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Sinfonia Toronto's next Masterpiece Series concert will feature the virtuosic Double Bass Concerto No. 2 by Bottesini performed by orchestra member, double bassist Calum MacLeod and Jeonghwan Yoon on violin.

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Glenn Gould Studio
Location: 250 Front St. W, Toronto, ON
Website: http://rabble.ca/whatsup/european-pearls-sinfonia-toronto-masterpiece-concert
For information contact: Heather
Phone: sinfoniatoronto.gm@gmail.com
Categories: Music; Arts & Culture

"I usually plan a book as a play. The pictures become 'scenes' with 'principals' and 'chorus' grouped and regrouped according to what is then happening in the story. Writing and illustrating books for children is a form of drama for me. I approach the construction of a picture book as if it were a theatre piece to be performed, assigning dialogue, dressing the characters, and putting them into an appropriate setting."
~ Anita Lobel
Anita Lobel's name is synonymous with the best in children's literature. She is the creator of such classics as Alison's Zinnia and Away from Home, and she received a Caldecott Honor for her illustrations in On Market Street. She is the creator of three books about her cat, Nini, One Lighthouse, One Moon (a New York Times Best Illustrated Book), Nini Here and There, and Nini Lost and Found. Her childhood memoir, No Pretty Pictures: A Child of War, was a finalist for the National Book Award. Anita Lobel lives in New York City.

Venue: The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
Location: 102 Cedar - Abilene, Texas 79601, Texas, United States
Website: http://www.nccil.org/experience/artists/Lobel/index.htm
Phone: telephone at (325) 673-4586, v
Categories: Arts & Culture; Children & Youth; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

NASH74, will take place in January, 2012, hosted by the Martlet and Nexus. Each year, CUP organizes a five-night national conference in January, affectionately referred to as NASH. Each region also has access to a subsidy that can be used to fund regional-specific events and conferences. Conferences give student journalists the opportunity to meet with their peers, share skills, and participate in workshops and seminars hosted by professionals in the field. The national conference is also the cooperative's annual general meeting, where members determine CUP's direction and elect national staff.

Time: Exact Dates Are not Determines yet - keep checking the below website
Location: TBA
Website: http://www.cup.ca/conferences
Categories: Publishers & Publishing; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Start 2012 with success by clearing your internal conflicts. Learn how your limitations are affecting your life. Use the hidden & incredible power of your mind to manifest the life you desire.

By accessing the power of your subconscious mind you will:
- Clear your barriers and their negative effect on your life
- Increase understanding of your unconscious behaviors
- Reconnect with your inner-self and live in harmony

It is our birthright to live freely and experience love, peace and happiness.

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Hypno Healing Institute Inc.
Location: 355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.hypno-healing.com/Monthlyworkshop.html
For information contact: Dianna Guglietti
Phone: 4167608996
Categories: Health/Health Care; Education

Making Media in Sudbury: Two Events

1PM: Grassroots Media Workshop with Geordie Dent, co-founder of the Toronto Media Co-op
SOCIAL with refreshments between events. Learn some of the basics about writing for the media co-op -- gain some skills, get some tips, learn the process. As well, you'll get to hear about how the media co-op model works and the history of the network so far.

4PM: G20 Book Launch with Shailagh Keaney: Shailagh grew up in Sudbury and has written content both for the local site and for The Media Co-op more generally. She will be in town to launch a new book called "Whose Streets? The Toronto G20 and the Challenges of Summit Protest", which includes a piece by her called, "Women Resist, Police Repress: Stories of Gendered Police Violence at the Toronto G20." Come and celebrate the release of this new book and learn about the G20, resistance, and gender!

Come to one, the other, or both events!

Since early in 2011, a local group has been working hard to bring you a new grassroots media source located in Sudbury (http://www.mediacoop.ca/group/sudbury) but connected to a national network called The Media Co-op (http://www.mediacoop.ca/). We want YOU to write, photograph, report, opine, and blog, and we want you to share your work on our site -- we are most interested in local, original, journalistic writing but we are open to a wide range of material.

Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: The ERC (reThink Green Environmental Resource Centre)
Location: 176 Larch Street (back entrance), Sudbury, ON
Website: http://www.mediacoop.ca/blog/grassrootssudburymedia/9200
For information contact: grassrootssudburymedia@gmail.com
Categories: Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Canadian Home Furnishings Market is where the Canadian furniture industry come together once a year. It's the only place to find the latest trends and new collections for the living room, bedroom and dining room, as well as juvenile furniture, accent furniture, bedding, home theatre units, lamps and decorative accessories.

Time: January 14,15,16 2012 From 9:00am to 6:00pm,January 17, 2012 From 9:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: Conference Centre
Location: 255 Front Street West, M5V 2X7, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.tchfm.com
For information contact: JEAN FRAN�OIS MICHAUD(jfmichaud@afmq.com)
Phone: 514 866-3631 Ext:210
Categories: Trade

NNSW has been observed for 35 years and is one of the longest running and most important events in the CCTC's ongoing public education efforts regarding the consequences of tobacco use.

Venue: National
Website: http://www.nnsw.ca
For information contact: Jocelyne Koepke
Phone: 613 567-3050

On January 17th-19th, City Council will vote on the 2012 budget. Ford and his buddies want to cut nearly $90 million in services, even though the city has a surplus of at least $140 million. They plan to slash services, hike fares and user fees, and lockout or layoff work...ers when there is actually enough money to improve life in this city.
Toronto Stop the Cuts has been organizing in neighbourhoods across the city to build powerful resistance against Ford and his cuts. On January 17th, we are all coming together for a Final Budget Showdown - a rally and actions to oppose the cuts and demand an expansion of city services for all!
Join us - together we can Stop the Cuts!

Time: 5:30 - 8:30
Venue: Toronto City Hall
Location: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact: tostopthecuts@gmail.com
Categories: Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Social Services; Social Policy

"Employee engagement" is a term sustainability professionals are familiar with -- a means of motivating others within their business or organization toward advancing "green" initiatives.
There are the voluntary measures employees may take (e.g. powering down their computers, recycling waste paper, choosing to print 2-sided, etc.) but these can be piecemeal and difficult to measure. To truly advance sustainability, and do it efficiently, one must target those employees in positions of greatest influence.
Who are these key players? What are their departments? What role do they play in advancing sustainability? When do voluntary measures become "green" responsibilities?
During this session of SPRiNG, Roya Khaleeli will begin by introducing this critical issue. Roya's talk will lead into a roundtable dialogue with the attending sustainability professionals, creating a forum wherein more insightful and critical understanding will come to light.

You must RSVP to attend. Please contact James Watson (information below).

Time: 8:45 am - 10:30 am
Venue: Thompson Block meeting room, Network Orange, ING DIRECT Downtown Café
Location: 221 Shuter Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.beausoleilsustainability.com/spring-2012january17.html
For information contact: James Watson, jwatson@beausoleilsustainability.com
Phone: 647-504-9377
Categories: Environment

Gasland examines "the largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history" that has swept across the United States. The Halliburton -developed drilling technology of "fracking" or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a "Saudia Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is fracking safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called Gasland. Part verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown.

Time: Live Music starts at 6:30pm, Discussion starts at 7:15, and Film starts at 7:30pm
Venue: Gaytey Theatre
Location: 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON
Website: http://www.bethechangefilmseries.ca/
For information contact: Lisa Farano, lisa@elephantthoughts.com
Phone: 705-444-2012
Categories: Economic Development; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

"Tapped" is a must see documentary! It examines the role of the bottled water industry and its' effects on our health, climate change, pollution, and our reliance on oil.

Facts from the film - Did you know that:
- 40% of bottled water is just tap water!
- Bottled water companies are not required to regulate the health or quality of their water - and the state is not required to regulate it either!
- Bottled water companies like NESTLE, COCA COLA, and PEPSI sell 1 bottle of water for 1900 times the cost of tap water

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72MCumz5lq4

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: the North Bay Public Library
Location: 271 Worthington St. E., North Bay, ON
Website: http://www.greeningnipissing.org
For information contact: greeningnipissing@gmail.com
Phone: 705-472-0200 ext 2
Categories: Environment; Food & Beverage

Virtuosic clarinetist James Campbell returns to Toronto to perform Mozart's Clarinet Quintet. The program also features pianist Dmitry Gordin in Shostakovich's Piano Quintet. The orchestra's Music Director Nurhan Arman will conduct the performance. The program also includes Mozart's Sinfonia K. 137.Tickets are $40 adult; $32 senior and $12 student. They can be purchased from 416-
872-4255 or at http://www.sinfoniatoronto.com
Subscriptions to the 7-concert Masterpiece Series are $189 adult; $169 senior and $99 students
by phone at 416-499-0403, or $10 off each price with the online discount at http://www.sinfoniatoronto.com/

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Glenn Gould Studio
Location: 250 Front St. W, Toronto, ON
Website: http://rabble.ca/whatsup/black-and-white-sinfonia-toronto-masterpiece-concert
For information contact: Heather
Phone: Contact email: sinfoniatoront
Categories: Music; Arts & Culture

Free Author Reading and Discussion with Robin Tunnicliffe (saanichorganics.com) All the Dirt (published Jan 2012) will be available for purchase & signing. Meet Robin and hear her relate the experiences of three young women following their dreams to become successful organic farmers and business partners. A founder of Saanich Organics, Robin is en route to the Guelph Organics Conference where she will present "Food Hubs - helping new farmers share investment, workload and marketing".

Time: start at 7:00 pm
Venue: Main Library Auditorium (lower level)
Location: 120 Metcalf St., Ottawa, ON
Website: http://touchwoodeditions.com/book_details.php?isbn_upc=9781927129128.
For information contact: kgreen@usc-canada.org
Phone: 613-234-6827 ext 228
Categories: Farming; Environment

Population geneticist Spencer Wells presents a talk using images and video from around the world about his search for human origins.
Admission: $39.50-$59.50

Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Roy Thomson Hal
Location: 60 Simcoe, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/listing.cfm?listingid=800056845&subsection=&category=&
Phone: 416-872-4255, masseyhall.com
Categories: Health/Health Care

At this interactive event, we will explore the various dimensions of oilsands development in Northern Alberta, and their influence on our environment, economy and society. By examining diverse perspectives and encouraging dialogue on the topic, we start to explore the complexity of one of the largest industrial developments in the world.

Who: Individuals of any age working on or simply passionate about water issues - across all contexts, sectors and stakeholder groups.

Where: SAIT - Macdonald Hall in the Heritage Hall Building. Accessible from the SAIT/ACAD LRT Transit station, paid parking available.

Free admission with registration. Register online at: www.waterlution.org/hubs/ab

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Venue: MacDonald Hall, Heritage Hall Building, SAIT Polytechnic
Location: 16 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB
Website: http://www.waterlution.org/hubs/ab
Categories: Environment

The international Anti-Apartheid movement was one of the first truly international social movements the world had seen. Activists all across the globe organized political actions in support of Southern African liberation movements and those organizing uprisings and protests in the townships. This international movement included thousands of Canadians. In our age of global issues, what can Canada's contribution to one of the first truly global campaigns for human rights and justice teach us about today's struggles?

Admission: Free
RSVP: couch@couchichinginstitute.ca or 416-494-1440, ext. 225

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Venue: St. Jamestown Community Corner
Location: 200 Wellesley Street East, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.couchichinginstitute.ca/
For information contact: couch@couchichinginstitute.ca
Phone: 416-494-1440, ext. 225
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Gain the essential skills to secure your share of the $1.9 billion invested each quarter in green technology companies worldwide
Our distinguished faculty will provide practical strategies to help you successfully commercialize cleantech innovations:
* Acquire indispensable tools to secure funding for developing, testing and manufacturing your innovation
* Protect your valuable innovation at home and abroad
* Develop the critical business, marketing and operational strategies you need to access the worldwide cleantech market
* Acquire up-to-date developments in Canadas regulatory regime impacting cleantech
* Network with other cleantech entrepreneurs

Boost your skills even further by participating in one or both of the Post-Forum
Workshops:
(A) Creating a Business Plan to Secure Maximum Funding
(B) Negotiating and Draft ing Licensing Agreements
PLUS! Earn CPD Hours

Venue: Sutton Place Hotel
Location: 955 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.cleantechforum.ca
For information contact: Taylor Francis, customerservice@canadianinstitute.com
Phone: 416-927-7936
Categories: Environment; Business & Economics

This summer the Occupy movement rekindled widespread interest in the growing income gap in our society. You are invited to the first in a series of public forums on the subject of economic inequality.

Speakers:
Linda McQuaig, Toronto Star columnist and co-author of The Trouble with Billionaires.
Ed Waitzer, partner of law firm Stikeman Elliott, former chair of Ontario Securities Commission, and professor at Osgoode Hall Law School and Schulich School of Business.

Speakers will be followed by an audience discussion moderated by John Sewell.

Be part of this important discussion to plan ways to achieve a more equal society.

This event is wheelchair accessible
Free - donations welcome

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Trinity St. Paul's Centre
Location: 427 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.economicinequality.ca/
For information contact: Anna Willats, awillats@sympatico.ca
Categories: Social Policy; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Centre for Women's Studies in Education is partnering with WHEN to screen Exposure: Enviromental Links to Breast Cancer. Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg will be present to lead a discussion after the film.

Tired of Pink Washing? Exposure: Environmental Links to Breast Cancer is an award-winning documentary conceived in response to the growing public debate about environmental contaminants and
womenâ€™s health. Featuring multiple experts in womenâ€™s health, the film raises awareness about the connections between environment, health, and disease prevention and offers strategies for generating the social changes needed for a cleaner, safer world.

Winner, Best Health Documentary 2001 New York International Independent Film Festival, Nominated for a 1998 Gemini Award for Best Writing for a Canadian Documentary

Director: Francine Zuckerman
Producers: Martha Butterfield & Francine Zuckerman
Associate Producer, Principle Research Consultant: Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg.

Time: 12:00pm - 1:30 pm
Venue: Centre for Women's Studies in Education. Room 2-227
Location: 252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.womenshealthyenvironments.ca/node/699
Categories: Health/Health Care; Environment

Did Canada take a wrong turn in the 1960s when, with Saskatchewan leading the way, it created a system of universal public health insurance? Was Canadian "medicare" a great step forward in the provision of a fundamental social service - Canadaâ€™s biggest and best social program? Or did it become a bloated albatross, a bureaucratic approach to health care that created inefficiencies, rationing, and mediocrity? Was Tommy Douglas, father of the distinctive Canadian approach to health care, actually the greatest Canadian, or was he a deluded socialist?

Moderator: J.L. Granatstein

Speaking for the motion will be Michael Bliss, University Professor emeritus at the University of Toronto who has long been one of Canadaâ€™s most prolific and prominent historians. He has written very widely in the history of medicine, about Canadian politics, and on current Canadian issues, including health care. He is currently president of the American Osler Society and has recently published a memoir, Writing History: A Professorâ€™s Life.

Speaking against the motion will be Greg Marchildon, who holds the Canada Research Chair at the Johnson-Shoyama School of Public Policy, University of Regina. Dr. Marchildon served as the CEO of the Romanow Royal Commission on Health Care and has extensively written and spoken on the key issues facing Canada's medicare.

Cost: Public $25.00, Member $20.00

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Royal Ontario Museum, Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery
Location: 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/lectures/index.php?ref=showinfo&program_id=7338
Categories: Health/Health Care

The In the Dead of Winter festival is an acoustic based festival that will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada annually on the last weekend of January. The goal of the festival is to bring a diverse group of acoustic musicians together to not only perform but to also meet one another in a professional environment. The festival aims to showcase the diversity of acoustic music in the Atlantic Region, Canada, and the United States. It is of particular importance to the festival to not only celebrate the excellence of our musicians but to also provide venues for artists who have not yet had the opportunity to perform their music to a wider audience.

Location: 2367 Maynard Street, B3K 3T8, Halifax, NS
Website: http://www.inthedeadofwinter.com/index.html
For information contact: Kasia Morrison - kasiamorrison@gmail.com
Categories: Arts & Culture

Join us for a lecture on: Democracy and the Decline of Great Powers by Vsevolod Gunitskiy, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto.
This lecture is part of the Vital Discussion of Human Security lecture series and is co-sponsored by the University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace. All are welcome. No charge.

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue: University College at the University of Toronto, Rm 087
Location: 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.scienceforpeace.ca/democracy-and-the-decline-of-great-powers
Categories: Politics & Political Organizations

Join us for highlights from the NFBâ€™s new collection and discover the Inuit way of life, their perspectives and values, in films representing all four Canadian Inuit regions.
The Inuit have a long and vibrant tradition of passing tales and legends down from one generation to the next using visual arts and storytelling. Discover a powerful portrait of the Inuit experience, past and present, in these animated shorts and documentaries.
A panel discussion will follow the screening.

Time: starts at 6:00 pm
Venue: NFB Mediatheque
Location: 150 John St., Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.nfb.ca/mediatheque
Phone: 416-973-3012
Categories: Arts & Culture; Native Peoples

Seeds of Co-operation is the official title of the conference. Some of the workshops available are: Organic sheep intensive program, Get and stay certified: record keeping for growers, Foodland: promoting organic within the brand, Overview of FarmStart training programs, Farm scale: what size farm suits your lifestyle? There are many more listed in the link below.

During the time when the Annual Guelph Conference runs, there is really a vast array of Guelph hotel choices for Conference guests staying in town. However, the 3 CLUSTER HOTELS (those at the University corner, or within a very short walking distance of the Guelph University Centre) tend to get over 80% of the bookings because of their immediate proximity. Also, there are numerous organic amenities offered at these hotels.

