T.O. Greenspiration Events: Planet in Focus

Angela Bischoff greenspi at web.ca
Mon Oct 19 12:05:06 EDT 2015


 
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Vote!
Election day Mon. Oct. 19, 9:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
You can find your vote location, candidates etc. by entering your postal code here.  
http://www.elections.ca/Scripts/vis/FindED?L=e&QID=-1&PAGEID=20
Fin out more, like what ID you need etc. here 
http://www.elections.ca/home.aspx

Leadnow 
http://we.leadnow.ca/eglinton_events

Vote Together has breakdowns of the ridings and where strategic voting is important
http://www.votetogether.ca

All candidates need your help on election day to help “pull the vote". Pick your favourite and volunteer a few hours.

Canada's real barbarism? Stephen Harper’s dismembering of the country
The Conservative government is wiping away everything vital about Canada’s society and environment. They must be voted out.
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/true-north/2015/oct/14/canadas-real-barbarism-stephen-harpers-dismembering-of-the-country 

Stephen Harper: Master Manipulator
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/15/stephen-harper-master-manipulator

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Poverty Reduction discussed at City Hall - Day of Action
Tuesday, October 20,12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
T.O. City Hall (Queen and Bay)
The Executive of Toronto City Council will be debating and voting on this new poverty reduction strategy, with plans to bring it to City Council on November 3.  C2C (Commitment to Community Coalition) has crafted a set of demands, after consulting with different social movements, including TTCriders. Everyone is invited to come to City Hall to show support for this poverty reduction strategy. Please drop by for brief presentations, light refreshment and entertainment in the Basement Presentation room. 
http://bit.ly/1OE0Qxx

When it comes to transit issues, TTCriders has put forward the following demands:
	• free TTC for people on social assistance 
	• $50 Metropass and $1 tokens for low income earners
	• free TTC during heat alert and extreme cold days
	• discount TTC tokens for social service agencies so they can give tokens to people who access their services
	• 2 hour transfers
	• no reductions in TTC service. We need more service, not less.

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The Ins and Outs of Water in Toronto
Tuesday, October 20, 7 p.m.
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham St.
What is happening in your drinking water? What happens to our water when we have finished with it? What the city is doing to handle worsening storms? Karen Buck will present how Toronto's waterfront remains an Area of Concern, in spite of regulations and actions taken by the city, how Tritium pollution from Ontario nuclear plants affects our drinking water quality and, finally, how actions taken by Toronto citizen groups and citizens have had positive results. Aliss Terpstra will explain how water fluoridation is intentional pollution of both drinking water and the environment. She will expose the industrial waste chemicals being used; their synergistic effect on treatment infrastructure and water quality and explain the politics behind the fluoridation policy. Reel Activism is sponsored by Beit Zatoun and the Toronto Chapter of the Council of Canadians.
info at beitzatoun.org

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Animal Rights Academy - Lecture Series
Every Tues., 7 p.m.
Sidney Smith / Student Life building, 100 St. George, U of T. 
1 hour guest presentation followed by 1 hour discussion. Free, all welcome. Full schedule here:
http://animalrightsacademy.org/lecture-schedule-for-fall-2015/

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An Evening with Dr. Vandana Shiva
Wed. Oct. 21, 7 - 9pm
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St.W
Come to this free event that includes a screening of the short film “The Living Seed".
http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/SeminarSeries/EnvironmentSeminarSeries/AnEvening.aspx

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Ecojustice Presents: Environmental rights form the local to the global 
Wed, Oct. 21, 7 - 9 pm 
St. Andrew’s Church, 73 Simcoe Street 
Join grassroots community advocates, Ada Lockridge and Ron Plain, Ecojustice lawyer Margot Venton and Ecojustice senior scientist Elaine Macdonald as they discuss the environmental injustices facing residents of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, located in the heart of Ontario's notorious Chemical Valley, and how the recognized right to a healthy environment could set Canada on the path to a brighter environmental future.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ecojustice-presents-environmental-rights-from-the-local-to-the-global-tickets-18655943429

