Join us as we celebrate World Hypnotism Day by debunking any myths and misconceptions about hypnosis and sharing the many benefits and success stories.

Time:  1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue:  Hypno Healing Institute
Location:  355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hypno-healing.com
Phone:  4167608996
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Information, Libraries, Research

Start 2014 with success by clearing your internal blockages. Using the power of the mind we help you to discover and overcome blockages that hold you back from reaching YOUR full potential. We use many powerful, yet simple techniques to transform any negative emotions and limiting beliefs that are hidden as blockages which hinder you from creating the future you desire.

In this experiential workshop you will understand how the mind works and how you can use it to your advantage. You will be amazed at the power of your mind, and the power that lies within you. You will go home from this workshop feeling excited and motivated to conquer your goals.

By accessing the power of your subconscious mind you will:

Clear your internal barriers and their negative effects on your life
Reconnect with your inner-self and live in harmony
Maximize your potential
Clear your deep rooted issues & definitions that hinder your success
Use the POWER of your mind to let go of limiting beliefs that hold you back
Transform negative associations into positive ones

Facilitator: Debbie Papadakis, BCH, CI

PRICE: $25 + HST
AT DOOR: $35 + HST
Proceeds from this workshop will be donated to a local charity.

Time:  6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue:  Hypno Healing Institute
Location:  355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hypno-healing.com/event/monthly-workshop-2/
For information contact:  Debbie Papadakis
Phone:  4167608996
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Information, Libraries, Research

Idle No More Toronto is sending out this call for Hand drummers, singers, and dancers to join us for a Honour The Treaties Round Dance in support of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Case against the Tar Sands. Neil Young and Diana Krall who are in solidarity with this cause are doing this benefit concert. This is a call for All Nations and Allies to join us to round dance in front of Massey Hall before the concert to show solidarity. Please feel free to bring your signs and banners.
Keep on rockin' in the free world! See you there.

Update: Please attend if you can, "Honour Thy Neil" event at Cameron House for all Activists from 4-7, then there will be a walk from Cameron House to Massey Hall for Honour the Treaties Round Dance at 7:30.
Before the big guy hits the stage at Massey Hall, come on out to the Cameron House front room for a celebration of Neil Young's music and to learn about the tar sands issues. Folks are invited to take the stage and play their favourite Neil (or non-Neil) songs. There will also be some fantastic guest speakers and a table full of information.
Following the Cameron House event, you are invited to join us in a walk to Massey Hall, where we will do some further outreach on Line 9 and partake in an Idle No More round dance at 7:30.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Massey Hall
Location:  178 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/events/188402034696244/
Categories:   Native Peoples; Music; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

reThink Green is proud to present our latest workshop: Engaging Audiences with Effective Communication.
Whether the objective is to reach public audiences or policy makers, advocate for change or inform interested communities, impactful communication can be challenging. This workshop will focus on communication messages on scientific topics and will familiarize participants without four pillars of effective communication: Audiences, Learning, Dialogue, and Design.
How can analogies make your message stick? What do images communicate? How do words evoke emotion? Join Chantal Barriault and Dr. David Pearson from Laurentian University, Co-Directors of the Science Communication Graduate Program, for this free interactive workshop and gain important, practical communication skills. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Time:  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Living with Lakes Centre
Location:  840 Ramsey Lake Road, Room LL202, Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.rethinkgreen.ca
For information contact:  Mariane Lamontagne
Phone:  705-674-1685
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Science & Technology

A magnificent silver maple tree that grew in Toronto’s Leslieville neighbourhood is said to have inspired the song, “The Maple Leaf Forever”, once Canada’s unofficial national anthem. A storm brought the tree down this past July, but it will be getting a second life. Artists and woodworkers will turn its wood into pieces that honor the cultural significance of this historic tree.
As a first step, four Toronto designers have crafted unique pieces from some of the smaller branches and leaves of the tree supplied by the City of Toronto. This exhibit showcases the work of Brothers Dressler, Dystil, The National Design Collective and Paus + Grün, who have transformed the branches of this famous tree into lighting and decorative items. After this exhibit, the items will be sold to raise funds for LEAF’s urban forest programs.

Venue:  Agora Café
Location:  3015 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.yourleaf.org/event/2014-01-20/maple-leaf-forever-toronto-design-offsite-festival
For information contact:  Robyn Stewart - robyn (at) yourleaf.org
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Nature & Outdoors

Coldsnap is one of Canada’s premiere winter music festivals, and one of the top cultural events in British Columbia. From its beginnings in 2008 it has been featured as a Globe and Mail top pick, a Westworld destination, a CBC concerts series, and the centrepiece of “Coldsnap Week” as declared by the mayor and council of the City of Prince George.

Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.coldsnapfestival.com/
Categories:   Music

Surveillance is a global issue, with personal information being shared across jurisdictions, at times in a manner that contravenes the most basic principles of privacy and freedom. Canadians can no longer be complacent and criticize the United States for allowing the NSA so much unsupervised power. We know startlingly little about what our government is doing – and, potentially, what foreign intelligence agencies are doing – with their personal information. It is disturbing that there has been so little debate on this important issue, even in Parliament. It is time for citizens to speak out so that we can protect our freedom and take back our privacy. In a free and open society, we deserve no less.
Join Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner, Dr. Ann Cavoukian, and esteemed guests as they address these important issues on International Privacy Day:

Time:  9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue:  MaRS Discovery District
Location:  101 College Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.realprivacy.ca/index.php/international-privacy-day-symposium/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Government & Public Sector

Canada's premiere organic event.
Conference, workshops, free expo and sampling fair with farming and retail suppliers.
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!
2014 theme: "Catching The Wave"
For traders, students, farmers, gardeners, researchers, retailers and media.

Venue:  Guelph University Centre
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/
For information contact:  Tomas Nimmo,organix@auracom.com
Phone:  705-444-0923
Categories:   Farming

Plan on attending Staging Sustainability 2014 to learn how the performing arts can become more sustainable.
www.stagingsustainability.ca
Staging Sustainability is a chance to be inspired by what the future might hold for the Canadian performance scene, to take up today’s challenges with the latest technology, and to learn from case studies of organizations like yours who have creatively addressed our common challenges.
Staging Sustainability will be the largest gathering of innovative sustainability practitioners in the world. For artistic and technical leaders, it will be an unparalleled opportunity to network with peers, learn about the latest money-saving practices and initiatives for arts facilities, how we make and tech shows, the changing role of designers and programmers, and the integration of innovation into often aging systems.
Delegates will come away with ideas and best practices to address key questions including:
* How do managers and production staff integrate sustainable practice into performance and events?
* How is sustainable thinking changing the way we make and tech shows?
* How can we rethink how we use and manage our materials to reduce our waste, save money and build community?

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ArtsBuildOntario.ca
For information contact:  Lindsay MacDonald
Phone:  519 880-3670 x 102
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Performing Arts; Environment

Imagine enemy insurgents playing together. Playing. Play changes everything, making possible risky moves towards peace and reconciliation, from the battle line to the assembly line, the board room to the classroom, the kitchen to the commons.

Come, share and learn with Lee McKenna, a Toronto-based activist and trainer, working for 25 years with communities around the world to discern and discover novel ways of building peace - that run from interior self-awareness/consciousness to socio-political-economic analysis, planning campaigns and carrying out non-violent direct actions for change using theatre, music and humour. Lee's methods are popular, elicitive, experiential, committed to a 'midwifery' approach to being and learning with people of diverse cultures and stories. Work in economic literacy training, human rights and health policy preceded nine years of work with the Association of Ontario Health Centres where Lee played a lead role in the expansion of the CHC model and the envisioning and implementation of the community-governed model of Family Health Teams. She continues to consult with health care organisations doing training, planning, mediation, conflict transformation and team-building, as well as schools in designing and implementing holistic programmes in anti-bullying.

**Free event and everyone is welcome!**

Time:  17:00 - 18:00
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) Room: 2211
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://https://www.facebook.com/events/1399662380289748/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This seminar will explore some significant advances in Catholic-Jewish relations since the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s. Facilitated by Sr. Lucy Thorson NDS, a specialist in Jewish-Christian relations.

Time:  7:00 p.m.
Venue:  Scarboro Missions
Location:  2685 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.scarboromissions.ca
For information contact:  Paul McKenna
Phone:  416-261-7135
Categories:   Religious

Get ready for the next growth cycle
Now is the time to decide if you want to invest in the Future…. or leave the digital business to other players.
Join us for Digital Media India 2014 to learn more about:
* Leveraging content and technology sharing experiences @DMI 2013sharing experiences @DMI 2013
* Social and Mobile
* Digital revenues, Models and Metrics
* Content Monetisation
* Audience Engagement
* Opportunities and threats: copyright issues, owning the data, digital brand protection.
Important reasons to attend DMI14:
India faces fragmentation of audiences and advertisers. Digital allows mass reach AND segmentation (engaging target groups by location or demographic).

At DMI14 you have a special opportunity to learn from other news publishers & pure players, and then go back and test, refine and apply strategies for a sustainable business model.
The message: traditional publishers have new ways to engage and connect with the reader and the community they serve.

Location:  Chennai, India
Website:  http://www.wan-ifra.org/events/digital-media-india
For information contact:  V Antony
Phone:  +91-44-42110640
Categories:   Internet; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Communications Industry & Technology

- Attend for only $199* when you register by January 10!
- Over 100 sessions of leading-edge fitness education in personal training, group fitness, aquafitness, cycling, mind-body, nutrition and more!
- Get certified in CPR Level A and AED at the conference – offered in both English and French!
- Don't miss your favourite returning presenters: Marc Carangi, Maureen Hagan, Jennifer Horvath, Nathalie Lacombe, Rod Macdonald, Shelly McDonald, Ann McMillan, Joelle Menard, Alexandre Paré, Anthony Singelis, Peter Twist, Helen Vanderburg and many more!
- And for the first time at our Montreal event: Alize Abele, Hubert Cormier, Annick Cossette, Sophie Dupontgand, Miranda Esmonde-White, Sahra Esmonde-White, Marie-Claude Gosselin, Kathy Smart, Tracie Smith-Beyak, Doris Thews, Tomi Toles, Manuel Velazquez and Anie Villeneuve!
- Experience incredible new programming from our sponsors: 360 Conditioning Inc., Ann McMillan Pilates, Bellyfit®, BOSU®, C.H.E.K. Institute, ESSENTRICS, Fitness Kickboxing Canada Inc., Formations Trainex, Lebert Fitness, Muscle Up Inc., National Fitness Products, Schwinn® Fitness, STAK Fitness, Twist Sport Conditioning Inc., YogaFit® Canada and Zumba® Fitness!

Time:  Various times
Venue:  Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Location:  900 Rene-Levesque West, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://canfitpro.com/en/montreal
For information contact:  Customer Service
Phone:  1-800-667-5622
Categories:   Skills & Training; Health/Health Care; Sports & Games

*Free Workshop*Everyone is Welcome*

ROOM 5260

So you want to change the world - good on ya! It's all the more achievable if you have the needed skills and lots of chutzpah. In this Activism 101 conversation, we'll talk tips for achieving stellar, successful campaigns.

Angela Bischoff has worked exclusively on the green beat with the NGO community since 1987. From bikes to nukes to mental health to elections, her range of experience is broad. Her weekly e-newsletters No Nukes News and T.O. Greenspiration Events as well as her bulletins from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance are essential reading for those interested in local and global energy and environmental issues.

Time:  7pm -8.30pm
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://vowpeace.org/events/category/featured/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This annual symposium is a mid-winter gathering of kindred spirits in search of knowlege and a sense of place. Its purpose is to educate and remind us of how sacred, fragile, and endangered the remaining natural wilderness areas are, and to celebrate wilderness experiences in our northern Canadian habitat. Each speaker offers a unique perspective on far-ranging topics that include subjects such as ecology, First Nations, guiding, history, unique trips, conservation, etc.
The first Wilderness and Canoeing Symposium was a small gathering of friends who came together to view each other's slides in founder George Luste's living room in 1986. Today, the wilderness and Canoe Symposium draws over 500 participants from across Canada and the U.S., who come together in February to get informed and inspired for their next adventure.

Time:  Friday: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday 9 am to 9 pm
Venue:  Monarch Park Collegiate
Location:  1 Hanson Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.wcsymposium.com
For information contact:  reg2015@wcsymposium.com
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors

The 2014 Upwind Downwind Conference: Built Environment - Foundation for Cleaner Air will take place on Monday February 24th, 2014 at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Hamilton.
The 2014 theme of this one day conference of built environment will explore how the built environment and transportation can improve air quality, address climate change and improve health. We have two plenary streams in the afternoon - one focussed on air quality management and land use planning, the second is focussed on transportation and includes a workshop component.

Time:  8:00am - 5:00pm
Venue:  The Sheraton hotel
Location:  116 King Street West, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/default.asp?id=45
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  905-546-2424 ext. 1275
Categories:   Environment

National Day of Action with rallies in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and London

Petitions with 10,000 signatures to be delivered to Immigration Enforcement calling for civilian oversight and end to indefinite detention

Rallies and actions are being held in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and London to mark the two month anniversary of Lucia Vega Jimenez's suicide in Vancouver immigration enforcement custody, and the five month anniversary of the historic immigration detainee strike against indefinite detention in a maximum security prison in Lindsay, Ontario. Petitions calling for civilian oversight of CBSA, a 90-day limit on detention pending deportation, an end to maximum security incarceration and overhaul of detention review processes will be delivered to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) GTA Headquarters

Time:  2:45pm
Venue:  GTA Headquarters
Location:  6900 Airport Road, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Mina Ramos
Phone:  519-328-8835
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Drop in anytime to help support the Toronto VOW members in their UN Delegation of the 58th Commission on the Status of Women. Prepare to relax and have fun at this unique fundraiser with: aromatherapy, reflexology, tarot card readings, head & shoulder massages, mini manicures, sugar scrubs, healthy snacks and more!

Workshops

1:30pm Learn how to make your own massage oil.

2:00pm Jewellery making workshop

2:30pm Learn how to make bath bombs

3:00 pm Learn how to make a sugar scrub

3:30 pm Learn all about dream pillows


Tarot and Channeling with Madame WhoSeesYourLight:
Light and playful yet clear and insightful. Join Madame for 15 min of magic that begins with Tarot and leaves you seeing your own powerful light.

$20 includes Snacks, 1 service ( tarot, massage, mini manicure, etc), and 1 product ( bath bomb, massage oil, sugar scrub, or dream pillow) and all workshops. Purchase your ticket in advance and receive an extra product of your choice.

Raffles, silent auction, door prizes and moreÂ…..don't miss the fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chritine's Fitness and Personal Training 457 Richmond Street West (at Spadina South West Corner)

Can't attend? Your donation to our event is very much appreciated.

Contact VOW office (416) 603-7915 or email us at info@vowpeace.org
To donate and for more information gp to our website

http://vowpeace.org/event/get-pampered-for-peace/

Time:  1-5 pm
Venue:  Christine's Fitness & Personal Training
Location:  457 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://vowpeace.org/event/get-pampered-for-peace/
For information contact:  Sandra Ruch
Phone:  416-603-7915
Categories:   Cosmetics, Personal Care; Women

Juggling work, family and other commitments can make it difficult to stay on top of your city's politics, but the internet and social media have made it easier than ever to be civically engaged. Can't make it to a Council meeting? Follow the live-stream from the comfort of your home or office. No idea when the issues that matter to you will come up on Council floor? Familiarize yourself with the Toronto City Council Meeting Monitor. Want to meet people who share your views on city issues? Chances are you can find them on Twitter.
Attend this workshop to learn the basics on how to use social media and web resources to stay engaged with your city and connect with others who share your interests.

Steph Guthrie is a feminist advocate whose work tackles the intersections of gender, culture and technology. Steph is the executive director and founder of Women in Toronto Politics. Her comments have appeared in the Globe & Mail, the Toronto Star, the National Post, CBC, Global News and FLARE Magazine. Steph holds a Master of Arts in Communication & Culture from York and Ryerson Universities. Follow her on Twitter at @amirightfolks.

Free event, donations are welcome

Time:  7-8 pm
Venue:  E.J. Pratt Library, room 306
Location:  71 Queens Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://vowpeace.org/event/social-media-as-a-civic-engagement-tool/
For information contact:  Sandra Ruch
Phone:  416-603-7915
Categories:   Internet; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Annex Chess Club in Toronto is starting a new chess tournament March 3, called the “Goodbye Winter” Swiss.
Over 50 chess players are expected for the event, which runs at a pace of one game per week for five weeks. Rounds take place on Monday nights at 918 Bathurst St., from 7:30 to 11:00 pm.
The name, Goodbye Winter, is inspired by a colder and snowier than usual winter that won’t go away.
Players of all ages are participating in the tournament.
Accommodating a wide range of chess playing strengths, the tournament is divided into three sections: a “Crown” section for the top players, and two “Reserve” sections for players rated under 1900 and 1500. (Chess players’ ratings are maintained and published by the Chess Federation of Canada.)
Using the Swiss pairing system, players are paired in each round with an opponent who has the same score in the tournament.
Tournament games are played at a slow time control of 90 minutes to each player, with 30 seconds added to the clock after each move. At this rate, games typically last two and a half to four hours.
Annex Chess Club always welcomes new members. Players who can’t make it for the first round can still join the tournament in subsequent rounds. Tournaments are held on a regular schedule throughout the year.
Along with tournaments, Annex Chess Club also offers a casual section, a kids’ tournament, and chess classes for kids and adults.

Time:  7:00 pm
Location:  918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http:////annexchessclub.com
For information contact:  info@annexchessclub.com
Categories:   Sports & Games; Hobbies

The United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora. The date is the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973, which plays an important role in ensuring that international trade does not threaten the species' survival.

Website:  http://www.un.org/en/events/wildlifeday/
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Environment; Nature & Outdoors

The Toronto Friends of the Five Committee will demand immediate justice and freedom for the remaining antiterrorist fighters imprisoned in U.S. federal prisons, joining people who will also be rallying in front of U.S. Embassies and U.S. Consulates in other Canadian cities, the United States and around the world.
This rally is coordinated with the Vancouver Free the Cuban 5 Committee - Vancouver's hundredth consecutive monthly march in front of the U.S. Consulate in Vancouver.

Time:  5.30 - 6.30 pm
Venue:  U.S. Consulate
Location:  360 University Avenue, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

It's almost the time of month again to show our solidarity with the Cuban Five. We are meeting from 5pm until 6pm at the Embassy Please join us whenever you can at or after 5pm.

Time:  5.00pm - 6.00pm
Venue:  U.S. Embassy
Location:  MacKenzie Ave (next to Major's Hill Park), Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Join MPP Jonah Schein and TTCriders to learn about the history of our public transit system in Toronto. Dr. Tony Turrittin, a local historian, will speak about how the TTC was formed and how it became the system we know today, while TTCriders will speak about ways to improve out transit system today.

Time:  7:00 pm
Location:  1674 St. Clair Ave. W. (Just west of Caledonia, on St. Clair), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Transportation & Travel; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

The National Energy Board (NEB) is expected to come out with their decision on Line 9 on Thursday night. As the NEB has approved 99.9% of all tar sands related projects, we expect their decision to be a rubber stamp.

A coalition of groups in Toronto are calling for people to gather as an emergency response to the NEB's decision. When our voices are muted by government, the streets become our megaphone! We will meet at Queens Park at noon! At 12:30, our speakers, including Vanessa Gray, Sarah Harmer and more!

Gather at Queen's Park this Friday, March 7, at noon! and spread the word!!

Time:  12:30 pm
Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment

This AGM marks the third annual general meeting since the federal government unilaterally cancelled its funding agreement with the organization in 2011. Without funding the organization has continued to operate on a volunteer basis, coordinating national caucuses on issues ranging from mining to health and biodiversity.
The RCEN is celebrating 37 years of networking, organizing and helping to build an environmental movement that stretches across the country. Non-profit organizations interested in joining can do so by contacting the RCEN Secretary (john.coombs@rcen.ca). Individuals may also support the network by joining as non-voting members.
This AGM will operate under the new bylaws that were approved at the 2013 AGM.

Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://rcen.ca
For information contact:  chair@rcen.ca
Categories:   Environment

Fair starts at 1:30pm

Time:  13:30 - 15:30
Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  55 Gould Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.iwdtoronto.ca
Categories:   Women

International Women's Day observed throughout the world.

Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Rally: 11am
March: 1pm
Fair: 1:30pm (55 Gould Street, Ryerson University)
Theme: Women Taking Power

Time:  11:00 - 13:30
Venue:  OISE Building
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://iwdtoronto.ca
Categories:   Women

A new book by Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) Chief Science Officer and National Director of Conservation Operations, John Riley, presents a detailed accounting of the geologic, natural and human history of the Great Lakes Region - an area that, according to Riley, "now supports a population of more than forty-five million and a shared annual economy of more than $1 trillion. It is a place that is open to the continent, and now to the world, more of a crossroads than anything separate or insular."
Copies of the latest paperback edition will be available for an amazing low price of $25, which includes GST. The paperback ordinarily sells for $31.95, including GST, so we are offering a deal. And a good book. Thank you to the publisher and to Linda Read for organizing this.
John Riley led NCC's project to study the biodiversity of each region, and complete ecoregional assessments, or conservation blueprints, for every part of Canada's south.

Time:  10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue:  Howard Park Tennis Club
Location:  430 Parkside Drive, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.highparknature.org
For information contact:  stewards@highparknature.org
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Nature & Outdoors; Publishers & Publishing

The Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference is hosted by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and their Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (BCAAFC - PAYC). The Conference will be held from March 18-21, 2014 in Vancouver, BC on the shared traditional territory of Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-waututh Nations at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver and Fairmont Vancouver Hotel.
This conference will bring up to 2000 youth (14-24years), chaperones, presenters and guests will network and learn new techniques and skills in workshops, share knowledge through cultural activities, witness performances by talented individuals, explore career and education possibilities and participate in sports and recreational activities.
Registration Information:
Early Registration Fee - $125 September - February 7, 2014
Regular Registration Fee - $175 February 8, 2014 - March 18, 2014
For every registered group of 5 youth, the 6th registrant is FREE!

Venue:  Hyatt Regency Vancouver and Fairmont Vancouver Hotel.
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.bcaafc.com
For information contact:  Della Preston
Phone:  250-388-5522
Categories:   Native Peoples; Children & Youth

WAN-IFRA Printing Summit, the only truly global conference on newspaper production, will take place in Munich, an exciting city to visit, on the 19 and 20th March 2014. Speakers from a variety of countries will bring their first-hand experiences of the issues which matter most to those involved in newspaper production, presenting a truly global perspective on the issues that matter to the industry now.During two days, their presentations will show the audience aspects of innovation as well as the best use of the latest newspaper printing technology and cover a variety of important topics including:
* Printing process innovations
* Magazines
* Soft Proofing
* Innovative advertising
* The power of print
* Digital printing
For 2014 we have decided to increase the duration of break time to give you more chance to network and exchange ideas with your colleagues. Thus you will benefit not only from the ideas presented by the international speakers in the conference programme but also by exchanging views with your peers equally from all over the world.

Location:  Munich
Website:  http://www.wan-ifra.org/events/printing-summit-2014
For information contact:  Sergio de Oliveira
Phone:  49-6151-733727

Join us for a free public screening / lecture by Barry Stevens, Film maker featuring "Prosecutor:" A film and discussion about Luis Moreno-Ocampo and first trial of the International Criminal Court.
Co-Sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace and Voice of Women for Peace.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  University College, University of Toronto
Location:  15 Kings College Circle, Room 179, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.whitepinepictures.com/all-titles/ijd-the-prosecutor/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

CCLA and its partners present two events. The first is a public panel discussion on surveillance and privacy issues affecting Canadians, on Thursday March 20th at 6 :30pm. The second is a full-day research symposium, Helping Canadians Find Pathways to Privacy, funded by the Contributions Grant Program of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, on Friday March 21st 8 :30am to 5pm. These free events, to be held in Toronto, will provide a forum for academic researchers, civil society and public interest groups, and individuals to discuss important privacy issues and their relevance for Canadians. The event materials and symposium will also be available in both English and French.

Venue:  Faculty Club, University of Toronto
Location:  41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ccla.org/home/pathways2privacy/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Raise the Rates March to the Ontario Liberal Party Convention
Meal, rally and march
Our Pots and pans are empty, bring yours to bang!!!!!!!!!!
*Buses coming in from Sudbury, Kingston, Kitchener-Waterloo and more -
As we head into another round of provincial elections in the spring, we will not be swayed by fake gestures and empty rhetoric from any politicians.
We're going to march on the Convention to demand from all parties:
·Raise OW and ODSP 55% to restore the spending power lost since 1995!
·Provide a $14 an hour minimum wage fully indexed to inflation!
·Fully restore the Special Diet and Community Start Up Benefits!
·No merger of OW and ODSP, stop the attack on Disability benefits!
Organized and Endorsed by: Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty, Kingston Coalition Against Poverty, Poverty Makes Us Sick Waterloo Region, CUPE - Ontario, and more!

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  King and John, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ocap.ca/node/1135
For information contact:  ocap@tao.ca
Phone:  (416)925-6939
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The JUNO Awards - Canada's Music Awards Function.

Location:  Canada
Website:  http://www.junoawards.ca
Categories:   Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Music; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

13th Biennial GLOBE Conference & Trade Fair on Business & the Environment
GLOBE™ is about taking responsibility. Forging new partnerships. Thinking outside the box. It’s where leaders come to devise winning strategies to conserve precious resources, save money, and meet people that can help them be more profitable, more efficient, and protect the planet while doing so. GLOBE is where it all happens. Where it’s always happened, every two years since 1990.
GLOBE 2014 will offer:
1. In-Depth Review of challenging issues at the nexus between people, planet, and profit
2. Critical Insights from more than 150 speakers and innovators
3. Active Participation through new interactive sessions, workshops, and networking
4. Real World Take-Aways including important lessons, innovative solutions, and valuable new tools

Venue:  Vancouver Convention Centre - East Building
Location:  999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://2014.globeseries.com/
For information contact:  Betina Sonico - info (at) globeseries.com
Phone:  1-800-274-6097
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics

Join us for a free public lecture by: Alanna Mitchell, Journalist and author. Alanna Mitchell is an award-winning Canadian journalist, and author, who writes about science and social trends. She is a global thinker who specializes in investigative reporting.

Time:  7-9 pm
Venue:  University College, Room 179 - west end of building on the ground floor
Location:  15 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/events/1424923214411964
Categories:   Environment

Join a star studded line up of performing artists including John Alcorn, Ben Bass, Brent Carver, Shirley Douglas, Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Mary Lou Fallis, Kathy Greenwood, Art Hindle, David Huband, Tabby Johnson, Ray Landry, Jani Lauzon, Napalm the Magnificent, Judy Marshak, Nora McLellan, Amy Matysio, Andrew Moodie, Teresa Pavlinek, The Polka Dogs, Fiona Reid, Jackie Richardson, Julian Richings, Rick Roberts, John Roby, Mike Ross, Michael Therriault, Adrian Truss, Viva! Youth Singers, David Warrack, Nancy White, Women Fully Clothed, with Rick Mercer and Kiefer Sutherland on video for an evening of Merry Maladies and Malady Melodies to protest the Conservative Government's decision to end federal leadership in health care.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Trinity-St Paul's Centre
Location:  427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://healthcoallition.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Line 9 Snake Walk. It will start at 5:00pm with speeches at the Forks of the Thames, come across the bridge, and walk all the way down Dundas Street to the east Village Coffee House. This is London's rally against Line 9 and the first time we have walked the Snake in London.

Time:  5 - 11 pm
Venue:  Forks of the Thames
Location:  London, ON
Categories:   Environment

End of health accord between the provinces and federal government marked by community protest in Ottawa and across Ontario.
Monday, March 31 2014, marks the end of the Health Accord - a ten-year agreement between the federal government, provinces and territories - that provided stable federal funding and set national standards for health care.
The federal Conservative government has flatly refused to renegotiate a new accord. Provinces and territories will be hit with a $36 billion cut to federal health transfers.
But unlike the federal government, Ontarians value Medicare and see the federal government walking away from the Health Accord as a betrayal of the universal health care they hold dear. This is why they are mobilizing across the province to protect Medicare.
From Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa, Ontarians are joining Canadians across the country participating in the Canadian Health Coalition national day of action to let Ontarians know what the expiration of the Health Accord means to them and the harm this will cause to our public health care system.
In Ottawa, Medicare advocates will assemble at the Eternal Flame on Parliament Hill for a funeral procession marking the end of the Accord and federal leadership in health care and to call for a renewal of the Health Accord.
A complete list of the Health Accord day of action events across Ontario can be found at www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca and across the country at healthcoalition.ca/Map.

Time:  noon
Venue:  Parliament Hill and across the country
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://healthcoalition.ca/Map
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Government & Public Sector

Mary Ambrose is part of an extraordinary group of people from around the world unified around the same cause, spreading the truth about climate change and inspiring action on the climate crisis. She is one of over 6,000 people trained by the Chairman and Founder of the Climate Reality Project, former Vice President Al Gore, to educate others about climate change and tackle the crisis head on. They're engaging their communities with Acts of Leadership, building networks of truth, and inspiring solutions and action in their communities.
Mary is an award winning broadcaster and writer whose career has spanned print, web, and radio. Born in Toronto, she's lived and worked in the UK and the USA at the CBC, BBC and PRI, and written for numerous papers and magazines. She left her working life as an observer on the sidelines to become more involved in issues close to her heart. A life-long environmentalist, she leapt at the chance to work at Greenpeace in 2012.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Swansea Town Hall Council Chamber - 2nd Floor
Location:  95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.green13toronto.org
Phone:  416-392-1954
Categories:   Environment

We hope you will join us at what is sure to be an exciting and not-to-be missed event. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant and picturesque City of Vancouver, the Livable Cities Forum will explore how to build healthy, sustainable, and economically resilient communities.
Learn from experts by attending your choice of high caliber plenaries, panel discussions, presentations, and workshops.
Explore the City of Vancouver through local study-tours and see how the City's bold initiative, Greenest City 2020, addresses environmental challenges, supports the local economy, and fosters healthier people and places.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.livablecitiesforum.com
For information contact:  Leya Barry
Phone:  1-647-728-4308
Categories:   International

Changes in demographics bring new opportunities, and nothing could be more relevant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Community than the aging of the baby boomers and the emerging tsunami of challenges and opportunities relating to the elderly that is about to hit. The question is, "will you be ready?".
This session is an important opportunity to find out why the skills you already have as a mediator are so appropriate to this segment of the population, where your skill set fits, what new skills and information you require for success and how you can engage this important client base to develop a successful elder mediation practice.
Designed specifically with ADR professionals and others providing service to the elderly in mind, this jam-packed one-day program will put you miles ahead by providing invaluable insights on all the essentials.

Time:  9am - 5pm
Venue:  Novotel Toronto Centre
Location:  45 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.adrontario.ca
For information contact:  Mary Anne Harnick
Phone:  416-487-4447 ext 104
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Services; Consulting & Consultants

Join us for a free public lecture by: Mary Jo Leddy, Founder of Romero House for refugees, Adjunct Professor of Theology at Regis College on Refugees: Silent Witnesses to War. Mary Jo Leddy is a Canadian writer, speaker, theologian and social activist. In 1975, Dr Leddy became founding editor of Catholic New Times, an independent national Canadian newspaper and alternative voice to the established church, that soon grew into an award-winning publication with a wide readership.

Time:  7-9pm
Venue:  University College Room 179 (west end of the building on the ground floor)
Location:  15 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/events/471744419598169
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

14th annual environmental fair promotes biodiversity in Halton Region and around the world by featuring exotic animals, reptiles and birds of prey
A Free-to attend, One-Day Environmental Fair for Sustainable Living and Biodiversity
Children will just adore seeing a young kangaroo, sugar glider, marmoset, lemur, cavy, coatimundi and alligator that Ron will be bringing to this year’s environmental fair,” said Stephen Dankowich, show manager and executive director of the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights.
The event is free to attend with donations welcomed.
The six sponsors of the 14th annual Halton Eco Festival are Conservation Halton, the Town of Oakville’s Environmental Policy Department, Halton Region’s Public Works Department, the Burlington Reuse Centre, Physicians for Global Survival and the Halton Peel BioDiversity Network.

Time:  10 AM - 5 PM
Venue:  Glen Abbey Community Centre
Location:  Third Line, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.oakvillepeacecentre.org/haltonecofest
For information contact:  Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights - info@oakvil
Phone:  (905) 849-5501
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Environment; Children & Youth

Join the send-off for Joseph Boutilier's 5,000km unicycle journey to Ottawa to call for government action on climate change, respect for First Nations treaties and inherent land rights and an end to the muzzling of publicly-funded scientists. Featuring live music from emcee Nostic, Inglewood Blues Band, guitarist David Mayo, spoken word poetry from Victoria Youth Poet Laureate Morgan Purvis and Audrey Lane Cockett and much, much more!

Time:  11am-12:30pm
Venue:  Beacon Park Pavilion
Location:  Beacon Ave. by the Water, Sidney, BC
Website:  http://unityfortheclimate.ca/events
For information contact:  Que Banh
Phone:  250.588.0328
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel; Performing Arts

The Council of Canadians, with local partners, will be visiting communities across Ontario to talk about why TransCanada's proposed Energy East pipeline is all risk and little reward for Ontarians.
TransCanada's Energy East pipeline project would convert a 40 year-old natural gas pipeline from Saskatchewan to Ontario, connecting it with new pipeline through Quebec and on to Saint John, New Brunswick. Transporting 1.1 million barrels of oil every day, it would be the largest oil pipeline in North America.

Location:  Canada, ON
Categories:   Environment; Government & Public Sector; Social Services

Attend for sessions of leading-edge fitness education in personal training, group fitness, cycling, mind-body, nutrition and more!

Time:  Various times
Venue:  University of Alberta
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://canfitpro.com/en/edmonton
For information contact:  Customer Service
Phone:  1-800-667-5622
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Sports & Games; Skills & Training

The 2nd Annual Living Green Expo is back and being held on April 12th and 13th 2014 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. This will be the region’s largest green and healthy living consumer show with a substantial reach of motivated consumers.
Ottawa is renowned as a "green capital". The Living Green Expo will provide an exciting opportunity for residents of the National Capital Region to access a wealth of information and discover local companies offering products and services related to environmental stewardship and health and wellness.
The Expo will feature two exhibit halls and a full program of activities. There will be something for everyone. Don't miss it!

Venue:  Ottawa Convention Centre
Location:  downtown, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ottawalivinggreenexpo.ca/
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Economic Development

The Applied Arts Awards programs are an opportunity to promote your work to an audience of the best of the industry, as well as potential clients. With two decades of awards experience, the Applied Arts Awards are one of the industry's most prestigious recognitions of creative excellence.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.appliedartsmag.com/awards_info/
For information contact:  assistant@appliedartsmag.com
Phone:  416-510-0909
Categories:   Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Arts & Culture; Communications Industry & Technology

The Publish Asia Expo will be held at Shangri-La Hotel, Kowloon in Hong Kong.
The news media industry's top technology and service providers will showcase their latest product and service developments and offerings at the expo, providing news publishers a vital resource for keeping up with the industry challenges.

Venue:  Shangri-La Hotel
Location:  64 Mody Road,, Kowloon
For information contact:  WAN-IFRA Asia Pacific
Phone:  +65.6562-8440
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Trade

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is organising a conference on media, armed conflict and hate speech on 25 April 2014 in Brussels.
The conference, supported by UNESCO, will discuss the lessons learned from the role Rwandan media played during the genocide of Tutsi in 1994 and in other conflicts where media fuelled hatred and violence.
The one-day conference will bring together academics, journalists, lawyers, diplomats and historians to exchange on these important challenges professional journalists face in their daily work.

Venue:  Polak Room of the International Press Centre, Residence Palace
Location:  Brussels
Website:  http://ifj.org
For information contact:  Ernest Sagaga
Phone:  +32 2 235 2207
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

This will be the 4th Annual Multicultural Seniors Festival, planned for Friday, April 25th 2014. We will provide entertainment, including music and dancing with performances from more than 20 different multi-cultural seniors groups from the lower mainland. We also provide food tasting from around 15 different countries, which will be provided at minimal cost. In addition, we will showcase Aboriginal culture through performance and artifacts. There will be a dialogue between immigrant seniors and the urban indigenous community, focused on reconcilation.

Time:  11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location:  1420 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Native Peoples; Seniors

The Green Living Show is North America’s largest consumer show dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
This three-day event offers inspiration for all ages and features more than 400 carefully selected companies, influential speakers, innovative products, educational demonstrations and fun activities for the entire family.
Come and enjoy delicious local and sustainable food and drink at the Ontario Culinary Adventure Pavilion and visit hundreds of exhibitors featuring natural health and wellness solutions within the Health and Wellness Pavilion.
The 8th annual Green Living Show has a new and innovative floor plan with valuable stage programming and content for consumers, covering a range of topics; such as, Parent and Kids, Health and Wellness, Green Energy and Innovation and Local/Organic Food and Beverage.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow/
For information contact:  Brenda Halkiw - info (at) green-living.ca
Phone:  416-360-0044
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Health/Health Care; Environment

Presentation by historian Ian Mosby.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Annette Library
Location:  145 Annette, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://torontopubliclibrary.ca
Phone:  416-393-7508
Categories:   Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Reel Justice is all about decolonizing the movie screen with a whole host of short films by local filmmakers.
Price: by donation to The Burnley “Rocky” Jones Education Fund

Venue:  Regal Building
Location:  5663 Cornwallis Street, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://afcoop.cx
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Focusing on erotic art, censorship, and large public sex events such as the Feminist Porn Awards and Morpheous’ Bondage Extravaganza, Archiving Public Sex showcases materials from the Sexual Representation Collection of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. Visitors will be invited to think about sex not only as personal and pleasurable but also as social, cultural, and political, especially with regards to censorship, activism, LGBTQ+ people, kink, and the representation of women. Participants will be introduced to a range of multimedia items, including classic pulp novels, archival letters, and documentary video. The exhibition also features materials from public performance artists such as Annie Sprinkle and CoCo La Crème, as well as photographic works by Geoff George, Carrie Leigh, and others. Tours will be available and an opening reception on May 21, 2014 will feature a discussion panel of artists and guest speakers. Archiving Public Sex will also be a feature exhibit of WorldPride 2014. Please note that this exhibit features explicit nudity and sexuality.

Venue:  University of Toronto Art Centre (Art Lounge)
Location:  15 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Sexuality; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture

Barrick destroys communities around the world in their pathological quest for a metal that we no longer need to mine. Join us as we stand in solidarity with communities directly impacted by this gold mining giant!
This annual general meeting is taking place while:
Barrick is facing a court case in the British High Court seeking damages for the death and injury of local villagers in Tanzania.
Communities in Papua New Guinea are making urgent calls for resettlement away from the mine site and community members are compensation for killings and sexual assault.
Communities in the Dominican Republic are also seeking urgent relocation away from the contaminated mine site, and to be compensated for their economic losses from dead cattle and contaminated produce.
Indigenous Diaguita communities in Chile are fighting to stop the Pascua Lama project, which does not have their consent and has been poisoning their scarce water resources.
Communities on Marinduque Island in the Philippines are seeking damages from a mine tailings disaster, considered the worst mining disaster in the Philippines.
Musical Performances by Amai Kuda, Test Their Logik, and more!

Time:  11:00
Venue:  Metro Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://protestbarrick.net/
For information contact:  Natalie.Lowrey@gmail.com
Categories:   Native Peoples; Music; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Greater Toronto Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council would like to invite you to come bump elbows with all of the Chapter's green building enthusiasts at the first large networking party of 2014!
Guests at the 2014 Spring Open will get the chance to play with our 4'x6' touch screen, interactive green building map and listen to presenters blast their way through 2-minute presentations on local green building projects.

Time:  6:30 - 9:30
Venue:  The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)
Location:  720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/events.php?id=18557
Phone:  416-598-5397
Categories:   Environment; Music; Building & Construction

Please join Canadians for Tax Fairness, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Centretown United Church for the launch of Tax is Not a Four Letter Word.
The event will feature a presentation by the book's editor Alex Himelfarb (Director of the Glendon School of International and Public Affairs at York University and a former Clerk of the Privy Council) and responses by Dennis Howlett (Executive Director of Canadians for Tax Fairness) and Toby Sanger (Canadian Union of Public Employees Senior Economist) as well as time for questions from the audience.

