m.elhaddad@utoronto.ca http://www.utoronto.ca/env/seminars.htm
* MOB4GLOB (Mobilization for Global Justice), Mon Oct 30 &
Wed Nov 1, 7pm, Toronto. Mon: Clearspot, 489 College. Wed:
Centre for Social Justice, 489 College. sid_lacombe@yahoo.com
416-535-2335 x127
* CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon Oct 30, 7:30pm,
Toronto. Strategizing for the upcoming city elections. Free. City
Hall, 100 Queen W. 416-977-8736.
* WILDCANADA.NET - ELECTION ACTION CENTRE
(beginning Oct 30). This is the second Parliament in a row that the
Liberals have failed to keep their promise to protect Canada's 352
endangered species. Learn about all candidate events in your
riding, send letters to the editor of your local newspaper, and get
tips on how to ask your candidates the tough questions about
protecting Canada's wildlands & wildlife; direct fax-the-candidate
programs in "Focus 15" ridings, about the environment &
endangered species. Regular action updates (click on "Join
Network". http://www.wildcanada.net 403-609-2509
* NATURE'S LIMITS ON TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE,
SOCIAL ORGANIZATION & ENERGY, Wed Nov 1, 4pm,
Toronto. Economic development since about 1800 has been based
on burning fossil fuels. These are running down... the alternatives
are not clearly apparent. Will hunting & gathering be the lot of the
few souls who survive starving & freezing in the dark? Or will
smart technologists rescue humanity? With Jim Lemon, Professor
Emeritus. Free; all welcome; no registration req'd. Room 2093,
Earth Sciences Centre (Huron & Bancroft), U of T. More info:
Mona El-Haddad 416-978-6526 m.elhaddad@utoronto.ca
http://www.utoronto.ca/env/seminars.htm
* THE OLYMPICS - OPPORTUNITY OR BOONDOGGLE?
Wed Nov 1, 7:30-9:30pm, Toronto. Do we understand the long-
term costs & benefits of winning the bid? Those opposed to the bid
argue the games will have a negative impact on the homeless & the
cost of housing, and will leave a legacy of taxpayer debt. With
David Hulchanski (Centre for Urban & Community Studies,
UofT); Bruce Kidd (Dean, Faculty of Phys Ed & Health, UofT &
member of T.O. Bid board); Helen Jefferson Lenskyj (author of
Inside the Olympic Industry: Power, Politics & Activism); Tom
Walkom (Star Columnist); others tba. Free. St. Lawrence Centre,
27 Front St. E. (subway: King or Union ) 416-366-1656
http://www.stlc.com/forums.htm
* OTTAWA MAYORALTY CANDIDATES - ENVIRONMENT
DEBATE, Thurs Nov 2, 6:40-9pm, Ottawa. Questions from a
panel & the audience on land use, greenspace protection,
transportation, links btwn Environment & Economy. Will be
televised. Federation of Citizens Associations , Greenspace
Alliance for Canada's Capital, Transport 2000 Ontario, Urban
Ecosystem Stewardship Council, Citizens for Safe Cycling, Ottawa
Field-Naturalists Club, ECOS, Greenprint, Pollution Probe,
Canadians for Responsible & Safe Highways. RMOC HQ,
Champlain Room, 111 Lisgar St. More info: Erwin Dreessen
613-739-0727
* HAMILTON HARBOUR CLEAN-UP - MAYOR'S DEBATE,
Wed Nov 1, 7:30pm, Hamilton. Hamilton Public Library, Central
Branch, Room A. 905-525-9140 x27405.
* STOP THE WORLD(tm), I WANT TO GET OFF! Fri Nov 3 &
Sat Nov 4, 8pm, Toronto. Films & videos directing their rage &
sense of humour at the global corporate spectacle. From hacking
Hitchcock to hopping freight trains, this night updates Debord to
the age of global protest & local action. Fri: "The Society of the
Spectacle". Sat: "Free Ride"; "RIP WTO N30" (Seattle); "Fighting
to Win" (OCAP protest); "DIY Bike Lanes"; other jams from
around the world, from a red-white and blue puke fest to a rip-off
the FBI would love. With Keith Sanborn & Jonathan Culp.
