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[OPIRG-EVENTS] People- & Planet-Friendly Events & Resources (00/11/15)
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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Revised Wed. Nov. 15, 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) ELECTION announcements & links
(C) OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
(D) About the People- & Planet-Friendly
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New/modified listings (since Nov 12) are indicated by
an asterisk (*). In order by START date.
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(A) EVENTS, COURSES, BROADCASTS & LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Hamilton, London, Parry Sound,
Kingston, Ottawa, Carleton Place, CBC TV.
MARKETING YOUR ORGANIC BUSINESS, Thurs Nov 16,
1:30-4pm, Toronto. Effective communication techniques to help
your customers understand the advantages of the organic approach;
marketing; positioning. Don Huff & others. $25/$40. Civic Garden
Centre, 777 Lawrence East (at Leslie) Register if possible: Nikki
Pulla, Organic Landscape Alliance tea@web.ca 416-596-7989
http://www.organiclandscape.org
GREEN TOURISM ASSOC. AGM, NETWORKING,
GUIDEBOOK, Thurs Nov 16, 5:30 - 7:30pm, Toronto. Short
AGM followed by networking & pre-release look at the first green
tourist guide book of Toronto. Royal York Hotel, Salon A, 100
Front St. W. (Union Station subway). http://www.greentourism.on.ca
ANIMALS & HUMANS, Thurs Nov 16, 7-8:30pm, Toronto.
Lesli Bisgould, Canada's only animal rights lawyer, examines our
relationships with animals, why we treat them the way we do, and
what the future holds. $8/$6. Sidney Smith Hall Lecture Theatre,
room 2118, 100 St. George (just south of Harbord) More info:
416-285-1744 http://www.zoocheck.com zoocheck@idirect.com
* MEDIA RELATIONS WORKSHOP, Thurs Nov 16, 7-9pm,
Toronto. "Urban Marketing" for citizens' groups, small businesses,
individuals. Basic techniques in getting media attention for your
event, organization or opinion. Everything from how to poster to
how to 'pitch' your story. With Claudia McKoy, event coordinator
& marketing rep, Toronto Women's Bookstore & owner of
Antigone Media (jazz & spoken word events). Free, all welcome.
International Students' Centre, Rose Wolfe Room, 33 St George,
just north of College. More info: Claudia 416-922-8744 or OPIRG
Toronto 416-978-7770 opirg@campuslife.utoronto.ca
[ http://www.campuslife.utoronto.ca/groups/opirg ]
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A SYSTEMS VIEW, Thurs
Nov 16, 7pm, Hamilton. Public lecture with Nicholas Sonntag,
Exec Director, Stockholm Environmental Institute. At McMaster
Univ., HSC 1A06. More info: Jane Mah jane@mcmaster.ca
WALKERTON, GMO'S & FACTORY FARMING, Thurs Nov
16, 7:30pm, Hamilton. Two of Canada's harshest food policy
critics discuss the roots of the Walkerton E. coli crisis, cross-
examining a food system they describe as "the single greatest
threat to our nation's health & natural resources". With Dr. Thomas
Barnard (Adjunct Professor of Human Biology & Nutritional
Sciences, Univ. of Guelph) and Joseph Pace (author of the
forthcoming book "One Bite: Food & the Power to Change the
World"). "Seventy percent of all illnesses & up to 50% of all
ecological destruction is diet-related. It's time we put our food
system under the spotlight," says Joseph Pace, who is co-
ordinating his book with a research & advisory team of more than
40 experts in the fields of nutrition, food safety, ecology,
agriculture, animal science & bio-ethics -- including Dean Ornish,
David Pimentel, Colin Campbell, Jeffrey Masson and Jane
Goodall. Free, all welcome. Chester New Hall (room 104),
McMaster University. More info: Jen Mulqueen 905-526-8984
macveg@hotmail.com [hourly bus service from Toronto: 416-367-
8747] [related sites: http://www.alertontario.org
http://www.purefood.org http://www.organicadvocates.org
http://www.AnimalAlliance.ca http://www.walkertoninquiry.com
http://www.walkerton.8m.com ]
ENVI-REFORM CONFERENCE (1st Annual), Thurs-Sat Nov 16-
18, Toronto. Identify effective ways for Canadians to participate
more cohesively & directly in the international trade systems that
affect our natural environment, food, health, and safety; analyze