Time:  7:30
Venue:  Centretown United Church
Location:  507 Bank St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.taxfairness.ca/news/ottawa-town-hall-tax-not-four-letter-word
For information contact:  office@taxfairness.ca
Phone:  613-863-3670
Categories:   Business & Economics; Taxation; Business & Economics

Everywhere Chevron operates they exploit land and people for shareholder profit, often they use force and intimidation, very rarely do they take responsibility for the consequences. From the US to Nigeria, Australia to Equador, Brazil to Bangladesh, Chevron brings death and destruction. In Canada, Chevron’s Pacific Trail Pipeline threatens unceded indigenous land. Today groups from around the world unite and take action in solidarity with the Unist’ot’en and all frontline communities affected by Chevron, to clearly state, Chevron your time has come your days are numbered! Stop Fracking Chevron!

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Cambie and Hastings
Location:  Victory Square, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://risingtide604.ca/
For information contact:  risingtide604@riseup.net
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Health/Health Care

On April 13th, Merilyn Topacio Reynoso Pacheco, a 16-year old anti-mining activist was assassinated in Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala. Her father, Edwin Alexander Reynoso who accompanied her at the time, was also shot and remains in critical condition. Both Topacio and her father were active in the resistance against Canadian company Tahoe Resources' Escobal mine, in San Rafael las Flores, Santa Rosa. Topacio, along with her work as the Youth Coordinator of the Resistance in Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, was also a poet and musician.
We must denounce this violent and cowardly act which took the life of a vibrant young woman, and community leader. At her funeral, Topacio's mother promised: "The resistance doesn't end here, my love."
Following this memorial, we will join the larger May Day March nearby which will include further actions to hold Goldcorp and the Canadian mining industry responsible for these and other acts of violence.

Time:  4:00
Venue:  Outside of Goldcorp's Toronto offices
Location:  130 Adelaide Street West (corner of Adelaide and York), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rightsaction.org/
Categories:   Mining & Petroleum; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and Chair of the OkanaganNation Alliance, with Ardith Walkem, lawyer, author and member of Nlaka’pamux Nation.
There are many unresolved issues concerning the relationship between the sovereignty of the original nations and the aspirations of the major corporations that shape Canada’s economy. These have come to a head. The need to protect existing resource industries such as fishing and tourism to provide for future generations is now pitted against short-term profit from the exploitation of non-renewable oil, gas and water resources.

Time:  7:00 - 8:30
Venue:  Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level Central Library
Location:  350 W. Georgia, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.lrwc.org/first-nations-rights-speaker-series-the-gap-between-law-and-practice-may
For information contact:  lrwc@portal.ca
Categories:   Native Peoples; Environment; Science & Technology

Readings by Canadian poets Fred Wah, Evelyn Lau, Marilyn Dumont, Daniela Elza, and Martha Roth, with proceeds to the Laura Robinson Defense Fund, which supports investigative reporter Robinson's legal battle stemming from her Georgia Straight article on former Olympic chief John Furlong's secret past as a missionary in Northern B.C. Event includes performance by Vancouver singer-guitarist Jordan Matchett.

Time:  7:00
Venue:  St. James Hall
Location:  3214 W. 10th, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.laurarobinsondefensefund.org/
For information contact:  laura.robinson@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Music

Home to the International Power Exchange Contest and International Pony Play Championships
WHhat is Beyond Leather All About? Positive Energy!
Imagine taking your vacation in Fort Lauderdale Florida in May when the weather is perfect, enjoying four (4) days and three (3) nights sharing a unique experience with 500 like minded individuals! Now picture your days filling your mind and body with learning technique skills as well as how to create, maintain and keep pleasure in your relationships to help ignite that fire within!
Close your eyes because now it's night time and you're immersed in the joy surrounding you. Feel that personal sexual freedom as you're watching the exploration all around. Share in the journey as you see and feel the techniques learned. The vision is amazing and the energy is powerful. Welcome to Beyond Leather, an experience to never forget!
We have 65+ educational workshop choices on relationships, edge play, blood sports, skills, sex and more, to help make the most out of your Beyond Leather experience by esteemed well known national presenters, six (6) delicious meals shared, four (4) outstanding theaters putting you on the edge of your seat either laughing or cringing, two (2) amazing contests, three (3) nights on site dungeon play with 9000 square feet that powers your darkest desire, three (3) nights hospitality delicacies to tempt your palate....and all at ONE amazing event.
Beyond Leather is held in a beautiful 4-star upscale hotel that will make this occasion a special event not to be missed and always to remember.

Location:  Fort Lauderdale FL USA
Website:  http://www.beyondleather.net/
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Sexuality

The sixth annual Sources of Knowledge Forum will take participants on an exciting exploration of Fathom Five National Marine Park. The Forum is based on the theme Beneath the Waves and will take place May 2-4 at the Tobermory Community Centre.
This year's sessions will include descriptions of how our understanding of the lake bottom is being expanded through mapping and hydrographic activities, current efforts to monitor and protect ship wrecks, and a review of the achievements of the Sublimnos diving bell. Dr. George Harpur will describe the role of the hyperbaric chamber in the diving history of the Marine Park.
Additional activities are two field trips: a walk with Holly Dunham, a local historian, focused on the creation of Fathom Five Park, and an on-board demonstration of subsurface mapping techniques (weather permitting). The Forum will also feature an art show and film festival. Saturday night's dinner is being catered by the Grandview Restaurant

Time:  TBD
Venue:  Tobermory Community Centre
Location:  Tobermory, ON
Website:  http://www.sourcesofknowledge.ca
For information contact:  Graham Draper / E-mail: gdraper456@gmail.com
Phone:  647-295-2313
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors; Environment
Event is recurring

Join us for COG's Annual General Meeting! If you have donated to COG in the last year you are invited to attend and vote on the future direction of the organization!

Time:  2:00 - 4:00
Venue:  COG National Boardroom
Location:  1145 Carling Ave, Suite 7519, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca/
For information contact:  office@cog.ca
Phone:  888-375-7383
Categories:   Environment

The Canadian Artists for Civil Liberties is hosting a concert May 3rd, to honour the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA)’s 50th anniversary. It will be a night of music, dance, visual art, and spoken word performance in celebration of CCLA and the rights and freedoms it has worked so tirelessly to promote and defend.
“We’re very excited about this concert,” said Sukanya Pillay, General Counsel of CCLA. “You can’t separate the arts from civil liberties advocacy. Musicians, writers, artists have always been at the forefront of civil liberties campaigns across the world and in Canada – in fact CCLA has always had strong representatives of the arts on our Board – we are grateful to Nathan Lawr and the artists he has brought together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of CCLA.”
Hosted by CBC’s Garvia Bailey, the concert will feature performances by Jason Collett, Broken Social Scene collaborator and celebrated solo artist; Arraymusic, playing an original piece by Oscar-nominated musician Owen Pallett; the Juno-nominated Kobotown; and many more. The post-show reception will include a display of banned and censored books, as well as work by environmental activist and artist Franke James, and other dynamic visual artists.

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Trinity St. Paul’s United Church
Location:  427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ccla.org/2014/03/27/ccla-and-canadian-artists-for-civil-liberties-present-the-ccla-50
For information contact:  mail@ccla.org
Phone:  416-363-0321
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Music

The walk will explore the history of poor people in East Downtown Toronto going back to Toronto's first poor house, the House of Industry. How did this poor house come to dominate the lives of Toronto's poor for over a century? What was the relationship of Toronto's wealthy residents to the unemployed who relied on the House of Industry? What happened to the slums of Cabbagetown? How did Toronto's 'skid row' come to be established in East Downtown Toronto? These are just some of the questions that we will explore during the walk.

Time:  10:00
Venue:  51 Division
Location:  Front St. and Parliament St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.janeswalk.org/canada/toronto/poor-peoples-history-east-downtown-toronto/
For information contact:  info@janeswalk.net
Phone:  416-642-5779
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Social Policy

You can support families of workplace tragedy by donating to Threads of Life or, participating in the walk, sponsoring a walker, committing as an event sponsor, or volunteering.
Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy is a fun 5km fundraising walk to help support families affected by workplace tragedy. It's a unique way to educate your community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent others from being injured or killed on the job.

Venue:  Ashbridges Bay Park
Location:  Ashbridges Bay Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://stepsforlife2014.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1083552
For information contact:  contact@threadsoflife.ca
Phone:  888 - 567-9490
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Disability Issues

World Press Freedom Day, celebrated yearly on 3 May, is a day to celebrate the fundamental human right of press freedom, weigh the state of press freedom around the world, and pay tribute to the journalists, editors and publishers who have lost their lives for doing their job.
Take part in the festivities! Check out the event listings at http://ifex.org/wpfd to see if there's anything happening around you. We'll continue to post activities when we hear of them.
Click here -- http://www.wan-ifra.org/microsites/30-days-for-freedom -- to take action on the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers' (WAN-IFRA) campaign to highlight the plight of jailed journalists worldwide; 30 cases will be profiled in the 30 days leading up to World Press Freedom Day.

Website:  http://ifex.org/wpfd/
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Human Rights, Law, Legal

In the 1880s and 1890s, Allan Gardens served as a playground for some of Toronto's wealthiest residents. Many historians have written about this grand era. However, the radical history of Allan Gardens following the turn of the 20th century has largely been ignored. This walk will look at this radical history -- the battle for free speech during the Great Depression, the protests against the nuclear bomb and the fight to read poetry in the park in the early 1960s, the anti-Nazi riots in the mid-1960s, and the large anti-poverty demonstrations of the 1990s.

Time:  10:00
Venue:  Allan Gardens
Location:  Corner of Carlton Street and Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.janeswalk.org/canada/toronto/radical-history-allan-gardens
For information contact:  osiasheroux@gmail.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Nature & Outdoors; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This customized tour acknowledges the Mississauga of New Credit, the aboriginal nation whose ancestral lands the city is built on, and highlights the struggles, gains and losses of women in the city's labour and feminist movements from the 1850s up to the present - a history that has been silenced and marginalized. We bring back to life vibrant and committed women union leaders like Grace Hartman and Madeleine Parent; international figures like Emma Goldman and Amelia Earhart, and lesser-known Toronto women like Lily Ilomaki, a Depression-era union organizer. The tour celebrates the work of women in unions, the arts and the community who created the seeds of our social safety net and the Canadian educational system.

Time:  10:00
Location:  Northwest corner of Spadina and College, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.janeswalk.org/canada/toronto/walking-and-working-womens-labour-history-walking-to
Categories:   Women; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

Discuss the high cost of living in Vancouver and what the government should do about it.

Time:  6:00 - 8:00
Venue:  Collingwood Neighbourhood House
Location:  5288 Joyce, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  press@johnbolducarthur.ca
Phone:  604-256-3272
Categories:   Real Estate; Business & Economics

There are many discussions on the Left occurring over climate change. Some of these have been occurring about a 'just transition' in the labour movement to energy democracy to the financialization of the ecology movement through the promotion of 'cap and trade' systems to deal with carbon emissions. The release of the latest major set of studies from the UN's Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change allows a fresh look at these debates from the latest 'consensus report' from scientific analysts from around the world. This workshop will allow us to discuss and debate some of the current findings, how the developments around climate change are interacting with current developments in capitalism and the state of social movement struggles around climate change.

Time:  12:00
Venue:  Centre for Social Innovation/Centre for Social Justice
Location:  720 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http:///www.facebook.com/events/247430612107597/
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Politics & Political Organizations

Learn how to protect your online identity, avoid identity theft and online scams, and safeguard your home computer. Registration required.

Time:  6:30 - 8:00
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
Location:  350 W. Georgia, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  info@vpl.ca
Phone:  604 331-3603
Categories:   Internet; Computers

Want to travel with TTCriders on an overcrowded TTC bus to demand Queen's Park fairly fund the TTC?
Of course you do. Join TTCriders and friends as we travel in an overcrowded oversized bus from City Hall to Queen's Park to demand the province give more funding to the TTC so riders can have better service and lower fares.

Time:  5:00
Venue:  Nathan Philips Square outside City Hall
Location:  100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ttcriders.ca/join-us-in-the-overcrowded-bus-march-to-queens-park-for-more-service
For information contact:  info@ttcriders.ca
Categories:   Transportation & Travel; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

UNESCO is organising events to mark World Press Freedom Day in Paris on 5 - 6 May 2014. The theme for 2014 is 'Media Freedom for a Better Future'
For more information on activities planned , please visit: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/events/prizes-and-celebrations/celebrations/international-days/world-press-freedom-day/homepage/

Location:  Paris
Website:  http://www.unesco.org
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Integrated Digital marketing course is our most popular course! If you are new to IAB courses this is the perfect place to start. The course looks at the digital marketing process, online & mobile advertising platforms, and how they relate to each other as well as to offline media. All digital marketing disciplines are covered (email, search, display, RTB, mobile, social, etc) to give attendees a great overview of all things digital in Canada.

Venue:  Ryerson University - Eggy Summit Room
Location:  350 Victoria St, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://iabcanada.com/courses/integrated-digital-marketing/
Phone:  416-598-3400
Categories:   Computers; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Education

This event will feature our six municipal LEED buildings and each delegate will have the opportunity to choose three of the buildings to tour. We will have the engineers and architects who designed and built the buildings as tour guides along with the facilities managers so that those taking the tours can ask the tough questions about these buildings. As well, each delegate will get to choose one of three tours, Fort Henry, the Steam Museum or a walking tour of Kingston Heritage Buildings.
We will also have a gala dinner featuring local food with Chris Turner as the keynote speaker.
We have limited space for only 175 participants.

Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://sustainablekingston.ca/projects-and-initiatives/green-building-symposium
For information contact:  john@sustainablekingston.ca
Phone:  613-544-2075 ext 1
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction

The Climate Reality Project presentation addresses climate science as well as the causes and impacts of climate change at the global, national and regional levels.

Time:  6:30 - 8:00
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library Dunbar Branch
Location:  4515 Dunbar, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.climatereality.ca/
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

SWANA's Northern Lights Chapter and Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council are hosting a joint conference May 7-9, 2014, at the newly-renovated Hilton DoubleTree in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants are expected from across Canada and the United States. Come to Regina to join your SWANA Chapter and the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council as they team up to find solutions to today’s waste management and recycling puzzles. Exciting keynote speakers and engaging presentations in three streams of sessions plus face time with industry representatives at the large tradeshow ensures there is something for everyone. Two technical tours, a workshop or a round of golf; you choose the way you want to start your week with us in Regina.

Venue:  Hilton DoubleTree
Location:  Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.swananorthernlights.org/
Categories:   Environment; Management

Confronting Crisis: Left Praxis in the Face of Austerity, War and Revolution
Confronted with a global context of austerity, exploitation, imperialist aggression, ongoing colonialism, and ecological crises, the world has been witness to growing social and political struggles over the past decade. A wide range of rural- and urban-based labour and social movements have fought back against the current ‘Age of Austerity,’ while new modes and geographies of resistance against dispossession and tyranny continue to inspire social change in the Global South. Against this backdrop, the 2014 Historical Materialism conference at Toronto's York University will aim to contribute to a collective discussion on how to extend and revitalize Left critique and praxis in the current conjuncture.
Confirmed speakers for the conference include:
Haroon Akram-Lodhi, Farshad Araghi, David Austin, Himani Bannerji, Tithi Bhattacharya, Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Peter Kulchyski, Jason Moore, Richard Seymour, Panagiotis Sotiris, Lise Vogel, and Judith Whitehead.

Venue:  York University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://hmtoronto.org/
For information contact:  historicalmaterialismtoronto@gmail.com.
Categories:   Business & Economics; Economic Development; Politics & Political Organizations

EcoLinks Conference 2014 - Environmental Educators Conference
May 9 & 10, 2014 - University of Toronto, Mississauga
http://home.osee.ca/
OSEE is the subject association for all educators interested in the integration of environmental topics into curriculum. Join us for an inspiring conference on May 9th-10th, 2014. We will have workshops and classroom ready materials to help teach literacy, numeracy, geography, science, drama, art and math through an environmental sustainability lens. This year the conference will be at the beautiful University of Toronto, Mississauga campus.
Highlights include:
• Keynote Speakers: Artist/Activist Franke James and Educator Colin Harris
• Hands-on and outdoor workshops
• Exhibitor area, nature and bird walks included
• A chance to share ideas and network with other educators
Subject association conferences are run by teachers for teachers.
If you would like to share your lessons, please complete the Workshop Presenter’s Form online at www.osee.ca.
For more information or to register:
http://home.osee.ca/annual-conference/ecolinks-2014-2/
Environmental Education Conference

Venue:  University of Toronto
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://home.osee.ca/annual-conference/ecolinks-2014-2/
Categories:   Environment; Education

On May 10th people from coast to coast to coast will be rallying to defend communities from pipelines, dirty energy projects like tar sands and fracking, and runaway climate change, while standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities on the front-line of struggles from BC to New Brunswick.
On the west coast, the Wet'suwet'en and Gitxsan are taking steps to halt tar sands and fracking pipelines through their unceded traditional territories. On the east coast, the Mik'maq are rising up against companies like SWN Resources which are violating treaties with fracking exploration. In Northern Alberta Indigenous communities continue to challenge the tar sands mega project at its source.
In Toronto we have an opportunity to play our part in stopping tar sands expansion by stopping Line 9 - a 38 year old pipeline built for regular oil which is set to transport tar sands dilbit and fracked Bakken crude from Sarnia to Montreal. Due to its contents, the pipeline has a 90% likelihood of rupture, threatening the most densely populated corridor in the country, including 18 Indigenous communities who have not been properly consulted.

Time:  1:00
Venue:  Nathan Phillips Square
Location:  Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.defendourclimate.ca/
For information contact:  NoLine9rally@gmail.com
Categories:   Native Peoples; Environment; Politics & Political Organizations

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2014.
More than 200 cartoonists, 30 publishers, 50+ panels and more!
Free admission.

Venue:  Toronto Reference Library
Location:  789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontocomics.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

On May 13, 2014, join Dr. Don Scavia (University of Michigan), Dave Dempsey (International Joint Commission), Codi Yeager-Kozacek (Circle of Blue Correspondent), and Jim Olson (Founder, FLOW) for an interactive webinar discussion on nutrient pollution and resulting harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Great Lakes, and how the public and the states together can utilize the public trust doctrine framework as an added decision-making tool to address HABs in Lake Erie and beyond.

Time:  12:00 - 1:30
Venue:  Virtual webinar
Website:  http://flowforwater.org/may-13-webinar-on-nutrient-pollution-and-harmful-algal-blooms-in-the
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Green 13's monthly film screening and discussion - THE EDIBLE CITY.
This fun, fast-paced documentary journeys through the local Good Food movement taking place in the San Francisco Bay area, across North America, and around the world. Urban community gardens are a big part of the solution - come and find out more!

Time:  6:15 - 8:15
Venue:  Annette Library
Location:  145 Annette Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.green13toronto.org/
Phone:  416-393-7692
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage

On May 15, Palestinians mark the anniversary of the Nakba, the systematic expulsion of the Palestinian people by Zionist militias that began in late 1947 and lasted through 1948 and beyond.
As well as land and properties, a lesser known aspect of that expulsion is that Israel looted Palestinian homes over their cultural treasures, among them books, manuscripts, personal papers, photographs and works of art.
The Great Book Robbery tells the story of the systematic looting in 1948 of tens of thousands of Palestinian books in a joint operation by the Haganah - what became the Israeli army - and the Israeli national library.
This untold story of the Nakba has remained hidden over the years until, by complete accident, Israeli graduate student Gish Amit stumbled across archives documenting the systematic looting of Palestinian books. "I came across this topic quite accidentally," Gish admits. "I spent the first few months of my doctoral studies at various archives, among them the archive of the Jewish national and university library, where one day, I discovered the first documents regarding the collecting of the Palestinian libraries left behind during the 1948 war. Anyhow, it took me a few more weeks - and dozens of documents - to realize that there was a story to tell. A story that hasn't yet been told and one that might enrich our knowledge about the Palestinian culture and its erasure."

Time:  7;00 - 9:00
Venue:  Beit Zatoun
Location:  612 Markham St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://beitzatoun.org/event/film-the-great-book-robbery/
Phone:  647-726-9500
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

"The goal of the New World Order (NWO) is to concentrate the world's economic, political and military power in the hands of an elite few. Fueled by greed and the desire for control, this plan has been developing for centuries and is now nearing its end game. Before more of our rights and freedoms are taken from us, let's educate and activate ourselves by teaming up with other aware community members and responding to this agenda together".

