T.O Greenspiration Events: Blessing of the Bikes
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun May 31 19:59:14 EDT 2015
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Constitutional lawyer Rocco Galati Plans to challenge Bill C-51 in Federal court
4 min. video of Galati at the rally on Sat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AhhC0sngPo&sns=fb
Canadian Bar Association Denounces C-51 Anti-Terror Bill
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/03/20/canadian-bar-association-_n_6913178.html
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Letter to T.O. City Council - Remove Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway East
I agree - tear down the Gardiner and seek to transform the area of the city into a more walkable, healthier and welcoming environment.
http://www.canu.ca/letter-re-torontos-gardiner-expressway-east/
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Opposite headlines, same story - a lesson in media literacy
Saudi oil minister: 'Fossil fuels doomed, we're switching to solar.'
Saudi Arabia's oil minister has said the country will switch its energy focus to solar power as the nation envisages an end to fossil fuels, possibly around 2040-2050, Reuters reports. Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia May 23
http://bit.ly/1FmRhdh
Saudi oil minister says world can’t abandon fossil fuels.
Ali al-Naimi says it doesn’t make economic sense to switch to investing in solar energy in the short term. Wall Street Journal May 23
http://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-oil-minister-says-world-cant-abandon-fossil-fuels-1432222315
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One Step Closer to Drilling in the Arctic
1 min. video
https://www.facebook.com/ajplusenglish/videos/558888624252649/?pnref=story
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#Pledge2Protect our lakes and rivers
Dear federal leaders, 99 per cent of Canada’s lakes and rivers no longer have federal protection. These environmental and cultural treasures must be kept clean and safe from industry, such as the tar sands, fracking and mining. I call upon you and your MPs to pledge to protect our lakes and rivers if elected in 2015.
https://secure.canadians.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1899&ea.campaign.id=38988&ea.url.id=406782
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Yay to Riverdale Traffic Calming – a great example to all of Toronto
All Riverdale streets have been reduced to 30 km speed limits. New stop signs have been added. Lane narrowing. New pavement markings. Turning restrictions. Island parking, bollards for safe sidewalks and crosswalk improvements.
http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=2d62749882e2b95305afbebde&id=35c8d1ea46&e=5a9e937c2f
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The City is developing Complete Streets Guidelines to provide a holistic approach to how we design our streets. Complete streets are designed to consider the needs of all users, such as people who walk, bicycle, take transit, or drive, and people of varying ages and levels of ability. To learn more about the emerging guidelines and provide feedback to City staff, please visit: www.toronto.ca/completestreets and/or attend the upcoming public open house on June 18th, 6pm at Central YMCA.
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The case for a $15 minimum wage
http://parklandinstitute.ca/blog/comments/the_case_for_a_15_minimum_wage_in_alberta
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Seeking a room-mate to share bright quiet 2nd floor apartment in a two story corner house on Vaughan Rd. near Oakwood. Close to transit, great bicycle routes to downtown. Large comfortable bedroom. Wood floors, lots of windows. $600 inclusive, June 1st, 15th, or July 1st. Furnished (or can be unfurnished if you prefer). No pets. Parking available. Contact Lyn Adamson 416-731-6605, lyn.adamson9 at gmail.com
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Canadian School of Peacebuilding
Free 4-part Video Training Series ($100 value)
http://csop.cmu.ca/peace-resources-invite
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New Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal Site
http://www.madinamerica.com/psychiatric-drug-withdrawal/#/home/
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Last Call at the Oasis
When was the last time you worried about getting a glass of water? From the producers of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, FOOD, INC. and WAITING FOR “SUPERMAN, LAST CALL AT THE OASIS presents an inspiring wake-up call for why you should be worried, and why the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century.
1 hour CBC doc. Watch it here.
http://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes/last-call-at-the-oasis?cid=May+27
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Bike Month
May 25 – June 25
A celebration of cycling with hundreds of community events including rides, races, tours, festivals, and more.
www.bikemonth.ca/events
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Chief William on Tsilhqot'in Nation vs British Columbia - Webinar
Monday June 1, 1 p.m.
The long battle to win the case and what the decision means for work to protect traditional lands and territories. Free.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6250513963670030593
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Grey to Green – exploring the economics of urban agriculture and resilience
June 1-2
Ryerson, 55 Dundas W.
Presentations, tours and training sessions explore new developments in urban agriculture and green infrastructure that are enabling leading designers and practitioners to integrate food production into the built environment.
http://www.greytogreenconference.org/
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State of Our Democracy
Mon. June 1, 7 pm
U of T Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail
It’s been nine years of job losses, health care privatization, falling wages, and environmental neglect. It’s time for change. Join a compelling line-up of speakers to learn how you can inspire democratic participation in your community.
Free tickets: http://govote-scarborough.eventbrite.ca/
Door-to-Door Democracy Workshop
Tuesday, June 2, 6:00 p.m.