Cinecycle, 129 Spadina Ave. (down the alley) More info:
satanmacnuggit@dojo.tao.ca
THE POWER OF CITIZEN POLITICS, Fri Nov 3, 7pm, Toronto.
Free public forum on the growing power of citizen politics &
upcoming challenges for social movements in Canada. With
Council of Canadians Chairperson Maude Barlow, US Food First
activist Anuradha Mittal, and Toronto Disaster Relief Committee
co-founder Cathy Crowe. Free. Church of the Holy Trinity, Trinity
Square, behind the Eaton Centre. More info: 1-800-387-7177
http://www.canadians.org
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COUNCIL OF CANADIANS - FORUM & ANTI-CORP BUS
TOUR, Fri-Sun Nov 3-5, Toronto. Starts Sat. 9am with a Youth
Activism panel, with Annahid Dashtgard, Jen Anthony & Kevin
Millsip. Followed by workshops on international trade, water,
health care, genetically engineered food, and building a citizen's
movement. Anti-corporate rule bus tour of Toronto to learn about
the corporations behind the free trade agenda. Sunday 9am: AGM.
$60/$50/$15/subs. Register if possible. Metropolitan Hotel, 108
Chestnut, behind City Hall. More info: 1-800-387-7177
http://www.canadians.org
* RIGHTS ON REEL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL, Fri-Sun Nov
3-5, Toronto. Opening reception Fri Nov 3, 7pm. 8pm: "Public
Enemy" (Toronto premiere). The Black Panther Party - the hopes,
dreams & lessons learned by these US civil rights pioneers. Other
screenings: Sat 2pm, 7pm, 9pm. Sun: 2pm, 6pm, 8pm. John
Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-what-
you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
* THE MANY FACES OF COOPERATION, Fri-Sun Nov 3-5,
Ann Arbor, Michigan. The variety of ways we think about
cooperation; the many forms it takes. From intentional
communities, student co-ops, and housing co-ops, to consumer,
agriculture, and business co-ops. Ecovillages & sustainable
communities; credit unions; car co-ops; consensus basics; co-op
games; much more. $250/$225. More info: North American
Students of Cooperation nasco@umich.edu 734-663-0889
http://fic.ic.org/artofcmty.html fic@ic.org [related sites:
http://www.coopcca.com (links to dozens of Canadian co-ops)
http://www.umich.edu/~nasco http://www.ic.org
http://www.gaia.org http://www.cohousing.org
http://www.cohousing.ca ]
* BUILD YOUR OWN WIND POWER STATION, Sat Nov 4,
10am-4pm, Hillsburgh (1 hr NW of Toronto). Take part in the
construction of a working windmill. Learn about proper site
location; sizing your system; and how to find inexpensive
(sometimes free!) and reliable parts. Each participant will receive a
complete set of construction plans. With Bob Budd, a wind energy
expert who has designed an ingenius build-it-yourself windmill
system adapted to the gusting wind conditions of our region. Bob
has taught many workshops on wind power and lives in a home
powered by wind & sun. $60. At Everdale, a non-profit learning
centre, working organic farm, diverse wildlife habitat, and
sustainable technology showcase one hour northwest of Toronto.
More info: Gavin Dandy 519-855-6533 everdale@albedo.net
* HUMAN RIGHTS, USE THEM OR LOSE THEM, Sat Nov 4,
2pm. Canada is not the true north strong & free for all Canadians.
Video screening. Also "Little Brother Watches Back" and
"Performing the Border" (NAFTA, exploitation of women
workers, prostitution). Part of the Rights On Reel festival. John
Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-what-
you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
* SINCE THE COMPANY CAME, Sat Nov 4, 9pm, Toronto.