Time:  1:00 - 5:00
Venue:  Scottish Cultural Centre
Location:  8886 Hudson St. @ 73 ave, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Halton Green Screens is a monthly eco-film series that is organized by a group of local environmentalists to promote environmental awareness and projects.
We are happy to announce that Halton Greens Screens will be running a new series starting January 2014, running through to May 2014, thanks to the addition of a great new group of steering committee members and the support of our sponsors.

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Oakville Public Library Central Branch
Location:  120 Navy St., Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.haltongreenscreens.ca/
For information contact:  mervicia@gmail.com
Phone:  905-845-3250
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

This scientific meeting will attract speakers and delegates from throughout the world and will provide a platform for discussions on the challenges faced by the livestock sector in an effort to efficiently enhance its contribution to sustainable food supply in the context of climate variability.
Main topics
Balance between animal food supply and demand over the course of the century according to a range of storylines ;
Impacts of climate change, including climatic variability and extremes, on livestock production and pastures ;
Emissions and removals of GHGs associated to livestock production systems and to grassland soils and their possible changes in the future ;
Adaptation to climate change of the livestock sector ;
Mitigation of GHG emissions from the livestock sector ;
Contribution of the livestock sector to global and regional food security.

Location:  Madrid
Website:  http://animalchange.wordpress.com
For information contact:  irina.carpusca@paris.inra.fr
Phone:  0033 (0)1 76 21 61 93
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Science & Technology

Workshop Summary:
Spring brings a renewed sense of energy to people and plants alike. Longer days and increased rain could have you basking in beautiful gardens or wading through puddled basements. Join Cheryl Evans (the RAIN Program Manager) and Brendan Schaefer (a certified RAIN Guide) for a step-by-step tour of REEP House for Sustainable Living. In this tour you will learn to protect your home from water damage and install beautiful rainwater features that keep our rivers healthy.

Time:  7:00 - 8:30
Venue:  REEP House for Sustainable Living
Location:  20 Mill Street, Kitchener, ON
Website:  http://www.reepwaterlooregion.ca/
For information contact:  info@reepgreen.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Building & Construction

Maude Barlow is the National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and chairs the board of Washington-based Food and Water Watch. She is a board member of the San Francisco-based International Forum on Globalization and a Councillor with the Hamburg-based World Future Council. The recipient of eleven honorary doctorates and many awards for her work for the environment and human rights., Maude is also the author of dozens of reports and 17 books, including her latest, Blue Future: Protecting Water For People And The Planet Forever.
Maude will be introduced by environmental author and journalist, Alanna Mitchell.
The annual June Callwood Lecture honours the life, work and legacy of journalist, author and social activist June Callwood (1924-2007). It provides a platform for the exploration and discussion of contemporary social justice issues.

Time:  7:00 - 8:30
Venue:  Toronto Reference Library, Appel Salon
Location:  789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Em=1&Entt=RDMEVT159578&R=EVT159578
Phone:  416-393-7131
Categories:   Children & Youth; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine will confer its first-ever Bachelor of Naturopathy degrees at its 34th Convocation Ceremony on Thursday. CCNM received the final word and a copy of the letter granting consent to grant the degree earlier this week.

Time:  1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue:  University of Toronto Convocation Hall
Location:  31 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ccnm.edu
For information contact:  Catherine Kenwell
Phone:  416-498-1255
Categories:   Education; Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Health/Health Care

With bureau owner Cathleen Fillmore, and Laura Berg (her video has more than 26 million views)
- The speaking world is changing; find out where the opportunities lie
- A great value proposition is key to getting booked - create or strengthen yours
- Great positioning and powerful material make the difference between success and struggle
- The marketing essentials in today's market
- How the next generation of great speakers are making their way to the top
- Choose the right business model.
- Learn 10 ways to get booked over and over again.
- Use the power of social media to promote yourself
- Add other revenue streams, including products and books
- Find your own formula to put on and fill highly profitable events.
- Getting sponsorships (find out how Laura got a free trip to Australia!)
- Get your video viral - videos raise visibility, credibility and get fans....and bookings!
- Why linked in is central to getting booked these days
- Use our examples for your own speaking contract or sponsorship contract
- Set goals and complete a 90 day action plan.

Time:  9:30-4:00
Venue:  Verity Club
Location:  111D Queen Street East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cathleenfillmore.com/events.php
For information contact:  Cathleen Fillmore
Phone:  416-532-9886
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Consulting & Consultants

Speakers share ideas about our relationship to water. Participating panelists include author and explorer Joe MacInnis, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Mark Mattson, filmmaker Katarina Soukup, Alberta Watersmart's Kim Sturgess, author and journalist Chris Turner, author Marq de Villiers, poet Fred Wah, Oceans Initiative's Rob Williams, and author and journalist Chris Wood.

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Frederic Wood Theatre
Location:  6354 Crescent Rd., Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://thewalrus.ca/
For information contact:  subs@thewalrus.ca
Phone:  866-236-0475
Categories:   Environment; Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

The Schomberg Fair is probably a lot different than you're picturingÂ… The Schomberg Fairgrounds aren't located out in the middle of a muddy field on the outskirts of town, quite the contrary actuallyÂ… The Schomberg Fairgrounds are located right in the heart of downtown Schomberg. The grounds are separated from the Main Street by a gently flowing river that runs parallel to the road. There is an arena, rides, plenty of parking and genuine agricultural fairgrounds - all of which are surrounded by rolling hills and small town neighbourhoods. The Schomberg Fair is the heart of Schomberg! If you haven't been to the fair before. The Schomberg Fair - a great way to experience and support the agricultural community.

Venue:  Downtown Schomberg
Location:  Schomberg, ON
Website:  http://schombergfair.com
For information contact:  manager@schombergfair.com
Phone:  905-939-8283
Categories:   Farming; Nature & Outdoors

Europes Biggest Fetish and BDSM Convention
At over 53000 sq.ft. there will be shows, workshops, shopping and more.
- approx. 100 exhibitors of the international FetishScene
- Top showprogram at 5 stages
- International Starguests and Top Models
- Large Gastronarea with Bar and Biergarten
- Bondage Workshops with some of the world's best riggers
- Custom Photo Shooting at new studio
- Chill Out Lounge with Cocktailbar
- VIP-Area with grand Buffet and perfect view of the main stage
- Shopping Sunday with special reduced entry-fee !
- Grand Aftershow Party "Sub Rosa Dictum" Saturday at 10 p.m.

Venue:  Convention Centre
Location:  Munich Germany
Website:  http://www.boundcon.com
For information contact:  info@boundcon.com
Categories:   Sexuality

Shibaricon is the world's premier international pansexual annual conference that focuses on education and information exchange for lovers of rope bondage, by lovers of rope bondage. Shibaricon offers an international team of instructors, including some of the best rope educators from around the world. Whether you are a seasoned rigger or have never tied a knot, with 4 days of classes Shibaricon will offer the perfect learning opportunities for you. The educational focus is practical, meaning that you will leave our "hands-on" or "minds-on" classes with skills you can use. Shibaricon will also provide the opportunity for you to practice your new-found skills in our playspace each evening as well as our practice space.
Shibaricon is a gathering of rope lovers, rope Masters, rope bottoms, bondage aficionados, knot fetishist and those just curious enough to take those first steps outside the bedroom into the sensual art of Japanese rope bondage. Bondage players from around the world, this is an opportunity to attend a gathering that will provide education, support self-expression, foster new friendships, and renew old acquaintances! It is our goal to encourage everyone interested in this sensual art form to unite as community and grow as a result. Whether you are new to rope bondage, BDSM, or are a skilled practitioner, there will be something for you!

Location:  Chicago USA
Website:  http://www.shibaricon.com/index2.html
Categories:   Sexuality

From the Plunkett family’s resounding success entertaining the troops oversees to Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital where Orillia was practising free medical care to soldiers and veterans long before anywhere else in Canada, Doors Open Orillia will take visitors on a journey back to the First World War to uncover the stories that have shaped our city’s modern culture.
Visit Orillia’s historical downtown – a treasure trove of historical, architectural and cultural sites that can be explored on your own or as part of a guided walking tour. Mississaga Street will be closed for the day, filled with live entertainment, children’s activities and street vendors.

Location:  Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Orillia.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Canadian children's entertainer ("Bananaphone", "Peanut Butter Sandwich"), author, and founder of the Centre for Child Honouring

Time:  2:00
Venue:  Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Location:  650 Hamilton, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.raffinews.com/index.html#.U2JyoaLYG0w
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth

A local brochure for the event can be picked up at any participating site or at Brockville Tourism (10 Market Street West). If you come for Doors Open Brockville-Thousand Islands, be sure to fill out an entry form to win a prize basket of contributions from the participating sites.

Location:  Brockville, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Brockville-Thousand-Islands.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The theme for this year's event is Secrets and Spirits- Exploring the Mysteries Behind the Door - which focuses on secret spaces and stories from all over Toronto. This year's event will include architectural and ghostly walking tours, the Doors Open Speakers Series, art exhibits at various secret spaces across the city and more than 40 new building additions.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Toronto.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Hungry to grow your own vegetables but don't have a backyard? Learn how container gardening can transform small spaces, like your balcony and patio, for a full season of fresh food.
Part of Evergreen's new Beyond the Backyard Urban Gardening Workshop Series, learn how to turn your outdoor space into an urban food oasis - from fruit trees to bee keeping - at this series of hands-on workshops all about growing food in the city.

Time:  1:00 - 4:00
Venue:  Evergreen Brick Works
Location:  550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.evergreen.ca/whats-on/event-details/9610
For information contact:  acooper@evergreen.ca
Phone:  416-596-1495
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Farming

Are you a Runner or Walker?
We’re looking for dedicated supporters to Walk or Run for Biodiversity in the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km or 2 km races.
If you’d like to support USC’s work with seed-saving farmers by running or walking, please send an email to David Rain at R4B (at) usc-canada.org to receive detailed information.
All R4B-Ottawa runners and walkers who commit to raising $100 will receive a specially-designed Run for Biodiversity T-shirt in appreciation for their fundraising efforts.
As a special thank you, the top 10 R4B-Ottawa fundraisers will be registered for free!
Where will Donations go?
All donations will go to support USC’s work with seed-saving farmers in remote regions of the East African country of Ethiopia.
Our R4B-Ottawa goal is to raise $12,500 to support the community-based agricultural, biodiversity and environmental initiatives of our local partner, EOSA, the Ethio-Organic Seed Action.
EOSA works with women and men farmers to help ensure they have a diverse and healthy seed supply in order to grow nutrititous food for their families.

Location:  Tamarack, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://usc-canada.org/run-for-biodiversity/ottawa/
For information contact:  R4B@usc-canada.org
Categories:   Environment; Sports & Games; Nature & Outdoors

Highlights of the annual family-friendly festival include an activity village with over 15 stations, children's entertainer Fred Penner, a variety show, a circus-influenced take on the Lewis Carroll classic Through the Looking Glass, an interactive dinosaur zoo, and master puppeteer Matthias Kuchta's take on the German fairy tale The Frog King.

Location:  Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.childrensfestival.ca/
For information contact:  info@childrensfestival.ca
Phone:  604.708.5655
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Children & Youth

The Halton Environmental Network is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014. Come celebrate with us as we recognize past accomplishments and long-standing members and supporters, and look forward to the future! This networking evening includes a complimentary glass of wine from Tawse Winery, tasty nibbles, great speakers and presentations, music by the Oakville Suzuki Flute Orchestra, and a wonderful silent auction.

Time:  7:00 - 10:00
Venue:  Oakville Conference Centre
Location:  2515 Wyecroft Rd.at Bronte Rd., Oakville
Website:  http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hen-10th-anniversary-gala-tickets-9277502259
For information contact:  ltessier@haltonenvironment.ca
Phone:  905-815-6185
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Environment; Music

Germany Green EMT (Exhibition-Matchmaking-Tours)

28-29 of May 2014

Nexus-Europe GmbH invites you to participate in this extraordinary Green Sector Interactive Event, Germany Green EMT, for global producers in the field of renewable energy, alternative fuels and transportation, water saving and clean water technologies, energy saving technologies, and environmental and pollution reducing technologies. EMT (Expo, Matchmaking, Tours) is the first Interactive Event to offer such a unique program of promotion, education, and access to key figures in the field. EMT (Expo, Matchmaking, Tours) combines the best elements of exhibitions, symposiums, matchmaking sessions, factory tours, and communication with key players and government decision makers in formal and informal environments. If you attend just one event or exhibition this year, this is the one to choose.

Location:  Berlin
Website:  http://www.GermanyGreen.org
For information contact:  info@nexus-gmbh.biz
Phone:  0049-303-433-0969
Categories:   Environment; Biotechnology; Nature & Outdoors

Each year, this annual event attracts senior-level executives from newspapers of all market sizes from across Canada, as well as executives from the corporate ownership groups. Delegates also include editors, advertising managers, circulation directors and marketing staff from large and small daily and community newspapers.
In 2014, the INK+BEYOND conference will be held on May 28-30 in Charlottetown, PEI. Unique this year, the conference will take place in conjunction with the ongoing PEI 2014 celebrations recognizing the sesquicentennial anniversary of the historic Charlottetown Conference.
The official program will cover every aspect of the newspaper business with speaker sessions and educational workshops designed for all departments including editorial, advertising, circulation and management. The two-day event features a number of awards presentations--including the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards and the National Newspaper Awards--and social events which will showcase the province’s world-class dining and hospitality.

Venue:  PEI Convention Centre
Location:  4 Queen Street, Charlottetown, PE
Website:  http://www.newspaperscanada.ca/programs/inkbeyond-conference
For information contact:  vwilson@newspaperscanada.ca
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Business & Economics

A unique phenomenon in the U.S. and the world, Left Forum convenes the largest annual conference of a broad spectrum of left and progressive intellectuals, activists, academics, organizations and the interested public. Conference participants come together to engage a wide range of critical perspectives on the world, to discuss differences, commonalities, and alternatives to current predicaments, and to share ideas for understanding and transforming the world. The conference is held each year in New York City

Venue:  c/o Ph.D. Program in Sociology CUNY Graduate Center
Location:  365 Fifth Avenue, New York
Website:  http://www.leftforum.org/
For information contact:  leftforum@leftforum.org
Phone:  212-817-2002/2003
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Business & Economics

Carolinian Canada Forest Garden Guild and The Living Centre are pleased to announce our first annual Forest Gardening Convergence on May 31st., 2014 being held at The Living Centre.
This Convergence brings people together to explore the skills, resources and results of those who are working to reform, recreate, and reimagine our food that includes how we educate, how we work and the communities we build.
Learn about local food, plant medicine and the ecological biodiversity of our region. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with forest garden practitioners, permaculture teachers, designers and students from our local region.
Join us for a day of presentations, hands-on workshops, discussions, panels, networking and more! Join us and come away inspired!

Time:  9:00 - 6:00
Venue:  The Living Centre
Location:  London, ON
Website:  http://www.thelvingcentre.com
For information contact:  info@thelivingcentre.com
Phone:  519-652-0230
Categories:   Environment; Design; Nature & Outdoors

Carolinian Canada Forest Garden Guild and The Living Centre are pleased to announce our first annual Forest Gardening Convergence on May 31st., 2014 being held at The Living Centre.
This Convergence brings people together to explore the skills, resources and results of those who are working to reform, recreate, and reimagine our food that includes how we educate, how we work and the communities we build.
Learn about local food, plant medicine and the ecological biodiversity of our region. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with forest garden practitioners, permaculture teachers, designers and students from our local region.
Join us for a day of presentations, hands-on workshops, discussions, panels, networking and more! Join us and come away inspired!
Date/Time:
Saturday May 31, 2014
9am - 6pm.
6pm - Evening Activities - Open Circle, World Cafe - Going Forth
Bring Your Own Lunch & Dinner

Time:  9am - 6pm. 6pm - Evening Activities - Open Circle, World Cafe - Going Forth
Venue:  The Living Centre
Location:  London, ON
Website:  http://www.thelivingcentre.com/cms/forest-gardening-converegnce
For information contact:  Shantree Kacera info (at) thelivingcentre.com
Phone:  519-652-0230
Categories:   Environment; Forestry, Lumber, Paper; Health/Health Care

From gardens to gables, museums to mansions, Doors Open Owen Sound gives you a wide-ranging look into our heritage. In 2014, we feature many First World War-themed sites, including the boyhood home of a First World War flying ace and Victoria Cross recipient, and a monument designed by renowned artist Emanuel Otto Hahn to commemorate our fallen soldiers' contributions.

Location:  Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Owen-Sound.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

A memoir of personal and political discovery, Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good combines reflections on our common heritage with a contemporary call to action, individually and collectively, locally & globally. Heather Menzies is an award-winning writer, scholar and author of nine books. In 2013, she was awarded the Order of Canada for her contribution to public discourse.

Time:  7:30 p.m.
Venue:  Mahone Bay Centre
Location:  45 School Street, Mahone Bay, NS
For information contact:  southshore.coc@gmail.com
Phone:  527-2928
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Annex Chess Club in Toronto is kicking off the “Celebrate Summer” chess tournament on June 2.
Over 50 Toronto chess players are expected for the event, which runs at a pace of one game per week for five weeks. Rounds take place on Monday nights at 918 Bathurst Street, from 7:30 to 11:00 pm.
Accommodating a wide range of chess playing strengths, the tournament is divided into three sections: a “Crown” section for the top players, and two “Reserve” sections for players rated under 1900 and 1500. (Chess players’ ratings are maintained and published by the Chess Federation of Canada.)
Using the Swiss pairing system, players are paired in each round with an opponent who has the same score in the tournament.

Tournament games are played at a slow time control of 90 minutes to each player, with 30 seconds added to the clock after each move. At this rate, games typically last two and a half to four hours.
Annex Chess Club always welcomes new members. Players who can’t make it for the first round can still join the tournament in subsequent rounds. Tournaments are held on a regular schedule throughout the year.
Along with the tournament, Annex Chess Club also offers a casual section, a kids’ tournament, and chess classes for kids and adults - all on Monday nights at 918 Bathurst Street.

Time:  7:00 pm
Location:  918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://annexchessclub.com
Categories:   Sports & Games; Hobbies

The first CALA C3 is national in scope, specifically designed to attract contributors, exhibitors and participants from across Canada for a memorable series of collaborative technical and regulatory interactions. C3 will involve a call for abstracts for presentations in a variety of formats including plenary keynotes, specialty (technical) speakers, panel discussions and new product demonstrations.
C3 learning sessions are divided into 3 streams, making it easier for interested presenters to shape their presentation submissions to coincide with participants' job functions and organizations. 2014's Streams are:
Technologies Stream
Regulatory Stream
Quality Management Stream
Optional Workshops
Optional workshops, being presented on Monday, June 2, 2014.

Venue:  Hyatt Regency
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cala25.ca
Categories:   Internet; Computers; Communications Industry & Technology

Find out why a publishing veteran with terms at Atlantic Media, Yahoo!, Condé Nast and Time Inc. believes that great journalism will survive—and thrive—in the digital era.

Location:  475 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://magnet2014.ca/
For information contact:  magnet@magazinescanada.ca
Phone:  416 504 0274 x224
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Screening of: “Leonard Weinglass on the Cuban Five”, followed by: “Justice in London” A documentary based on the proceedings of a major public commission in London in 2014 which heard testimony from family members, Cuban victims of terrorism, legal experts, international jurors, human rights campaigners, academics and politicians.

Time:  6:30 p.m.
Venue:  Beit Zatoun
Location:  612 Markham Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.socialjustice.org/community
For information contact:  torontoforumoncuba.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Natural Step Canada is convening Accelerate because realized that an organization can only go so far alone on their sustainability journey before they run up against barriers that require them to work with new partners.
Accelerate will offer a unique opportunity to deepen learning about collaboration from experts and practitioners, to experience collaboration by creating connections with other change agents, and to seed new collaborative initiatives. Using a mix of plenary, breakout, and group sessions, it will showcase the expertise and real life experience of dozens of speakers from across all sectors and backgrounds.
See more at: http://www.naturalstep.ca/accelerate#sthash.n1oUUK72.dpuf

Time:  7:45 - 5:15
Venue:  Evergreen Brick Works
Location:  550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.naturalstep.ca/accelerate
For information contact:  info@naturalstep.ca; jsnider@naturalstep.ca
Phone:  613-748-3001 x5230
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

The Ambassador Program is such a great experience and opportunity to see the behind senses of the fair. You have the opportunity to network within the community as well as meet people who share similar interests of the fair.