Things to remember when planning your visit to a 4-day workshop program with a 2-day Expo (final 2 days):
# You need both the brochure and the registration form, in order to understand the pricing structure of the entire 4-day event. There is no one single price for the event.
# JANUARY 5TH ADVANCE PRICING DEADLINE, after which full prices apply on several key workshops.
# SORRY, BUT SOME FEATURES ARE NOT AVAILABLE AFTER JANUARY 5TH – this is due to 3-week advance mailing and ordering deadlines (Jan. 27-28 parking passes and Jan. 27-28 organic box lunches).

Venue: Guelph University
Location: Guelph, ON
Website: http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/, http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/workshops/workshop-overvie
For information contact: CONFERENCE GENERAL INQUIRY LINE �is now closed until September 1st�
Phone: (519) 824-4120 Extension 56205
Categories: Arts & Culture; Farming

This 4-day event includes international speakers, seminars & intro workshops on key topics including, G.E. foods, organic production/certification, changing climates, eco-villages, earth buildings, farmland protection & food security. From producer to consumer, the workshops offer something for everyone. PLUS, there is an Organic Expo/Tasting Fair with 160+ exhibitors on Saturday/Sunday, free to the public. This is your opportunity to sample and purchase a wealth of organic, fair trade products. Meet the makers, movers & shakers and discover how to make many positive changes in your life.
Enjoy a stimulating mid-winter organic weekend!
2012 theme: "Seeds of Co-operation"
For traders, students, farmers, gardeners, researchers, retailers and media.
Volunteers get free admission for the events.

Venue: University of Guelph
Location: 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON
Website: http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/
Categories: Food & Beverage; Farming; Environment

USC Canada presents an inspiring evening with the visionary author of the ground-breaking Diet for a Small Planet (1971), Frances Moore Lappé.

Based on her new book, EcoMind, Lappé confronts our current myths about markets, food, and environmental issues, challenging us to change the way we think so we can create the world we want.

TORONTO:
Date: January 31, 2012
Place: Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St., Toronto
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 (+taxes)

OTTAWA:
Date: February 1, 2012
Place: St Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St., Ottawa
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $10.00 (+taxes)

If you prefer, you can also buy tickets in person at the office of USC Canada (56 Sparks Street, Suite 705, Ottawa). For further information about these events.

Time: start at 7:eJanuary 31st (Toronto) and February 1st (Ottawa)
Venue: (1) Wychwood Barns and (2) St Brigid's Centre for the Arts
Location: (1) 601 Christie St., Toronto and (2) 310 St. Patrick St., Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.usc-canada.org/lappe
For information contact: Julia, jlaforge@usc-canada.org
Phone: 613-234-6827 ext.225
Categories: Environment; Food & Beverage

ECOexecutives 2012 offers high impact lessons in sustainability. Through exclusive behind the scenes tours and interactive content sessions participants see the link between sustainable business choices and biodiversity protection. A fantastic opportunity to meet other business professionals with the same goals in mind, and touch a rhino!
The Toronto Zoo has partnered with some of today's most inspirational business sustainability speakers to discuss issues such as energy and climate change, fresh water and oceans, employee engagement, sustainable marketing and supply chain management.

ECOexecutives is offered in two sessions; ECOexecutives: Environment 101, and ECOexecutives: Integrating Sustainability.
Join us for ECOexecutives: Environment 101 and learn how to reduce your organization's environmental footprint. Participate in workshops on the carbon economy, water conservation, and energy reduction. Receive the inspiration, tools and knowledge to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business operations.
ECOexecutives: Integrating Sustainability delves deeper into the issues of sustainability. Learn how to fully integrate sustainability into your company, by taking part in workshop sessions covering employee engagement, sustainable marketing and responsible supply chain management.

Time: Jan.31st, Feb.15th, Feb.29th from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm
Venue: Toronto Zoo
Location: 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.torontozoo.com/conservation/ecoexecutives.asp
For information contact: Nia Gibson, ngibson@torontozoo.ca
Phone: 416-393-6365
Categories: Environment

Waterloo Region gets the majority of its drinking water from the ground. This 'hard' mineral-rich water leaves spots on our glasses, does not allow soap to lather well, and leaves lime deposits in our coffee pots, kettles and water heaters.

Find out from the Region of Waterloo's water softener study which water softeners use the least amounts of water, energy and salt. Also, find out about salt-free water conditioning options available.

Workshop includes:
* Introduction to rain water management
* Overview of hard and soft water and the environmental impacts of softening water
* Review of water softeners available that reduce water, energy and salt use
* Review of salt-free conditioning options

This workshop is part of the RAIN program, which promotes an ecological approach to stormwater management.
This workshop is supported by: the City of Kitchener's Local Environmental Action Fund, Green Communities Canada, Ontario Power Authority, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Regional Municipality of Waterloo.

Visit www.reepgreen.ca to register.

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: REEP House for Sustainable Living
Location: 20 Mill Street, Kitchener, ON
Website: http://www.reepgreen.ca
For information contact: info@reepgreen.ca
Phone: 519-744-9799
Categories: Environment

Green development is essential to both accommodate population growth and achieve a community vision for sustainability and liveability. Municipalities are at the forefront of the green infrastructure movement. To create green communities, changes will need to be made to existing land use regulations, design guidelines, construction standards, and more.
This conference will provide delegates with expert advice on the current state of green infrastructure and the anticipated impact of future developments. Hear from leaders in the field including Dr. John Robinson of the University of British Columbia, Brent Toderian of the City of Vancouver, Mark Holland of New Monaco Enterprise Corporation and Thomas Mueller of the Canada Green Building Council.
Issues to be addressed:
* Impact of new energy retrofit upgrade requirements in many municipalities
* Key issues in recommissioning/retrofitting and reuse of existing structures of BC Building Code amendments
* The potential impact of US litigation on green infrastructure in Canada
* Current impact of green infrastructure on the construction industry
* Essential issues in land use planning and zoning
* Strengths, challenges and outcomes of municipalities making a carbon neutral commitment
* How to leverage green development for maximum community and developer benefit
* LEED, BOMA, and other building stand codes
* Successes and challenges in developing community energy solutions
* Essential water issues

Time: Check in begins at 8:30 am, The conference starts at 9:00 am
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building
Location: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.pbli.com/901
For information contact: registrations@pbli.com
Phone: 604-730-2500
Categories: Environment; Building & Construction

Manitoba's only festival dedicated to environmental issues and solutions. Be informed. Be inspired.

Friday Feb. 3
Join Manitoba Eco-Network as we kick off the Reel Green Film Festival with an award winning documentary. The evening will feature a reception and award ceremony honoring Manitobans who have contributed to the protection and stewardship of our natural assets. Tickets $20.00
Venue: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.

Saturday February 4
Screening of a series of environmental films; display tables by local environmental organizations. Tickets $12.00
Venue: Lockhart Hall, University of Winnipeg.

Venue: West End Cultural Centre & Lockhart Hall, University of Winnipeg
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Website: http://mbeconetwork.org/
For information contact: info@mbeconetwork.org
Phone: 204-947-6511
Categories: Environment; Arts & Culture

Choose from over 100 sessions of the newest and most updated fitness education. We offer Montreal's best presenter line-up, incredible new programming, and a two day fitness trade show with amazing deals!

Venue: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Montreal
Location: 900 Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
Website: http://www.canfitpro.com/montreal
Phone: 1-800-667-5622
Categories: Education; Health/Health Care; Skills & Training

Call to Action, March to the Old City Hall & Street Theatre.
On February 8th, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear two landmark cases about HIV, sex and the Criminal Law.
STAND FOR JUSTICE!
Stop the Criminalization of HIV!

Time: 5:30 pm
Venue: Church of the Holy Trinity
Location: 483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Categories: Law Enforcement & Corrections

Join us in launching the Waterlution Vancouver Hub!
Free admission with registration - space is limited
http://waterlutionvancouverhub.eventbrite.ca/

How can we prioritize water in our financial decision-making?
How are water and the economy inextricably linked?

With special guest provocateur
Dr. Hans Schreier
of UBC's Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability

Hosted by
Dana McDonald, Waterlution Hub Manager

... and featuring special guests from across Metro Vancouver

Who should attend? Individuals of any age working on or simply passionate about water - across all contexts, sectors and stakeholder groups.

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: HiVE Vancouver
Location: 128 West Hastings, Suite 210, Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.waterlution.org/hubs/bc
For information contact: Dana McDonald, dana@waterlution.org
Categories: Environment

The McGuinty government is planning painful cuts to health care, education, and social services (as high as 33 percent in some Ministries ). From the smallest women's shelter to the largest hospital, no public service is safe.
Under these mounting attacks, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) approached a national advocacy group called the Public Services Foundation of Canada (PSFC) to hold a Commission on Quality Public Services and Tax Fairness.
Last September, the PSFC agreed to work with OPSEU to hold province-wide hearings to hear from people who value public services and tax fairness as a way to pay for preserving those services our communities rely on.
We will hold public hearings and town hall forums across the province where citizens of Ontario, from every walk of life, are encouraged to make submissions.

Time: Hearings: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm, Town Hall: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Bay Room, Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
Location: 808 2nd Avenue E, Owen Sound, ON
For information contact: Kiera Chion, kchion@opseu.org
Phone: 416-526-0330
Categories: Social Services; Taxation

Having the "proof of principle" that industry can change the climate, the folks who caused the problem are proposing new technological solutions. Unfortunately, there is no "proof of principle" that they can do it right. Pat Mooney, author and award-winning director of ETC Group will provide an overview of the politics behind some of the most critical issues facing the planet today: unsustainable agriculture, corporate concentration in the life industries and geoengineering.

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue: Hall Building, Room H-767
Location: 1455 de Maisonneuve Bldg West, Montreal, QC
Categories: Environment

Alternative Products and Hands-On Tips for Your Home

Nobody wants to slip and slide on their sidewalks and driveways, but nobody wants too much salt to burn pet paws, damage plants, and pollute rivers and groundwater either. What can we do to reduce our salt use? What are the best winter tools for shoveling and chipping? What are the most effective salt alternative products?

Come and find out from Colleen Brown, Water Education Coordinator with the Region of Waterloo. Be prepared to bundle up and head outside to try a variety of chippers, shovels and salt alternatives, and see what works best for you.

Workshop includes:
* Introduction to RAIN and Smart About Salt programs
* Understanding the problems related to outdoor salt use
* Mechanical tips and techniques for reducing ice
* Review of alternative products
* Outdoor test of shovels, choppers, salt alternatives on test ice patches
* Discussion of best practices on permeable paving

This workshop is part of the RAIN program, which promotes an ecological approach to stormwater management.

Visit www.reepgreen.ca to register.

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: REEP House for Sustainable Living
Location: 20 Mill Street, Kitchener, ON
Website: http://www.reepgreen.ca
For information contact: Cheryl Evans, info@reepgreen.ca
Phone: 519-744-9799
Categories: Environment; Housewares, Home Furnishings & Maintenance

ECOexecutives 2012 offers high impact lessons in sustainability. Through exclusive behind the scenes tours and interactive content sessions participants see the link between sustainable business choices and biodiversity protection. A fantastic opportunity to meet other business professionals with the same goals in mind, and touch a rhino!
The Toronto Zoo has partnered with some of today's most inspirational business sustainability speakers to discuss issues such as energy and climate change, fresh water and oceans, employee engagement, sustainable marketing and supply chain management.

ECOexecutives is offered in two sessions; ECOexecutives: Environment 101, and ECOexecutives: Integrating Sustainability.
Join us for ECOexecutives: Environment 101 and learn how to reduce your organization's environmental footprint. Participate in workshops on the carbon economy, water conservation, and energy reduction. Receive the inspiration, tools and knowledge to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business operations.
ECOexecutives: Integrating Sustainability delves deeper into the issues of sustainability. Learn how to fully integrate sustainability into your company, by taking part in workshop sessions covering employee engagement, sustainable marketing and responsible supply chain management.

Time: Feb.9th, Feb.22nd, Mar.7th from 8:30 am until 4:15 pm
Venue: Toronto Zoo
Location: 361A Old Finch Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.torontozoo.com/conservation/ecoexecutives.asp
For information contact: Nia Gibson, ngibson@torontozoo.ca
Phone: 416-393-6365
Categories: Environment

EnerCan West 2012 is a not-to-be-missed conference and trade show about energy. Weaving together workshops by some of the best minds in energy and environment, EnerCan West will feature leading edge exhibits and displays of some of the best technological innovations available.

EnerCan West will set the stage for energy-focused business development, investment and public policy discussions by creating a truly excellent venue for the exchange of world-class information.

EnerCan West 2012: Energy and the Environment - will feature:
* numerous workshops and breakout sessions in two concurrent tracks
* two stellar plenary sessions
* two world-class luncheon addresses
* "Green Dragon's Lair" where innovators can present ideas to a panel of media "Dragons"
* "The Pitch Patch", where exhibiting suppliers will present their unique products, features, services and benefits

Venue: Delta Regina Hotel
Location: 1919 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, SK
Website: http://www.enercanwest.com
For information contact: EnerCan West 2012 Conference Secretariat, Maureen@buksa.com
Phone: 780-436-0983 ext. 257
Categories: Environment

It’s all about energy!
EnerCan West 2012 is a not-to-be-missed conference and trade show about energy. Weaving together workshops by some of the best minds in energy and environment, EnerCan West will feature leading edge exhibits and displays of some of the best technological innovations available.
EnerCan West will set the stage for energy-focused business development, investment and public policy discussions by creating a truly excellent venue for the exchange of world-class information

Location: 2341 McIntyre St. S4P 2S3, Regina, SK
Website: http://www.enercanwest.com/
For information contact: info@seima.sk.ca
Phone: 306.543.1567
Categories: Science & Technology; Environment

What has been called the "Arab Spring" is an exciting development not only for the Arab-speaking world but for all nations and cultures who wish to see the people at the centre of national governance. A respected senior member the Canadian media and elegant defender of human rights for all and an advocate of true multiculturalism in Canada, Haroon Siddiqui tells us why the Arab Spring matters for all Canadians.

Speaker
Haroon Siddiqui is a senior editor and columnist for The Toronto Star, Canada's largest newspaper. He has been editorial page editor, national editor, news editor and covered or supervised coverage of Canada for 40 years, and reported from nearly 40 countries, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq War, and, lately, the emergence of India as an economic and regional power.

He is a recipient of the Order of Canada for advocating "fairness and equality of opportunity in our pluralistic society." He is also a member of the Order of Ontario. York University conferred on him an honourary doctorate, saying, "his work helps in the creation and sustaining of a contemporary Canada." He is, among others, the author of Being Muslim, (Groundwood Books, Toronto and Berkeley, 2006, 2008) about post-9/11 politics. The bestseller is based on his travels through Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the Far East.

Siddiqui has done extensive work with the Canadian Newspaper Association, Advertising Standard Canada, Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Ontario Press Council. A former president of PEN Canada, he is a member of the board of International PEN, the writers' group that fights for freedom of expression through its 140 chapters in 101 countries.

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Need to know:
- Doors open at 6:50
- $5 minimum donation
- Accessible on demand via portable ramp; washrooms not accessible
- Please avoid using strong-scented products due to sensitivities

Tasty refreshments (non-alcoholic) and Zatoun oliveoil+za'atar dipping.

Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham St. (at Bathurst Subway), Toronto
Website: http://beitzatoun.org
Phone: 647-726-9500
Categories: International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations

What has been called the "Arab Spring" is an exciting development not only for the Arab-speaking world but for all nations and cultures who wish to see the people at the centre of national governance. Since it beginnings over one year ago, it has caught the imagination of the world and inspired many, especially young people, to seek similar advances in movements across the world.

A respected senior member the Canadian media and elegant defender of human rights for all and an advocate of true multiculturalism in Canada, Haroon Siddiqui tells us why the Arab Spring matters for all Canadians.

About the Speaker:
Haroon Siddiqui is a senior editor and columnist for The Toronto Star, Canada's largest newspaper. He has been editorial page editor, national editor, news editor and covered or supervised coverage of Canada for 40 years, and reported from nearly 40 countries, including the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Iran-Iraq War, and, lately, the emergence of India as an economic and regional power.

- $5 minimum donation
- Accessible on demand via portable ramp; washrooms not accessible - Please avoid using strong-scented products due to sensitivities Tasty refreshments (non-alcoholic) and Zatoun oliveoil+za'atar dipping

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Doors open at 6:50 pm)
Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham St., Toronto, ON
Website: http://beitzatoun.org/cms/Events/View/12-02-14/Haroon_Siddiqui_on_the_Arab_Spring.aspx
For information contact: Robert, info@beitzatoun.org
Phone: 647-726-9500
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Between tradition and change between loyalty and dissent. The film, Between Two Worlds, begins at the 2009 San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, and the fallout over the screening of a documentary about activist Rachel Corrie, which is also critical of Israel. The event released a flood of emotions, with charges of anti-Semitism and self-hatred, McCarthyism and witch-hunts. Filmed in the United States and Israel, Between Two Worlds is a personal documentary that explores the divisions that are redefining Jewish identity and politics in America and beyond. The filmmakers' own families are battlegrounds over loyalty to Israel, interpretations of the Holocaust, intermarriage and a conversion to Islam, and a secret Communist past.

Screening to be followed by a moderated conversation with the audience.

Director: Deborah Kaufman & Alan Snitow, USA, 2011, 70 Minutes, English

Film screening is sponsored by Beit Zatoun and United Jewish People's Order (UJPO) www.ujpo.org. UJPO-Toronto is a leading progressive voice in making secular Jewish Life, culture and practices accessible. UJPO embraces justice in all its forms.

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Need to know:
- Doors open at 6:50
- $5 minimum admission
- Accessible on demand via portable ramp; washrooms not accessible
- Please avoid using strong-scented products due to sensitivities

Tasty refreshments (non-alcoholic) and Zatoun oliveoil+za'atar dipping.

Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham St. (at Bathurst Subway), Toronto
Website: http://beitzatoun.org
Phone: 647-726-9500
Categories: Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Challenges to Harperâ€™s plans for more pipelines to export dirty Canadian tar-sands oil; opposition to mining injustice; protection of Ontario farmland from mega quarry destruction, safeguarding secure public water supplies, and more: environmentalists are active in many fields. Yet Canadaâ€™s government remains among the worst promoters of environmental injustice. As we approach the June 2012 Rio+20 world conference on sustainable development, how can we best link and advance our common struggle for environmental and climate justice in Canada and internationally.

Speakers include Ben Powless, Indigenous Environmental Network; RaÃºl Burbano from Common Frontiers, Brent Patterson, Council of Canadians (National Office), both just returned from the world Thematic Social Forum: Capitalist Crisis, Social and Environmental Justice in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Kim Kerridge, Greenpeace; Dave Vasey, Environmental Justice Toronto; Andrea Peloso, Code Pink;

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: OSIE Room 2212
Location: 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/337101979654785/
Categories: Environment

Dr. Wade Davis, Explorer in Residence, National Geographic Society, Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of Winnipeg and author of The Sacred Headwaters: the fight to save the Stikine, Skeena and Nass.

Gerald Amos, former elected Chief Councillor for the Haisla First Nation for 12 years. He has been a leading voice for conservation in Canada for thirty years. He is the author of an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Natural Resources Minister, Joe Oliver, "No apology forthcoming".

Lynne Fernandez, economist, Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives.

Anne Lindsey, former executive director, Manitoba Eco-Network.

The National Energy Board is conducting hearings on Enbridge's proposal for a pipeline from Alberta's tar sands to the town of Kitimat in the heart of BC's Great Bear Rainforest. If approved, over 200 oil tankers would navigate the difficult waters off BC's Northwest Coast each year. This public forum will focus on the project's risks to the environment, the economy and to local communities.

This event is organized by the Manitoba Eco-Network, Green Action Centre, Climate Change Connection, the Council of Canadians, and the Green Action Committee of the First Unitarian-Universalist Church, with the support of the University of Manitoba's Global Political Economy Program and the University of Winnipeg.

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: University of Winnipeg, Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex
Location: 599 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Website: http://greenactioncentre.ca/event/tar-sands-pipelines-and-tankers/
For information contact: Josh Brandon, josh@greenactioncentre.ca
Phone: 204-943-0318
Categories: Environment

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are on the menu of topics at Cowichan Green Communityâ€™s (CGCâ€™s) upcoming 3rd annual Seeds for Change Speaker Series: GMOs & the Right to Choose.
In a climate of misinformation around what is or is not a GMO and the lack of transparency regarding GMO labeling, this conference seeks to highlight examples of how citizens and communities within Canada are working together to choose alternatives. Examples will be showcased through a series of speakers and a panel discussion, featuring Jon Steinman of Deconstructing Dinner, Jean Crowder, MP Nanaimo-Cowichan, Thierry Vrain, co-owner of Innisfree Farm in Courtenay, John Wilcox of Duck Creek Farm and more.
This event will complement the end of CGCâ€™s 30 Day Live GMO Free Challenge - an education challenge intended to inspire the community to live GMO free. From discussions of GE-Free Zones to the labeling of GMOs, this conference seeks to provide a forum through which consumers and producers can be brought up to date on the latest information regarding GMOs and if so desired, how they can be avoided.
Entrance to this conference will be by donation. Cowichan Green Community encourages those interested to pre-register as space is limited.
CGC will provide coffee, tea and light snacks. Farmâ€™s Gate Catering will be on site serving-up a fabulous local lunch for $15.00. Participants are also welcome to BYOL.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: the Hub in Cowichan Station
Location: 2375 Koksilah Road, Cowichan Station, BC
Website: http://cowichangreencommunity.org/content/seeds-change-speaker-series-gmos-right-choose
For information contact: vanessa@cowichangreencommunity.org
Phone: 250-748-8506
Categories: Food & Beverage

A one-day conference for consumers and growers with an interest in healthy food that nourishes people and the environment. Keynote speaker is Kristin Kimball, author of The Dirty Life, recounting her journey from high-heeled urbanite to hoe-wielding farmer. Topics include: Is Organic Too Extreme? Something Fishy Here, - GE Salmon, Your Food - Your Health, Our Organic Neighbors, Is Organic for Everyone, Growing Desserts, Organic for Schools, Deconstructing Organic Pricing and more. Join us for practical answers to serious questions that wonâ€™t be green washed. Itâ€™s not about the money; itâ€™s about your health and the future.

Visit http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/2561118374?ebtv=C to register
$65 (after Feb. 5, $85)
COG members $55 (after Feb. 5, $65)
Rates for students, seniors and unwaged: call 416-466-4420

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: U of T Conference Centre
Location: 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.cogtoronto.org/COG_Toronto/Conference_2012.html
Phone: 416-466-4420
Categories: Food & Beverage; Environment

Dale Jamieson, environmental studies and philosophy prof. at New York University, explores the ethics behind our failure to collectively respond to the threat of climate change.
Why have we failed to act collectively in response to climate change? Economists' efforts to show that it is in our interest to respond aggressively to climate change assume a set of ethical ideals that don't seem to be motivating. What other ethical ideals might motivate us to act.

Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: 1400-1410 Harbour Centre
Location: 515 West Hastings
Website: http://cgi.sfu.ca/~hccweb/cgi-bin/OnlineRegistration/site/event/detail.php?id=411
For information contact: philec@sfu.ca
Phone: 778-782-3343
Categories: Environment

Celebrating 5 years as Manitoba's premiere food security event, Growing Local will once again bring together consumers, farmers, traditional harvesters and everyone in between, for 3 inspired days of learning and sharing.

This year's conference, being held at the Marlborough Hotel in Winnipeg, offers a great lineup of workshops, networking opportunities and displays, and a special Thursday evening event with guest speaker Winona LaDuke.

Every year the confernece sells out, so register today and be a part of the growing healthy, sustainable and fair food movement in Manitoba!

Do you have a youth interested in attending? Fridayâ€™s Youth Gathering program also includes fun, interactive workshops for them.

Venue: The Marlborough Hotel
Location: 331 Smith St., Winnipeg, MB
Website: http://foodmattersmanitoba.ca/content/growing-local-conference
For information contact: growinglocal@foodmattersmanitoba.ca
Phone: (204)943-0822, 1-800-731-2638
Categories: Food & Beverage

In this wide ranging and far reaching examination of the role of Palestine in the Great Games, the metaphor for grand geopolitical strategy involving nations and peoples first introduced by Zbigniew Brzezinski, in his 1998 book, The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy and It's Geostrategic Imperatives, author and journalist Eric Walberg paints a broad canvas putting Palestine both at the centre and the periphery of 100 years of modern and postmodern colonialism. Drawn from extensive travels and research outlined in his most recent book, Postmodern Imperialism: Geopolitics and the Great Game, Walberg shows how Palestine, despite its helplessness, is in a sense the most powerful player in the Great Games and its fate holds the key to the endgame.

About
Canadian Eric Walberg is known worldwide as a journalist specializing in the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia. A graduate of University of Toronto and Cambridge in economics, he has been writing on East-West relations since the 1980s.

He has lived in both the Soviet Union and Russia, and then Uzbekistan, as a UN adviser, writer, translator and lecturer. Presently a writer for Cairo's foremost newspaper, Al Ahram, he is also a regular contributor to Counterpunch, Dissident Voice, Global Research, Al-Jazeerah and Turkish Weekly, and is a commentator on Voice of the Cape radio. Eric Walberg served as a moderator and speaker at the Leaders for Change Summit in Is

Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham St. (at Bathurst Subway), Toronto
Website: http://beitzatoun.org
Phone: 647-726-9500
Categories: International; Military; Politics & Political Organizations

canfitpro is bringing even more education to Edmonton this year! Delegates can register for a pre-conference workshop on Friday, February 24 with YogaFitÂ® to enhance your skills and learn something new in an intensive educational session; get certified in CPR Heartsaver Level A and AED at the conference; choose sessions from an amazing line-up of presenters including Michelle Felzmann, Claudette Rouisse (YogaFit ), Dean Somerset, and Mark Stone (C.H.E.K. Institute).

Time: Various sessions scheduled between 9:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Venue: Grant MacEwan University
Location: 10700 ÂÂ 104 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
Website: http://www.canfitpro.com/edmonton
For information contact: canfitpro
Phone: 1-800-667-5622
Categories: Education; Health/Health Care; Skills & Training

Toronto banker Don Drummond's report on restructuring (and cutting) public services, including health care, will be released on Wednesday February 15th. The report will contain 400 recommendations, 100 of which will focus on health care. We are calling an Emergency Assembly on Saturday February 25th to pull together all the local coalitions, key member groups and activists to share a briefing and plan the fight-back campaign to save health care services across Ontario. Please spread the word and join in. This is an urgent meeting. All OHC members and supporters are welcome, registration is required.

Agenda: 11 - 11:30 am Registration; 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Briefing and Update; 12:30 - 1 pm Lunch (we will provide it); 1 - 3 pm Discuss and Adopt Action Plan to Respond to Drummond and the McGuinty Cuts.

Register for the Assembly by emailing ohc@sympatico.ca with name, number of attendees, organization (if relevant) and email address.

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Church of the Holy Trinity
Location: 10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON
For information contact: ohc@sympatico.ca
Categories: Health/Health Care; Social Services

Panels will discuss topics including the omnibus crime bill, the right to strike and back-to-work legislation, insights from the Insite decision, the Occupy movement, the place of politics in the courtroom, criminal justice issues affecting Aboriginal people, advocating for change in policing, the constitutionality of capacity and consent, and extractive industries and Indigenous peoples. Plenary sessions will also be held on the ethics of progressive lawyering (for which we anticipate LSUC professionalism credits will be available), and the legacy of Jack Layton. A networking lunch for students is also planned.

Child care will be available. The space is barrier-free. Should people require ASL interpretation or other forms of accommodation, please RSVP as soon as possible and before February 18 by email to law.union.of.ontario@gmail.com. It is our aim to have the 2012 conference accredited for CPD by the Law Society; if so, full day attendance will equal 6 hours of CPD for all members.

Costs will be $60 for professionals, PWYC for community members, $100 for those using the conference for CPD credit.

Time: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Registratin starts at 8:30 am)
Venue: University of Toronto Victoria College
Location: 91 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.lawunion.ca/
For information contact: law.union.of.ontario@gmail.com
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

RAMP has documented many irregularities and problems in the process leading up to the February 27 rezoning hearing for the proposed RIZE tower development by Rize Alliance Properties Ltd. It sacrifices Mount Pleasant's "heritage heart" for a projected $27 million profit , making the project a lucrative deal for the developer, but an unfair deal for the community. After millions of public dollars and thousands of staff and volunteer hours of spent to develop the Mount Pleasant Community Plan, t he architect, developer, and planner have used a biased interpretation of the plan to justify greater height and density . They have disregard ed strong community opposition, used incorrect and misleading images in a staff reports to City Council , published incorrect information on the City website, and presented a flawed final report to Council. Yet on the basis of that report , Council still voted 8-2 in favor of referring the proposal to a public hearing for final approval. It has not escaped notice that Council referred to hearing this controversial project fostered under the City's recently-fired Director of Planning (Brent Toderian ) on the very day the City fired him.

The upcoming rally and public hearing will be opportunities for media and the public to learn more about the serious problems with the planning and consultation processes in Vancouver today, and perhaps learn what must be fixed.

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: Kingsway and East Broadway
Location: Vancouver, BC
For information contact: info@rampvancouver.com
Phone: 604-739-1340
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The National Book Trust, India established in 1957 for the promotion of books and to inclulcate book culture in India, organizes book fairs/festivals at regional and national levels and a biennial New Delhi World Book Fair.

Venue: Pragato Maidan
Location: New Delhi, India
Website: http://www.nbtindia.org.in/download/WBF11/Announcment.pdf
Categories: Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Publishers & Publishing

The Upwind Downwind Conference focuses on transboundary and local air quality issues and how land use, transportation, energy planning and public policy decisions impact air quality, human health and climate change. The conference is an important biennial networking and information forum for the exchange of research findings, community initiatives and innovative ideas from the private and public sectors to improve air quality and reduce climate change impacts.

Venue: Art Gallery of Hamilton
Location: 123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON
Website: http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=42
For information contact: Brian Montgomery, cleanair@hamilton.ca
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 1275
Categories: Environment

Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. Few of these stories make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they choose to rea

Website: http://www.freedomtoread.ca/
Categories: Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture

The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its 5th Building SustainAble Communities conference in Kelowna, BC. Themes cover Water Management, Social & Cultural Sustainability, Business Cases for Sustainability, Leadership, and many more topics.

The agenda was developed by 11 planning committees involving 75 people from the public, private, nonprofit, and academic sectors throughout BC. It features a variety of plenaries, breakouts, panels, workshops, debates, and interactive sessions to provide opportunities for collaborative problem solving.

Venue: Delta Grand Resort
Location: 1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC
Website: http://www.freshoutlookfoundation.org/events/bsc/2012
For information contact: Joanne de Vries, jo@freshoutlookfoundation.org
Phone: 250-766-1777
Categories: Environment

The Book and Periodical Council invites you to their annual celebration of Freedom to Read Week!
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
To celebrate this freedom award-winning Canadian journalist, best-selling author and historian Mark Bourrie, author of The Fog of War: Censorship of Canada's Media in World War Two, will discuss the past and present of censorship in the Canadian news media with critically-acclaimed novelist, journalist, censored author and activist Susan Swan, author of The Wives of Bath and The Biggest Modern Woman of the World.
The evening will also feature the announcement of the winner of the 2012 Freedom to Read Award, presented by the Writers' Union ofCanada.

To RSVP, please contact publicity@thebpc.ca.

Time: starts at 6:00 pm
Venue: Gladstone Hotel
Location: 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact: publicity@thebpc.ca
Categories: Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Human Rights, Law, Legal

CJPME is delighted to invite you to a public forum and "meet & greet" with NDP federal leadership candidates on Thursday, March 1st, in Toronto. All of the candidates have been invited and two of them have already confirmed - Brian Topp and Niki Ashton.

Forum and "Meet & Greet" with NDP federal leadership candidates

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 pm

Trinity-St. Paul United Church
427 Bloor St. West
(1 block west of Spadina - See map below)

Organized by:
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East

Endorsed by:
* Ontario Federation of Labour
* Canadian Peace Alliance
* Toronto Coalition to Stop the War
* Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
* Toronto Young New Democrats
* United Jewish People's Order
* ITaxiworkers Union

6:30 Coffee, tea and meet & greet with the candidates
7:30 Moderated Q&A period on a broad range of topics;
"vision" statements by the candidates
9:00 More "meeting and greeting".

Please RSVP

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Trinity-St Paul's United Church
Location: 427 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.cjpme.org/Home.aspx
Categories: Politics & Political Organizations

Debate format: opening statements by the candidates for NDP federal Leader, followed by Socialist Caucus panel questions, candidates' answers, followed by audience questions, candidates' answers, and closing statements.

Everyone is welcome. Free admission.

Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (Doors open at 6 pm)
Venue: OISE UofT Room 2-212 and 2-213
Location: 252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact: Julius Arscott, arscottj@hotmail.com
Categories: Politics & Political Organizations

Trees Ontario in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and local planting agency partners, will host 12 free tree planting workshops for landowners across the province in March 2012.
The workshops will focus on available tree planting subsidies, financial incentives and technical tree planting expertise.
Space is limited and pre-registration is encouraged. To register, contact Trees Ontario.

Brockville
Date: postponed (initially scheduled for March 1)
Location: Brockville Rowing Club
1 Ferry Street

Galetta
Date: Mar.6, 7-9pm
Location: Galetta Community Centre
119 Derwin Street

Corbyville
Date: Mar.7, 7-9pm
Location: Thurlow Community Hall
516 Harmony Road, RR 1

Navan
Date: Mar.7, 7-9pm
Location: Bearbrook Community Centre
8720 Russell Rd

Perth
Date: Mar.8, 7-9pm
Location: Civitan Club of Perth
6787 County Road 43

Thornbury
Date: Mar.12, 7-9pm
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre
81 Victoria Street

Mitchell
Date: Mar.13, 7-9pm
Location: Mitchell Golf & Country Club
81 Frances Street West

London
Date: Mar.14, 7-9pm
Location: Best Western Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre
6675 Burtwistle Lane

Maxville
Date: Mar.14, 7-9pm
Location: Maxville Sports Complex Hall
25 Fair Street

Formosa
Date: Mar.15, 7-9pm
Location: Saugeen Conservation Authority
1078 Bruce Road 12

Durham
Date: Mar.21, 7-9pm
Location: TBC

Millbrook
Date: Mar.22, 7-9pm
Location: Millbrook Public Library - Dorothy Stevens Room
1 Dufferin Street

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: ON
Website: http://www.treesontario.ca/news/index.php/landowner_workshops_2012
For information contact: info@treesontario.ca
Phone: 1-877-646-1193
Categories: Environment

A free screening of a documentary about sexism and gender bias in our media and culture. To be followed by a discussion led by Michele Landsberg, writer, social activist, feminist, and author of Writing the Revolution.

GENERATION M : Misogyny in Media & Culture

Despite the achievements of the women's movement over the past four decades, misogyny remains a persistent force in our culture. In this important documentary, Thomas Keith, professor of philosophy at California State University-Long Beach, looks specifically at misogyny and sexism in mainstream American media, exploring how negative definitions of femininity and hateful attitudes toward women get constructed and perpetuated at the very heart of our popular culture.