Video screening about the effect of logging on the Solomon
Islands. Also "That's Why I'm Leaving" (class, politics & religeous
oppression in Britain), and "My Country" (state-controlled media
in Serbia). John Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John
St. $5/pay-what-you-can (festival pass $20).
http://www.rightsonreel.org 416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
* COMMERCIAL HERB GROWING CONFERENCE, Sat-Sun
Nov 4-5, Toronto. Including speakers on Organic, BioDynamic,
traditional Native & spiritual perspectives. Sat $85; Sunday Bus
tour $125. At the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford
Dr. http://www.richters.com 905-640-6677 conference@richters.com
* LEFTWORDS FESTIVAL of Books & Ideas, Sun Nov 5, 10am-
5pm, Toronto. Calling activists, writers, teachers, students,
academics & readers concerned about social issues & critical
thought. Mingle, listen to debates, readings (all day), panel
discussions, music, meet authors, publishers, activists, browse,
maybe buy some books. Social issues, critical analysis, feminism,
the environment, and the political and cultural left. Over 30
exhibitors (publishers, bookstores, magazines, journals). "At a time
when... the mass media are becoming more & more deadingly
trivial, dissenters look in vain for affirmation of their views...
LeftWords, in fact, is a way of doing just that." - Michele
Landsberg, Toronto Star. New College, U of T, Spadina Ave, 1
block south of Harbord). Free. More info: Mathew Adams 416-
516-9546 catalystcentre@web.net http://www.leftwords.org
http://www.catalystcentre.ca
* SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE, Sun Nov 5, 9:30am-
4:30pm, Carp (1/2 hr west of Ottawa). Inspiring lectures,
workshops, mini-lectures, videos & exhibitors on the environment,
health & sustainablity; local organic food. Delightful children's
video at 1pm. $55 advance incl. lectures & lunch; $5 otherwise.
Irish Hills Country Club, 3248 Carp Rd. More info: 613-839-3997
http://www.echelon.ca/7thgeneration
* SUGARED UP, Sun Nov 5, 6pm, Toronto. Video screening on
the consequences of US Government "food supplements". Also
"Le Mur de Taniperla" on the Chiapas courageous struggle for
autonomy in the face of government brutality & military might.
John Spotton Cinema, National Film Board, 150 John St. $5/pay-
what-you-can (festival pass $20). http://www.rightsonreel.org
416-397-9915 info@rightsonreel.org
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* THE "CANCER INDUSTRY" EXPOSED - "Britain's big cancer
research charities are a multi-million pound industry. Each year a
trusting public donates hundreds of millions of pounds. But the
truth behind the 'cancer industry' is more complex, and makes
alarming reading. For while cancer rates continue to escalate, the
main charities remain determined to avoid looking at the real
causes of this modern day epidemic, focusing instead on
fashionable & expensive 'cures', often for quite rare strains of the
disease. Martin J. Walker explains why the cosiness that has
developed between the pharmaceutical industry and the cancer
establishment renders big cancer charities part of the problem, not
the solution." - Ecologist magazine, Oct 2000 (cover story). Full
story available at: http://www.theecologist.org/YourM.html
[related: http://agitprop.org/tlc/ local: http://www.stopcancer.org
and the Women's Health & Environment Network 416-928-0880
when@web.ca - ask for their excellent resource directory]
* ADAM'S MINE VICTORY!!! "Then we got the call -- the
Adams Mine deal was off! We were ecstatic! Democracy had
prevailed. On the one side was the largest garbage company in the
world, the biggest municipal contract in Canada's history, and the
most powerful lobbying firms in the country; and on the other side
were alarmed citizens in the north and in Toronto, activists,
aboriginal people, and some very cool City Councillors (special
kudos go to Coun. Jack Layton). The movement for environmental
sanity had taken on the seeming impossible, and had won. People
power prevailed. After years of protest by thousands of organized
Northerners and Torontonians, after all the pressure we all put on
Council in recent months, after the phone bees and the leafletting
and the rallies and the phonecalls to the mayor's office, we had won.
The pro-Adams mine flacks had lost, and they looked like fools.