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The Urban Reader Book Club reads Happy City 
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 -8:30 pm 
Urbanspace Gallery, 401 Richmond Street West 
Hosted by the Ryerson City Building Institute and CivicAction’s Emerging Leaders Network, the event will feature an accessible, interdisciplinary conversation on city building, centred on Charles Montomgery's Happy City. Throughout the event, urban thinkers, doers, and the public will share their perspectives on the book and on the GTHA as a "happy city". 
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-urban-reader-book-club-reads-happy-city-tickets-18536541294

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Democratic Peace-Building in Schools: Connecting with Students’ Experience in Communities Facing Violence 
Weds, Oct. 21, 7 - 9 pm 
Room UC 144, 15 King’s College Circle, U of T
http://scienceforpeace.ca/democratic-peace-building-in-schools

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The AIDS Pandemic: nearly over or still taking  a toll?
Wed. Oct. 21, 7 - 9 p.m.
Ted Rogers School of Management. 55 Dundas W
Stephen Lewis in conversation with Dr Alan Whiteside will explore the continuing controversies around HIV/AIDS. Free.

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Planet In Focus - Environmental Film Festival 
Oct. 21 - 25 
Various downtown theatres
Films that question, explore and tell stories about the world in which we live. 
http://planetinfocus.org/film-fest/2014-film-festival-program/

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Port Hope in the Nuclear Age - with Photographer Bob Del Tredici 
Thur. Oct.22, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Bathurst and St. Clair (exact address to be given to attendees) 
Robert Del Tredici, Montrealler and founder of the Atomic Photographers Guild, will project his stunning nuclear photographs and share stories. www.bobdeltredici.com  This talk will be on Port Hope: its pre-history before the nuclear age, then its nuclear-age saga of dramatic, traumatic slow-motion twists and turns, disclosures and silences, surprises and indifference leading inexorably to the singular place it finds itself in today as the nation's most picturesque heritage town at the center of a $1.2 billion black hole - the most expensive radioactive cleanup in the history of Canada that, in spite of the Big Money bull-dozed into it, remains seriously deficient as an example of nuclear waste management. Prior to Bob's presentation, members of our community will give short overviews:
-	Angela Bischoff, nuclear reactors in ON and provincial plans
-	Jim Deutsch, health and radiation
-	Judy Deutsch, nuclear weapons
-	Anna Tilman, nuclear waste in ON
20 seats max so you must RSVP: Angela at cleanairalliance.org

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Sowing Seeds of Shift
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 - 9 pm
48 Yonge Street, 12th Floor
Join the Paradigm Shift Project (PSP) for its annual fundraising event to help create a better global future through educational documentary media as well as hands-on workshops for students and changemakers.
http://bit.ly/1hNGnrr

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Are GM crops better for the environment?
Thurs, Oct. 22, 7 - 8:30 pm
The Carrot Common Room, 348 Danforth Ave 
Twenty years ago, the Canadian government approved the first genetically modified (GM) crops and foods. This year, CBAN is investigating the impacts and risks of that decision in the “GMO Inquiry 2015”.
http://thebigcarrot.ca/about-us/calendar/ 

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Targeting Passive Haus with a Deep Energy Retrofit of a 1930s era Toronto Semi-Detached Home 
Thur. Oct. 22, 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm 
Runnymede Branch Public Library, 2178 Bloor St. W.
Free Talk and Discussion with Craig England of Coolearth Architecture Passive Haus is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency that sets targets for building energy use that is about one tenth of what our current codes require. Given that buildings in Canada account for approximately 33% of our energy use, 35% of our greenhouse gas emissions, it is imperative that we strive towards a more energy efficient future less reliant on fossil fuels. 
http://bit.ly/1kk2mZ0