Venue:  Luther Vipond Arena - Brooklin Memorial Park
Location:  67 Winchester Rd. E., Brooklin, ON
Website:  http://brooklinspringfair.com
For information contact:  secretary@brooklinspringfair.com
Phone:  905-655-7093
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets

Venue:  Complex Bill Fleming Drive; Beech St
Location:  Beech St and Bill Fleming Drive, Clinton, ON
Website:  http://clintonspringfair.com
For information contact:  jcameron@tcc.on.ca
Phone:  519-482-7925
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth

Venue:  Complex Bill Fleming Drive
Location:  Bill Fleming Drive; Beech St, Clinton, ON
Website:  http://clintonspringfair.com
For information contact:  jcameron@tcc.on.ca
Phone:  519-482-7925
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Ontario's long-term care homes need to
* Set a minimum care staffing standard of 4-hours of hands-on care per day for each resident
* Improve access to care & reduce wait times
The eventl feature a 10-foot tall rocking chair and press conferences with family councils, residents, seniors' groups, unions, nurses, careworkers, families and long-term care administrators.

Time:  10:00 a.m.
Venue:  Parkette directly east of Queen's Park
Location:  Queen's Park Circle and Grosvenor St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca | rabble.ca/whatsup/giant-rocking-chair-tour
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Disability Issues; Social Services

Caledon Agricultural Society - Dedicated to the promotion of Caledon's Agri-Food Industry and the Qualities of Rural Living

Location:  427 Pineview Gardens, Shelburne, ON
Website:  http://caledonfairgrounds.ca
For information contact:  clarencewpinkney@sympatico.ca
Phone:  519-288-5913
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

This year’s theme of Tracking Change: e-Merging Methods and Markets will explore the changing face of editing and what it means for editors and their work. Bring your ideas, share your thoughts, and connect with other editors and communication professionals as we embrace the future together.

Venue:  Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
Location:  209 Victoria St, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.editors.ca/conference2014/index.html
For information contact:  conference_chair@editors.ca
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Communications Industry & Technology; Publishers & Publishing

Venue:  Various Venues
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://luminatofestival.com
For information contact:  info@luminato.com
Phone:  416-368-3100
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Stroll our Victorian streets on self-guided heritage walks through our designated downtown dotted with floral-decked patios, cozy cafés and chic restaurants. Step inside independently owned bookshops and meet local shopkeepers selling unique wares.
On Saturday, June 7 we invite you to visit Stratford and explore the 14 sites open to the public. View some of Canada's finest examples of terra cotta detailing at the Perth County Court House, where you can begin your tour. Tour two private homes - a heritage Greek revival craftsman-style home and an Ontario cottage built for the 21st century. Museums, churches, businesses and the jewel in Stratford's park crown, the Shakespearean Gardens, are all ready to welcome you.

Location:  Stratford, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Stratford.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Spend the day exploring the heritage, culture and community of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Each attraction offers a unique experience. Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, activities and more!

Location:  Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Whitchurch-Stouffville.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

A mini Peoples' Social Forum in preparation for the August event. In August, through workshops, presentations, demonstrations, assemblies, and cultural activities we will see the inter-connectedness of our struggles, campaigns, and movements. This is a food, sustainability, and social justice themed Peoples' Picnic and will include workshops and presentations from Occupy Gardens, the Toronto Seed Library, and others building towards a better future. Also featured are the musical stylings of Tyler Shipley (of The Consumer Goods) and other artists. Feel free to bring an instrument and regale us with your tunes or jam out in a musicians circle.

Time:  12 noon
Location:  155 Crawford Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.socialjustice.org/community
For information contact:  100in1day.ca | Facebook event
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The CUBAN FIVE are heroes who were imprisoned in the U.S. after infiltrating U.S.-based terrorist groups that killed and maimed many people the Cuban Revolution in 1959. René González and Fernando González were released after serving sentences of over 13 years and over 17 years respectively. Today, Antonio Guerrero, Gerardo Hernández and Ramón Labañino are serving their 16th year of unjust imprisonment in U.S. jails.

Time:  1:00 pm
Location:  299 Queen St West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoforumoncuba.com

During the weekend of June 7 and 8, the towns of Midland and Penetanguishene and the townships of Springwater and Tay will be opening their doors to over 25 historical sites for visitors and residents to enjoy.
Sneak a peek at these historically significant hidden gems in our area during Doors Open Huronia!

Location:  Huronia, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Huronia.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Sites explore new themes that include the First World War and industrial heritage. For opening times and special onsite events, each venue can be viewed below.
Also, you'll want to plan some down-time at a local eatery and think about an overnight stay at a local bed and breakfast, cottage resort or high-end spa. For a complete list of participating sites (including new additions) and local attractions, go to www.NorthumberlandTourism.com/doorsopen or contact Northumberland Tourism at 1-866-401-(EAST)3278.

Location:  Northumberland, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Northumberland.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

13th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival
Held over two days in June, the Windfall Ecology Festival is open free of charge to the public and is York Region’s largest Environmental & Energy Conservation Exposition!
Since its inception in 2001 the Windfall Ecology Festival has provided a premier outdoor event where people are informed, get involved, find products, learn about services and are entertained by people who care about the environment.
Through over 200 dynamic exhibits, stimulating entertainment, performers and speakers Windfall Ecology Festival fosters public awareness about opportunities for environmental change.
Also included: Discount Rain Barrel Sale, Electronic Waste Recycling, Food Demonstrations, Live Music, Kids Activities and Much More!

Time:  10:00 - 5:00
Venue:  Fairy Lake Park
Location:  Newmarket, ON
Website:  http://windfallcentre.ca/festival/
For information contact:  jgottlieb@windfallcentre.ca
Phone:  905-727-0491
Categories:   Environment; Music; Children & Youth

Since its inception in 2002, over 700,000 visitors have roamed through some of the city's most prestigious buildings, including: Rideau Hall, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Canada, the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and the Royal Canadian Mint.
Experience Ottawa's history, culture and stunning architecture for free during Doors Open Ottawa. It's the perfect way to discover Canada's Capital Region!

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Ottawa.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This one-day annual event in Smiths Falls is part of a provincewide celebration and provides unique opportunities to explore and enjoy interesting places and spaces - all free of charge!
Mark your calendars and come commemorate the First World War in Smiths Falls, this year's provincial Doors Open Ontario theme. Events inspired by the theme will include an exhibition with a photographic focus on Smiths Falls during the First World War era at the Heritage House Musuem, guided tours of Hillcrest Cemetery where interpreters will recount the unique stories of Smiths Falls citizens and mark the stones of our war veterans, and displays of artifacts from the Great War at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 and Trinity United Church (who will also be playing music of the era).
Explore our sites, see what they have to offer and join us for an exciting day of local heritage!

Location:  Smiths Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Smiths-Falls.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Art exhibition featuring Major Brent Beardsley, who served 32 years as an infantry officer in the Canadian Forces, including Rwanda. Major Beardsley offers a unique perspective on issues raised by contemporary art in Terms of Engagement: Averns, feldman-kiss, Stimson. Works by three artists recently deployed to different conflict zones as participants in the Canadian Forces Artists Program. Conversation will focus on the history and future of Canada’s role within international peacekeeping in a bid to unpack the complex relationship between culture and conflict. Jamie Swift, a Kingston writer and activist affiliated with Queen’s University, and coauthor of Warrior Nation: Rebranding Canada in an Age of Anxiety (2013), will facilitate the discussion.

Time:  2:00 p.m.
Venue:  The Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Queen's University
Location:  36 University Ave, Kingston, ON
Website:  http://rabble.ca/whatsup/philosopher
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Military; International

Torino, Italy, to Host World Newspaper Congress in 2014
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), today invited the world's press to attend the 66th World Newspaper Congress and 21st World Editors Forum, to be held in Torino, Italy, from 9 to 11 June 2014.

The invitation was issued at the close of this year’s World Newspaper Congress and World Editors Forum in Bangkok, Thailand, one of the most successful in the history of the events. More than 1,500 publishers, chief editors and other senior newspaper executives gathered in Bangkok this week.

“Twenty years ago, when Torino suddenly lost 10 million square metres of industrial space, it needed to entirely re-invent itself; it is now an art and culture hub for northern Italy,” said Vincent Peyrègne, CEO of WAN-IFRA. “The newspaper industry is now going through a similar process of transformation. This is one of the reasons that Torino is a most appropriate venue to host the summit meetings of the world’s newspapers and news publishers.”

Venue:  Torino
Location:  Torino, Italy
Website:  http://www.wan-ifra.org/events/66th-world-newspaper-congress-21st-world-editors-forum
For information contact:  Elena Perotti
Phone:  +33 147 4285 38
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Publishers & Publishing

Join the most significant gathering of the world's press and discuss the hot topics of the industry:

The potential growth in digital revenues
How to navigate the digital disruption
Innovation: from ideas to impact
The exponential growth of video and mobile
How to engage with the new social-local-mobile consumers
The tablet miracle
Best practices to build new services based on customer insights
Performance based advertising
Native advertising and brand extension

Venue:  Centro Congressi Lingotto
Location:  10126 Torino, Italy Via Nizza 280, Italy
For information contact:  Mosaico Agenzia waninfra2014@agenziamosaico.it
Categories:   Science & Technology; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

If we're serious about stopping pipelines, ending our investments in fossil fuels, and standing with First Nations leading the fight against tar sands -- then we need to start talking about taking bold action. BoldAction -- the Moral Call for Climate Justice, a conversation about how to step up our movement to confront the climate crisis featuring powerhouse activists and voices for change. Speakers are: Reverend Lennox Yearwood, founder of the Hip Hop Caucus and a powerful voice in the campaign to stop the Keystone XL pipeline; Heather Milton-Lightening, who has spent years working with Indigenous communities to stand up against dirty energy; and Sean Devlin, a comedian and activist whose family roots in the Philippines tie together local fights to stop pipelines and tar sands to a larger struggle for global climate justice. This talk will prepare us to make the coming months even more epic, and make an impact on Harper's imminent push for tar sands pipelines to the west coast.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Christ Church Cathedral
Location:  690 Burrard St., Vancouver,, BC
Website:  http://rabble.ca/whatsup/boldaction-moral-call-climate-justice
Categories:   Environment; Government & Public Sector; Native Peoples

Who should take this course?
Any farm family who want to improve their quality of life, make better decisions, get control of their finances and do a better job making their farm sustainable.
As you look at the material about the course you may wonder why it takes 6 days. This is because it is very hands-on. You learn the concepts AND apply them to your farm so you have something to take home that is useful, not just theoretical.
Doing it while you are at the course gives you the support of the educators when you have questions. Being away from the usual work demands helps you all focus on what you are working on. There is also an added synergy of learning with a group of other farmers, we all learn from each other too.
The reason for having as many as possible of the decision makers attend is that this is Wholistic Planning. It is most successful when all of the people making and carrying out decisions in a business are involved. This is one of the key differences between HM and other business planning systems.

Venue:  Meeting Place Organic Farm
Location:  86016 Creek Line, RR 1, Lucknow, ON
Website:  http://meetingplaceorganicfarm.ca; holisticmanagement.org/
For information contact:  mcqufarm@hurontel.on.ca
Phone:  519-528-2493
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics; Farming

This multi-day course is designed for individuals who want to gain tree-related knowledge and skills. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about trees and how to properly care for them, then this course for you!
Each session provides basic arboriculture training through a combination of indoor and outdoor instruction, and a group tree planting.
Full course dates & times:
Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Venue:  LEAF
Location:  Artscape Wychwood Barns 601 Christie St, Suite 253, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.yourleaf.org/event/2014-06-11/tree-tenders-volunteer-training-toronto
For information contact:  robyn@yourleaf.org
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Environment; Forestry, Lumber, Paper; Nature & Outdoors

Award-winning investigative journalist and author Michael Harris offers a preview of his upcoming book "Party of One: Stephen Harper and Canada's Radical Makeover." Proudly presented by the South Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians. Admission by freewill donation.

For more info:

Time:  7:30 p.m.
Venue:  Lunenburg Fire Hall
Location:  25 Medway Street, Lunenburg, NS
For information contact:  southshore.coc@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Arts & Culture

Location:  13 Frederick St, Millbrook, ON
Website:  http://millbrookfair.ca
For information contact:  sheila.rogoski@lhins.on.ca
Phone:  705-277-9507
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Cumberland Museum, Cumberland BC on Vancouver Island, is pleased to be co-hosting the 2014 Pacific Northwest Labour History Association (PNLHA) Conference in conjunction with the 29th anniversary of Miners’ Memorial Weekend, June 12-15 2014 which is an annual celebration of workers and their families and a call for a renewed commitment for safe workplaces, justice, and bread and roses for all. The event has become a much-anticipated gathering for those passionate about labour history and contemporary labour issues.

In addition to the workshops, panels and speakers that are part of the PNLHA Conference program, our 2014 event will feature a Thursday “Community Connect” arts event for early arrivals and the local community. Friday evening will feature our much-loved “Songs of the Workers” open stage. Saturday will include a pancake breakfast, graveyard ceremony, guided tours, and community supper with readings, guest speakers, live music, and more to wrap up the weekend.

Time:  All day
Venue:  Cumberland Museum
Location:  2680 Dunsmuir Ave, Cumberland, BC
Website:  http://www.cumberlandmuseum.ca/news/about/pacific_northwest_labour_histo...
For information contact:  http://pnlha.wordpress.com/
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Mining & Petroleum; Environment

The Syrian Canadian Foundation for Humanity, the Canadian Centre for Refugees and others call upon the government to keep its promise to allow 1,300 Syrian refugees access to Canada.
$3 or PWYC.

Time:  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Venue:  Trinity St. Paul's United Church
Location:  427 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://rabble.ca/whatsup/mr-harper-keep-your-promise-where-are-1300-syrian-refugees
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Policy

Fish Fry and Elimination Draw & Dance, School and Homecraft Competitions. Miniature Horse Show, Clowns, Children's Activity Centre, Pet Show, Parade, Vendor Area & Much More.
Fun for your whole family!

Location:  Hensall, ON
For information contact:  hensallspringfair@yahoo.ca
Phone:  519-263-3505
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

The 166th Leamington Fair is Standing Strong, Country Pride-County Wide!
The Leamington District Agricultural Society is proud of its heritage in the Community. With many accomplishments throughout many years in existence!
Leamington Raceway open for a Fair Race on Friday Night, to Home Crafts of stunning quilts, hand made articles and amazing Crafts, Culinary Arts, to make your mouth water. A Concert for the Community and beyond with local musicians.
Leamington Fair is diverse and unique in many ways with tradition and new attractions.

Venue:  Leamington Fairgrounds
Location:  194 Erie St. N., Hwy 77, Leamington, ON
Website:  http://leamingtonagriculturalsociety.weebly.com
For information contact:  ldasfair@sympatico.ca
Phone:  519-326-8082
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

The Warren County Fair is a great place to gather with your family and visit with your friends, both old and new. It’s a wholesome atmosphere that brings the community together for guaranteed fun and entertainment, suitable for all ages!

Location:  21 Main Street South, Warren, ON
For information contact:  lacoste.farms@hotmail.com
Phone:  705-853-0011
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Sites will offer varied experiences - from private homes once owned by well-known families and used to house training school boys during the Second World War's operation of Camp 30, to industrial sites, open beach and conservation areas. Unique opportunities await you with visits to a crematorium and fish ladder, while the heritage of this area will be highlighted in tours of some lakeside cottages of West Beach, a carriage house and significant architecture, like the Octagon House.
Come and explore some hidden treasures and have exciting adventures in Clarington!

Location:  Clarington, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Clarington.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Trails Open London promotes trail use, education, natural heritage conservation and stewardship, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. In its inaugural year, Trails Open London will consist of, but not be limited to, trails, parks, Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs) and private-sector sites and organizations that are environmentally focused.
Trails Open London, brought to you by London Heritage Council will provide an opportunity for all Londoners and visitors to access, discover, celebrate and learn to protect and steward the remarkable parks, ESAs and trails that exist in and around London. These significant green spaces and private-sector organizations/sites will be animated and will offer enhanced programming that will include, but not be limited to, hiking, environmental and natural heritage education, art walks, biking tours, bird watching, guided/self-guided tours, planting activities and geocaching.

Location:  London, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Trails-Open-London.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The Liberty Awards Gala will be held to honour exceptional contributions to the fields of human rights and civil liberties in Canada. Celebrating excellence in legal advocacy, journalism, the arts and youth activism, the Liberty Awards bring together some of Canada’s preeminent social justice champions.
Our keynote speaker, Dr. Cindy Blackstock, is a Canadian-born Gitxsan activist for child welfare and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada. For more than 20 years she has fought tirelessly to improve education on reserves by promoting equitable and culturally based interventions. The target of shocking government scrutiny and spying, Dr. Blackstock has been an outspoken critic of privacy rights violations.
As the premier fundraising event of our calendar, the event will be an elegant evening featuring a full sit down meal, silent auction, awards ceremony, and plenty of entertainment.
For ticket inquires please visit www.bccla.org/gala or call 604-630-9750.

Time:  6:30 pm, Dinner at 7:00 pm
Venue:  Villa Amato
Location:  88 East 1st Avenue, Vancouver,, BC
Website:  http://rabble.ca/whatsup/liberty-awards-gala-dinner-event
Phone:  604 630 9750
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Rides, Petting Zoo, Western & English Horse Shows, Baby Show, 4-H & Holstein Show, Talent Show, Antique Machinery, Homecraft, Demonstrations & Speakers, Education Tent, Dances, Highland Dancing Competition, Sports, Teddy Bear Parade.

Location:  35 Fair Street, Maxville, ON
Website:  http://maxvillefair.ca
For information contact:  joannemichaud@bell.net
Phone:  613-667-3149
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

North Country Fair and Lesser Slave Lake North Country Community Association

Location:  NCF Artistic Team 11730 96 Street, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://lslncca.ca/contacts/contacts.htm
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

This year's lineup draws popular and award winning bands from the United States and across Canada. As always if you purchase a weekend ticket the camping and campfire picking are free. Tottenham has come to be known as "Ontario's Top Family Festival" (children 16 & under are free with a responsible adult) and we continue to build on this with an expanded children's entertainment lineup and our ever popular youth talent contest. Other attractions including our youth talent contest, the Sunday gospel show, hands on workshops and food & craft vendors continue to add to your Bluegrass festival experience.

Venue:  Amphitheatre of the Tottenham Conservation Area
Location:  Tottenham, ON
Website:  http://www.tottenhambluegrass.ca/index.html
For information contact:  tottenhambluegrass@gmail.com
Phone:  705-279-4727
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

An annual free occasion since 2008, this event is a joint undertaking of Heritage Centre Wellington, the Wellington County Museum and Elora Fergus Tourism, and is part of the Ontario Heritage Trust’s provincewide initiative to celebrate community heritage.

Location:  Elora, Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Fergus-Elora.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Kingston has a rich and colourful military history that has shaped our community throughout our existence and continues to do so today. Through thoughtful preservation of buildings and monuments, Kingstonians and the many visitors to our community are surrounded by reminders of the sacrifices of our ancestors.
Welcome to Ontario's oldest city where we are all young at heart. We invite you to join us for Doors Open Kingston, where we open our doors for you!

Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Kingston.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Join the Leslieville Tree Festival in Leslie Grove Park .Featuring green groups and vendors, exciting live performances, a kids’ zone, native plants, local artists and woodworkers, a ceremonial tree planting and tasty local food, this fun-filled celebration of our urban forest includes activities for the whole family!
The Leslieville Tree Festival is presented by LEAF, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation and Toronto Hydro.

Time:  12:00 - 4:00
Venue:  Leslie Grove Park
Location:  1158 Queen St E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.yourleaf.org/event/2014-06-21/leslieville-tree-festival
For information contact:  robyn@yourleaf.org
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Children & Youth

In the new Exhibition Common next to Ontario Square and Canada Square a breathtaking, large-scale outdoor photographic exploration of Toronto’s nine rivers. Six of Canada’s most talented and exciting contemporary visual artists document the misunderstood environmental and cultural resource that is Toronto’s river system. The exhibition features 80 large-scale photographic images creating the largest outdoor exhibition space in Canada. Produced by Harbourfront Centre in partnership with Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) with generous support from Menkes.

Time:  12.00pm
Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture; Environment

Join us as we explore Lambton's contribution to the First World War (1914-18), the incorporation of the City of Sarnia in 1914, and the many achievements our community has made in the last 100 years.
Visitors will have an opportunity to go on behind-the-scenes tours of public buildings and businesses, peer inside private homes and learn about new initiatives that make our community a better place to live.
These sites all have one thing in common: each holds a piece of Lambton's past and a part of its future.