The film tracks the destructive dynamics of misogyny across a broad and disturbing range of media phenomena: including the hyper-sexualization of commercial products aimed at girls, the explosion of violence in video games aimed at boys, the near-hysterical sexist rants of hip-hop artists and talk radio shock jocks, and the harsh, patronizing caricatures of femininity and feminism that reverberate throughout the mainstream of American popular culture.

Along the way, Generation M forces us to confront the dangerous real-life consequences of misogyny in all its forms - making a compelling case that when we devalue more than half the population based on gender, we harm boys and men as well as women and girls.

Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Centre of Gravity
Location: 1300 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON
For information contact: Ida, idapita@gmail.com
Categories: Women; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

canfitpro is pleased to feature Paul Chek in this exclusive one day workshop designed for personal trainers and group fitness instructors. Paul is an internationally acclaimed holistic health practitioner, author and founder of the C.H.E.K Institute and the P~P~S Success Mastery Program.

Time: 11:00am-1:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm
Venue: Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place
Location: 105 Princess Blvd., Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.canfitpro.com/toronto-oneday
For information contact: canfitpro
Phone: 416-493-3515
Categories: Health/Health Care; Skills & Training; Education

â€œDeveloping an Environmental Agenda for the Eastern GTA â€œ

The Eastern GTA Eco Summit will bring together organizations, businesses, students and residents to begin developing an environmental agenda for the Eastern GTA. Our aim is to harness the passion for the environment already present in the region in order to move forward towards a sustainable future.

In addition to an Eco Fair, the Summit will include several breakout sessons throughout the day covering a range of topics. Topics will include:
- Parks and Conservation
- Sustainable Food
- Green Energy
- Transportation

The event is open to environmental groups, residents, businesses, media and students in the GTA. The event is free

The Summit is hosted by the U of T,Scarborough campus, Sustainability Office and is in partnership with Live Green Toronto,
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority , Toronto Park People and Evergreen.

For more information or to RSVP contact Tim at sustainability@utsc.utoronto.ca 416-208-2679 or go to Facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/253172604757420/

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: U of T Scarborough Campus, Instructional Centre
Location: 1095 Military Trail, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/253172604757420/
For information contact: Katie Fullerton, k_fullerton@sympatico.ca
Phone: 416-691-5173
Categories: Environment

This screening series features three acclaimed documentaries highlighting women's issues around the world and filmed by Canadian filmmakers. Film makers will also be on-hand to answer questions after the screening in-person or via Skype. Many documentary filmmakers tell issues-based stories, in the hopes of making a difference. But can film really effect change?
Join award-winning documentary filmmaker, Chanda Chevannes, for this lively screening and discussion focusing on grassroots environmentalism, adoption and China's one-child policy, and feminism it's past and present.Chanda Chevannes is a documentary filmmaker with The People's Picture Company, a production company based in Toronto. Chanda specializes in artistic, socially-driven documentary films.
This is an interactive program for adults and older teens. It is not suitable for children.
Admission is free, and registration is done online at http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/WhatsNew/WomensMonthFilmFestival2012.cfm

The F Word: Who Wants to be a Feminist?
Sat. Mar.3, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

The Invisible Red Thread
Sat. Mar. 17, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai
Sat. Mar. 31, 1:30 to 4:30 pm

Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: Richmond Hill Public Library, Room A/B
Location: 1 Atkinson Street, Richmond Hill, ON
Website: http://www.rhpl.richmondhill.on.ca/WhatsNew/WomensMonthFilmFestival2012.cfm
For information contact: Kaitlyn, kaitlyn@theppcinc.com
Categories: Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal

In 2011, the Environment and Diversity Project supported six organizations as they embarked on their own initiatives that that would help them better reflect and engage ethno-cultural and/or Aboriginal communities.

Join us for a series of one-hour webinars as these organizations impart their findings from their projects, and learn from them as they share their experiences in striving to be more diverse and inclusive.

- Monday, March 5, 1:30 - 2:30pm EST - Ontario Environmental Network (OEN) "Working with Indigenous Communities"

- Wednesday, March 21, 1:30 - 2:30pm EST - FutureWatch
"Changing Faces"

- Wednesday, April 4, 1:30 - 2:30pm EST - Greenest City
"Managing our Diversity Initiative"

- Tuesday, April 17, 1:30 - 2:30pm EST - Halton Environmental Network (HEN)
"Connecting with Ethno-Cultural Communities in Halton"

- Wednesday, May 2, 1:30 - 2:30pm EST - Women's Healthy Environments Network (WHEN)
"Engaging Newcomer Women and Families"

- Wednesday, May 16, 1:30 - 2:30pm EST - Bonnechere River Watershed Project (BRWP)
"Working with Algonquins of the Pikwakanagan First Nation"

Webinar is free but registration is required. We are taking registration for the March 5th webinar session.
To register, please send an email to registrations@sustainabilitynetwork.ca (with your full name and affiliation).

Time: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm EST
Website: http://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca/
Categories: Environment

The Sustainable Energy Symposium (SES) is an applied research conference that brings together participants from industry, academia and various stakeholders, and showcases St. Lawrence Collegeâ€™s applied research capabilities to support the regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the renewable energy industry within the south-eastern Ontario region.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SYMPOSIUM ARE:
* Foster collaboration between industry and academia to enable regional innovation and enhance business competitiveness.
* Showcase St. Lawrence Collegeâ€™s applied research capacity and capabilities to support SMEs technical needs.
* Knowledge dissemination of applied research resulting and experience.
* Educate next generation of leaders and develop highly qualified personnel (HQP) for the sustainability of the renewable energy industry

SES is expected to attract leading industry players, top educators and visionary government agencies who are positioning Ontario and Canada as the leader in energy innovation in the 21st century.
Some of the highlights of the event are; keynote address by two seasoned and sought-after speakers, highly informative and engaging panel discussions by industry experts and experienced individuals, student project presentations, poster display, award presentation, and tour of St. Lawrence Collegeâ€™s applied research facility at the Sustainable Energy Applied Research Centre (SEARC).

Venue: St. Lawrence College, Kingston Campus
Location: 100 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, ON
Website: http://sustainableenergysymposium.ca/
For information contact: Ashley Stebbins, astebbins@sl.on.ca
Phone: 613-544-5400
Categories: Environment

THE LARGEST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's DAY EVENT IN SASKATCHEWAN

BPW Saskatoon hosts its 12th Annual International Women's Day Dinner & Awards - March 8, 2012

Keynote Speaker: Media icon: Debbie Travis
Debbie will be sharing her exciting and refreshing tips on being a business woman, juggling family and work in the fascinating world of branding.

The evening will be topped off by celebrating men and women in the Saskatoon community by announcing the ATHENA and Young Athena Leadership Awards.

BPW Saskatoon will be supporting women once again by offering bursaries to deserving women taking steps in their education to further their careers.

Tickets are $90.00 per person
Corporate Table $640.00

For more information contact Jos Herman at resources.herman@gmail.com

Time: 5:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Venue: TCU Place
Location: 35-22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK
Website: http://www.bpwsaskatoon.com
For information contact: Jos Herman
Phone: 306-341-2417
Categories: Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; International; Women

Guest speaker Barbara Lubin of Middle East Children's Alliance Art who helped organize exhibit of paintings and drawings created by children in Gaza as part of a therapy program after surviving Israel's horrific bombing of Gaza in 2008. Plus video interview with Dr. Dr. Eyad el-Sarraj, President of the Gaza Community Health Program, who works with children suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. His interview with journalist Pam Bailey will provide an upâ€to-the-minute account of the situation facing the children of Gaza.

Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Unitarian Church
Location: 949 W. 49th Av., Vancouver, BC
Website: http://childsviewfromgaza.org
For information contact: Brian Campbell
Phone: 604 254 1803
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Children & Youth; International

Exhibit of children's art created in art therapy programs designed to treat widespread post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of Israel's masssive bombing of Gaza in 2008. (Also, performance by Remi Kanazi, Palestinian poet and guests on Mon., Mar 12, from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)

Time: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue: Interurban Gallery
Location: 1 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.childsviewfromgaza.org
For information contact: Brian Campbell
Phone: 604 254 1803
Categories: Arts & Culture; Politics & Political Organizations; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Art created by children from Gaza as part of art therapy program after Israel's horrific bombing of Gaza, killing 1,4000 Palestinians, including 350 children. Original art show scheduled at a Oakland, Ca. museum was cancelled due to protests by pro-Israel organizations. As a result, international interest generated and the art is now on tour across North America.

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Venue: Langara College, Main Foyer, A Bldg.
Location: 100 W. 49th Av., Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.childsviewfromgaza.org
For information contact: Anne Roberts
Phone: 604 872 8926
Categories: Arts & Culture; Children & Youth; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Children's art from Gaza created as part of a therapy program after Israel bombarded Gaza in 2008, killing 1,400 Palestinians, including more than 350 children.

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Venue: Simon Fraser University
Location: North Concourse AQ, Burnaby, BC
Website: http://www.childsviewfromgaza.org
For information contact: Brian Campbelll
Phone: 604 254 1803
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations; Children & Youth

GLOBE 2012 will be the 12th event in one of the world's largest and longest-running series dedicated to the business of the environment. Every two years, the world gathers in Vancouver for three days of thought-leading sessions presented by world-renowned sustainability experts, for the opportunity to see leading-edge environmental innovations, and to participate in unparalleled global networking opportunities.
Business leaders, corporate executives, NGOs, and government policymakers from around the world will meet in Vancouver, March 14-16, 2012 to explore corporate sustainability, climate change, carbon management, clean energy, sustainable finance, and greener cities. Special subthemes for GLOBE 2012 will include: clean technology, water, sustainable retail, and Auto FutureTech: The future of the auto industry.

Location: Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.globeseries.com
For information contact: info (at) globeseries.com
Phone: 604 695-5001
Categories: Environment

Paintings and drawings created by children in Gaza as part of an art therapy program to try to treat the post-traumatic stress syndrome suffered after Israel's bombardment of Gaza in 2008. A show of the children's art was originally scheduled in Oakland, Ca. but groups supporting Israel put pressure on the museum board and caused it to be cancelled. International outrage led to a show of the artwork in a nearby venue in Oakland as well as a tour across North America.

Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Venue: UBC, Abdul Ladha student centre
Location: 2055 East Mall, Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.childsviewfromgaza.org
For information contact: Brian Campbelll
Phone: 604 254 18
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture; Children & Youth

To celebrate International Women's Day, join Alberta authors Betty Jane Hegerate, Barb Howard, Lori Hahnel and Lee Kvern with guest author Nerys Parry for an evening dedicated to the 'wilder' side of human nature and Western history.

These five women authors will share tales of murder, mayhem and madness and talk about writing through the darkness to bring stories to life.

Join us to hear some of the best new writing on the 'new' west.

Door prizes to be won and refreshments to be served.

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Shelf Life Books
Location: 100, 1302-4th Street SW, Calgary, AB
Website: http://www.shelflifebooks.ca/events.php?id=43
Categories: Women; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

canfitpro returns to Moncton! Delegates can register for our intensive 2 day pre-conference YogaFitÂ® Level 1 Training workshop and become certified with YogaFitÂ®; get certified in CPR Heartsaver Level A & AED at the conference; choose sessions from a fantastic line-up of presenters including Geoff Bagshaw, Yves Ethier (CHEK Institute), Paul Galloro (YogaFitÂ®), and Anita Hofmann!

Time: Various times
Venue: Ramada Plaza Crystal Palace & Convention Center
Location: 499 rue Paul Street, Dieppe, NB
Website: http://www.canfitpro.com/moncton
For information contact: canfitpro
Phone: 1-800-667-5622
Categories: Education; Health/Health Care; Skills & Training

Join the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) and allies for a march and rally on Friday, March 16th, in the lead up to the 2012 Provincial Budget. The McGuinty government has hired former head of the TD bank, Don Drummond, to propose and provide the basis for massive social cutbacks in their 2012 budget. It is being drafted as the Provincial component of the austerity agenda that is gathering force across Canada and internationally. City Hall, Queen`s Park and Ottawa are delivering austerity, but clearly it is being cooked-up on Bay Street by bankers like Drummond to the benefit of their rich friends.

We have to stop the cuts and fight for what poor and working people need!
The measures they intend to hit us with will fall on top of the losses we have already faced.

For poor people and workers in this province, it has been a constant state of crisis. McGuinty is now preparing to make this situation much worse.

On March 16, we will be rallying at an Ontario Government location but taking our march to Toronto`s financial centre where the real decisions are being made by and for the '1%'.

We will be marching to oppose austerity measures but also to demand the reversing of previous cutbacks, the right to a living income, the right to affordable and accessible housing, and for good quality public services for all! We will be marching against the kind of society Drummond and the rich are creating, and for one that meets the needs and improves the lives of all of us!

Time: start at 12:00 pm
Venue: College and Bay St, Toronto (Outside the Ministry of Housing)
Location: 777 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.ocap.ca/node/984
For information contact: ocap@tao.ca
Phone: 416-925-6939
Categories: Social Services

Canada's Operations Abroad - Community Impacts and the Case for New Legislation

Peter Julian, MP (Burnaby-New Westminster) will be hosting a conference entitled Walking the Talk: Human Rights Abroad. The aim of this conference is to have a focused dialogue on international violations of human and environmental rights and related corporate practices, and to demonstrate the importance of providing the legislative options supported by Peter's Private Member's Bill, C-323 (formerly C-354, C-492), in specific situations.

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Centre Block, House of Commons Ottawa
Location: 41st Parliament, Ottawa, ON
Website: http://peterjulian.ndp.ca/walking-the-talk-human-rights-abroad-joindre-le-geste-a-la-parole-
For information contact: Peter Julian, MP (Burnaby-New Westminster), peter.julian@parl.gc.ca
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal

Family-friendly festivities! Bring your neighbours, banners and drums!

March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, marks the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa when police opened fire on hundreds of South Africans protesting against Apartheid's passbook laws, killing 67 and wounding 186. Collectively, we join friends and allies around the world to mark this day. By speaking the truth about racism in Canada, we aim to wake up others to the need for a new anti-racist consciousness.

We know of the historic injustices this country was founded on, including the forced confinement of Indigenous children in residential schools and Japanese children in internment camps.

In our daily lives, racist stereotyping, profiling, silencing, marginalization, scapegoating and dehumanization permeates the media, education system, policing institutions, workplaces, and our relationships. And in the past few months we have been outraged at the white supremacist hate crimes of groups such as Blood and Honor in our very own neighbourhoods, and the general silence surrounding this horrific level of violence.

We encourage our friends and allies to be pro-active in countering racism, to strengthen our communities of solidarity and resistance, and to join us on March 18th to celebrate the dignity, strength, and resilience of our communities.

Facebook RSVP
Multilingual posters and flyers here: http://noii-van.resist.ca/?p=4674

Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue: Starting at Clark Park (Commercial and 14th)
Location: Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/386441891373362/
For information contact: noii-van@resist.ca
Phone: 778-885-0040
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal

Green Profit
Conference and Exhibition
Accelerate Change

A Conference and Exhibition presenting real-world solutions to:
* Reduce the real financial and environmental costs of energy for your business, municipality and home
* Drive economic growth in your region
* Reduce energy use and the reliance on carbon fuels
* Green your business and community's future

Join the Ontario innovators and leaders in business, industry, economic development, policy, research, the public sector and community that are creating a sustainable energy future for this dynamic conference and exhibition in historic downtown Kingston, Ontario.

Green Profit offers you the opportunity to:
* Learn about the latest sustainable energy innovations and best practices that are making a difference in the world today
* Apply lessons from successful green business case studies to your business, municipality and home
* Collaboratively develop solutions to the challenges presented by changes in sustainable energy policy
* Inspire and be inspired by a vision for a sustainable energy future
* Network with green economy leaders and decision makers
* Foster collaboration, strengthen existing networks and broaden opportunities
* Establish and expand your visibility with potential clients and customers

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! EARLY BIRD FEES IN EFFECT UNTIL FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Venue: Kingston-Waterfront Holiday Inn
Location: 2 Princess Street, Kingston, ON
Website: http://www.greenprofit.ca/
Categories: Environment

Clean Energy Technologies Workshop is an annual workshop organized by TLR Consulting Company based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with the global vision of increasing the knowledge of alternative energy technologies and stimulating rapid development of these technologies to address the challenges of energy security, sustainability and environmental pollution.

Workshop Theme for this Year:
Bio-ethanol and Bio-diesel Energy (Fuel) Technologies

Workshop Topics:
* Conventional energy technologies (fossil fuels Â– coal, crude oil, oil sands, oil shale and natural gas; and nuclear power);
* Bio-ethanol and bio-diesel manufacturing;
* Bio-ethanol and bio-diesel for power generation;
* Materials for making Ethanol and Bio-diesel;
* Wastes to fuel: Obtaining bio-ethanol and bio-diesel from wastes;
* Energy crops for bio-ethanol and bio-diesel - sugarcane, sugar beets, cereal crops, cassava, switchgrass, miscanthus; hybrid willows, hybrid poplar, jatropha, soybean, palm tree fruits, wood or woody materials etc.;
* Wood and Algae
* Catalysts and Enzymes - Best friends in bio-ethanol and bio-diesel production;
* Establishing small scale and large scale bio-ethanol and bio-diesel manufacturing plants Â– Materials, Costs, and Expertise;
* Development of small scale and large scale power generating plants based on bio-ethanol and bio-diesel Â– Materials, Cost and Expertise requirements; and
* Implementing Bio-ethanol and bio-diesel in developing countries.

Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, each day
Venue: Travelodge Hotel & Conference Centre
Location: 1376 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.tlrconsulting/cetw2012/
For information contact: Del, cetw@tlrconsulting.com
Phone: 613-816-2786
Categories: Environment; Business & Economics

Water safety, accessibility and quantity may appear to be entirely separate issues forrm food security but they're not. This year, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization will draw attention to the intense connections between water and food, particularly as climate change takes its toll.

Website: http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/
Categories: Environment; Nature & Outdoors

A two day event on March 24th and 31st, this is an introduction to Martin Luther King Jr.'s philosophy and strategy -discussing nonviolent historical movements, the dynamics of social change, conflict analysis and more.

Time: 8:30-5
Location: 1226 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON
Website: http://amydillonnv.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/introduction-to-the-principles-and-practices-of-
Phone: 613-761-9997
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Anti-Semitic and Anti-Islamic/Muslim hate incidences and rhetoric are on the rise in Canada. There is a proliferation of web-based hate sites targeting our communities and faiths. These phenomena endanger the safety of our families and the peace of our communities.

Speakers and facilitators will present and discuss topics including Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism in Canada, Historical perspectives, Personal reflections, Impact of hate and working through hate. Conversation cafes with participants, textual analysis of both Jewish and Muslim scripture and information from experts on hate groups operating in Canada and around the world, role playing and scenario training.

Guest Speakers:
* Rabbi Or Rose, Center for Global Judaism at Hebrew College.
* Imam Abdullah Antepli, Muslim Chaplain, Duke University/Adjunct Faculty of Islamic Studies.

Everyone Welcome. Free Admission.
To register, please contact Irene at 944-1560 or e-mail info@mail.issaservices.com

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Hilton Hotel
Location: 1800 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal

Welcome to the first annual TRIECA Conference, hosted by The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Great Lakes Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association.

Over the course of the two day conference, a series of industry experts will share their expertise, their challenges and their experience in the field of innovative stormwater management and the latest in erosion and sediment control practices. Conference attendees will have free access to the exhibit hall where they can speak directly with industry suppliers and learn about the latest innovative products on the market.

The conference will be an exciting opportunity for industry professionals, government agencies, students and anyone interested in the protection of our water resources to network with fellow professionals, to expand their knowledge, and to learn about future directions in the industry.

The International Centre is committed to being a sustainable environment and the leading venue of choice for socially-minded business and individuals by setting high standards of environmental stewardship. The 2012 TRIECA Conference will be organized in accordance with the International Centre's Sustainable Event Guidelines.

Time: 8:30 am -5:30 pm (registration at 7:30 am)
Venue: International Centre
Location: 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga, ON
Website: http://events.trca.on.ca/workshops--seminars-s38.php?month=3&year=2012&CALENDARTYPE=1
For information contact: Alanna Delaney, adelaney@trca.on.ca
Phone: 416-661-6600 ext 5241
Categories: Environment

BE A PART OF THE LAUNCH EVENT THAT PROMISES TO
CHANGE THE FACE OF TORONTO

MARKETPLACE AND SYMPOSIUM
followed by a pedal-powered
CONCERT IN THE DARK

- Learn about green jobs and healthy, safe workplaces
- Make connections with local suppliers and green businesses
- Help build a more sustainable City

LOCATION:
HUMBER COLLEGE
205 Humber College Blvd., Etobicoke
(Highway 27 and Finch Ave.)

COST:
Marketplace and Symposium
FREE when you RSVP online (or $10 at the door)

Launch and Concert
$25 (or $35 after March 15) CONTACT US:
info@bigongreen.ca
Twitter: @bigongreen
Tel.: 416-883-2388

Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Humber College
Location: 205 Humber College Blvd., Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.bigongreen.ca
For information contact: Rosemarie Powell, info@bigongreen.ca
Phone: 416-883-2388
Categories: Environment

Earth Summit 2012 / Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future
June 4 - 6, 2012
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
More information:
http://www.stakeholderforum.org/
http://www.earthsummit2012.org/

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Website: http://www.stakeholderforum.org/sf/

Every Tuesday The Stop (paired with Food Share Toronto) makes available fresh and locally sourced produce at wholesale prices. The market also often feature storytelling, live music, food demonstrations, baked goods, documentary films, and a circle.

Time: 3-5pm
Venue: The Stop
Location: 1884 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON
Website: http://thestop.org/bake-ovens-markets
Phone: 416-652-7867
Categories: Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The meeting will explore topics inspired by the book "Bringing It to the Table: On Farming and Food" by Wendell Berry, such as organic versus locally grown produce, the difference between small and large farms, and the politics behind what goes on our dinner tables.

Time: 6-730pm
Venue: Pages Kensington
Location: 1135 Kensington Road NW, Calgary, AB
Website: http://sustainablecalgary.ca/
Phone: 403-283-6655
Categories: Food & Beverage; Information, Libraries, Research; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Raffle, prizes and refreshments. Special entertainment provided by Keri Latimer.
Guest Speaker: Kathy Gannon -- Emcee: Brenlee Carrington.

Tickets: $30.00, available at McNally Robinson Booksellers and at the Manitoba Women's Advisory Council.
Proceeds to support UN Women-Winnipeg Chapter.

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: Viscount Gort Hotel
Location: 1670 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Categories: Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal

This year's conference is, once again, the industry's prominent networking event for producers, developers, utilities, manufacturers, suppliers, large energy consumers, investors & lenders, municipalities, and governments as they focus on Leading Technologies in the region. Conference sessions will address leading technologies in wind, tidal, smart grid, bioenergy, solar, and geothermal projects as well as feed-in-tariffs and efficiency programs. As plans unfold for the Lower Churchill Falls project discussion will also focus on the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for the subsea and onland transmission infrastructure between Atlantic Canada and New England.

Venue: World Trade & Convention Centre
Location: 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS
Website: http://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=33105
For information contact: Sarah Simpson, communications@energyconsultant.ca
Phone: 902-454-4714
Categories: Environment

Pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov and violinist Victor Kuleshov join forces for Chausson's Concerto for Violin and Piano with Sinfonia Toronto and conductor Nurhan Arman.

Time: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue: Glenn Gould Studio
Location: 250 Front St. W, Toronto, ON
Website: http://rabble.ca/whatsup/kaleidoscope-sinfonia-toronto-masterpiece-concert
For information contact: Heather
Phone: sinfoniatoronto.gm@gmail.com
Categories: Music; Arts & Culture

The theme for the 2012 annual meeting of the American Education Research Association is â€œNon Satis Scire: To Know Is Not Enough.â€ The Rouge Forum is interested in exploring what it means for scholars, and educators in general, to move beyond â€œknowingâ€ to the pursuit of activist agendas for social change.

Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: HSBC Hall
Location: Robson Square Campus, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Website: http://rougeforumconference.org/
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education

The Green Living Show is North Americaâ€™s largest green consumer show dedicated to educating the public about easy and workable solutions for leading a sustainable lifestyle. The three day event offers innovative products, demonstrations and ideas to help fuel the green economy. Health, wellness, home, automotive, business, decor, fashion and food - all showcased at the Green Living Show.
Celebrate leading Eco-Innovations at the NEW innovation exhibit. Savour locally sourced foods prepared by the countryâ€™s leading chefs. Understand the green economy at our popular Green Jobs and Business Forum and participate in dedicated youth programming. Great Fun for the whole family with something for every one from childrenâ€™s interactive displays to automotive test drives, and home building / renovation displays.
Visitors can shop at over 400 exhibits, eat local foods prepared by renowned chefs, taste eco-friendly wines and enjoy a diverse selection of demonstrations, presentations, and activities.
Free entry with a donation of e-waste (old computers, phones, monitors, etc.) courtesy of Samsung Canada. In 2011, show visitors collected 40,000 lbs of e-waste. And raised over $100,000 for environmental organizations.

Time: Apr.13-14: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Apr.15: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: Green Living Show Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Location: 100 Princes Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.greenlivingshow.ca
For information contact: Steph Hummel, shummel@green-living.ca
Phone: 416-360-0044
Categories: Environment

The goals of this annual conference are:
* to provide a place for academics, people in academic institutions as well as community organizations to be engaged with each other on global issues;
* to promote dialogue and exchange on global issues;
* to share ways of getting involved locally, nationally and internationally
* to promote awareness and activism that will benefit our local, national and global communities.

Time: 8am-430pm
Venue: Delta Toronto East Hotel
Location: 2035 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.centennialcollege.ca/citizenshipandequity
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The failure of the corporate food system demonstrates a need for reclaiming local food production and protecting peasant agricultural sovereignity. Join activists, communities and media organizations in your corner of the world in supporting local food movements. Rallies, film screenings, and direct actions will be planned.

Website: http://viacampesina.org/en/
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Food & Beverage; Farming

Mark your calendar for the 2012 Tastes of Heaven Gala in Toronto, Ontario, which will be held at The Liberty Grand (25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place), on Thursday, April 19, 2012. All proceeds will go to benefit Catholic Missions In Canada.

Founded in 1908, Catholic Missions In Canada supports missionary work across Canada, providing $4 million to 28 dioceses, and affecting the lives of 1 million Catholics across our great country.

For more information, please call Patricia Gyulay, Outreach Officer, Catholic Missions In Canada (www.cmic.info), at 416-934-3424 Ext. 227, or toll-free, 1-866-YES-CMIC (937-2642), or email her at patricia@cmic.info.

Time: 6 p.m., cocktails; 7 p.m., Dinner
Venue: The Liberty Grand
Location: 25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.cmic.info
For information contact: Patty Rivera, Director of Publications and Communications
Phone: 416-934-3424, Ext. 226
Categories: Religious

What is Filk?
. . . A subject of some argument: ongoing, loud and opinionated argument at that.
The easy answer is that it is science fiction folk music, which may explain nothing! Okay, so it's music based on themes in science fiction and/or fantasy writing; or on the space program, modern technology, computers, cats, food... or just about any subject people in SF fandom like to talk about.
It's also primarily "folk"-ish in style: mostly the lyrics are important and have something to say that is worth hearing. But the musical style may be anything from "trad" to last week's top of the chart. Not surprisingly, there is a strong influence of popular musi

Location: c/o 98-145 Rice Avenue,L9C 6R3, Hamilton, ON
Website: http://www.filkontario.ca/index.html
For information contact: conchair@filkontario.ca
Categories: Arts & Culture

Learning and leading on one of the most important issues facing workers and their communities today. Hosted by London and District Labour Council, a day of informative workshops on the green job movement, jobs in the used resources economy and local action to build the green economy.

Join us on Saturday April 21, 2012 at the Ontario Public Service Employees Union Office, 1100 Dearness Drive, London, ON from from 8:30 AM -3:30PM to learn about London's green economy.

Cost: $35 (some scholarships available for unwaged)

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 13, 2012

Visit http://www.ldlc.on.ca/ for more details on the conference and registration.

Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: the Ontario Public Service Employees Union Office
Location: 1100 Dearness Drive, London, ON
Website: http://www.ldlc.on.ca/
For information contact: Jim Mahon, greenjobs@ody.ca
Phone: 519-681-3680
Categories: Environment; Labour, Workplace, Unions

The province continues to hand out billions of dollars in corporate tax cuts through the front door while public and private sector jobs are disappearing through the back door. The Ontario government is preparing to table a slash-and-burn budget in late March or early April that will be guided by the hundreds of cuts that former TD Bank Economist Don Drummond is expected to propose later this month.

Take these extra steps to help make the Day of Action against cuts a success:

* Pass an emergency motion at your meeting to support the April 21 Day of Action;
* Appoint a staff member too coordinate the mobilization of your union, labour council or organization;
* Outreach to community allies, in particular any local Occupy Activists, to connect our issues in fight for equity and social justice;
* Bring your own signs, banners and union flags to show support; and
* Secure funding from your union, labour council or organization for buses from your community.

Labour Councils should approach affiliates for support in funding buses to Toronto. However, in circumstances where financial resources are lacking, the OFL can be approached to provide financial support. However, all subsidized buses must be filled!

Questions about mobilizing and logistics should be directed to: Laurie Hardwick, Director of Organization Services 416-571-3087 or lhardwick@ofl.ca
Buses should be registered with the OFL: Carrol Anne Sceviour (416) 443-7670 or csceviour@ofl.ca

Time: start at 1:00 pm
Venue: Queen’s Park
Location: 110 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://ofl.ca/index.php/news/index_in/ontario_day_of_action_against_custs_100_pm_sat_april_2
For information contact: Laurie Hardwick, lhardwick@ofl.ca
Phone: 416-571-3087
Categories: Social Services; Labour, Workplace, Unions

Three shows in one!

ECO EXPO is an environmental festival, local food fair and health & wellness show all rolled into one. Experience has shown us that local residents concerned about the environment also care about the food they eat and their personal health and wellness.

Go Green - Eat Local - Be Healthy

Caring About Others

Admission to ECO EXPO is by donation. In 2011 we raised $2400 for three charities (one local, one national and one international).

This year we're setting a target of $3000 and will choose three different charities.

Don't miss it!

*** EXHIBITORS WANTED ***
We're Ottawa's local spring enviro fair ... organized by Ottawa residents for Ottawa residents. ECO EXPO offers lots of advantages over other shows:

* low exhibitor cost
* two booth sizes available
* lots of local media exposure
* extensive marketing campaign
* great central location
* free parking for visitors
* easily accessible by public transit
* admission by donation
* event proceeds go to charity

Register now!
Sign up now as an exhibitor for the 2012 edition of ECO EXPO. The "early bird" deadline for discounted rates expires on March 1st, so act now to reserve your space.

For more information about being an ECO EXPO exhibitor and to access an exhibitor application please click here: http://ottawaecoexpo.com/10.html

*** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ***
If you know someone who might like to volunteer at ECO EXPO, please have them contact us at volunteer@ecoexpo.ca

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: RA Centre
Location: 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
Website: http://ottawaecoexpo.com/index.html
Categories: Environment

R3
Earth Day Weekend Celebration 2012
"Green, isn't about the green stuff"

... The R3 History & Cause

The Grand Barn once again presents The R3 Earth Day Celebrations. The R3 was started last year in 2011 as part of a homage to the G3 Concert Series organized by Joe Satriani, as well as the 3 R's mantra; Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. We should employ this mantra as much as possible in our lives.

This celebration will help us to learn how to be responsible for my own actions, and how to minimize the foot print we leave behind. Our guest speakers, will educate us on how to be responsible global citizens. While giving you an opportunity to connect with those that feel the same way.

Our mission is to raise awareness of, and the funding for, teaching those who want to learn how to sustain our earth using a greener approach. We chose to have it coincide with Earth Day, so that we may lend our voices to resonate on a global scale. The R3 accomplishes this by hosting our Eco-Fest grassroots community movement, at our campground which has survived on these principal bases for over 20 years.

$10 at the door with advance reservations by Sunday April 15, 2012
(You must email loretta@thegrandbarn.com or events@thegrandbarn to get on the guest list for this price at the door.)
$15 at the door, if you haven't been put on the guest list!
Meals and Accommodations will be available at an additional cost.

Time: April 21 1:00 - 11:00 pm & April 22 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: The Grand Barn's Loft area
Location: 3440 Regional Road 10, Vankleek Hill, ON
Website: http://www.facebook.com/events/167810299999959/
For information contact: Thaila and/or Loretta, events@thegrandbarn
Categories: Environment

The spring 2012 Media Lab sponsor meeting will be held at the Media Lab Complex in Cambridge, MA on:

* Tuesday, April 12, 2012
* Wednesday, April 13, 2012
* Thursday, April 14, 2012

More details will become available for Media Lab sponsors.

Questions?
Contact Felice Gardner:
(617) 452-5517
fgardner (at) media.mit.edu

Venue: TBA
Location: Cambridge, MA
Website: http://www.media.mit.edu/events/2012/04/24/2012-spring-sponsor-meeting-april-24-25-26
For information contact: Felice Gardner
Phone: (617) 452-5517 or fgardner@med
Categories: Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Communications Industry & Technology

PAST LIFE EXPLORATION is based on the premise that understanding the past helps clarify the present. Past Life Exploration is a technique used for emotional, physical and spiritual healing. It effectively highlights the root cause of issues thereby allowing for their resolution, harmonizing the present and enhancing the future.

In this workshop you will experience healing, through resolving the past using Past Life Exploration and thus empower your future using the power of your mind.

This experiential workshop divided into three segments:
~Understand the theory of Past-Life Exploration
~Observe a powerful demo using a volunteer to see how this technique can clear
deep-rooted issues.
~Experience a transforming group regression.

Take responsibility for creating YOUR prosperous future!

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Venue: Hypno Healing Institute
Location: 355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.hypno-healing.com/Monthlyworkshop.html
For information contact: Debbie Papadakis
Phone: 4167608996
Categories: Health/Health Care

he imagination is our most valuable renewable resource. So, twice a year we convene an international celebration of ideas to recharge our imaginations. From politics to poetry, science to music, history to thrillers, we celebrate the full diversity of the word and the gifted writers who guide us in our exploration of the world. Our year-round special events keep the ideas coming between Festivals.

As the country’s largest independent literary celebration, we believe that a love of reading and learning should be nurtured throughout our lives and that literacy is a birthright. Whether offering writing workshops to the homeless, hosting a Nobel Laureate, organizing our biannual literary celebrations or bringing authors into area schools, our goal is the same: to create an environment that activates creativity and encourages the love of reading, learning and self-expression.

Location: 201 des Peres Blancs Ave, K1L 7M1, Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.writersfestival.org/
For information contact: info@writersfestival.org
Phone: (613) 562-1243
Categories: Arts & Culture

Trainer: Dr. Victor Rausch - In 1978 he had major abdominal surgery using Self-Hypnosis as the sole agent for anaesthesia, pain control, bleeding control and rapid healing. The operation was 100% successful.