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The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease 
The Canadian Harm Reduction Network presents Dr. Marc Lewis 
Thursday, October 22, 1 pm 
College St. United Church, 452 College Street at Bathurst
Marc Lewis quit using opiates at age 30. In his 2011 book Memoirs of an Addicted Brain: A Neuroscientist Examines his Former Life on Drugs, Lewis used himself as a case study of substance abuse on effects of various drugs on the human brain and the progress of his addiction.  His new book, The Biology of Desire: Why Addiction is Not a Disease, is a collection of other people's personal stories, which serve as platforms to describe addiction - and being able to overcome it - in the context of brain science.  By shaking up the established "disease model" of addiction with his research and theories, Lewis is sure to stir up a lot of controversy with his book, among both general public and scientific communities. Free.
For further info or to register: harmreductionTO at gmail.com 

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Avoiding Activist Burnout: Tools for Change 
Thurs, Oct. 22, 6 pm - 8 pm
252 Bloor Street West
Drawing from the collective wisdom of all participants, we will examine what burnout looks like how it can be prevented, and ways it can be addressed. Explore various tips and tools to ensure that when things get tough we can all bounce back a little faster. 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/avoiding-activist-burnout-tickets-18510831395

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Climate Change & Canada 
Causes, consequences and Canada’s role in the global effort to address this escalating global phenomenon 
Thurs. Oct 22, 6:30 - 8 pm 
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 520 Sherbourne St.
A presentation by the Step Up, Canada! campaign, led by Toronto350.org & the People's Climate Movement, in partnership with the Climate Reality Project. 
www.StepUpCanada.ca

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Permaculture Projects Around the World With Jillian
Thur. Oct. 22, 6 p.m. potluck, 7:30 - 9:30 slide show and discussion
College and Bathurst ares, exact address will be given to those who rsvp to jillian at permaculture.net 
Jillian Hovey will present a compelling slide show of permaculture in practice from various locations around the world. Suggested donation $20 to support Jillian’s work internationally. 

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Containment - A Planet in Focus Film
Fri, Oct. 23, 4:30 pm
AGO Jackman Hall, Dundas and McCaul
How do you plan 10,000 years in advance? Are we adequately caring for future generations with current storage methods for radioactive waste? A visit to the nuclear ghost towns of Fukushima shows what will happen if we fail. 
Trailer http://containmentmovie.com/#trailer
Tickets http://planetinfocus.org/events/containment-81/

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Can We Reverse the Power of Transnational Corporations?
Fri. Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Beit Zatoun, 612 markham
Learn about what is being done in Ecuador, ALBA countries and the global south to make corporations accountable. We look at Ecuador versus Chevron and beyond.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/can-we-reverse-the-power-of-transnational-corporations/ 

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Clean Air Council Summit
Fri. Oct. 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Toronto City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Queen Street W.
This summit will bring together political representatives, change agents, decision makers and sustainability leaders to explore opportunities to better align economic and environmental policies and practices and to build increased awareness of the key role municipalities play in advancing air pollution and climate change solutions. Free.
http://www.cleanairpartnership.org/cacsummit

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Beginning the End of Homelessness in Canada
Fri. Oct. 23, 2 - 4 p.m.
LI Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 209 Victoria (at Shuter)
Public lecture featuring a keynote speech by Tim Richter, President and CEO of the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness. Free

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Merchants of Doubt
Fri. Oct. 23, 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm 4-414
Rebel Films screening of Robert Kenner's documentary that looks at pundits-for-hire who present themselves as scientific authorities as they speak about topics like toxic chemicals, pharmaceuticals and climate change. Followed by discussion with Judy Deutsch from Science for Peace. $4 sugg donation. 
http://socialistaction.ca/rebel/