Location:  Lambton County, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Lambton-County.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This workshop connects the fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy production with the components required for back up systems for off-grid systems or emergency back up energy systems for homes.
The topics covered in this course include charge controllers, batteries, inverters and generators, and are applicable to battery-based back-up power systems. In the afternoon, participants will assemble the components of a small cabin sized system as a practicum.

Venue:  The Living City Campus at Kortright
Location:  9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, ON
Website:  http://www.thelivingcitycampus.com/workshop/grid-and-emergency-back-systems-0
For information contact:  adelaney@trca.on.ca
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics; Science & Technology

From tending fruit trees to bee-keeping, there are countless ways to turn your outdoor space into an urban food oasis. Learn how at this series of hands-on workshops all about growing food in the city!

Time:  1:00 - 4:00
Venue:  Evergreen Brick Works
Location:  550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.evergreen.ca/whats-on/event-details/9610
For information contact:  nczorny@evergreen.ca
Phone:  416 - 596 - 1495
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Nature & Outdoors

Co-hosted with Formac Publishing Company, we will be launching 'Academic Freedom in Conflict, The Struggle Over Free Speech Rights in the University' with editor James L. Turk.
For more than a century academics have had unique rights to speak, teach, and write freely. Central to the case of academic freedom is that scholars must be able to voice their views free of fear in order for society to gain a better understanding of ourselves and our world and to be effective teachers.
Academic freedom has always faced challenges. Professors have been pressed to alter their work because it offends powerful interests -- both inside and outside the university. Some have been fired or denied jobs for their political views, their criticism of colleagues and administrators, and their refusal to buckle under corporate pressures to hush up research findings.
Together the contributors to this examine attempts to restrict academic freedom and explore its legitimate limits.

Time:  5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Octopus Books Centretown Location
Location:  251 Bank St., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.formaclorimerbooks.ca/Book/2632/Academic-Freedom-in-Conflict.html
Categories:   Education; Arts & Culture; Women

Energy management is one of the crucial roles of government institutions in ensuring that energy supply and demand decisions made by all stakeholders - producers, consumers, investors, etc. - are compatible with overall goals for national sustainable development. Managing energy at the national level offers a multitude of benefits including projecting future energy demand, assessing alternative supply options to meet future demand, and assessing environmental, economic, and social impacts of different energy policies.
The conference has a primary focus on energy savings opportunities, energy efficiency, emerging technologies to help reduce energy consumption, and how best to take advantage of savings through renewable energy sources. Sessions will offer a forum for best practices in energy management and offer valuable insights on effective, efficient, and innovative uses of energy.

Venue:  Exhibition
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mchewel.com/?mid=118
For information contact:  geraldine.matule2@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Business & Economics

The theme for the 10th anniversary festival is Quviasugitsi Tamaani Nunattinni, the song
title to one of Nunavut’s most popular songs. Songwriter Paul Irsuk Sr will perform, along with:
Akukittut, featuring Greenland’s Kimmernaq, Miki Thomsen, Frederik Elsner and Hans-Henrik Poulsen
Namgar, a Mongolian/Chinese collaboration
Fred Penner, the ‘Minister of Positivity’
Pacific Curls, an enchanting mixture of Maori, Rotuman and Celtic music
Michael Kusugak, award-winning author and storyteller
Artcirq, Igloolik’s mesmerizing circus arts performers
Nathan Rogers, Canadian folk musician and Mongolian throat chanter
Northern Haze and Kikkukia, two popular Nunavut bands from Igloolik
Jaaji Uppik, folk/pop artist born in Quaqtaq, Nunavik
Fawn Fritzen & Grant Simpson, Yukon’s swing-folk duo
Wintermitts – B.C.’s orchestral pop group
The Crooked Brothers, a country/blues/funk band from Winnipeg
Billie Zizi, Alberta singer-songwriter
Local popular bands The Tradeoffs and Canvas

Location:  Iqaluit, NU
Website:  http://www.alianait.ca
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Celebrate the Canada Day long weekend at Front Street Park in Kaslo BC with the 4th annual Kaslo Canada Day Folk Music Festival. One of the most amazing outdoor venues in the world, Kaslo boasts a breathtaking mountain backdrop and all the charm of small-town living.

Location:  430 Front Street, Kaslo, BC
Website:  http://www.kaslofolkfest.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Connexions is pleased to announce the publication of Other Voices, the new bi-weekly Connexions newsletter.
Other Voices is intended to be a means for keeping Connexions’ friends, and anyone interested in Connexions’ work, informed about what’s new at Connexions, as well as to provide news about the broader world of progressive archives, people’s history projects, and social justice news generally.
Each issue will spotlight new additions to the Connexions.org website – including materials from the Connexions Archive & Library that have been digitized and made available online – as well as a selection of publications, resources, websites, and news items.
The newsletter is available by email, and on the Connexions website at https://www.connexions.org/Media/CXNL-2014-07-03.htm

Location:  Toronto
Website:  https://www.connexions.org/Media/CXNL-2014-07-03.htm
For information contact:  mailroom@connexions.org416-964-5735
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Information, Libraries, Research; Publishers & Publishing

Mariposa is renowned for its wide range of folk/roots artists, with 100+ performances of every kind on its 11 stages including music, dance and spoken word - but there's lots more than that going on at Mariposa Folk Festival!

Venue:  Tudhope Park
Location:  500 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.mariposafolk.com
For information contact:  officemanager@mariposafolk.com
Phone:  705-326-3655
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

What could be more relaxing than a weekend in the park, listening to music that touches your soul, and enjoying good food and drink with family and friends? Children laugh and the stars shine overhead. A brief rain shower doesn't dampen the spirits, but under the umbrella, it brings everyone a little closer together.

Venue:  Bell park
Location:  900 Paris St, Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://nlfbsudbury.com/
For information contact:  nlfbdirector@gmail.com
Phone:  705-674-5512
Categories:   Music; Food & Beverage; Children & Youth

Smithers Midsummer Music Festival

Location:  Smithers, V0J 2N0, Smithers, BC
Website:  http://www.smithersmusicfest.com
For information contact:  smithersfestival@gmail.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Well the line-up for our July 2014 festival is essentially done, and we're super happy with this year's roster. We're looking forward to 3 great nights under star filled skies. delighted to share our Mainstage line-ups a full month earlier than ever before.

Location:  Canso, NS
Website:  http://www.stanfest.com/
For information contact:  info@folkharbour.com; queries@stanfest.com
Phone:  888.554.7826
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Highlights: Kids & Adult Karaoke, Truck & Farm Tractor Pull, Demo Derby, Craft & Baking Exhibits, Baby & Toddler Shows, 4-H Cattle Show, Horse & Pony Pulls, English & Western Horse Games, Pet Shows. Derby Cross.

Location:  27 Louisa St., Tweed, ON
Website:  http://tweedfair.net
For information contact:  spcwy@aol.com
Phone:  613-478-6292
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Chickadee Big Top stage is the centre-point of the Family Area where little folk can listen to children's music and find many activities to take part in throughout the festival. The music store tent is the place to go to meet your favourite Folk Fest performers, get an autograph and be treated to an intimate performance.

It's a good idea to get acquainted with all the festival information so you arrive prepared to have the best time! Come ready for the weather, know that there's Hand-Made Village to shop in, the Prairie Outdoor Exhibition to explore and delicious, sustainably-sourced food to eat from our vendors. We offer plenty of services, have safety and etiquette tips listed and so much more.

Location:  203 - 211 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
For information contact:  info@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Phone:  204-231-0096
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Highlights: Tractor Pull, Demo Derby, Horse Show, Cattle Show, Goat Show, Poultry Show, Homecraft Exhibits, Midway, Vendors, Horse & Pony Pulls.

Location:  Rd. 6 South of Hwy 2, Odessa, ON
Website:  http://odessafair.ca
For information contact:  henshaw@sympatico.ca
Phone:  613-386-3453
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

A Canadian BDSM Camping Educational Convention
TEASE is an ANNUAL Pan-Sexual, Pan-Kink, outdoor Canadian Alternative Lifestyle Educational Camping Convention. Open to all adults, 18 years old and above; Singles, Couples, Triads, Quads, Families, Poly, Swingers, Monogamous, Celibate, Straight, Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Curious, Complicated, or Uncertain,,, from around the world - located on 12.5 acres of Kink Friendly, VERY PRIVATE Land, 30 minutes south of London, in lovely South-Western Ontario, Canada (close to the city of Port Burwell). You can take fun walks, relax at the pool, and commune with nature - at the same time you are educating yourself and practicing your kink !
5 days and 4 nights of wild fun and quality education, with; Workshops, Hands on Demos (Xploratorium), fun BDSM Games, Dom/sub charity auction, Socials, nightly Play Parties, bonfires, as well as Camping with, and meeting new friends.
TEASE includes a non-mandatory "THEME" for each night; details of, Ichi-Yoru (First Night), Inferno, Tribal, and Carnival; can be found on the INFO page.
TEASE is a PRIVATE, Pre-Paid Registered Members ONLY event - and is a Community Educational Event; brought to you by the BDSM London Munch, Dark Angel's Lair (DAL) of London, and EHBC/KNaNO (of Kitchener).

Location:  Bayham, ON
Website:  http://www.get-teased.ca/tease.html
Categories:   Sexuality

The Roxborough Agricultural Society was incorporated in 1858. In October of 1860 the society held its first exhibition, on the streets of Avonmore, or Hough’s Mill’s, as it was known at the time. The Exhibition moved around, spending some time in Moose Creek, Avonmore, Gravel Hill, and Warina. During the early years it was frequently held in conjunction with the annual ploughing match also sponsored by the society. Throughout all these 145 years, the Fair has relied on its volunteers, who have made it what it is today. It is the only Fair in the township and a chance for the Community to come together each year to celebrate our rural lifestyle and agricultural in this province.

Venue:  Avonmore Fairgrounds
Location:  Fairview Drive, North of County Rd. 43, Avonmore, ON
Website:  http://avonmorefair.ca
For information contact:  info@avonmorefair.ca
Phone:  613-346-2252
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

To provide a free annual folk festival of music, dance, arts and crafts for the enjoyment of all people of Ingersoll and surrounding area

Venue:  Memorial Park
Location:  Canterbury Street, Ingersoll, ON
Website:  http://www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
For information contact:  canterburyfolkfestival@ingersoll.ca
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Can’t get enough great music? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered.
The music carries on throughout the year and in various venues at MusicFest concerts held throughout the Comox Valley and beyond.

Venue:  Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Location:  4839 Headquarters Rd, BC
Website:  http://www.islandmusicfest.com
For information contact:  info@islandmusic.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

The Harrison Festival of the Arts takes place every July and brings the cultures of the world to Harrison Hot Springs. The 35th annual Harrison Festival will happen July 12 - 20, 2014 with an opening night concert on Friday, July 11.

Location:  98 Rockwell Drive, BC
Website:  http://www.harrisonfestival.com/events.index.gk
For information contact:  info@harrisonfestival.com
Phone:  604-796-3664
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

The sixth season of Apple Hollow Music Fest with has encoutered a major change in artistic direction. More regional musicians we invited to perform at the festival and musical direction was provided jointly by Terry Joe "Banjo" Rodrigues and Stewart Burrows. We have seen and heard, as always, high caliber musicians who make our festival an event that stands out in all the south-western Quebec!

Location:  1639 route 202, Franklin, QC
Website:  http://www.applehollowmusicfest.org/index_en.html
For information contact:  general_info@applehollowmusicfest.org
Phone:  450-827-2748
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Location:  Chelmsford, ON
Website:  http://www.fiddleworks.net/index.shtml
For information contact:  info@fiddleworks.net
Phone:  705-618-7285
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Children & Youth

Come stand with individuals from Six Nations & their allies who have shut down work on Enbridge's line 9. Folks will host an action camp on site using this direct action as an opportunity to do teach-ins and skill shares centred around indigenous nationhood and direct action.
Line 9 is an avenue to expand the tarsands which threaten the water & land it must be stopped.
Come sleep with us under the stars & learn some skills!
There will be a few shuttles between Hamilton [Dundurn Plaza in front of McD's near Dundurn Street], Cambridge [Across from Ainslie Terminal in the bowling alley parking lot] & Six Nations to the site throughout the day.
See the facebook page for updates/times. Seats can be reserved by texting 647-636-3838 (tel:647-636-3838) .

Venue:  Line 9
Location:  Haudenosaunee Territory/North Dumfr, ON
For information contact:  Follow #shutitdown & #noline9 for updates
Categories:   Native Peoples; Mining & Petroleum; Environment

In 2012, the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed Toby’s Act, a Bill that added “gender identity” and “gender expression” to the list of prohibited grounds of discrimination found in the Ontario Human Rights Code. More recently, in April 2014, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released their Policy on preventing discrimination because of gender identity and gender expression. With these changes, it is important that employers are aware of their legal responsibilities and are working to remove barriers to employment for transgender people.

Join us for an engaging hour-long update and interactive discussion regarding these recent developments in human rights law, which will include the following topics:

The amendments to the Code and the new Commission Policy.
Defining Gender Identity and Gender Expression
Existing barriers to employment for transgender people
Best practices for dealing with requests for accommodation
Creating a more inclusive workplace for trans employees

Time:  12 noon - 1pm ET
Venue:  Teleseminar
Location:  1104-20 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rubinthomlinson.com/employment-law-firm-events/tele-seminar/genderidentity
Phone:  416-847-1814
Categories:   Skills & Training

Folk on the Rocks has come a long way since founder Rod Russell and his band of folkie go-getters re-booted a small outdoor gig on the shores of Frame Lake, and transported it over to Long Lake in the summer in 1980.

The two-day weekend event (plus Thursday’s Rock the Folks and Friday’s Warm the Rocks) has grown into one of Canada’s top summertime music and cultural festivals, drawing musicians from the NWT, Nunavut and across the globe for the North’s biggest party of the season.

Location:  NT X1A 2N3, Yellowknife, NT
Website:  http://www.folkontherocks.com
For information contact:  exec_director@folkontherocks.com
Phone:  867-920-7806
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Venue:  Ness Creek
Location:  Revo Road 922, Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://nesscreek.com
For information contact:  info@nesscreek.com
Phone:  306-652-6377
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

The annual fair of the North Lanark Agricultural Society is one of the oldest fairs in the Ottawa Valley. Continuously in operation each year without a break. It began in Carleton Place, not Almonte, back in 1840 when the Bathurst District Agricultural Society was formed. The Bathurst District included Lanark and Renfrew counties and that part of Carleton County which included Bytown. It had Perth as its judicial centre, here all property was registered and all court cases tried, even for Bytown. However, the Bathurst District gave way to the riding of Lanark and Renfrew and finally the North and South ridings of Lanark were created in 1848. The North Lanark Agricultural Society continued from the former district society.The annual Show Fair was held for a number of years in Carleton Place. Then, because many more Ramsay people were exhibitors, a meeting was held in the Ramsay town hall, on the 8th line near the Auld Kirk, Jan 22, 1858. There the Con­stitution was drawn up for the North Lanark Agricultural Society which was to hold its annual fair at Ramsayville, now Almonte. For a few years the fair was held on the McFarlane Farm where Boyd Jamieson now lives. An annual picnic was also held there by the society.However in 1862 three acres of land was purchased in the town beside the river where it has remained.

Location:  195 Water St., Almonte, ON
Website:  http://almontefair.ca/
For information contact:  secretary@almontefair.com
Phone:  613-256-1819
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

Experience the Dairy and Beef Sheep 4-H Shows, Demolition Derby, Horse Pull Exhibit Hall, A Variety of Entertainment All Weekend and Much More for Fun and Excitement, Monster Trucks & Moto Cross.

Location:  7 Stewart Street, Beachburg, ON
Website:  http://beachburgfair.com
For information contact:  info@beachburgfair.com
Phone:  613-582-7471
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Famously named Canada’s “tiny, perfect music festival” by Vancouver’s Georgia Straight, the Dawson City Music Festival presents three days of wildly diverse music in six venues around the tiny town of Dawson City, Yukon, in Canada’s far North. Small but mighty, the Festival has developed a reputation for unparalleled intimacy, uniqueness, production quality, and hospitality.
Visitors to the Festival enjoy the opportunity to see some of Canada’s musical heroes alongside newer and Northern talent in an astonishingly intimate setting, and to celebrate the joys of music and community under the midnight sun. Rock, blues, country, world-beat, old-time, jazz, children’s music… the Festival has something for everyone!
For many DCMF patrons, the festival is also the gateway to the Klondike region. From hiking in the Tombstone mountains, to panning for gold at the Discovery Free Claim, to lazy evening paddles down the Yukon River under the midnight sun, the Klondike is world- renowned for discovery and adventure.

Venue:  Minto Park
Location:  Yukon, YT
Website:  http://www.culturalexchange.ca/
For information contact:  info@dcmf.com
Phone:  867-993-5584
Categories:   Music; Food & Beverage; Arts & Culture

Home County Music and Art Festival presents its 41st edition of the annual celebration on July 18 – 20, 2014 in downtown London’s beautiful Victoria Park.
Hear some of Canada’s finest songwriters sharing the stories behind their songs on three afternoon workshop stages, and sit back and enjoy the evening main-stage concerts at the Kiwanis Memorial Bandshell.
Home County is renowned for its juried craft show, showcasing 120 Canadian artisans. Craft booths include pottery, glass, jewelry, fine art, textiles, metal, wood, photography and gourmet foods.
The festival also features 30 food vendors from a variety of cuisines.

Venue:  Victoria Park
Location:  London, ON
Website:  http://www.homecounty.ca
For information contact:  info@homecounty.ca
Phone:  519-432-4310
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

This summer we are celebrating our 30th anniversary and we hope you join us! 30 years is no easy task for a music festival but we’ve stood the test of time and lived to tell about it. Our long life is a direct result of our dedicated festival community here in the Duncan area and up and down Vancouver Island.
We really pride ourselves in being “The Islands Folk Festival” and a place where music lovers from all over Vancouver island and the Gulf Islands can come and experience all the best elements of a homegrown folk festival.

Venue:  Providence Farm
Location:  Duncan, BC, Canada V9L 3Y1, Duncan, BC
Website:  http://www.islandsfolkfestival.ca
For information contact:  admin@cowichanfolkguild.ca
Phone:  250-748-3975
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Lansdowne Fair turns 150!
150 Years - Coming Home to Celebrate!
Join us for the best year yet!
Line up of events planned with some of your favorite events returning for another year.
Don't miss the Heavy Horses, Demo Derby, Toilet Bowl Races, and the Truck Pull.

Location:  1186 Prince Street, Lansdowne, ON
Website:  http://lansdownefair.com
For information contact:  lasinfo@1000island.net
Phone:  613-659-2124
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

What began as a camping weekend for several local folk clubs in 1987 intended for organizers to get to know each other better morphed into an annual 3-day event. We’re still trying to get to know one another, but The Fair seems to be doing quite well. The mission of South Country Fair has always been to expand cultural horizons in Southern Alberta by giving our citizens the opportunity to experience a diversity of music, spoken word and performance art in the context of a three-day, camping-style, old-world outdoor folk music festival.

Venue:  Fort MacLeod
Location:  249 Lyndon Road, AB
Website:  http://www.southcountryfair.com/
For information contact:  info@southcountryfair.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Location:  Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.stewartparkfestival.com
Phone:  613-264-1190
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

From Joan Baez and Andrew Bird to Ozomatli and Frank Yamma, from Alberta to Zimbabwe, the 37th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival brings a world of music to one of the world's most beautiful festival settings - right in your own back yard. Join us for two days and three nights, and over 60 acts, for the best weekend of your summer.

Location:  2425 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.thefestival.bc.ca
Phone:  604-602-9798
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Protests are being organized in cities around the world to respond to the ongoing collective punishment of Palestinians. Since the July 7th, Israeli forces have killed more than 237 Palestinians (including 53 children) and wounded 1,770, destroyed 1,660 homes and displaced over 22,000 people. On Thursday, Israel significantly escalated its military offensive against the people of Gaza by launching a ground invasion.
In Toronto, the Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid (CAIA), together with Palestine House, are calling on all supporters of Palestinian human rights to join us at a rally in front of the Israeli consulate.