Throughout the workshop, videos of clinical situations and PowerPoint presentations will be used to illustrate and demonstrate relevant hypnotic principles and techniques. The workshop is interactive.

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: Hypno Healing Institute
Location: 355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.hypno-healing.com/AdvancedSelfHypnosis.html
For information contact: Debbie Papadakis
Phone: 4167608996
Categories: Education; Health/Health Care

Target your clientele and differentiate yourself from your competitor by introducing your "Green" products and services to an enthusiastic public wanting to do their part in the movement to "go green". We are dedicating the whole weekend to you and your "green" products and services at the Atlantic Green Show. This is your chance to build a "Greener" future for your business and your clients.

Venue: Capital Exhibit Centre
Location: 525 Tweedsmuir, Fredericton, NB
Website: http://www.atlanticgreenshow.ca
For information contact: Lynn Davidson, chbanb@nb.aibn.com
Phone: 506-459-7219
Categories: Environment; Business & Economics

Toronto's 26th Annual Socialist May Day Celebration: Fighting for the 99%

Speakers:
Jorge Soberon, Consul General of Cuba in Toronto
John Clarke, organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
Farid Ayad, National President of the Canadian Arab Federation
B.C. Holmes, representing the Toronto Haiti Action Committee
Barry Weisleder, Federal Secretary, Socialist Action, and substitute teachers' organizer.

M.C.: Elizabeth Byce, federal Treasurer, NDP Socialist Caucus, and retired member of the Toronto Local, Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Celebrate with entertainers: Jon Brooks, 2010 Winner Kerrville (Texas) New Folk Contest, 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee 'Best Songwriter', 2009 Winner NPR's Mountain Stage NewSong Contest (Canada); Faith Nolan; Robert Priest, poet, songwriter, and novelist; Steve-Paul & Maya, actor musicians; Glen Hornblast, folk singer on the social justice scene with a new CD titled "Once in a Blue Moon"; and Bill Heffernan, activist, teacher and song smith.

Enjoy delicious food from the menu and drinks from the bar. At the event there will also be a literature and CDs display, a raffle, and surprises.

Admission: $10 waged, $5 non-waged or PWYC

Time: 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Venue: Free Times Cafe
Location: 320 College St., Toronto, ON
For information contact: Julius, barryaw@rogers.com
Categories: Labour, Workplace, Unions

LeftWords is a free public event that celebrates and promotes the work of progressive Canadian and international writers and thinkers whose works appear in books and magazines by Canadian independent publishers. Authors will be on hand for readings, panels, and discussions. Speakers include Michele Landsberg (keynote speaker), Frances Fox Piven, Keith Stewart, Deborah Barndt, Alan Filewod, Leo Panitch, Greg Albo, Larry Savage, Stephanie Ross, Sean Carleton, Emily Pohl-Weary and more.

Time: 11:00 - 5:00
Venue: Ryerson Students' Centre
Location: 55 Gould Streeet, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.leftwordsfestival.ca
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Publishers & Publishing; Arts & Culture

Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy is a 5 km fundraising walk to help support families who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. This national event is a proactive way to support those affected by a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or an occupational disease while raising much needed awareness about workplace injury and illness prevention. Family members who have experienced a workplace tragedy are available to speak to the media. Funds raised go to Threads of Life family support programs and services. Participating in this fun, family-friendly 5 km walk is a unique way to educate your community about the devastating ripple effect felt from a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent further injuries. For more information, visit www.stepsforlife.ca.

Website: http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact: Suzan Butyn
Phone: 905-826-5446
Categories: Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Exciting Line-up of Sessions and Speakers
Great Places to Live and Work is the theme of this year's event and we have an exciting line-up of guest speakers and keynotes, including Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Jessica Holmes of televisionâ€™s Royal Canadian Air Farce fame, along with a full slate of education sessions that will bring you the latest on changes and developments that impact the work you do. Other highlights include the Member Issues Forum, sold out tradeshow and our Wild West Hoedown banquet!

Early Bird Deadline
Donâ€™t miss this chance to attend the OANHSS Annual General Meeting and Convention for less! Sign up for your convention pass prior to April 20, 2012 and receive our special early bird rate! With our new interactive brochure format you can conveniently complete the electronic registration form and submit it via email.

Venue: Westin Harbour Castle
Location: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.oanhss.org/Content/NavigationMenu/EducationResources/AGMConvention/default.htm
For information contact: Stuart Sweeney
Phone: (905) 851-8821 x 240
Categories: Education; Seniors; Health/Health Care

Every May, members of the Association of Day Care Operators of Ontario (ADCO) participate in ADCO's annual Kids Helping Kids Walkathon event to raise money for Ontario's four regional children's hospitals. The staff, children and families at each centre coordinate their own special Walkathon day and direct the funds to the children's hospital of their choice--Toronto, London, Hamilton or Ottawa. Centres across the province participate. Since 1987, the event has raised over a million dollars.

Time: Contact individual centres for exact dates and times
Venue: ADCO Member Centres Across Ontario
Website: http://www.adco-o.on.ca
For information contact: Joan Willms, Walkathon Chair
Phone: 416.291.2058
Categories: Children & Youth; Health/Health Care

CMA Canada and CIPFA will host its annual dinner and awards ceremony to honour the winners and finalists for their outstanding contributions in the field of financial management or comptrollership. The fourth annual event will take place on May 8, 2012, at the Fairmont ChÃ¢teau Laurier (1 Rideau St., Ottawa, Ont.,). The cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. The dinner and awards ceremony will start at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $120 each or $1100 for a table for 10 guests (plus HST). For more information, visit: www.comptrollershipaward.com.

Venue: Fairmont Château Laurier
Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.comptrollershipaward.com/RSVP.aspx

CMA Canada et le CIPFA tiendront leur dÃ®ner et leur cÃ©rÃ©monie annuelle de remise des prix afin de rendre hommage aux laurÃ©ats et aux finalistes pour leur contribution exceptionnelle Ã la gestion financiÃ¨re ou Ã la fonction de contrÃ´le. Cette quatriÃ¨me cÃ©rÃ©monie annuelle aura lieu le 8 mai 2012, au Fairmont ChÃ¢teau Laurier (1, rue Rideau, Ottawa (Ontario)). Le cocktail dÃ©bute Ã 17 h 30, suivi du dÃ®ner et de la cÃ©rÃ©monie de remise des prix Ã 18 h 45. Le prix des billets est de 120 $ par personne ou de 1 100 $ pour une table de 10 convives (taxes en sus). Pour obtenir plus de renseignements, consultez le site Web : www.prixfonctioncontrole.com.

Venue: Fairmont Château Laurier
Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.prixfonctioncontrole.com/RSVP_fr.aspx

Discover how exciting and innovative the sustainable consumer world can be, from disposable bowls and plates made from pressed palm leaves to handbags made from recycled seat belts. Enjoy locally made organic beers and wines, enjoy fair trade coffee and chocolate, admire stunning eco-friendly fashions and local west coast art or test drive a hybrid Toyota or Lexus.

For the young ones is our Kid Zone, where fun and learning go hand in hand. Children will learn about the values of organic food and farming through entertaining and hands on activities. For mom and dad, check out the EPICurian Corner for mouthwatering gourmet foods from world class chefs. Donâ€™t forget to stop by the Stanley Park Brewery booth for a nice cold beer on your way out.

Be a part of the solution, and love it.

Time: May 11: 1pm - 8pm, May 12: 11am - 7pm, May 13: 11am - 5pm
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building
Location: 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.epicexpo.com
For information contact: Marc Thornton, marc.thornton@globe.ca
Categories: Environment

Every day, 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Spring Sprint is a national series of walks/fun runs that raise funds for critical brain tumour research and patient programs for those affected by the disease. This year, to mark the organizationâ€™s 30th anniversary, the goal is to exceed all past efforts by raising $1.6 million with the help of 20 Spring Sprint events across Canada â€“ including the Chatham-Kent Spring Sprint on May 12, 2012. The goal in Chatham is to raise $15,000.

Venue: John McGregor School - Mud Creek Park
Location: Chatham, ON
Website: http://www.springsprint.ca
Phone: 1-800-265-5106
Categories: Health/Health Care

Every day, 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour. Spring Sprint is a national series of walks/fun runs that raise funds for critical brain tumour research and patient programs for those affected by the disease. This year, to mark the organizationâ€™s 30th anniversary, the goal is to exceed all past efforts by raising $1.6 million with the help of 20 Spring Sprint events across Canada â€“ including the Halifax Spring Sprint on May 12, 2012. The goal in Halifax is to raise $80,000.

Time: Registration at 10am and Walk/Fun Run starts at 11am
Venue: The Fairbanks Centre, Shubie Park
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Categories: Health/Health Care

55th Annual International Association for Great Lakes Research conference in collaboration with the St. Lawrence River Institute Ecosystem conference. IAGLR 2012 will feature plenary speakers and focused sessions that highlight studies of the basic ecology, chemistry, and physics of the Great Lakes. Other sessions will report environmental issues related to water levels, water quality, invasive species, and climate change, and the unique characteristics, importance, and problems of connecting channels and rivers, components of the Great Lakes system that are understudied and not well understood.

Venue: Nav Centre
Location: 1950 Montreal Road, Cornwall, ON
Website: http://iaglr.org/conference/
For information contact: Christina Collard, christinacollard@gmail.com
Categories: Environment

Twenty years after the Earth Summit in Rio, the linkage of sustainable development to economic growth requires profound rethinking. It has not offered a convincing solution to one of the most dramatic crises in history: how to avert ecological collapse while enhancing social justice and improving lifeâ€™s prospects. In advance of Rio plus 20, our Conference seeks to challenge and move beyond the sustainable development agenda. A degrowth perspective will help us visualize and build towards a truly prosperous world.
Drawing from previous degrowth conferences in Paris and Barcelona in 2008 and 2010 respectively, the Montreal conference will focus on the particular situations and dynamics of the Americas. What does degrowth mean for our Hemisphere with its rich geographical, cultural, social and economic diversity? How can degrowth models apply to different contexts from the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego? What does degrowth mean for the indigenous peoples of the Americas and their aspirations for their lands and peoples? How can degrowth concepts be made audible, understandable and acceptable to rich North Americans?
This gathering will bring together academics, activists, environmentalists and indigenous peoples to discuss our needs and hopes for diverse and more equitable societies in the Americas, on a post-growth healing earth.

Location: Montreal, QC
Website: http://montreal.degrowth.org/
For information contact: montreal@degrowth.net.
Categories: Environment; Economic Development

The Vancouver Coalition to Commemorate Al-Nakba will hold a community supper on Tues., May 15, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., where Palestinians and indigenous people will share stories of dispossession, genocide and resistance through words, poetry and film. The supper is free and open to the public.

Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Venue: Unitarian Church
Location: 949 W. 49th Av., Vancouver, BC
For information contact: Hana Kawas
Phone: 604-992-4346
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Organic Fair Farm and Garden in partnership with Cowichan Green Community (CGC) are hosting a Food Revolution Day event on May 19th . They are joining over 800 groups from 45 countries that have signed up to take action and support the Jamie Oliver Foundation in its launch of its first-ever Food Revolution Day, a global day of action to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand up for real food.

Time: Food Revolution Day Activities: Healthy & Delicious Cooking Demonstrations (11AM, 1PM & 3PM), Dark C
Location: Cobble Hill, BC
Website: http://foodrevolutionday.com
For information contact: vanessa@cowichangreencommunity.org
Phone: 250-748-8506
Categories: Food & Beverage; Environment

Palestinians and communities in solidarity will march from Clark Park at 14th and Commercial at to Grandview Park, where a rally will follow. The march calls for the right of return of Palestinian refugees, and an end to the ongoing ethnic cleansing, occupation, mass imprisonment and apartheid in Palestine. The events will also stand against Canada's own genocide against indigenous people. For more information, please email nakbavancouver@gmail.com.

Time: 2 p.m.
Venue: Clark Park to Grandview Park
Location: Start at 14th and Commercial, Vancouver, BC
For information contact: Hanna Kawas
Phone: 604-992-4346
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Project ECOSPHERE, Quebecâ€™s most important environmental event, expects over 200 exhibitors and will present no less than 30 conferences.
We wish to mention the participation of the famous astrophysicist, Hubert Reeves, and that of world-renowned environmentalist David Suzuki, as guest speakers. Sabine Karsenti and Emmanuel Bilodeau are the spokespeople of this highly anticipated rendezvous.
We invite the public to discover the current businesses and organisations that work in a variety of sectors, such as: green architecture, new technologies, clean energy, ecological agriculture, nature conservation, sustainable transportation, fashion and design as well as alternative medicine. These passionate exhibitors will explain their innovative products and services to you, those that will allow you to accentuate your green curve, and they will propose concrete actions to take together a step towards a healthier world. There will also be information on ecological housing, self-construction, masonry heaters, and geothermal heating.
Also on the menu: shows, animation, activities for the entire family, cooking and do-it-yourself workshops, ecological photo exhibitions from the Biosphere as well as the presentation of documentaries such as Surviving Progress, in the presence of director Mathieu Roy. Visitors may also take advantage of the healthy and creative restaurants, daycare center as well as a large farmers market.

Venue: Technopôle Angus
Location: 2600 Rue William Tremblay, Montreal, QC
Website: http://projetecosphere.org/?lang=en
For information contact: info@ecosphere.org
Phone: 450-538-5005
Categories: Environment

CATA Annual Conference 2012
Hotel Pur
Quebec City, QC

Venue: Hotel Pur
Location: Quebec City, QC
Website: http://conference.athletictherapy.org/
Categories: Health/Health Care

Come by Patagonia Toronto and join Good Food Revolution founder and managing editor Malcolm Jolley for an after-work gathering celebrating artisan food of Ontario. Enjoy some of the most delicious edibles to come out of our Province!
Doors open @ 6pm and begins @ 6:30pm. The event is FREE, but space is limited so please RSVP by calling the store (416-861-1102) or on Facebook @ facebook.com/PatagoniaToronto.
500 King Street West

Time: Doors open @ 6pm and begins @ 6:30pm.
Location: 500 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.patagonia.com
For information contact: Cory Gould, cory_gould@patagonia.com
Phone: 416-861-1102
Categories: Food & Beverage; Farming

Anime North is an anime convention located in Toronto, Canada that celebrates anime, manga, music, games and all other forms of Japanese Culture!

Time: All Day
Venue: Toronto Congress Centre
Location: 650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.animenorth.com
For information contact: Donald Simmons [ info@animenorth.com ]
Phone: 866-434-0212
Categories: Arts & Culture; Design; Children & Youth

On May 26, 2012 Brain Tumour Foundation of Canadaâ€™s series of Spring Sprint events heads to Fredericton. This year, to mark the organizationâ€™s 30th anniversary, the goal is to exceed all past efforts by raising $1.6 million with the help of 20 Spring Sprint events across Canada.

Fredericton residents will come together to raise funds for a local organization whose mission touches the heart of the nation. In addition to the walk/fun-run, the volunteer coordinators have put together a great event including the opportunity to win an autographed Scott Hartnell NHL All-Star jersey.

Adrian Nadeau, recently diagnosed with a brain tumour
David Kelly, Deputy Mayor and brain tumour survivor
Friends, family and survivors from the Fredericton community and across New Brunswick, who come from all backgrounds and are of every age, from children to seniors
Emcee is Freddie Mac from 105.3 FM the Fox.

Time: 9:30 am
Venue: Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre
Location: 1350 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB
Website: http://www.braintumour.ca/2646/fredericton-spring-sprint-2012
Categories: Social Services

Are you a Runner or a Walker?

Are you looking for a way to have some healthy fun with family or friends, and make a contribution to a cause you believe in? Then, we may have just the right thing for you!

After a very successful 2011 campaign (many thanks to everyone who walked, ran or donated!), USC Canada is expanding our Run for Biodiversity (R4B) campaign to 4 cities this year, and we're looking for runners and walkers to join our R4B fundraising team in 2012!

Please note: we've just found out that the Ottawa races are filling up very fast, so if you are planning on participating, we do recommend that you don't delay and register today! The Ottawa half-marathon is already 84% sold out, and the marathon and 10km races are close to 50% sold out.

If you do register, or simply want more information about how you can support farmers in this way, please send an email to David Rain at R4B usc-canada.org*

Who is USC Canada?

USC Canada helps farmers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America grow more food for their families, in ways that are kind to the environment and that nurture biodiversity. We were founded in 1945 by Dr Lotta Hitschmanova, one of Canada's most beloved humanitarian leaders.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://run4biodiversity.org
For information contact: David Rain
Categories: Environment; Sports & Games; Farming

Oak and Orca Bioregional School is hosting its 10th annual Bioregional Fair. This is a FREE community event-there is something for everyone. The fair will offer a variety of children's crafts and activities, free workshops and demonstrations to inspire, educate and connect people in the community; a silent auction featuring local and eco-friendly items; healthy lunch and bake sale; used book sale and more. For more information contact Caroline by phone 250-812-8782 or email caroline [at] gatherings.ca

BIOREGIONALISM is the practice of intimately exploring, knowing and caring for the natural and human communities within a region defined by nature. As 'bioregion" literally means territory of life, the goal is to learn about and connect with a place based on all its life-forms. This is achieved by appreciating the ecology, history, culture and cycles of the seasons where we live. Named after a tree and an animal in our bioregion, OAK & ORCA BIOREGIONAL SCHOOL encourages children to be strong, self-directed learners with an interest in sustainable communities.

Rain or shine the Fair will go on!!!

Location: Victoria, BC
Website: http://www.oakandorca.ca/biofair
For information contact: Caroline, caroline@gatherings.ca
Phone: 250-812-8782
Categories: Education; Children & Youth; Environment

Oak and Orca Bioregional Fair
Sun May 27, 2012
2738 Higgins Street (near Cook and Hillside) Victoria, BC

Come to the Oak and Orca Bioregional Fair!!!