University of Toronto Scarborough, IC220
The public forum on Jun 1st will be followed by this hands-on workshop on how to increase voter turnout in your neighbourhood.
http://canadians.org/GoVote2015
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Clean, Affordable UP-express train
Monday, June , 9.45am
Queen's Park Legislature, on the corner of College St and Univerity Ave.
TTCriders and friends launched a colouring competition to connect with teachers, parents, and students at the 80+ schools near the new Union Pearson train line. The purpose of our Clean Train Colouring Competition is for Toronto to send a big, bold, creative and beautiful group message to our elected officials asking them to say yes to clean trains, lower fares, and more stops for the new Union Station to Pearson Airport train line. Over 140 kids and over 12 schools participated in the colouring contest to say yes to clean, affordable trains with more stops. But will our elected officials listen?
www.ttcriders.ca/cleantraincolouringentrants
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Till The Cows Come Home and Preempting Dissent - Toronto Premiers
Tuesday, June 2, 6 p.m.
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West
Toronto premiere screenings with filmmakers present for Q and A. Suggested donation $5-10. Presented by Cinema Politica.
- Til the Cows Come Home: A look into the Canadian government's hardening approach to criminal justice, food security....and democracy itself.
- Preempting Dissent: A look into the “Miami-Model” of protest policing, a set of strategies developed in the wake of 9/11 to preempt forms of mass protest at major events worldwide.
https://www.facebook.com/events/465815196902531/
http://bit.ly/1AG34qr
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Essential Oils for your First Aid Kit
with graduating Apprentice Emine Ozmen
Tues. June 2, 7:15 - 9 pm
Anarres Apothecary 749 Dovercourt Road (at Bloor)
Find out which essential oils are useful in emergencies, for injuries and for common problems. Emine Ozmen will present a dozen essential oils, explain what they do and how they work, and introduce us to some remedies you can make easily and inexpensively from them.
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/content/learning-anarres-apprenticeships-professional-and-intro-workshops-and-events
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Safe Rail Communities fundraiser: An Evening of Comedy
Tuesday, June 2, Doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.
3030 Dundas West
Since March 2014, Safe Rail Communities has been advocating for more safeguards and transparency with respect to the transportation by rail of dangerous goods, particularly crude oil. Support our call for meaningful action, and join us for a fabulous evening of comedy. Tickets $30 (includes food and show).
www.saferail.ca
https://www.facebook.com/events/837930546297171/
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East End Against Line 9 planning meeting
Thursday, June 4, 6:30 p.m.
Community Centre 55 (97 Main Street)
The Chippewas First Nation will be in court Tuesday, June 16, Noon, 180 Queen Street West, Toronto to appeal National Energy Board approval of Enbridge`s Line 9 pipeline reversal project. The pipeline is set to carry toxic tar sands diluted bitumen across Toronto. Proposed Agenda for June 4 planning meeting
1. Special report: July 4-5 Action for Jobs Justice and the Climate. Katie Krelove of 350.org
2. Chippewas of the Thames will protect Mother Earth - Report and discussion
3. Line 9 update and outreach
4. Other business
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Truth, Reconciliation and Mining: A Mayan Woman’s Challenge
Kairos invites you to meet Ana Guadalupe Matzir Miculax
Thur. June 4, 7 p.m.
Trinity St. Paul’s United Church, Rainbow Room, 427 Bloor St. W. (w. of Spadina)
Ana works with Kairos’ Guatemalan partner CEIBA, the Association for Community Development and Promotion, on Indigenous rights, especially as they relate to women, youth and the land.
www.kairoscanada.org
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Natural Capital: Its Significance to Business & Society At Large
Thursday, June 4, 9 a.m. - noon
Torys LLP, 79 Wellington Street West, 33rd Floor, TD South Tower
A light breakfast will be available from 8:30 a.m. onwards. $29.00 plus HST.
Natural Capital is an emerging topic gaining great interest with the business and accounting communities. The academic community has long advocated that society is not according appropriate value to the wide range of ecological goods and services provided by Nature – services such as water regulation, air quality, carbon storage, habitat, and food production, among many others. This seminar is designed to give a broad overview of the many types of goods and services provided by Nature and approaches to placing a financial value on them. Innovative approaches to financially valuing the natural world is already underway and affecting the way that many businesses manage their supply chains and create social license to conduct their operations. It is hoped that by establishing more formal ways to both holistically value and account for Nature’s services, society may be better-positioned to understand the true costs and trade-offs associated with managing and sustaining so many of the world’s finite natural resources.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/natural-capital-its-significance-to-business-society-at-large-tickets-16980720793
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Women Build Launch Party
Thur. June 4, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Learn about Habitat for Humanity's campaign that brings women together to build simple, decent and affordable homes.
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/women-build-launch-party-tickets-16521073977
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Alternative Housing Models: Community Land Trust?