social & environmental impacts of existing trade liberalization;
explore new strategies for regulation & risk assessment,
environmental information, voluntary standards-setting, and
participation by civil society. Rules for Food & Agriculture in a
Globalizing Era. Speakers from the Dep't of Foreign Affairs &
Internt'l Trade; CELA, U of T, Oxford, Brazil, Sierra Legal
Defence Fund, CAW, others. 1 Devonshire Place at Hoskin (St
George subway). FREE & all welcome, but you must register: Tina
Lagopoulos cis.general@utoronto.ca More info:
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/envireform/conference/main_c.html
[related: http://www.utoronto.ca/cis ]
COMMUNITY GRANTS FAIRS, Nov 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 27,
Toronto. Not-for-profits & business associations are invited to
learn more about 2001 City of Toronto grant programs. Drop-in
events around town: Thurs Nov 16, 5-7:30pm, Metro Hall rooms
308/309, 55 John; Fri Nov 17, 3-5pm, Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399
The West Mall, 2nd Lobby; Mon Nov 20, 4:30-7pm, Scarborough
Civic Centre (rotunda), 150 Borough Dr.; Tues Nov 21, 4:30-7pm,
East York Civic Centre (rotunda), 850 Coxwell Ave.; Wed Nov
22, 4:30-7pm, North York Civic Centre 5100 Yonge, ground floor;
Mon Nov 27, 4:30-7pm, York Civic Centre (council chambers &
lobby), 2700 Eglinton W. More info/directions: 416-338-0338
GUNS, GREED & THE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS, Fri Nov
17, 6pm, Toronto. Vigil calling for an end to the US gov't
institution that trains Latin American soldiers in counterinsurgency
tactics & torture. At the US Consulate, 360 University Ave, btwn
Queen & Dundas. Followed by a screening of "Guns & Greed",
International Centre, Cumberland Room, 33 St. George, just north
of College) More info: 416-920-8331 (School of Americas Watch
Canada & Food for Chiapas)
* DESIGNING THE GREEN ECONOMY (the postindustrial
alternative to corporate globalization), Fri Nov 17, 7-10pm...,
Toronto. Looking for fast-acting temporary relief from the ravages
of globalization? Come to a rousing launch of the book that
outlines a comprehensive cure to the disease. Shmooze with the
creme-de-la-creme of green & social justice thinkers & activists.
Enjoy the music, check out the book, get updated on various
progressive initiatives. Drinks, snacks, music, laughs & big ideas!
With author Brian Milani, John Bacher (author of Petrotyranny),
mayoral candidate Tooker Gomberg, the Coalition for a Green
Economy, Centre for Social Justice, others. Post-launch (after 10)
music by the Fire-Up Blues Band. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W
(above St. George subway), 7th floor, south lounge, overlooking
Bloor. http://www.greeneconomics.net www.rowmanlittlefield.com
More info: bmilani@web.ca 416-968-1282 416-923-6641 x2595
416-535-6707 editor@greeneconomics.net sfp@web.ca
CANADIAN POLITICAL PARTIES ON CBC TV, Fridays until
the election, approx 10:30-11:30pm. On CBC TV, after the
National news, as a replacement for the Magazine. Hosted by Avi
Lewis. Panel discussion with reps of a different political party on
each show, followed by audience questions. No advance agenda
nor screening. AUDIENCE PARTICIPANTS needed: Laurel
Rothman 416-595-9230.
GULF WAR SYNDROME - aftermath of a toxic battlefield, Fri
Nov 17, 6:30/7:30pm, Ottawa. World premiere. 6:30pm: silent
auction, book signing, meet the Director, speakers, authors.
7:30pm: screening & panel discussion. Ottawa Public Library, 120
Metcalfe at Laurier. $12/$7/$5. More info: Environmental Illness
Society of Canada http://www.eisc.ca/ 613-728-9493 1-877-313-
EISC (see also next listing...)
ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESS, Sat-Sun Nov 18-19, Ottawa.
National conference on the links between environment & health,
and the 15% of Canadians now affected by Enviromental Illness:
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
Fibromyalgia, and Gulf War Syndrome. Speakers, workshops,
Tools of Change. For advocates, patients, practitioners. Changing
community attitudes, issue assessment, legal issues, media
relations, policy & program dev't, medical assessments & tests,
more. With Mac Harb, MP. Also, follow-up web-based
conference. $50/$15 cdn. (need-based, travel & accom. subsidies).