Oak and Orca Bioregional School is hosting its 10th annual Bioregional Fair, SUNDAY MAY 27, 2012 11AM-3PM. This is a community event-there is something for everyone.

The fair will offer a variety of children's crafts and activities, free workshops and demonstrations to inspire, educate and connect people in the community; a silent auction featuring local and eco-friendly items; healthy lunch and bake sale; used book sale and more.

BIOREGIONALISM is the practice of intimately exploring, knowing and caring for the natural and human communities within a region defined by nature. As 'bioregion" literally means territory of life, the goal is to learn about and connect with a place based on all its life-forms. This is achieved by appreciating the ecology, history, culture and cycles of the seasons where we live. Named after a tree and an animal in our bioregion, OAK AND ORCA BIOREGIONAL SCHOOL encourages children to be strong, self-directed learners with an interest in sustainable communities.

Rain or shine the Fair will go on!!!

Time: 11AM-3PM
Location: 2738 Higgins Street (near Cook and Hillside), Victoria, BC
Website: http://oakandorca.ca/biofair
For information contact: caroline@gatherings.ca
Phone: 250-812-8782
Categories: Education; Environment; Farming

This year, to mark the organizationâ€™s 30th anniversary, the goal is to exceed all past efforts by raising $1.6 million with the help of 20 Spring Sprint events across Canada â€“ including the Vancouver Spring Sprint on May 27, 2012. For 30 years, the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada has brought hope to brain tumour patients, 30 years of education and support to families affected and 30 years of fundraising and advocacy. Purpose and motivation will be on display at the 2012 Vancouver Spring Sprint, where Vancouverites will come together to raise funds for an organization whose mission touches the heart of the nation.

Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Burnaby Lake, Rugby Club
Location: 3760 Sperling Ave
Website: http://www.braintumour.ca/2658/vancouver-spring-sprint-2012
Categories: Health/Health Care

On May 27, 2012 Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada's series of Spring Sprint events heads to Victoria. This year, to mark the organization's 30th anniversary, the goal is to exceed all past efforts by raising $1.6 million with the help of 20 Spring Sprint events across Canada.

Victoria residents will come together to raise funds for a local organization whose mission touches the heart of the nation. In addition to the walk/fun-run, the volunteer coordinators have put together a great event.

Jim Gibson, 'miracle' brain tumour survivor
Friends, family and survivors from the Victoria community and across Vancouver Island who come from all backgrounds and are of every age, from children to seniors

Time: 9:30 am
Venue: Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
Location: 3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC
Website: http://www.braintumour.ca/2660/victoria-spring-sprint-2012
Categories: Health/Health Care

People-Productivity-Performance: Essentials for Organizational Success

Jim Clemmer, Graham Lowe, Brent Pederson from Hay Group, and Jody Urquhart and many others will all be sharing their combined HR wisdom and knowledge. Excellent evening social and networking events are also part of the exeperience.

Time: Starts 6:00 Sunday until 12:00 Wednesday
Venue: Delta Regina Hotel
Location: Regina, SK
Website: http://www.ipma-aigp.ca/
For information contact: Executive Director
Phone: 1-888-226-5002
Categories: Labour, Workplace, Unions; Skills & Training; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Want to own a home in a green community?
Want to live in the west end?
Ready to buy soon?
The Toronto ecoHousing Community is planning a 20- to 30-unit community, and we're looking for additional members. At this information session, we'll share:
- Info on cohousing (as opposed to a co-op or a condo);
- Details on the group's members and history;
- Our vision, to do list, and time line.
Space is limited. Childcare and light snacks provided. RSVP by Friday May 25th to info (at) torontoecohousingcommunity.ca
Creating a sustainable cohousing community downtown
http://torontoecohousingcommunity.ca

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: 60 Lowther Ave (near St. George subway station), Toronto, ON
Website: http://torontoecohousingcommunity.ca
For information contact: info@torontoecohousingcommunity.ca
Categories: Environment; Social Services

7th ITU Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change

The main purpose of this event is to move forward the agenda on using ICTs to monitor climate change, mitigate and adapt to its effects. The symposium in Montreal will focus on the issue of ICTs, the environment and climate change in the world and the needs for the use of ICTs to promote environmental sustainability.

Remote participation will be available (registration on-line)
http://www.itu.int/cgi-bin/htsh/edrs/ITU-T/workshop/edrs.registration.form?_eventid=3000382

Location: Montreal, QC
Website: http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/climatechange
For information contact: ITU/TSB Green Standard Secretariat, greenstandard@itu.int
Categories: Environment; Internet

The Man Who Planted Trees, by Scotland's Puppet State Theatre Company
The Ottawa International Children's Festival presents The Man Who Planted Trees by Scotland's Puppet State Theatre (for ages 7 and up). It is a unique blend of comedy, puppetry and inspiring storytelling and shows us the difference one person can make in the world. The performance lasts 60 minutes and tickets are $12.50 per person (groups of students pay less).
Show times are as follows:
- Wednesday, May 30th: 9am and 11am
- Thursday, May 31st: 1:15pm
- Friday, June 1st: 9am and 11am
- Saturday, June 2nd: 2pm and 4pm
- Sunday, June 3rd: 9am and 11 am
Location: Barney Danson Theatre - War Museum
The Festival site (LeBreton Flats Park) also includes environmental workshops for kids (seed planting, beekeeping, bicycle safety and more).For more information, please visit ottawachildrensfestival.ca. If you have any questions or if you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Patrick (Paco) Darvasi at (613) 241-0999 or at paco (at) ottawachildrensfestival.ca

Time: Wednesday, May 30th: 9am and 11am Thursday, May 31st: 1:15pm Friday, June 1st: 9am and 11am
Venue: Barney Danson Theatre - War Museum
Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://ottawachildrensfestival.ca/
For information contact: Patrick (Paco) Darvasi, paco@ottawachildrensfestival.ca
Phone: (613) 241-0999
Categories: Arts & Culture; Children & Youth; Environment

SustainaBUILD Ottawa will be a day long educational forum that will provide strategic information on what owners and managers of older buildings can do to renew and upgrade their properties to be more competitive and attractive to today's marketplace.

The emphasis will be on practical strategic information that can be applied to today's current market conditions.

Seating will be limited to 165 attendees. There will also be considerable opportunities for networking.

The Better Buildings Breakfast will open the program and is being held in conjunction with SustainaBUILD Ottawa.

Time: 7:15AM to 4PM
Venue: Hampton Inn Ottawa & Conference Centre
Location: 200 Coventry Road, ON K1K 4S3, Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.sustainabuild.com
For information contact: mencarnacion@mmart.com
Phone: 416-512-3807
Categories: Building & Construction; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Economic Development

Ottawa has the highest per capita square footage of office space of any market in Canada. The city also has a housing sector with an above average amount of multi-unit residential properties.
With most new developments targeted to achieve top levels of LEED certification, higher building performance, greater energy efficiency, and many other features of green properties, what does the future hold for the older stock?
Renewing older buildings can provide many financial and environmental benefits that conventional buildings do not. These attributes include energy and water savings, reduced waste, improved indoor environmental quality, greater employee comfort and productivity, and lower operations and maintenance costs.
Mounting evidence supports the contention that greener buildings can command relatively higher rents and asset value, enhance occupant health and well-being, improve employee productivity, attract tenants more quickly, reduce tenant turnover, and cost less to operate and maintain.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://www.sustainabuild.com/ottawa
For information contact: Maria Encarnacion, york@mmart.com
Phone: 416-512-3807
Categories: Real Estate; Environment

Come check out Patagonia Toronto on May 31st as Toronto food-advocate Brad Long of Cafe Belong and Veritas joins us to discuss the fine balance between local, organic and sustainable foods. Together we will explore the history and future of the local food movement and talk about what these terms should mean to us as consumers. Learn how to vote with your grocery dollar!
Doors open @ 6pm and begins @ 6:30pm. The event is FREE, but space is limited so please RSVP by calling the store (416-861-1102) or on Facebook @ facebook.com/PatagoniaToronto.

Time: Doors open @ 6pm and begins @ 6:30pm.
Location: 500 King Street West, Toronto, ON
Website: http://facebook.com/PatagoniaToronto
Phone: 416-861-1102
Categories: Food & Beverage

It is a huge understatement to say that the goods movement sector is vital to Ontario's economy. Without trucks, trains, ships, planes, vans, cars, bikes and foot messengers, we wouldn't have the products and services we need to survive and prosper. But inadequate transport infrastructure, increasing traffic congestion, fuel costs and hours on the road threaten the sector's profitability, the province's investment opportunities and, ultimately, our quality of life.
This packed day of learning and interactive discussion is divided into three distinct sessions so you can focus on each mobility pricing measure separately. You will have plenty of time for Q&A and to network with our speakers and other delegates. Proceedings will be captured and added to a Transport Futures communications tool kit to be released in 2013.

Location: Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.transportfutures.ca/goods
For information contact: info@transportfutures.ca
Phone: 519-767-3339
Categories: Education; Transportation & Travel

Canada's premier event for Persons with Disabilities, Seniors with Special Needs and Professionals working in related areas.
People in Motion features 63,000 square feet of exhibits which include adapted vehicles, mobility aids, barrier-free design, rehabilitation services, home health care products, accessible travel, leisure activities, technical aids, employment information, corporate services and government programs. People in Motion is Canada's most comprehensive exhibition for people with disabilities of all ages, as well as their families and friends.This event is fun and enlightening.

Time: 10AM-5PM
Venue: Queen Elizabeth Building
Location: 180 Princes' Blvd, M6K 3C3, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.people-in-motion.com
For information contact: sales@piminc.ca
Phone: 905-271-9800
Categories: Disability Issues; Seniors; Health/Health Care

This Saturday, at 54 confirmed locations across the country, Canadians will gather at Conservative MPs offices, and support locations, to voice their concerns about the Federal Budget Bill currently before Parliament.
The Federal Budget Bill, Bill C-38, makes changes to over 70 laws, and has drawn criticism across the political spectrum, including from former Conservative cabinet ministers and members of Prime Minister Harperâ€™s own caucus.
All local events are being organized by volunteers who have signed up online to participate. Leadnow.ca is an intergenerational community that works for progress through democracy. For more information about Leadnow.ca, please visit www.leadnow.ca

Venue: Across Canada
Website: https://www.sources.com/Releases/NR1630.htm
For information contact: Jamie Biggar - jamie@leadnow.ca
Phone: 778-847-8205
Categories: Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Every day, 27 Canadians are diagnosed with a brain tumour. With Spring Sprint, brain tumour patients, survivors, family and friends come together to walk or fun run to bring hope. Spring Sprint 2012 has the goal to raise $1.6 million for brain tumour research and patient programs.

Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Parc Angrignon
Location: Boulevard des Trinitaire, Montreal, QC
Website: http://www.braintumour.ca/2654/montreal-spring-sprint-2012

Join this experiential hypnotic workshop where you will learn to put yourself into a trance in order to: tap into your hidden power; dispel fears, negative emotions & limiting beliefs; heal your mind & body and make positive, lasting changes in your life to reach your full potential.

Cost: $25 + HST = $28.25 (Proceeds donated to a local charity)

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Venue: Hypno Healing Institute
Location: 355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.hypno-healing.com/Monthlyworkshop.html
For information contact: Debbie Papadakis
Phone: 4167608996
Categories: Health/Health Care

National Sun Awareness Week raises public awareness of the harmful effects of sun exposure in order to reduce the incidence of skin cancer among Canadians.

Website: http://dermatology.ca
For information contact: info@dermatology.ca
Phone: 613-738-1748
Categories: Environment; Health/Health Care

MagNet is Canada’s premiere public policy, professional development and networking conference for magazine professionals—a SuperConference not to be missed!
Developed to meet the industry’s growing needs for targeted, thought-provoking information and insightful, accessible and affordable learning, it represents a collaborative effort from the Canadian Business Press (CBP), Canadian Society of Magazine Editors (CSME), Circulation Management Association of Canada (CMC), Magazines Canada (MC) and the Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC). Together, these associations have worked closely to deliver a stellar line-up of sessions, workshops and keynote speakers featuring North America’s top magazine publishing leaders, thinkers and visionaries.
With over 60 sessions focused on innovation and at flexible and affordable prices, MagNet guarantees you'll get the tools for the times AND the future.

Time: 4:30pm - 9:00am
Venue: Courtyard Marriott
Location: Toronto, M4Y 1X7, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.magazinescanada.ca/event_listing?event_id=649
For information contact: Edra Sefton
Phone: 416.504.0274 224
Categories: Publishers & Publishing

Winnipeg will be host to the annual national CASE (Canadian Association for Supported Employment) conference this coming June. It is expected that over 250 delegates will attend the conference at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel to discuss strategies and successes of supporting persons with disabilities to work. The conference will bring together service providers, advocates and educators to share tools, resources and innovative practices in supported employment. CASE is a national network of service providers and citizens who are concerned about the full participation of persons with disabilities in the Canadian labour force.
Supported Employment is a term used to describe supports provided to individuals with disabilities to acquire employment in integrated settings. The concept of supported employment has made it possible for individuals with moderate-to-severe levels of disabilities to become active, wage-earning members of the workforce.
Across Canada, people with disabilities experience high rates of unemployment and poverty. Organizers hope to engage local businesses and service providers in this opportunity to learn about supported employment and explore the benefits of inclusion and diversity in the workforce.
The conference is being organized by the Manitoba Supported Employment Network, which is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and strengthening supported employment activities.

Venue: Delta Winnipeg Hotel
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Website: http://supportedemployment.ca/en/
For information contact: sage.skills@tlcwpg.ca
Phone: 204 257 0813
Categories: Labour, Workplace, Unions; Disability Issues

The conference will examine how the transfer of science publishing into the digital environment affects editors in their daily work and how they can exploit new technologies to improve their services to authors, their journals and their businesses/organizations. This topic will be addressed in four plenary sessions and multiple parallel sessions. We welcome suggestions for topics for sessions and submitted papers within this general theme. Practical workshops will be organised as below, if there is sufficient demand.
Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia, renowned for its mix of the old and the new. The enchanting centuries-old streets, towers and squares include many vibrant restaurants, cafes and clubs that give Tallinn its energy and buzz. Helsinki is an hour away by boat and there are easy links from Sweden and Riga. Several European airlines, including EasyJet and RyanAir, fly direct to Tallinn.
The 48-hour schedule for the main conference (Friday afternoon to Sunday lunchtime) allows delegates a concentrated and affordable meeting with the option of extending their visit to Tallinn should they wish.

Please submit a title and outline by 10th June 2011
Please submit a title and 200-word abstract by 15th September 2011
Please submit a title and 200-word abstract by 1st April 2012

Early member registration €199
Late member registration €229 (Deadline for early registration is 1st May 2012)

Location: Tallinn, Estonia
Website: http://www.ease.org.uk/publications/2nd%20circular%20Tallinn%202012.pdf
Categories: Publishers & Publishing; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

In 2012 Canada welcomes the World to Toronto June 7-10, 2012 when the city hosts the 17th World Congress of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) in conjunction with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Annual General Conference.
This World Congress will showcase excellence and innovation in diagnostic medical imaging and radiation therapy practice from around the world. It will provide the opportunity for the global audience to share and learn from common and varied experiences as medical radiation technologists in contemporary healthcare. The World Congress will celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the ISRRT and the 70th anniversary of the CAMRT.

Venue: Sheraton Centre
Location: Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.camrt.ca/professionaldevelopment/conferences/2012worldcongress/
For information contact: Leacy O'Callaghan-O'Brien
Phone: 613-234-0012 ext. 230
Categories: Health/Health Care

BOMA Calgary celebrates Calgary's designation as a Cultural Capital of Canada 2012
A fine-art photographic book, Building on the Bow, and print exhibition is to be launched this month by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Calgary. This collection of 63 monochrome images is the first of its kind to capture the visual essence of Calgary's evolution from the late 1800's to the present day.
BOMA Calgary and its members have invested significant time and financial resources to celebrate Calgary's designation as a Cultural Capital of Canada 2012 with this unique photographic essay. Titled 'Building on the Bow: Landmarks in Calgary Commercial Real Estate", the exhibition will be on public display at a book launch from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 21 at Gerry Thomas Gallery, 602 11th Avenue S.W. The exhibition of fine-art prints from the book will remain on display at the gallery until June 28, 2012.
Steve Speer is a respected local photographer whose ability to create exquisite fine-art images within commercial, industrial and challenging environments is well recognized. His work is displayed in the boardrooms and residences of art-collectors and corporations nationally and internationally.
He explains that the idea for 'Building on the Bow' occurred during a conversation with BOMA Calgary veteran Mike Kehoe while hiking in the Rocky Mountains. "Catching our breath at the summit of Burstall Pass,"

Venue: Gerry Thomas Gallery
Location: 602 11th Avenue S.W.
Website: http://www.tenato.com/
For information contact: Jacqueline Drew
Phone: (403) 242-1127
Categories: Arts & Culture; Publishers & Publishing; Real Estate

IVF Canada/LIFE Program invites you to a special seminar on the latest advances in fertility treatments.

Topics:
- Special treatment for PCO patients
- Tubal factor
- Male factor

Speakers:
- Dr. Murray Kroach, MD, FRCS(C)
- Dr. Perry Phillips, MD, FRCS(C)
- Dr. Lisa Barcroft - Lab Director

This program is free and refreshments will be served, but space is limited - reserve your seats early! Call Margaret at 416-754-1010 or email info@ivfcanada.com.