Congrats to all of you who helped with the effort." - Toronto
mayoral candidate Tooker Gomberg http://www.GombergForMayor.org
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(C) FEDERAL ELECTION NEWS
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* IS OUR GOVERNMENT CORRUPT??? "In Canada, we are
living in a wake of negligence resulting from many incidents of
government/corporate/military/financial collusion. This collusion
has been perpetrated through our society's condoning of corporate
"donations" to political parties. During the last federal election, the
Reform/Canadian Alliance, Liberal and Conservative Parties
received donations from the following industries & corporations:
banks & financial institutions, coal, oil, gas, forest, automobile,
chemical, mining, nuclear, arms producers, agribusiness,
pharmaceutical, and of course, in the case of Reform, the gun
lobby. The correlation between funding of political parties and the
formulation and implementation of the policy of those political
parties has been virtually ignored." - Joan Russow, Leader, Green
Party of Canada http://www.green.ca 416-929-2397
1-888-6GREEN6 admin@greenparty.on.ca
* "Without political action, change happens only when it does not
conflict with vested economic interests." - Joan Russow, Leader,
Green Party of Canada http://www.green.ca 1-888-6GREEN6
* CANADIANS READY TO VOTE GREEN
A Pollara study in late September found that 84% of Canadians
will consider the environment important when voting in this
election. But are the big parties going to give more than lip
service? Or are they too busy listening to the corporate status
quo?? It's time to support and vote for the Green Party -- and let
our voices be heard! Win or lose, we will foster real debate on
issues that matter to people AND the planet. Help grow a vibrant
green movement! Help us offer a Green candidate in every riding
-- and give every Canadian the opportunity to vote Green. Check
out our websites for policies on the environment AND other issues:
such as economic justice, equitable distribution of resources,
peace, health, human rights. http://www.green.ca 416-929-2397
1-888-6GREEN6 Platform:
http://www.green.ca/english/election_platform_2000.htm
Media: Steve Kisby skisby@web.net 604-323-0204
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(D) TORONTO MUNICIPAL ELECTION NEWS
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* POLITICIANS AVOIDING PUBLIC DEBATE. "In a stunning
show of cowardice, at the last minute David Collenette, federal
minister of Transportation, and minister responsible for the GTA in
cabinet, dropped out of a forum scheduled tonight at the St.
Lawrence Centre. The event, billed as Election Fever, was to have
featured Mel Lastman as well, until he too indicated that he would
not attend. Additionally, Case Ootes pulled out of a scheduled
forum on Oct. 23. Politicians these days prefer carefully planned
photo ops and quick sound bites to actually facing the electorate
and discussing their views. That's what works for them. But why
have the media been so complicit, letting the candidates off the
hook from partaking in the most fundamental tenet of our
democratic system?" - Toronto mayoral candidate Tooker
Gomberg http://www.GombergForMayor.org [his opponent,
incumbent Mel Lastman, has no website]
* SUZUKI & KLEIN ENDORSE GOMBERG "Tooker Gomberg
is one of the few politicians I have met who has a deep
understanding of the environmental and social justice issues that
confront us today and he has built a platform based on resolving
them. It's time we made these issues the top priority in every
election at all levels of government." - David Suzuki. "It's time to
tell Mel that you don't want a to live in a city of shiny facades that
drives homeless people off the streets and exports its garbage." -
Naomi Klein, Globe and Mail Columnist. "Tooker Gomberg is a
visionary -- an activist who puts principle into practice!" - Elizabeth
May, Executive Director, Sierra Club of Canada. "I'm voting for
Tooker Gomberg for mayor because, right now, garbage is the
defining issue, and he's on the side of a clean future." - Michele
Landsberg, Toronto Star Columnist. http://www.GombergForMayor.org
* TOOKER GOMBERG FOR MAYOR. Hundreds of volunteers
are working together, campaigning, and having fun, in the days
leading up to Toronto's Nov. 13 elections. Join us! tooker@web.ca
416-968-7626 416-YOUR-MAN tooker@web.ca
http://www.GombergForMayor.org
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