Scent & smoke-free. Ottawa-Carleton offices, 111 Lisgar (at
Elgin). Info: Environmental Illness Society of Canada
http://www.eisc.ca/Conference-nov2000/sld001.htm 613-728-9493
Registration/exhibitors/sponsorships/donatons: 1-877-313-EISC.
http://www.eisc.ca
GREEN PARTY OF ONTARIO, Sat Nov 18, 8:30am-5pm,
Toronto. Annual Conference. Meet the federal Green candidates,
learn more about the Green Party, meet members, supporters, and
other interested folks from around Ontario. With Richard Brooks
(Earthroots); Gregor Beck (Federation of Ontario Naturalists);
Lois Corbit (Toronto Environmental Alliance); Anita Krajnc
(Peaceful Parks Coalition); Sadhana Siva (Sierra Club of Eastern
Canada). AGM. Come for all or part: 8:30-9am coffee, muffins,
registration; 9:45-10am resolutions; 10-11am elections; 11-12am
workshops; 12-1pm vegetarian lunch provided - meet the
candidates; 1-2:30pm speakers; 2-5pm workshops. Followed by
social/dinner/drinks at a nearby restaurant. $15/$20 - political tax
receipt will be issued. Innis Town Hall, Innis College, U of T, St.
George at Sussex, just S. of St. George subway). RSVP if possible:
admin@greenparty.on.ca 416-929-2397 or 1-888-6GREEN6
http://www.greenparty.on.ca
CLEAN WATERS SUMMIT, Sat Nov 18, 8:30am-4pm, Toronto.
Stormwater management, combined sewer overflows, pollution
prevention. Current initiatives, policies & regulations, sources of
contaminants, health implications, techniques, funding. Diverse
panel & roundtable discussions. Free, but advance registration is
required. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. Register:
http://www.waterfronttrust.com/docs/traildoc/rapform.html
Michele Doncaster md@wrtrust.com 416-943-8080 x223
RIGHTS @ WORK, Sat Nov 18, 8:30am-5pm, Toronto. A one-
day "know your rights" event for young workers, students & the
labour community. Include the exciting film (sold out every time
it's shown Toronto): "Bus Riders' Union". Employment Standards
Act, Human Rights Code, health & safety, the right to organize,
more. $40/$15/subsidies. Oakham House, 63 Gould at Church
(near Dundas subway). http://www.ofl-fto.on.ca/youth Workshops
More info: Sandra Clifford, Ontario Federation of Labour
416-443-7684 sclifford@ofl-fto.on.ca
URBAN AGRICULTURE WORKBEE & LUNCH, Sat Nov 18,
10:30-4pm, Toronto. Learn about putting your garden to bed by
helping us with our winter garden clean up at the Field to Table
Centre. Work in the gardens, in the greenhouse, on the rooftop
garden. Have a healthy, hearty lunch, and meet other urban
gardening enthusiasts. Free. Field To Table Centre, 200 Eastern
Ave., near King & Parliament. Please register in advance so we
can plan for lunch: Lauren Baker 416-363-6441 x25
urbanfarmer@foodshare.net http://www.foodshare.net
* TARGETED POLICING, Sat Nov 18, 11am-4pm, Toronto. A
day-long retreat on over-policing & community self-regulation.
Prominent community leaders, activists & educators will facilitate
a forum for solutions. Free food; child friendly; all welcome.
Gibraltar Point Art Centre, Centre Island. Ward's Island Ferry
departs on the half-hour (10:30, 11:30...); free shuttle will taxi you
to the centre, or bring bikes/blades. RSVP if possible:
416-536-9222 ext.1 emily.sadowski@utoronto.ca
(Equity Studies Student Union, U of T)
* THIRTY YEARS OF ACTIVISM: STORYTELLING &
MERRIMENT, Sat Nov 18, 7:30pm-midnite; Toronto. An evening
of storytelling & merriment in these times of resistance. Inclusive
"fishbowl" technique. Will be taped. With Judy Rebick, Howard
Buchbinder, Wanda McNiven, Amy Go. Photo exhibit, book
tables, music, cash bar. Free / by donation. At the Colony Hotel, 89
Chestnut, behind City Hall (St. Patrick or Dundas subway).