Thursday, June 4, 7 - 9:30 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor)
Toronto faces a shortage of affordable housing options. Over 640,000 people in Toronto need some kind of assistance to meet their housing needs. An increase in the lack of diverse housing options contributes to income polarization in our city. Join a discussion about the potential role of the Community Land Trust in contributing to the affordable housing stock. Presented by Planners Network – Toronto Chapter.
http://beitzatoun.org/events/?mc_cid=011fdde323&mc_eid=98329828f0
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A Community Reading of 1984 by George Orwell
Friday, June 5, 7 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor)
Predictor of the future or Manual for the future? Published 66 years ago this month, in his novel 1984, George Orwell captures the arc and essence of much of the political / power developments to the present. Its relevance and predictive power seems to increase with each passing year. With C-51 as recent backdrop, 1984 assumes even greater significance for Canadians. Although the book is famous for words such newspeak, doublethink, and thought police – how much do we truly appreciate Orwell’s understanding of modern power. This event is an opportunity to escape the solitary experience of reading a frightening book. Attendees are invited to take turns reading aloud from a key chapter outlining the “Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism.” A conversation will follow the reading.
http://beitzatoun.org/events/?mc_cid=011fdde323&mc_eid=98329828f0
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Syrian Refugee Fundraiser
Fri. and Sat, June 5 and 6, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
RedFish BlueFish Creative Café, 73 Harbord
Sale of new and gently used items including clothes, photos, toys and more supports Syrian refugees in Lebanon.
416-960-2233
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Preparing Your Faith Community for Extreme Weather
Emergency Training Workshop With Faith & the Common Good & Greening Sacred Spaces
Sat. June 6, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Trinity-St Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor Street West
Free. What you will learn:
1. Preparation of Your Congregation in advance of an Emergency; how to prepare and organize your congregation; assignment of their roles and responsibilities
2. Preparation of your Building: energy conservation and basic steps to disasterproof your faith building and your home; suggested list of emergency supplies and equipment
3. Collaboration with Community Partners; role that government agencies and other partners play during an emergency
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/preparing-your-faith-community-for-extreme-weather-tickets-16752154144
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Toronto Raw/Vegan Festival
Sat. June 6, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun. June 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
918 Bathurst Street (north of Bloor Street)
The Toronto Raw/Vegan Festival offers all you need for healthy, cruelty-free, eco-friendly green living. You don`t have to be vegan to attend! Come and see why people are increasingly adopting a raw/vegan lifestyle. Free. Workshops. Samples. Speakers. Food vendors. Superfoods. Ethical clothing. Cruelty-free cosmetics, toiletries and healthcare products.
http://www.torontorawveganfestival.com
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100 in 1 Day
Sat. June 6
Various venues
Day of global civic engagement encouraging citizens to unite and participate in small initiatives to spark change. Bike rides, art, plantings. Dozens of events. Co-presented by Evergreen and United Way Toronto.
http://100in1dayto.tumblr.com
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Kids Bike Fair
Saturday, June 6, 10 am - 2 pm
Parkdale School, on Lansdowne north of Queen
Family activities, bike signal demonstration and obstacle course plus distribution of donated helmets for kids. Helmets on Kids is collaborating this year with a the Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School bike fair. Come join us!
http://bikemonth.ca/events/511
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Dundas West Fest
Sat. June 6, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Car-free community street festival with live music, buskers, art lessons, kids' activities, food, exhibits, dancing and more.
https://www.facebook.com/DundasWestFest?_rdr
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Bells on Danforth
Sat. June 6, 10:30 am. gather, leave at 11 a.m.
Starts in the park across from Castle Frank station and ride the Danforth en masse
A pedal-powered parade to celebrate cycling.
http://bellsondanforth.ca
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Help Nepal Benefit Concert
Saturday, June 6, 6 - 9 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor)
Benefit Concert to help aid grassroots relief efforts in partnership with the #Act4quake team in Nepal. All proceeds will be donated to the ground efforts in Nepal. On Saturday, 25 April, Nepal was hit by a devastating earthquake of 7.5 magnitudes, affecting an estimated eight million people. As of 29 April, the earthquake has claimed over 5,000 lives, injured more than 10,000 people, and left more than one million children urgently in need of help. This event is in support of local humanitarian efforts. Admission: PWYC.
http://beitzatoun.org/events/?mc_cid=011fdde323&mc_eid=98329828f0
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Blessing of the Bikes
Sun. June 7, 12:15-1:15 pm. (Always preceded by a beautiful eco service at 10:30 a.m.)
Trinity St. Paul's Church, 427 Bloor W
People of all ages and beliefs are invited to have their bikes blessed at this yearly Annex pilgrimage ritual honouring the sacred value of sustainability. Free.
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Jack Layton Summer Leadership School 2015
Building Skills for Change. A unique opportunity to develop your leadership capacities for transformative change.
June 12, 13,14, 20, 21
Learn more about content and how to register here:
http://rememberingjacklayton.ca/jack-layton-summer-leadership-school-2015/
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Hot Docs
Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)
http://bloorcinema.com/
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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing
https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/
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