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Home Sweet Home - A concert in support of settling Syrian refugees
Fri. Oct. 23, 8 p.m.
Daniel Spectrum Theatre, 585 Dundas E.
Join some of Toronto's best rock, indie, folk and jazz musicians at a concert in support of the resettlement of refugees from Syria. Hosted by Vish Khanna.
https://www.facebook.com/events/165554447119709

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Through Post-Atomic Eyes
Oct. 23 - 25
Art of Gallery of Ontario (Dundas and McCaul)
This conference will bring together an interdisciplinary group of artists and scholars to explore the complex legacy of the atomic age in contemporary art and culture. Film screening Sun. Oct. 25, 4 p.m.
http://www.postatomiceyes.net/

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Yoga, Eco Screenings & Pancakes: FOR KIDS!
Sat. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. - noon
Innis College, U of T (St. George subway) Family Day at Planet In Focus Film Festival. There will be free screenings of short films that engage kids with environmental issues from 10am - 10:45 am. Free yoga class for the whole family 10:45 - 11:15. Pancake brunch (10am to noon) free for kids under the age of 5, for everyone else it's $5. Vegan, gluten-free pancakes available.
http://planetinfocus.org/yoga-screenings-pancakes-for-kids/

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Cycle Toronto Rides Bloor Danforth
Sat, Oct. 24, 4 pm
Cycling is the best way to get around Toronto but we need safer streets. Cycle Toronto Rides Bloor Danforth, a fundraising ride to support Cycle Toronto's advocacy work. Sign up here.
https://www.cycleto.ca/cycle-toronto-rides-bloor-danforth

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Navigating Conflict Resolution
Sat, Oct. 24, 1 pm - 4 pm
OISE, 252 Bloor Street West
Develop skills to resolve conflict within our groups, deepen your understanding of conflict dynamics, and explore long-term strategies to build a climate of equity, constructive communication and internal cooperation. 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-conflict-resolution-tickets-18528001752

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What Trees are These?
Sat. Oct. 24, 1:30-3 pm. 
High Park Nature Centre,  375 Colborne Lodge
Family nature walk with identification of trees by leaf shape, bark texture, twig and smell. Free.
http://highparknaturecentre.com

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Art for Action: Stencils and Screen Printing 
Sun, Oct. 25, 1 pm - 5 pm
Steelworkers Hall, 33 Cecil Street
Hands-on experience designing and cutting stencils and using screens suitable for printing posters, placards, t-shirts and more. 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/art-for-action-stencils-and-screen-printing-tickets-18641786084

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Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market
Sunday October 25, noon - 7 p.m.
Kensington Market (Along Augusta, near Spadina and College) 
Pedestrian Sundays don't permanently change the streets, they forever change the way you perceive them!
http://www.kensingtonmarketbia.com/pedestrian-sundays-in-kensington-market.htm 

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Living With Compassion
Sun. Oct. 25, 12:30-3:30 pm. 
Northern District Library, 40 Orchard View
Talk by animal rights activist Kevin Lahey and a vegan lunch. Lahey will share his experiences as a past Mercy For Animals undercover investigator in factory farms. Also at the event will be a fundraiser, auctions, raffle, a vegan bake sale and more. $20.
https://www.facebook.com/events/869379029823315

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Jane Jacobs: Urban Wisdom
Sun. Oct. 25, 5 p.m.
Cineforum, 463 Bathurst
http://reghartt.ca/cineforum/

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Complete Streets Photo Contest
Deadline: October, 31st
http://bit.ly/1VZujkA 

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Bring a bikeway to Bloor Street: T.O. Star Editorial 
Toronto would be well served by a major bikeway on Bloor St. and it just might happen after a cycling pilot project next year.
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2015/10/11/bring-a-bikeway-to-bloor-street-editorial.html

Let your T.O. City Councillor know that you'd like to see bike lanes on Bloor. A pilot project is being proposed but requires Council support. Thanks.

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Shape My City Events
http://shapemycity.ca/events.php

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Beit Zatoun Events
http://beitzatoun.org/events/

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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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