More info: Luisa Quarta 416-925-5141 x253 lutrev@idirect.com
* TRIUMPH OF THE WILL, Sun Nov 19, 2pm & 9pm, Toronto.
The complete uncut film of Hitler's 1934 Nuremburg rally, with an
intro by Reg Hartt. "Effectively innoculated viewers against
accepting propaganda at face value" - Jane Jacobs. "We live in an
era dominated by brainwashing" - Julia Scutaru. $20. Cineforum,
463 Bathurst (just south of College). 416-603-6643
FIGHTING CORPORATE CONCENTRATION - A PRO-
FARMER, PRO-CONSUMER APPROACH TO THE FOOD
SYSTEM, Sun Nov 19 , 8:30-10pm, Toronto. With Dr. William
Heffernan, a leading expert on the social consequences of
corporate concentration in agriculture & the food system.
Economic, environmental & human costs of the changes taking
place in the food system. At the same location as the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture Convention (next listing). Free/by
donation. International Plaza Hotel, 655 Dixon Rd, Toronto A & B
rooms. More info: Tony Beernink beernink@excelco.on.ca
519-786-2285 or Marie Carter crlc@rcec.london.on.ca
* ONTARIO FEDERATION OF AGRICULTURE, Sun-Tues Nov
19-21, Toronto. Annual General Meeting, 7pm Sun to 4:45pm
Tues. Workshops Monday 2pm: Agriculture Land Use & Farm
Practices; Rural Affairs; Environment; Science & Technology;
Farm Finance, Trade & Taxation. Mon 3:30pm: All parties
agriculture debate with federal PC leader Joe Clark. Tues 8am:
Ministers forum. Tues 3:20pm: Discussion on proposed standards
for agricultural operations in Ontario. $50-$100 (free session on
Sunday night, see above listing) International Plaza Hotel, 655
Dixon. More info: Gary Struthers 416-485-3333
http://www.ofa.on.ca info@ofa.on.ca
* FEDERAL PARTIES WOMEN'S ISSUES DEBATE, Mon Nov
20, 8pm, Toronto. With Francine Lalonde (Bloc quebecois); Diane
Ablonczy (Canadian Alliance); Liberal Party (rep. to be
confirmed); Alexa McDonough (NDP); Joe Clark (PC); Suhana
Meharchand (CBC-TV News). Hart House Theatre, U of T, 7 Hart
House Circle (Museum subway). More info: 416-932-1718.
[related: national election website for women:
http://www.canadaelection.net ]
* FUNDRAISING FOR COMMUNITY GREENING PROJECTS,
Mon Nov 20, 7-9pm, Toronto. Seana Irvine of Evergreen repeats
her wildly successful workshop on how to raise funds for
community gardening & greening projects. Free! No registration
required. Meetings 3rd Monday every month. Metro Hall, 55 John
St., room 302 (near St. Andrew subway). More info: Laura
Berman cgnetwork@foodshare.net 416-392-1668
http://www.foodshare.net/grow.htm (Toronto Community Garden
Network)
CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon Nov 20, 7:30pm,
Toronto. The results of the Toronto municipal election; future
plans for the group. Free. Every Monday. Toronto City Hall (check
at reception for room #), Bay & Queen More info:
c4ld@yahoo.com 416-977-8736 http://www.geocities.com/c4ld/
* URBAN PESTICIDES & HEALTH, Mon Nov 20, 7:15-9:15pm,
Ottawa. Working group meeting. Updates on local campaigns to
discourage pesticide use by institutions including churches,
schools, hospitals, commercial & gov't. Discuss plans for the
coming year (new fed. pesticides act, signage issues with the
province, allies in the medical community, West Nile Virus, local
campaigns, new Ottawa IPM, dandelion festival). Billings Room,
111 Lisgar St, 2nd Floor. RSVP 613-560-1220
bergenla@rmoc.on.ca
* STATE TERROR, Tues Nov 21, 7pm, Toronto. State repression
in Chile and Canada -- and the fight against it. Presentation by a
socialist who survived Pinochet's regime in Chile, followed by a
Toronto anti-poverty activist who will discuss the current offensive
against the poor & activists in Toronto. More info: 416-969-3209
* TREE CARE: ASK THE ARBORIST, Tues Nov 21, 7-9pm,
Toronto. An opportunity to ask any questions regarding protection
& preservation of the urban forest on your property & in your
neighbourhood. Also: preventative tree care, the wole of the
private homeowner, private versus public property issues,
minimizing stress & damage, any other related matters. With Tony
Fleischmann. Free. Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia (just south of
Runnymede subway) Register if possible: Janet McKay
leaf@web.ca 416-413-9244 http://www.leaftoronto.org
* ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS, Tues Nov 21, 7pm,
Toronto. Environmental Journalists meet for brainstorming,
networking, drinks. Also, Jan 17: how freelance journalists who
cover the environment don't have to become extinct. More info:
Saul Chernos schernos@sympatico.ca
* TRINITY-SPADINA ALL CANDIDATES FORUM, Tues Nov
21, 7:30-10pm, Toronto. BloorJCC, 750 Spadina. More info:
Robert Brown 416-324-1730.