Time:  2:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  Across from Israeli Consulate, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@palestinehouse.com - endapartheid@riseup.net
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Location:  C-25, place Bourget Nord, Joliette, QC
Website:  http://memoireracines.org/2014/05/5915/
For information contact:  festival@memoireracines.org
Phone:  450-752-6798
Categories:   Music; Food & Beverage; Arts & Culture

Rally with Detroit People's Water Board and the Council of Canadians
Water is Human Right! Stop the Shutoffs!
We must turn the tide against water privatization!

Time:  Thursday, July 24, 2014 - 16:00 to 18:00
Location:  ON
Website:  http://peopleswaterboard.blogspot.com
Phone:  613-233-2773
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Great Resource Giveaway: Why New Brunswick is poor

Time:  19:00
Venue:  Harbourview High School
Location:  305 Douglas Ave, Saint John, NB
Website:  http://isourforestreallyours.com
Categories:   Economic Development

Calgary Folk Music Festival

Location:  Prince's Island Park, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.calgaryfolkfest.com/
For information contact:  andralou@telus.net
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

people of conscience including Muslims, Jews, and Christians, are coming together at the Israeli consulate in Toronto for a three day continuous vigil to call attention to the frightening slaughter of the Palestinian people in Gaza and condemn both the Israeli government and the complicity of Canada.
We demand that the Canadian government and the international community call for an immediate cessation of Israel’s assault against Palestinians in Gaza.This is the fourth brutal military attack on Gaza since 2006, inflicted on a besieged civilian population intentionally deprived by Israel of the basic necessities of life.
Israel sets a dangerous international precedent of legal impunity. Ominous for world safety, the Gaza attacks serve as a proving ground for perfecting and marketing unconventional weapons and modes of warfare and surveillance. We join with people internationally in our protest against Israel.

Venue:  Across from Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  https://www.sources.com/Releases/NR2160.htm
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

established in 1830, Delta Fair is one of Ontario’s oldest operating Agricultural Fairs. The first president was the Honourable Charles Jones, Member of the Upper Canada Legislative Council. Until 1866, the Fair rotated locations between Delta, Farmersville (Athens) and Gananoque before settling in Delta, on land owned by the Thomas Morris family

Location:  110 Mill Creek Dr, Delta, ON
Website:  http://deltafair.com
For information contact:  deltafair@ripnet.com
Phone:  613-928-2800
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

The mandate of the Asinabka Festival is to establish an annual Indigenous film and media arts festival in the Nations Capital that allows independent artists - national, international, Indigenous, non-Indigenous - to share, present, and disseminate their work.

Phone:  613.889.9559
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Native Peoples

The 83rd Annual Chesterville Fair is ready to go July 25th, 26th and 27th. Join us for an brand new midway, exciting family entertainment, memorable tent dances and, of course, agriculture and homecraft displays!

Location:  Queen Street, Chesterville, ON
Website:  http://chestervillefair.com
For information contact:  carol.goddard@sympatico.ca
Phone:  613-938-2455
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

Parade will be held on Evening of July 25th along with the opening Ceremonies.
Following the Parade there will be the Opening Ceremonies!

Location:  Hwy 21 North, Dresden, ON
Website:  http://dresdenex.com
For information contact:  info@dresdenex.com
Phone:  519-683-1116
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Hillside offers year round events with a broad artistic vision that emphasizes diversity of culture, of musical heritage and style, of age, geography and influence.

Venue:  Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Location:  7743 Conservation Dr RR4, Guelph, ON
Website:  http://hillsideinside.org/
For information contact:  info@hillsidefestival.ca
Phone:  519-763-6396
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

Truck & Tractor Pulls, Car Demolition, Livestock

Location:  25 William Street, Lakefield, ON
Website:  http://lakefieldfair.com
For information contact:  lakefieldfall@yahoo.ca
Phone:  705-292-5327
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

Artists, audiences and great weather all aligned for one of our best festivals yet! Sunny skies smiled all weekend on the park as music filled the summer air and audiences cheered. A big, hearty round of applause to all who helped make it happen, our volunteers, supporters, friends and especially the musicians, singers, dancers and music lovers who come each year to take it all in. Let’s do an encore next year at the 27th annual Mission Folk Music Festival.

Venue:  Fraser River Heritage Park
Location:  7494 Mary Street, Mission, BC
Website:  http://www.missionfolkmusicfestival.ca
For information contact:  info@missionfolk.ca
Phone:  604-826-5937
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Join us this Sunday for a child-focused rally and short march to the Israeli consulate to protest the attack on Gaza and the Canadian Government’s complicity in Israeli war crimes.
As the children of Gaza face the terror of Israel’s brutal assault, we are calling on Toronto families to show our solidarity. Bring your children, friends, parents and grandparents!
Over 800 Palestinians have been killed so far, including 170 children - 25% of all casualties. So many other kids have been deeply traumatized and/or severely injured. Children in Gaza have lived all or most of their lives under the Israeli siege that has blocked proper food, medicine, building supplies and other necessities of life from coming in to Gaza. The Canadian government is ignoring these children and their suffering by supporting Israel unconditionally.
We have chosen to start the protest with a soccer game at a local park. It will be a gathering where children can play without fear of bombings or being shot. Playing like children in Gaza should be able to play. We will then march to the Israeli consulate - taking to the streets to show our solidarity with Gaza and our outrage at Canadian support for Israeli war crimes.
Bring soccer balls, flags, signs, noise makers and your voices. Let’s teach our kids about resistance and solidarity! Join us as we mourn those who have died and demand justice for Gaza and a free Palestine.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Huron-Washington Parkette
Location:  420 Huron St, just south of Bloor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/events/683184378419238/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

WHO:
Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister Sr.
Ontario Regional Chief Stan Beardy
Grassy Narrows Mother of Five Judy Da Silva
Stephen Lewis available for comment by phone
N.B. Copies of the report will be available at the press conference
High resolution photos and Broll are available.
#FreeGrassy #RiverRun

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://freegrassy.net/2014/05/25/river-run-2014-water-is-sacred/
For information contact:  riverrun2010@gmail.com
Phone:  647-772-8770
Categories:   Native Peoples; Health/Health Care; Environment

Press conference:
A former Grand Chief of Treaty 3 and respected Grassy Narrows Elder is launching a hunger strike at Queens Park today to demand justice for mercury survivors. Steve Fobister Sr., a leader in the fight for indigenous rights and mercury justice, suffers daily from the debilitating neurological impacts of mercury poison.

Time:  10:00 am and 4:00 pm
Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://freegrassy.net/2014/05/25/river-run-2014-water-is-sacred/
Categories:   Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment

WHAT: Grassy Narrows and prominent supporters speak out
WHEN: Tuesday July 29, 6:30 p.m.
WHO: Stephen Lewis - former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson - Writer, educator and activist
Grassy Narrows Chief Roger Fobister Sr.
Judy Da Silva - Grassy Narrows mother of five.
Grassy Narrows Womens Drum Group.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Ryerson
Location:  55 Dundas St. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://freegrassy.net/2014/05/25/river-run-2014-water-is-sacred/
For information contact:  riverrun2010@gmail.com
Phone:  647-772-8770
Categories:   Native Peoples; Health/Health Care; Environment

This exhibition is organized to share recent developments in clean energy sector. The aim of Green Energy Expo Canada 2014 is to gather researchers, scientists, engineers, practitioners, policy makers, from all over the world to present advances in the clean energy technologies. We are in an era in which there is a continuous progress in green energy sources and technologies and Green Energy Expo Canada 2014 will provide a forum to exchange information, present new technologies and developments, and discuss the future direction, strategies and priorities in the field of clean energy.
The meeting will cover major themes such as the fundamental knowledge about the clean energy processes, materials and production, state of matter, advanced energy generation and the impact of clean energy on environment. Specific topics to be discussed will include but not limited to:
Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development
Clean Energy Market and Finance
Wind energy resources and technologies
Solar cells energy, materials and technologies
Energy efficiency improvement
Thermodynamic and energy optimization
Energy education
Nanotechnology and energy
Green buildings
Fuel cells materials and hydrogen energy
Biomass/Biofuel energy, materials and technologies
Hydro energy, materials and technologies
Battery materials and technologies
Energy storage techniques
Energy conversion modules
Energy process and system simulation, modeling and optimization
Advanced

Venue:  Exhibition
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mchewel.com/?mid=119
For information contact:  geraldine.matule2@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction; Science & Technology

Barbadian author Austin Yearwood discusses his latest book, Down Danesbury Gap, a diaspora story chronicling life in a Barbadian village to New York City.

Time:  7:00
Venue:  A Different Booklist
Location:  746 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://adifferentbooklist.com/
Phone:  416-538-0889
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Publishers & Publishing; Arts & Culture

Come to protest the ongoing Israeli violence against Gaza.

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  Dundas Square
Location:  Yonge & Dundas, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

Ontario has finalized plans for another decade of clearcut logging on Grassy Narrows Territory - a practice that is known to release dangerous amounts of mercury into lakes and rivers. This callous plan will deepen the tragedy of mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows.
Please join the Grassy Narrows Women's Drum group as they demand clean water and respect for their Indigenous rights.

Time:  noon - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Walk starts at Grange Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.vowpeace.org
Categories:   Environment; Native Peoples

Grassy Narrows and hundreds of their supporters will flow as a wild river through the streets of Toronto bringing their demands to Queens Park. The crowd will carry hundreds of yards of blue fabric flowing in the wind, dozens of fish cutouts, and large banners.
The march will be led by Grassy Narrows Elders in wheel chairs accompanied by the beat of the Grassy Narrows Women's Drum Group.
Assemble at Grange Park (behind the AGO) at Noon. Speeches at Queens Park begin at 1:15 p.m.

Time:  noon
Venue:  Grange Park and Queen's Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://freegrassy.net/2014/05/25/river-run-2014-water-is-sacred/
For information contact:  riverrun2010@gmail.com
Phone:  647-772-8770
Categories:   Native Peoples; Health/Health Care; Environment

Welcome to the 102nd year of the Kenora Agricultural Society Fair
In 1911 the Kenora Agricultural Society was charted by the former Department of Agricultural of Ontario for the purpose of promoting the agricultural industry in this area. In that era the agricultural industry was a very important and essential part of the local economy.
Over the decades the level of agriculture has decreased, however the Kenora Agricultural Society has adapted and continued on and we are now in our 102nd year.

Venue:  Kenora Recreation Centre
Location:  Kenora, ON
Website:  http://kenorafair.ca/
For information contact:  info@kenorafair.ca
Phone:  807-543-2222
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Today, August 1, Israel bombed Rafah. At least 40 Palestinians were killed. An ambulance was also hit by an Israeli air strike, killing the paramedic driving and wounding 7 passengers. This is the 13th ambulance struck by Israeli missiles and bombs in the last month. Israel further assaulted the Shujaiyya neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City, Beit Hanoun in northern Gaza, and Khan Younis in the south.
The list of Palestinians killed in Gaza is now over 1500, with no end in sight. A "ceasefire" was declared and quickly broken within hours by Israel.
This is not a new playbook, just the most deadly in a long line of massacres and crimes against humanity, not to mention all animals (as witnessed by Alison Deger of Mondoweiss), and the land.
We still stand every Friday in front of the Israeli consulate building from 5-6 p.m. and will until Palestinians have freedom of movement, self-determination, the Right to Return, and full civil, human, and equal rights. Until Palestine is free. Join us.
Also note: Tonight at Beit Zatoun (see information in this calendar below) there will be a vigil and gathering from 6-10 p.m.
PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY

Time:  5:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  In front of the building housing the Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Canada's Largest Bluegrass Festival.

Venue:  Heritage Park
Location:  5100 - 41 Avenue, Stoney Plain, AB
Website:  http://blueberrybluegrass.com/
Phone:  1-888-915-4973
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

This free festival is patterned after European festivals whereby the day’s events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festival’s theme, with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and surrounding area. Arts, crafts, and an excellent choice of food and refreshments are also available at the festival site and from the many fine eating establishments in downtown Cambridge. Local and internationally renowned performers, are selected each year to reflect a most diverse and entertaining mixture of musical cultures.

Venue:  Mill Race Park
Location:  Thorne St, Downtown Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com/index.html
For information contact:  mill_race@yahoo.com
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

The attractive white buildings and all those bright orange roofs have become a local landmark for area residents as well as travelers on Hwy 15. In the twenty - eight years at this location the fair has grown and expanded to act as a bench mark for other fairs in Ontario. The Lombardy fair has set high standards for itself and will continue to provide country hospitality, entertainment, and agricultural education, for the whole family, whether they have rural or urban roots.
At the Fair enjoy Produce, Home Craft, and Handcraft displays. Take in the Agricultural Showcase. For the western horse enthusiast there is Western Team Penning (Sat. and Sun.). Kids' Day (Sun.) features games and activities. Simply charming is the Junior Fair Ambassador Contest Show (Fri.), Baby Show (Sun.), and Mutt Show

Venue:  Lombardy Agricultural Society Hall & Fair
Location:  Kelly's Road, Smiths Falls
Website:  http://lasfair.ca
For information contact:  generalmanager@lasfair.ca
Phone:  613-283-2065
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Lennox Agricultural Society was established in 1832 by a group of people that wanted to improve livestock breeding and seed crops in the New World. A gathering place for the Community to meet and share information and ideas. The Society is managed by a volunteer board of 75 Directors and is a not-for-profit organization umbrellaed with the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies.
In 1953 the Society purchased the land that the Fair Grounds are on, in hopes to build a bigger and better fair for the community. The Napanee Fair is our biggest event fundraiser every year and has an approximate attendance of over 12,000 people.
We host a variety of events ranging from Horse Showmanship and Riding competitions to various Livestock Shows to a Poultry Competition to 4-H shows and exhibits and to Homecraft and Baking competitions. For our patrons, we also have a Midway on site with tons for rides and games, and we have a variety of vendors who come to showcase their products and business.

Location:  170 York Street, Napanee, ON
Website:  http://napaneefair.com
For information contact:  napaneefair@msn.com
Phone:  613-354-5264
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The atrocities committed by the Israeli regime keep piling up in Gaza. Over 70 people were murdered by relentless Israeli artillery fire in just one neighborhood alone, al-Shujayeh, and bombings of hospitals and schools take place on a daily basis.In response to this ongoing massacre, a broad coalition of anti-war, Muslim and Arab-American groups have joined together to organize a national march on the White House on August 2.

Time:  Starts at 1 pm
Venue:  The White House
Location:  The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Ave.), Washington D.C
Website:  http://www.answercoalition.org
For information contact:  info@answercoalition.org
Phone:  202-265-1948
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy; International

Join thousands of people in a National March on the White House on Saturday, August 2 at 1:00pm to condemn the Israeli massacre in Gaza. Israel receives $4 billion in "aid" from the United States each year. This money is being used to commit war crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza. We are demanding that all U.S aid to Israel be ended now!

Time:  Starts at 1:00pm
Venue:  White House
Location:  1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C
Website:  http://www.answercoalition.org/national/news/aug-2-national-march-stop-gaza-massacre.html
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International; Military

37th Annual Folk Music Festival

Location:  Centennial Park, at 7th Avenue and 6th Street, Canmore, AB
Website:  http://www.canmorefolkfestival.com/#
For information contact:  kurt.bagnell[at]canmorefolkfestival.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Farmer's Market; Pony Show ; Horse Shows; East Kent Vintage Equipment Club; Fair Ambassador Contest.
Grounds Have A New, Upgraded Hydro Service And Is Available To Rent For Shows With Serviced &Rough Camping Lots Available.

Location:  Ridgetown, ON
Phone:  519-674-1441; Cell: 519-401-49
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Celebrate life and culture with world-class entertainment, delicious authentic food and beautiful cultural displays at Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world (as determined by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts). Explore one of the most vibrant arts and culture scenes found in the heart of the continent as Folklorama celebrates its 45th festival in 2014. Join friends and family and experience the world’s cultures at one of our 44 pavilions from August 3 to 16.

Location:  183 Kennedy Street, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.folklorama.ca
For information contact:  info@folklorama.ca
Phone:  1-204-982-6210
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Select Shows Midway, Agriculture, Entertainment, Commercial Exhibitors, Creative Arts, Homecraft, Livestock, Kids World, Horticulture, Petting Zoo, Food Booths, Walk-around Entertainment, Baby Show, Tribute Bands, Hypnotist.

Location:  425 Northern Ave, Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://cle.on.ca
For information contact:  clex@tbaytel.net
Phone:  807-622-6473

Over 400 sessions of leading-edge fitness education in personal training, group fitness, aquafitness, cycling, mind-body, nutrition and more!

Time:  Various times
Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  222 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://canfitpro.com/en/toronto
For information contact:  Customer Service
Phone:  1-800-667-5622
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Sports & Games; Skills & Training

In response to the devastating Mount Polley Imperial Metals tailings spill in the Secwepemc Territory in BC earlier this week, Secwepemc Women Warrior Society Member Kanahus Manuel and allies are gathering at the Toronto Stock Exchange to voice opposition to this company, demand the government and Imperial Metals act fast to clean this spill and to sing songs and send prayers for our Salmon and Water and all those impacted.
This emergency rally is called by the Secwepemc Women.
"I am here for only one day and am torn about Imperial Metals tailings spill that has wreaked havoc on my homelands, since my family and Peoples have been fighting this same mine for years. We will send our war cries into the universe. Lets force the Toronto Stock Exchange to pull Imperial Metals off the TSX."
- Kanahus Manuel, Secwepemc Women Warrior Society
The recent tailings pond breach and toxic spill disaster by Imperial Metals in the Cariboo region sent a slurry-like mixture of 10 million cubic metres of water and 4.5 million cubic metres of fine sediment into Polley Lake, Hazelton Creek and into Quesnel Lake. This has huge devastating impacts on drinking water quality and salmon runs. This is one of the most disastrous environmental events, a result of unfettered access to mining companies to unceded Indigenous lands.

Time:  3:00 - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Stock Exchange
Location:  130 King St W, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Mining & Petroleum; Native Peoples

Great Woods Park and GWMF Music Society will proudly present the 19th annual indoor-outdoor Blues/Rock/Roots music festival in a beautiful 120-acre park and campground on the banks of the Brokenhead River, at a very unique venue, The Moonrise Cabana on August 7-9, 2014.

A dedicated group of volunteers is helping to stage and promote this astounding music festival, which contributes to the cultural life of the communities of Manitoba. Thousands of people from United States and Canada have enjoyed the festival in the past and we look forward to a larger attendance this year as the reputation for the quality of this festival continues to grow.

Venue:  Great Woods Park
Location:  MB
Website:  http://www.greatwoodspark.com
For information contact:  park@greatwoodspark.com
Phone:  204-268-2814
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Location:  Hwy 417 Daniel st to Galvin st, Arnprior, ON
Website:  http://arnpriorfair.ca
For information contact:  arnpriorfair@yahoo.ca
Phone:  613-622-0079
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Edmonton Folk Music Festival
bringing the best of folk music from arournd the world

Location:  Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org/contact
Phone:  780-429-1899
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary folk music to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It is Nova Scotia’s longest-running folk festival and has showcased great Nova Scotian, Canadian and international talent during our 25 years. It has introduced many of the Maritimes’ best-loved musicians to a wider audience on stages.

Location:  Lunenburg, NS
Website:  http://www.folkharbour.com/about/
For information contact:  info@folkharbour.com
Phone:  902-634-3180
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Back in 1945, when Cumberland had a population of only 4,000 dedicated to the pursuits of agriculture, an idea was hatched. Here was one of the two main land bodies of any size around the Ottawa Region, which was prime agriculture land, based largely on soils developed on the clay plains, and which covered a large part of Cumberland Township. This was land, which for many years in the future would be a centre for much of the produce, which would be used in the Ottawa region. From here would come the food that would be prepared and used in the homes, shops and restaurants of the city, displayed in local markets and provide a source of income for many local residents.
So why not organize an agricultural fair which displays these goods and promotes agriculture interests in the township, as well as acting as sort of a focal point for all residents of the rural section which was at that time, of course, the whole township.

Location:  1279 Colonial Rd., Navan, ON
Website:  http://navanfair.com
For information contact:  navanfair@bellnet.ca
Phone:  613-835-2766
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

What is it that makes someone want to take on one of the hardest jobs in the world? And not only do that job but do it for a lifetime. You wake up early, sometimes before the sun comes up and you finish when the job is complete. You will do this job no matter what mother nature throws at you, rain or shine. Some days you feel that you just can't get ahead but you keep working away.
This same job has instilled a sense of pride that not many careers will ever do for someone. That pride might come from something such as helping a new born calf get its first drink from its mother, harnessing your team of horses or looking over your freshly planted field.
As we approach the 168th Peterborough Exhibition it is a sense of pride that brings together a dedicated group of volunteers that work into the late hours of the day to put on a show for the entire community. Even though the show has changed over the years and will continue to change the sentiment behind it remains the same, to promote agriculture and have some fun at the same time.