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Venue: Delta Toronto East
Location: 2035 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON
Website: http://www.ivfcanada.com
For information contact: Margaret
Phone: 416-754-1010
Categories: Health/Health Care; Women; Men

Ecofest Barrie is a community collaboration that brings together individuals and organizations from many walks of life under the common theme of building a sustainable future. We come together to celebrate nature and share ideas on protecting our planet while creating a healthy, prosperous, inclusive community.
This year's festival offers something for everyone. Our cafe will be a lush, green setting to enjoy fresh meals prepared with ingredients sourced locally. Free programming throughout the event will feature cooking demonstrations, healthy living talks, live music from local artists, a special Green Mile featuring alternative transportation options, green artisans and businesses and discussions with decision makers on local environmental issues. Bring the kids to enjoy our Kids Zone with a live hip-hop performer, games and crafts. Trashfusion, our alternative fashion design competition, should not be missed!

Location: Barrie, ON
Website: http://www.ecofestbarrie.ca
For information contact: Ecofestbarrie@gmail.com
Categories: Environment; Arts & Culture

Empower yourself at the Toronto Womenâ€™s Expo! Get up close and personal at a show dedicated to women, but not exclusive to them! A day for YOU to discover how you can enhance your personal and professional life! We will be showcasing numerous new and old, fun and inspirational, as well as educational and innovative ideas and services just for you! Be part of educational and interactive seminars designed to empower you from the inside and out! There will be numerous time slots of workshops, seminars and interactive lessons for you to update, revitalize or learn something new!

Time: 10AM-5PM
Venue: Days Hotel & Conference Centre
Location: 185 Yorkland Blvd., Toronto, ON
Website: http://torontowomensexpo.com
For information contact: info@torontowomensexpo.com
Phone: 416-238-1026
Categories: Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Business & Economics

- A new, vibrant and forward-thinking forum bringing global planners and suppliers together to conduct business.
- Committed to scheduled one-on-one meeting opportunities between buyers and sellers.
- Devoted to bringing hosted planners from Canada, the U.S. and internationally.
- A unique and stylish show format that will maximize merchandising of exhibitor offerings and guarantee a worthwhile, experiential environment for planners.
- Produced by successful, experienced and imaginative entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of supplier and planner needs.

Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Direct Energy Centre
Location: 100 Princes' Blvd., M6K 3C3, Toronto, ON
Website: http://ignitemag.ca
For information contact: Richard Elliot [ richard@ignitemag.ca ]
Phone: 905-582-4554
Categories: Business & Economics; Consulting & Consultants; Economic Development

On June 30, 2102, refugees will face drastic cuts to their health insurance.
Risking the lives of Canada's most vulnerable is unacceptable.

There will be a National Day of Action today in cities across Canada. Join us in protesting these cuts.

For details of times and places, see http://www.doctorsforrefugeecare.ca

Venue: various cities
Website: http://www.doctorsforrefugeecare.ca
Categories: Health/Health Care

The Transformative Learning Centre is based at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. The TLC Approach to Transformative learning involves experiencing a deep, structural shift in basic premises of thought, feelings, and actions. It is a shift of consciousness that dramatically and permanently alters our way of being in the world.
The Transformative Learning Centre Summer Institute is a participatory learning event that brings together Canadian and international activists, academics, practitioners and community members to share ideas and facilitate learning. Throughout the three weeks, participants take part in interactive short courses and workshops combining theory and practice, on topics such as dream work, ecological wisdom and the PeaceMeal Project!
The theme for the 2012 TLC Summer Institute is DEEP LEADERSHIP! Democracy, Environment, Education and Peace!
Summer Institute Workshops and Courses:
We are offering a wonderful variety of 20 hour workshops, an 8 workshop, a 5 hour workshop as well as an 8 hour course and 5 courses at this year's Institute. There are a lot of offerings to choose from!
For a complete listing of our workshops, courses and dates:
http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/Summer_Institute/Workshops_and_Courses.html

Location: Toronto, ON
Website: http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/index.html
For information contact: Nishi Saluja & Michelle Mangat, oise.tlc@gmail.com
Phone: 416-978-0785
Categories: Education; Environment

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Across Boundaries, Community Resource Connection of Toronto and Just Ideas is pleased to present and host the inaugural Holistic Mental Health Conference: Pathways to Empowerment.

Keynote speakers:
Martin A. Katzman, MD, FRCP(C): Dr. Katzman is the clinic director and staff psychiatrist at START (Stress, Trauma, Anxiety Rehabilitation and Treatment) Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders, a faculty member at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (Laurentian University and Lakehead University), and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. His research studies examine the psychobiological and cognitive processes in mood and anxiety disorders.

Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, M.Sc.: Prousky is the Chief Naturopathic Medical Officer at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and supervises at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic. He is a passionate advocate for patients with psychiatric disorders and focuses his clinical practice on optimizing mental and neurological health with nutrition and botanical (plant-based) medicines.

In addition attendees will take part in workshops that will provide information about alternative holistic, evidence-based approaches that address physical, emotional, social and spiritual facets of recovery for people with mental health issues. Educational vendors and naturopathic clinic interns, and the CCNM Funny Bones clown troupe will be on hand.

Time: 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Venue: Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
Location: 1255 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.ccnm.edu
For information contact: Gulshan Allibhai
Phone: 416-289-6285 ext. 307
Categories: Health/Health Care; Education; Social Services

Women from across Canada will join together in London, Ontario, Canada to Celebrate into the Future. They will recognize the efforts of women making a difference across its' rich past, honour the efforts of women today and strategize for a Future of equality and promise.
The Time is Now.... on the tails of a global awakening - the advancement in achieving economic equality is ours for the making. Guests are welcome to join us on this empowering journey you will be glad you did. Sponsorship opportunities can be found at http://www.bpwlondon.com/events/conferenceconventino/2012sponsorship.html

Time: National Convention Friday evening opening ceromonies, Saturday through Sunday 1:00 pm/Provincial me
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Location: 300 York Street, London, ON N6B 1S2, London, ON
Website: http://www.bpw.ca/events/nationalconvention.html
For information contact: Sheila Crook
Phone: 705 743-2323
Categories: Business & Economics; Women; Awards, Scholarships, Prizes

The Surrey Board of Trade is hosting a $35 per plate Breakfast with Jason Kenney, on Tuesday, June 26 from 7:30am to 9:30am at Eaglequest Golf Course. At this event, the Minister will be making a speech entitled: "Moving Towards a targeted, fast and efficient immigration system focusing on Jobs, Growth and Prosperity". Info: http://www.businessinsurrey.com.
Kenney and the Tories have increasingly pushed immigration policy towards a labour exploitation policy to serve business and corporate needs. Let Jason Kenney know that his business-friendly and racist anti-migrant and war-mongering policies are not welcome on the West Coast!
This time let's make sure we interrupt Jason Kenney's Breakfast schmooze with Surrey's business community!

Time: 7:00 am
Venue: Eaglequest Golf Course
Location: 7778-152 Street, Surrey, BC
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Labour, Workplace, Unions

What: Press Briefing & Public Demonstration: Justice not Fear - March with Mahjoub
Where: CSIS Offices, 277 Front St. W., Toronto. March to Department of Justice and Federal Court House
Who: Mohammad Mahjoub, speakers from Amnesty International, the Justice for Mahjoub Network and supporters
Visuals: Giant, intricate display of the â€œcaseâ€ against Mr Mahjoub;elaborately adorned mock judges; vibrant banners and placards
On June 26, 2000, Mohammad Mahjoub was arrested in a Hollywood-style arrest outside his workplace. One of five Muslim men arrested under Canada's notorious security certificate legislation, he has spent the last twelve years in jail, much of it in solitary confinement or under house
arrest, yet he has never been charged.
Security certificates allow the government to indefinitely detain and deport people based on their profile. Courts have ruled that the presumption of innocence does not apply. The case against the detainees, assembled by Canada's spy agency CSIS, is secret; it is not disclosed to detainees or their lawyers.
On June 26th, Mr. Mahjoub and his supporters will gather to demand his immediate liberation and that of the other two men still held under security certificates. Supporters will demand justice, apology,
reparations and citizenship for all five and accountability for all officials responsible for injustices against these men.

Time: noon
Venue: CSIS Offices
Location: 277 Front St. W., Toronto, ON
Website: http://supportmahjoub.org
For information contact: Syed Hussan
Phone: 416-453-3632
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Best Selling Author & Former CIBC Wold Markets Chief Economist Jeff Rubin will speak about the realities of the end of cheap oil and how itâ€™s going to make our world a whole lot smaller and day-to-day lives a whole lot different.
Presented in partnership by The Book Keeper, Sarnia Lambton Business Development Corporation and Bluewater Sustainability Initiative.
$40

Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Imperial Theatre
Location: 168 N. Christina St, Sarnia, ON
Website: http://www.imperialtheatre.net
Phone: 519 344-7469
Categories: Business & Economics

As of June 30, 2012, refugees in Canada who are in need of medical assistance, including children, the elderly, and pregnant women, will no longer be able to access critical health care services. Among the services to be cut for some or all refugees are: prenatal care for pregnant women; access to mental health care; coverage for necessary medications, including insulin. Unless their condition is deemed a threat to public health or safety, some refugee claimants will also be denied access to physicians - even if they are suffering from illnesses like cancer or cardiovascular diseases, even if they are having heart attacks.
These cuts to health care for refugees come at the same time as the passing of Bill C-31, the draconian Refugee Exclusion Act that, in supposed efforts to crack down on human smuggling, mandates the immediate certain detention of refugee claimants, including minors. Please join us as health workers explain what health services are being cut, what community and health care resources exist for people who have limited access to health care, what resources need to be created, and how we can ensure adequate and accessible health for all.

Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: YWCA
Location: 733 Beatty Street right next to Stadium Skytrain Station, Vancouver, BC
Categories: Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Demonstration to demand justice for all the victims of the coup and repression in Honduras.

Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Saint-Michel Fountain
Location: Paris
Website: https://www.sources.com/Releases/NR1658.htm
Categories: Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Canadian Water Summit is for the first time moving west. The third annual event will be held in Calgary in June 2012 to explore the competing water needs of cities, agriculture and energy.
In October, Alberta Premier Alison Redford added an explicit water focus to the Ministry of the Environmentâ€™s portfolio when appointing Minister Diana McQueen, underscoring the importance of the resource. Minister McQueen quickly showed her commitment to her new duties by announcing upcoming public discussions on Albertaâ€™s system for allocating water resources â€“ a system that has been operating for 100 years.
The Third Annual Canadian Water Summit will be held on June 28, 2012 at the Telus Spark Science Centre, 220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, in cooperation with Calgary Economic Development. The day-long event will share best practices and emerging lessons in Alberta with North Americans who are looking to safeguard resource security for the decades ahead. Confirmed sponsors for the Summit already include Molson Coors, Royal Bank of Canada, and the Telus Spark Science Centre. The event will showcase water challenges and expertise with a focus on innovation in the energy and agricultural sectors. Early bird registration will be available January 16, 2012 at www.watersummit.ca .

Location: Calgary, AB
Website: http://www.watersummit.ca/
For information contact: Kaitlynn Dodge, kaitlylnn@brown-cohen.com
Phone: 4164841132x5
Categories: Education; Economic Development

The Canadian Water Summit is for the first time moving west. The third annual event will be held in Calgary in June 2012 to explore the competing water needs of cities, agriculture and energy.

The Third Annual Canadian Water Summit will be held on June 28, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, in cooperation with Calgary Economic Development. The day-long event will share best practices and emerging lessons in Alberta with North Americans who are looking to safeguard resource security for the decades ahead. Confirmed sponsors for the Summit already include Molson Coors, Royal Bank of Canada, and the Telus Spark Science Centre. The event will showcase water challenges and expertise with a focus on innovation in the energy and agricultural sectors. Early bird registration will be available January 16, 2012 at www.watersummit.ca .

The Canadian Water Summit was created in 2009 to facilitate partnerships between leaders from business, government, NGOs and academia to help realize Canada's potential to be a world leader in water expertise and technology innovation. The Summit has been held in Toronto for the past two years.

Venue: Telus Spark Science Centre
Location: 220 St. George's Drive NE, Calgary, AB
Website: http://www.watersummit.ca
For information contact: Kaitlynn Dodge, kaitlynn@brown-cohen.com
Phone: 416-484-1132 ex.5
Categories: Environment

The conference will engage Canadian businesses, municipalities and water stewards on opportunities for driving competitiveness through innovation and smart water management.

The 2012 Summit's aim is to put you at the centre of trends, debate and emerging solutions for Canadian water leadership:

The Facts: The impact of water availability and quality on local and global supply chains.
Best Management Practices: Individual and collective policies and management practices that effectively sustain critical eco-systems and economic activity.
What's Next: Emerging technologies and provocative ideas for the future of water.

Time: 7:30AM to 7PM
Venue: Telus Spark - The New Science Centre
Location: 220 St. George's Drive, T2E 5T2, Calgary, AB
Website: http://www.watersummit.ca
For information contact: izabela@innovolve.com
Phone: 416-364-0050
Categories: Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Transportation & Travel; Environment

The CDA annual conference is where dermatologists, dermato-pathologists, dermatology reisdents and medical students come together learn about the latest dermatology innovations and research.

Venue: Ottawa Convention Centre
Location: Ottawa, ON
Website: http://dermatology.ca
Categories: Health/Health Care; Science & Technology

We had a wonderful 2011 Mariposa Folk Festival, and we couldn’t have done it without a great audience. Thank you for your support!
Mariposa Folk Festival 2012 will take place July 6-8. Tickets go on sale soon!
Congratulations to Bridget White, winner of the 50/50 draw ($3541 prize) at Mariposa Folk Festival.
Congratulations to Donna Hewitt of Orillia and Laura Repo of Toronto, the two winners of a Mariposa 50th Anniversary autographed Larrivée guitar.

Location: 7 Mississaga Street West, L3V 3A5, Orillia, ON
Website: http://www.mariposafolk.com/
For information contact: publicist@mariposafolk.com.
Phone: (705) 326-3655
Categories: Arts & Culture

The Eco Retreat will be at La â€œCite-Ecologiqueâ€, the largest Eco-Village in Canada, located in Ham-Nord in the pleasant region of Bois-Francs in Quebec, Canada.

This summer program will empower young adults to learn from each other and share new ideas to build a sustainable lifestyle and pave the road for a better future.

You will participate in activities that bring mindfulness into everyday living, reconnect with your inner self, find balance and awareness through yoga, meditation, and many other fun-filled activities.

To sign up or learn more, visit: www.citeecologique.org

Venue: La Cite Ecologique
Location: 689 Rang 8, Ham-Nord, Quebec, QC
Website: http://citeecologique.org/businesses/ecoretreat.php
For information contact: Ariana Cornellier, ariana@citeecologiquenh.org
Phone: 386-956-9597
Categories: Environment; Skills & Training

Hypnosis is a Proven and Reliable Treatment for Health, Well being and Relationship Issues. Through Hypnosis we can tap into our hidden power, dispel fears & negative emotions and limiting beliefs, heal our mind and body and make positive and lasting changes in our lives in order to reach our full potential. When you register you will receive many benefits such as a 1-year membership with the National Guild of Hypnotists, business start-up portfolio for private practice, hypnosis scripts, pendulum, chart & embossed membership card, and many more other benefits.

Professional NGH Hypnosis Certification allows you to:
â€¢ Help clients
â€¢ Treat issues quickly and safely
â€¢ Increase your income
Cost:$ 1697 + HST = $1917.61 Call 416.760.8996 to register!

Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Venue: Hypno Healing Institute
Location: 355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website: http://www.hypno-healing.com/hypnosistraining.html
For information contact: Debbie Papadakis
Phone: 4167608996
Categories: Education; Health/Health Care

Cathleen Fillmore, owner of Speakers Gold bureau, is hosting a webinar with Kathleen Gage on how to make your Kindle book a #1 best seller. Kathleen did exactly that with her book '101 Ways to Get Your Foot in the Door' in just eight hours. She'll talk about the #1 mistake most authors make and why the old model of online marketing just doesn't work anymore.

Time: 11 a.m. PST; 2 p.m. EST
Venue: Online
Website: http://www.kathleengagetrains.com/kindle-cathleen
For information contact: Cathleen Fillmmore
Phone: 416-532-9886
Categories: Publishers & Publishing

Snapshot will showcase recent work of six emerging and mid-career artists: Frannie Fancis, Ursula Johnson, Dozay Christmas, Charles Doucette, Gerald Gloade, and Jerry Evans.

Time: 7PM
Venue: Khyber Centre for the Arts
Location: 1588 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
Categories: Arts & Culture

This highly-acclaimed session will give you the latest research on losing fat and keeping it off. Presenter Rod Macdonald, will take you through recommendations you can use with your clients for diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that are both attainable and sustainable. From weight maintenance to hardcore, rapid, fat loss, you will learn that Total Fat Destruction is the synergistic combination of attitude, nutrition, and exercise.
CPR Level A and AED are also offered at this event.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Best Western Abercorn Inn Vancouver Airport Hotel
Location: 9260 Bridgeport Road, Richmond, BC
Website: http://www.canfitpro.com/vancouver-oneday
For information contact: Customer Service
Phone: 1-800-667-5622
Categories: Education; Health/Health Care; Skills & Training

Health care workers and other service providers launch a non-cooperation campaign to protest the cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program
On June 30th 2012, a series of draconian cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program, which regulates health care delivery to asylum seekers in Canada, became effective. Outraged by these measures, healthcare providers and other service providers are launching a â€œnon- cooperationâ€ campaign to protest these inhumane cuts by committing to refuse to comply with the cuts, during a festive surprise action.
Contact:
Dr Abeer Majeed, 647 928 5729
Nanky Rai, 416 602 0131

Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Christie Pits Park
Location: Toronto, ON
Website: http://health4all.ca
Categories: Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

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