* CANADIAN DOCUMENTARY, Tues Nov 21, 9am-6pm,
Toronto. Selected screenings. $5. Royal Ontario Museum, 100
Queen's Park (Museum subway). 416-736-2100. ext.22087
* DAVID CROMBIE - TAKING TORONTO'S VITAL SIGNS,
Wed Nov 22, 7:30/8AM, Toronto. What makes Toronto work?
What must we maintain & enhance to keep Toronto a good place
to live, work and visit? What signs warn us of potential concerns
or point out new directions? This initiative is developing indicators
for how we live & work, help each other, get around, and
participate in city life. Information is being collected from all
sectors across Toronto, e.g., the arts, business, health, community
groups, and municipal services. The goal is to enable residents,
businesses, agencies and community groups to have a better
understanding of changing conditions that are critical to the future
of Toronto. An annual report will point out differences from year
to year, giving us warnings or encouragement. With former Mayor
of Toronto, MP David Crombie. Issue tables: Vision TV;
Volunteer Lawyer Service; Canadian Ecology Centre. Breakfast
7:30-8am; presentation & discussion 8-9am. $10 at the door incl.
continental breakfast. Central YMCA Auditorium, 20 Grosvenor
(College subway). Pre-register by Nov 17: bubelis@sympatico.ca
416-760-8602 (specify your your name & affiliation). More info:
http://sustain.web.net
* GROW YOUR OWN SPROUTS, Wed Nov 22, 1-3pm, Toronto.
Learn how easy & inexpensive it is to grow fresh & nutritious
sprouts at any time of year. A workshop by Super Sprouts. Free.
Scadding Court Community Centre Greenhouse Register:
Christine csaraceno@scaddingcourt.org 416-392-0335 x223
* NATIONAL HOUSING DAY OF ACTION, Wed Nov 22, 1-
3:30pm, Toronto (also Ottawa, Kingston, Parry Sound, London).
1pm: Community Meal at Church of the Holy Trinity (behind the
Eaton Centre); 2pm: Rally at Nathan Phillips Square (City Hall),
Queen & Bay. Speakers, entertainment. More info: Kira Heineck
416-599-8372 tdrc@web.net Susan 416-392-5398
susan_shepherd@city.toronto.on.ca Michael Shapcott, National
Housing & Homelessness Network, 416-366-1711 x224
mshapcott@chfc.ca Related websites: http://www.tao.ca/~tdrc
http://www.fcm.ca
* ECOSYSTEM HEALTH: TOWARDS A NEW
CONSERVATION ETHIC, Wed Nov 22, 4pm, Toronto. With
David Rapport (Rural Planning & Dev't, U of Guelph) and Ola
Ullsten (Co-chair, World Commission on Forests & Sustainability,
former Prime Minister of Sweden). Ecosystem health is becoming
an overarching social goal that helps guide the management of
human affairs, integrating biophysical, social & health sciences
with human values. Free; all welcome. 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
* GREENING A QUEER PLANET, Wed Nov 22, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Why do we care about the environment? What's the link
between queers, the environment & racism? What can we do?
With Elizabeth Christie, Mark Haslam, Mirha-Soleil Ross,
Florence Heung, Ken Watson. Pay what you can. Everyone
welcome! 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St. More info:
416-924-2100 x264 http://www.soytoronto.org
* GENEaction LEGAL TRAINING WORKSHOP, Wed Nov 22,
7:30pm, Toronto. Matters of law with regard to non-violent
protests at supermarkets & related actions by GENEaction. With
two lawyers (experts in law for activists). Know your legal rights!
A second workshop (in a few weeks) will offer training for non-
violent direct action techniques. All those interested in
participating at Genetically Modified Organisms protest actions are
encouraged to attend both workshops. 348 Danforth, room 212,
above the Big Carrot (near Chester subway). [regular meetings are
2nd Wednesdays monthly] More info: geneaction@hotmail.com
416-685-4222 http://ecoexplorer.com/GENEaction.htm
* SOURCES OPEN HOUSE, Thurs Nov 23, 4-6:30pm, Toronto.
Office warming celebration, bringing together journalists & people
in organizations interested in improving their media profile.
Sources is a Canadian directory intended to help journalists, editors
& researchers reach experts & spokespersons on a wide range of
topics -- and to enable associations, businesses & individuals to
communicate their views & expertise to the media. Sources
directory is distributed to 14,000 journalists & communicators
across Canada, as well as the government directory Parliamentary
Names & Numbers, the media directory Media Names &
Numbers, and the media relations newsletter The Sources HotLink.
Also: mailing lists, publishing & research services. 489 College,
Suite 305, one block west of Bathurst. RSVP if possible: 416-964-
7799 sources@sources.com http://www.sources.com
* ONE YEAR AFTER SEATTLE: BRINGING THE ECONOMY
BACK HOME, Thurs Nov 23, 7:30pm, Toronto. Discussion with
Globe & Mail columnist Naomi Klein and well-known political
activist & author Helena Norberg-Hodge (Director, International
Society for Ecology & Culture; winner of the Right Livelihood
Award, commonly known as the Alternative Nobel Prize). Free, all
welcome. Hart House Library, Hart House Circle, U of T (just
south of Museum subway, west of Queens' Park Crescent West at
Wellesley). More info: Graeme graeme_burt@yahoo.com
http://www.isec.org.uk Catherine catherine_porter@hotmail.com
* BUY NOTHING DAY, Fri Nov 24, 2000.
http://www.adbusters.com
* CRITICAL MASS RIDE, Fri Nov 24, 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. at 6pm. (btwn
Richmond & Adelaide - near Queen subway). 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/ ]
* RURAL SUSTAINABILITY, Fri-Sat Nov 24-25, 9-4pm,
Carleton Place. Celebration, exposition & exploration of local,
high-tech, low-tech, non-profit, for profit, home-based, cottage
industry, big business, non-business, organic, GE-free, waste-less,
healthy, sustainable living! Pathways to economic, social &
environmental sustainability in small towns & rural areas. With
Wayne Roberts, Larry Onisto, Blair Voyvodic, MP Joe Jordan,
Bob Argue, more. Speakers & workshops on: win-win-win
solutions for agriculture, the environment & communities;
ecological footprints; the economies of health; the Well-Being bill;
climate change & energy efficiency; teacher training; reducing
farm input costs; local food labelling & marketing; local &
international economies of organics; innovative waste diversion;
engaging governments; manage watersheds that cross numerous
political boundaries; financing. Meet local food producers,
alternative energy & efficiency experts, organizers of economic
development projects from waste and recycled materials,
watershed protection projects, green media, leading-edge big
business, more. The Olde Barracks, Carleton Place, one hour west
of Ottawa. $20. More info/register: 613-283-3482
kara@rideau.net 613-754-2559 imurray@renc.igs.net
* METRO NETWORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, Sat Nov 25,
9:30am-3pm, Toronto. A day of discussion, strategizing, debate,
music, food and fun! AGM. Info tables. MNSJ is a coalition of
groups & individuals dedicated to the promotion of social &
economic justice for everyone in Toronto. Free, all welcome.
Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Rd, just north of Bloor.
More info/register: 416-351-0095 x237 http://www.mnsj.org
* ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Sat Nov 25, 10am-4pm,
Hamilton. Items from across the globe, hand-made local crafts,
environmental products, books, clothing, food, displays from local
& international social justice & environmental organizations. Local
musicians. Free(?) Display tables: $20/table. At St. Cuthbert's
Presbyterian Church in Westdale, 2 Bond St N, at King West.
Canadian Crossroads International & the Ontario Public Interest
Research Group (OPIRG) McMaster. More info: OPIRG
McMaster 905-525-9140 x27289 opirg@mcmaster.ca
http://mcmaster.opirg.org/
* FEDERAL ELECTION, Mon Nov 27, Canada.
http://www.elections.ca See also resources & links at
http://www.planetfriendly.net/election.html
* CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon Nov 27,
7:30pm, Toronto. Free. Every Monday. Toronto City Hall (check
at reception for room #), Bay & Queen More info:
c4ld@yahoo.com 416-977-8736 http://www.geocities.com/c4ld/
* GREEN POWER TRADE SHOW, Mon-Tues Nov 27-28, 9am-
7pm, Toronto. Switching to green power - replacing dirty power
from coal-fired stations with electricity from clean energy sources
like windmills, solar panels and methane gas collectors - is an
excellent way to combat smog & climate change. With the Ontario
electricity market set to open to competition in generation by fall
2001, now is the time to lay the foundation for a vibrant Green
Power market. Inviting municipal governments, corporations, non-
profit groups & individuals to learn how they can help make this
happen. Bringing together Green Power producers, retail
marketers, suppliers, potential Green Power consumers,
communities and co-operatives from across the province. Learn
about current initiatives such as the Toronto Renewable Energy
Co-op. Green Power Information Exchange Network & web page
launch. Don't miss Ralph Torrie's informative & inspiring "Power
Shift" presentation. MONDAY: 9am Trade Show opens; 10-10:45
media events; 10:45-12:15 "How to Buy, Develop & Sell Green
Power" workshop; 1-3pm Ralph Torrie "Power Shift: Cool
Solutions to Global Warming" multi-media presentation; 3-5pm
exhibitors presentations; 5-7pm cash bar. 7-9:30pm Ralph Torrie
"Power Shift" (at OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor at St George; please
confirm). TUESDAY: 9am Trade Show opens; 10-10:45 Panel
Discussion: Green Power Labelling; 10:45-12:15 Panel
Discussion: Perspectives on Green Power Markets; 1-3pm "How to
Buy, Develop & Sell Green Power" workshop; 3-5pm exhibitors
presentations; 5-7pm Cash Bar. *FREE* to the general public.
PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday 10am. Sheraton Centre Hotel,
Queen & Bay, across from City Hall. More info: Christine Elwell,
Sierra Club Eastern Canada 416-533-5177 scenergy@web.net or
Keith Stewart, Toronto Environmental Alliance 416-596-0660
kstewart@web.ca http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/green-power/
ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY & BUSINESS CONFERENCE,
Mon-Tues Nov 27-28, Toronto. EECO 2000: Business strategies
for sustainable economic growth. How companies are
incorporating new environmental strategies & technologies into
their businesses; how governments are developing new policy
options to meet the economic & social goals of the Great Lakes
region. Business competitiveness & the environment; the digital
economy; environment & energy; policy instruments; harmonized
air regulations, harmonized Canada-US regulatory regimes;
investing in green industries in Ontario & Canada. FREE public
expo of companies & organizations, products & services (FREE
public access is Tues Nov 28, noon-3:30 - please confirm at their
website) (full conference $695). At the Westin Harbour Castle
Hotel (Yonge & Queens' Quay). More info: info@eeco.apfnet.org
GLOBE Foundation http://www.eeco2000.com
http://www.globe.ca 800-274-6097.
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* ONTARIO SELLING PUBLIC LAND LIKE `GARAGE
CLUTTER' - The province is selling off environmentally sensitive
public lands as if they were ``nothing more than garage clutter,''
[says Ontario Environment Commissioner, Gord Miller]
- Toronto Star, Nov. 2.
* SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT IS A JOBS ENGINE -
Creating an environmentally sustainable economy has already
generated an estimated 14 million jobs worldwide, with the
promise of millions more in the 21st century.
Full story at http://www.life.ca/nl/76/jobs.html
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charitable organization that has annual revenues of less than
$500,000, and has not been connected to the Internet in the last six
months, but is planning to soon? Full details & applications at:
http://www.pcwf.on.ca 416-964-7921 pcwf@web.ca
Larry Rooney, Phoenix Community Works Foundation.
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