Venue:  Morrow Park
Location:  Lansdowne St. West, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://peterboroughex.ca
For information contact:  info@peterboroughex.ca
Phone:  705-742-5781
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

158 years ago Sutton was a thriving town, joining the two boundaries of North Gwillimbury and Georgina, making it the perfect location for the annual one-day October Fair. By 1857 the Fair had increased to a two-day annual event, capped off each day by a 25 cent dinner at Sheppard’s Hotel in Sutton, where the Fair President presided over speeches, toasts and the reading of lists of winners from the daily competitions. Holding the two-day faire the second week of October always ran the risk of bad weather, compelling the Union Agricultural Society of Georgina and North Gwillimbury Directors (known by 1908 to present day as the Sutton Agricultural Society) to change the dates to each September 24 and 5, at the 1889 Annual Meeting.

Location:  Fairpark Lane, Hwy. 48 & High St., Sutton West, ON
Website:  http://suttonfair.com
For information contact:  info@suttonfair.com
Phone:  905-722-3165
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Thursday August 7 - Launch Party
Friday August 8 Alterna Queer Music Concert
Saturday August 9 - Queer West Film Festival
Toronto Queer Arts Festival August 7-10, 2014
The festival is sometimes called QueerWest Fest or Queer West Arts Festival.
Thursday August 7 - Launch Party as part of the Toronto Queer Arts Festival. Dancing with DJ Steve Austin and DJ Nik Red, 9 pm to Close. Free. 1602 (Bar with No Name) Dundas St. W., More Info on Party Lesbians love our parties.
Friday August 8 - Alterna Queer Music Concert Five different bands from punk rock to ballads to bluegrass. We love introducing you to new talent, as part of the Toronto Queer Arts Festival. 8 pm to 1 AM. Free. The Sister, 1554 Queen Street West. Concert Info
Saturday August 9 - Queer West Film Festival This year we will be showing more than a doen LGBT films from Finland, Spain, France, Czechoslovakia, Australia, Turkey, Hungary and of course our own home province of Ontario. We're a small but quality film festival. 6-10 pm. $5/pwyc. Buddies In Bad Times, 12 Alexander, 416-879-7954, Film Festival Info
Sunday August 10 - Smash Words (Poetry & Cabaret)

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.queerwest.org/queerwestfest.php
Phone:  416-879-7954
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

The 2014 Williamstown Fair is a celebration of agriculture and heritage. At the fair you can find stories of agriculture, home and garden competitions, livestock and horse shows, vendors, free entertainment on two stages and midway rides. A day at the fair is special and unique. The focus is to provide a quality heritage fair for family, friends and visitors.

Venue:  Williamstown Fair
Location:  19629 John S., Williamstown, ON
Website:  http://bgrunions@bell.net
For information contact:  williamstownfair.com
Phone:  613-347-2841
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Did you know that the first agricultural society was formed by early British settlers in 1792?
They believed that first hand learning through demonstration and practice was paramount.Through this our ancestors left us a rich legacy in the form of agricultural fairs.The Fair Board, with the help of volunteers and community support, endeavours to create a venue for the community not only to showcase arts, crafts and livestock, but to share ideas and create an outing for great family fun. We hope to help promote agricultural awareness locally and for surrounding areas.

Venue:  Wilberforce Agricultural Fair
Location:  Cty Rd 4 & 648, Wilberforce, ON
Website:  http://wilberforcefair.com
For information contact:  info@wilberforcefair.com
Phone:  705-448-2683
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Aylmer Fair is a non-profit society run by the OAAS (Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies). It is celebrating its 168th year as an agricultural fair, and is the oldest agricultural fair in District 13.
The Fair is run by a board of Directors, and volunteers in our area.

Venue:  Aylmer Fairgrounds
Location:  139 Pine Street, Aylmer, ON
Website:  http://aylmerfair.ca
For information contact:  aylmerfairboard@amtelecom.net
Phone:  519-773-3445
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Started in 1854, the Campbellford Seymour Agricultural Society is the longest running organization in the community.

Location:  Front Street N., Campbellford, ON
Website:  http://campbellfordfair.ca
For information contact:  secretary@campbellfordfair.ca
Phone:  705-653-5338
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

County Fairs are ingrained in the fibers of this country and the 155th Annual Comber Fair is going to continue a tradition of excellence. Where else could you go to get the great entertainment and competition of a county fair while installing the community with family values and good memories?

Location:  Off Main Street, Staples, ON
Website:  http://comberfair.on.ca
For information contact:  philiph@xplornet.ca
Phone:  519-687-3607
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Drayton Fair is an amazing group of Volunteers that put in a lot of time and effort to produce a fun filled weekend for everyone to enjoy. The fair theme will be make of: tractors big and small, truck pull, heavy horse, goat & dairy.

Location:  49 Elm Street, Drayton, ON
Website:  http://draytonfair.com
For information contact:  draytonfair@hotmail.com
Phone:  519-638-5093
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Location:  27 Forest Street, Fenelon Falls, ON
Website:  http://fenelonfair.com
For information contact:  fenelonfair@gmail.com
Phone:  705-887-9403
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

Whether you are coming by yourself or with the entire clan there's something for everyone, you don't even have to be Scottish! Celtic Music, crafts for the kids, heavy events championships, bagpipes, drums, author appearances, bands, Highland dancing, story telling, singing, clan information and heritage, beer tents and vendors galore! Enjoy the best of Scotland... without the airfare.

Venue:  Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Location:  550 Belsyde Av East, Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com/
For information contact:  info@fergusscottishfestival.com
Phone:  866-871-9442; 519-787-0099
Categories:   Music; Food & Beverage; Children & Youth

Venue:  Hamilton Convention Centre
Location:  1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://festivaloffriends.ca/
For information contact:  info@creativearts.on.ca
Phone:  905-777-9777

The Celtic Roots Festival is a three-day outdoor festival showcasing the world's best of Celtic music, dance, and art all in the beautiful setting of Goderich, Ontario. With five stages, varying from small intimate performances to the high-powered Main Stage, the Festival is a unique musical experience in Canada and on the world-wide stage. Fresh local food, high-quality craft artisans, art demonstrations, children's activity area, an evening market - the Festival prides itself on being a family-friendly event, and there is no beer tent on site, although a local pub, The Park House, lies just outside the Festival grounds for anyone who would enjoy a pint!

Location:  Goderich, ON
Website:  http://www.celticfestival.ca/home
For information contact:  festival@celticfestival.ca
Phone:  519-524-8221
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

Horse Shows, Beef & Dairy Cattle Shows, 4-H Shows, Heavy Horse Pull, Beer Tent & Entertainment, Steam Show, Midway, Food Concessions, Demo Derby. Large Hall Competition, Homecraft, Arts & Crafts, Photography, Crops.

Location:  Merrickville, ON
Website:  http://MerrickvilleFair.com
For information contact:  jcox@cobastudios.com
Phone:  613 269-2022
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival is operated by The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society with a host of volunteers. 2014 marks our 38th annual festival.

Spread out over three exciting days, The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival is attended by thousands of loyal visitors. In 2014 it will be held in scenic Bowring Park while its usual home, Bannerman Park, is undergoing renovations. From music to dance and everything in between, you will be treated to some of the finest entertainment our province has to offer, as well as amazing talent from around the globe.

Location:  223 Duckworth Street, NL
Website:  http://www.nlfolk.com
For information contact:  office@nlfolk.com
Phone:  1-866-576-8508
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

The 2014 festival lineup is very exciting, featuring an incredible blend of musical styles, cultural influences and above all, some of the world's best talent. With free daytime concerts and workshops, a CHILDREN'S AREA with music & crafts, an ARTISTS' MARKET with all sorts of one-of-a-kind stuff, the outdoor ROCK GARDEN with liquids to get your mind racing and your body moving, and a FABULOUS FOOD COURT with soul nourishing edibles, the Regina Folk Festival is a full-on experience. Enjoy a weekend of international talent, art and culture in an intimate setting.

Venue:  Victoria Park
Location:  Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.reginafolkfestival.com/about-rff.html
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

The “Trout” features workshops, creative arts selection, great food and the best in Northern hospitality with the beautiful Trout Lake Forest as a pristine backdrop.
Trout Forest Music Festival had its beginnings in Pakwash Park, August 1996. With attendance of 106, the festival was born out of hard work and the dedication of the cofounders, Yvonne Lewis and Lloyd Romaniuk, with assistance from Ken Bilton, then Artistic Director of the Cabbage Town Music Festival, and John Cookshaw, sound technician for the Winnipeg Folk Festival.

Venue:  Ear Falls Waterfront Park
Location:  Highway 105, Vermillion Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.tottenhambluegrass.ca/index.html
For information contact:  northernhag@yahoo.ca
Phone:  807-222-3206
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

Join the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Movement today. Demand Sanctions on Israel Now.
As we face the full might of Israel’s military arsenal, funded and supplied by the United States and European Union, we call on civil society and people of conscience throughout the world to pressure governments to sanction Israel and implement a comprehensive arms embargo immediately.
Take to the streets on Saturday 9 August with a united demand for sanctions on Israel.
Take action this Saturday
* Make boycotts, divestments and sanctions the main message at every protest around the world. Take banners and placards calling for sanction on Israel to every protest. Tweet them using the hashtag #GazaDayofRage. Email us your pictures and action details to GazaDayofRage@gmail.com.
* While news of all the mass protests outside Israel’s embassies around the world have given us hope, after weeks of protests, we urge you to intensify your actions. Occupy Israeli embassies, challenge Israeli officials (and others) supporting the current aggression against Gaza whenever they appear in public and stage sit-in in government buildings.
* Boycott all Israeli products and take action against corporations profiting from Israel’s system of colonialism, occupation and apartheid. March to boycott targets in your city and educate the public about companies complicit in Israel’s ongoing military assault and illegal siege of Gaza.

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.bdsmovement.net/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Come & enjoy an interactive experience at Country Heritage Park, and find for yourself why it’s described as a historical hidden gem. Discover the look and feel of rural living over 180 years ago.
With 30 unique historical buildings, 20,000 artifacts, & its striking Niagara Escarpment surroundings, the park is a must-see destination for everyday outings, educational experiences, weddings, and special events.

Venue:  Country Heritage Park
Location:  8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON
Website:  http://countryheritagepark.com
For information contact:  info@countryheritagepark.com
Phone:  905-878-8151
Categories:   Fishing & Hunting; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Parade, Baby Show, Horse Show, Lawn Tractors, Kids Activities, Beef Show, Dance.

Location:  Dungannon Road, Lucknow, ON
Website:  http://ljmcnee@hotmail.com
Phone:  519-529-7956
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Featuring the first Harbourfront Children's Chess Championship and chess activities for the whole family.
Register your child, entering grades 1 to 7, in the 2014 Harbourfront Children’s Chess Championship – 12:30 to 5:00 pm, $5 entry fee, check in at 11:30 am
FREE face-painting and dress-up
Learn to play chess – FREE lessons from Chess Institute of Canada instructors
Browse luxury and standard tournament chess sets and clocks from The Regency Chess Company
Play a game on a giant chess set – FREE
Or just sit down to play with a friend at one of our open tables – FREE

Time:  11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Harbourfront North Exhibition Common
Location:  235 Queen's Quay West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Hobbies

Stop the war. End the siege. Boycott Israel.
Israel's criminal war on Gaza has killed over 1,600 people in just three weeks, and shows no signs of letting up. The majority of people killed have been civilians, including hundreds of children.
Entire neighbourhoods have been flattened by Israeli bombs, while Gazans have nowhere to hide: homes, schools, mosques, parks, UN shelters and other "safe areas" have all been targeted.
As Israel escalates its attacks, we need to escalate our response. We need all groups and organizations from across Toronto to come together for a truly massive protest for Gaza.
We can't rely on the federal government to oppose the bombing - either Harper's Conservatives who cheerlead Israel's attacks, or opposition MPs who remain silent in the face of war crimes.

Time:  2:30 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/events/335278933294901/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This one-day forum and evening gala at Lakehead University in Orillia, Ontario is being organized by the City's Waste and Environmental Management Advisory Committee (WEMAC).
This conference will help to accelerate waste solutions in Ontario by promoting successful waste reduction and diversion strategies.
The conference will feature speakers and panel discussions, as well as small group plenary sessions with various government and business leaders and institutional organizations.

Time:  Zero Waste
Venue:  Lakehead University Campus
Location:  500 University Avenue, Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.ZeroWasteConference.ca
For information contact:  ZeroWasteConference@outlook.com
Phone:  705-327-2100
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics; Science & Technology

Environmental pollution is considered to be our world's most dangerous, and constant, threat; our world is exposed to hazardous pollutants and chemicals from different sources every day. Industries, vehicles and basic human activities (like cooking) are spreading toxins around our world on a daily basis; these toxins affect our environmental resources such as air, water and, soil. Slowly, our ecosystem is being brought down by the impending danger of pollutants. These problems require immediate scientific attention to find an appropriate and cost effective solution. ICEPR is a small step towards finding those solutions.
ICEPR is a series of international conferences which are held yearly. These conferences focus on all aspects of Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology.

Venue:  Prague
Location:  Prague
Website:  http://icepr.org
Phone:  1-613-695-3040
Categories:   Environment

Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society invites everyone to the Emo annual fair.
Exhibits, Livestock, Equipment, Produce, Crafts, Midway, Stock Car Races, Queen Contest, Parade and lots more are expecting you.

Location:  Colonization Street, Emo, ON
Website:  http://emofair.com
For information contact:  j.judson@sympatico.ca
Phone:  807-482-2238
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Demolition Derby, Pet & Poultry Shows, Horse Pull, Youth Horse Show, Saddle and Harness Horse Show, Beef Show, Farmers Olympics, Wife Carrying Competition. Miniature & Heavy Horse Shows, 4-H Classes & Fitting Competitions, Livestock Displays, Homecrafts, Culinary Arts, Roots & Vegetables, Flowers, Junior Exhibits, Concessions, Midway.

Venue:  South Mountain Fair
Location:  2967 Lough Rd., South Mountain, ON
Website:  http://southmountainfair.ca
For information contact:  donnalee.mtas@gmail.com
Phone:  613-913-9691

Demolition Derby, Pet & Poultry Shows, Horse Pull, Youth Horse Show, Saddle and Harness Horse Show, Beef Show, Farmers Olympics, Wife Carrying Competition. Miniature & Heavy Horse Shows, 4-H Classes & Fitting Competitions, Livestock Displays, Homecrafts, Culinary Arts, Roots & Vegetables, Flowers, Junior Exhibits, Concessions, Midway.

Venue:  South Mountain Fair
Location:  2967 Lough Rd., South Mountain, ON
Website:  http://southmountainfair.ca
For information contact:  donnalee.mtas@gmail.com
Phone:  613-913-9691
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

"Another exciting year for the Stirling Fair and we are pleased to be presenting Brett Kissel with special guest Tebey on Friday August 15th immediately following opening ceremonies. Also pleased to be continuing the Student Bursary Program where we will be assisting two students with their post secondary education in agricultural. The Stirling Fair promises to be one to remember and we have added some new events to our program to this year. Please check the program for continued updates."
Jason Detlor, President Stirling Agricultural Society Inc.

Venue:  Stirling Fair
Location:  437 West Front Street, Stirling, ON
Website:  http://www.stirlingfair.com
For information contact:  secretary@stirlingfair.com
Phone:  613-395-5159
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Department of Agriculture recognized the Dereham fair in 1854 with 70 members. In 1863 George Tillson gave the Tillsonburg and Dereham Fair 4 acres of land around Ridout St. North of Ridout and West of Bidwell. In 1864 a two story building was built on Ridout St where the chiropractors office is.
This is the fair's 160th Anniversary, a reason to Celebrate!

Venue:  Tillsonburg Tri-County Agricultural Socienty
Location:  PO Box 43, Tillsonburg, ON
Website:  http://tillsonburgfair.com
For information contact:  ttriags@bellnet.ca
Phone:  519-688-9559
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Vankleek Hill Agricultural Society is proud to host this year’s edition of the Vankleek Hill Fair, one of the oldest agricultural fairs in the province.
There is so much to see at the Vankleek Hill Fair, including the cattle and horse shows, the flower and homecraft displays. The demolition derby is always a highlight of the fair, and is held on Saturday evening.
The midway is provided by Classic Amusements, and musical entertainment is available throughout the week-end.

Venue:  Vankleek Hill Fair
Location:  92 Main St West, Vankleek Hill, ON
Website:  http://vankleekhillfair.ca
For information contact:  evberni@hawk.igs.net
Phone:  613-678-2439
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

According to minutes found in an attic, by Mr. Thomas Johnson, this Society was formed in 1888.The minutes go on to tell us that there were 59 members that year and that membership was $1.00 (this fee was to continue for many, many years).
The fair has usually been held on the grounds, first known as Kelcey Hall and now Hagerman Community Centre. In 1982, while the current Hall was under construction, thanks to the generosity of the Township and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 394, the 1982 fair was held on Balsam Road.
The Dunchurch Agricultural Fair was held around the 20th of September until 1968 or 1969 when the Board decided to brave the wrath of habit and move the Fair date to two weeks before Labour Day Weekend (to eliminate the frost damage dealt to the flower and vegetable exhibits).
School participation was a big part of the Fairs that were held in September. There was a school fair in which the children from the different schools in the area competed, as well as the School Fair Parade.Almost every local family from that era has pictures of the children in the parades and a few of the participants may even remember the school yells that took place after the homemade banners were marched onto the grounds

Location:  R.R. #2 Community Hall Grounds, Hwy 124, Dunchurch, ON
Website:  http://sites.google.com/site/dunchurchfallfair
For information contact:  das@vianet.ca
Phone:  705-389-2370
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Free Children Events and Entertainers, Lawnmower Pull, Mutt Show, Demo Derby, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Art & Crafts Exhibit Building Horseshoe Tournament, Displays and Vendors On The Grounds, Grandstand Entertainment, Miniature & Light show, Classic Car Show, Auction, Heavy Horse & Pony Pull, Rock Climbing Wall, Bounce and Blow-Up Rides.

Venue:  Minden Fairgrounds
Location:  Bobcaygeon Rd, Minden, ON
For information contact:  Info@haliburtoncountyfair.ca
Phone:  705-286-6155
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Ribs & Music Fest, Youth Talent Show; 4-H Sheep & Dairy Shows; Parade; Mini, Light & Heavy Horse Shows;Jamboree; Homecraft; Flower Show; Entertainment for All Ages; Expanded Youth Classes; Culinary; Pet Display.

Venue:  Bayfield Agricultural Society Grounds
Location:  16 John Ave, Bayfield, ON
Website:  http://bayfieldfallfair.ca
For information contact:  info@bayfieldfallfair.ca
Phone:  519-482-9296
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Theme: "Tractors and Tailgates", Fair Royalty Competition (Aug 10), Western Horse Show, 4-H Beef Show, Tractor and ATV Pull, Lawnmower Races, Wing Night, Muddy Mile, Inflatable Park, Baby Show, Exhibits, Family Entertainment.

Venue:  Milverton Fairgrounds
Location:  17 Pierson Street Milverton, Milverton, ON
Website:  http://milvertonfair.ca
For information contact:  info@milvertonfair.ca
Phone:  519-595-3246
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

We host a three day Music Festival the third weekend every August at beautiful Ness Creek in Northern Saskatchewan.

Venue:  Ness Creek
Location:  SK
Website:  http://northernlightsbluegrass.ca
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

For 130 years, the Providence Bay Agricultural Fair had been a mainstay for fun and entertainment for the entire family on beautiful Manitoulin Island.The fair is held every year, for 3 days, beginning on the third Friday of August.
The Providence Bay Agricultural Society was established in 1884 with the main objective of encouraging interest, promoting improvements in, and advancing the standards of agriculture, domestic industry and rural life. Although a lot has changed in the world since then, the Society's main focus remains the same: Organizing and holding an agricultural exhibition, encouraging young people to become interested in agriculture and domestic practices, and drawing together both rural and urban citizens for their mutual benefit.
The Fair provides an opportunity for the public to view the judging of livestock, experience the power and stamina demonstrated during the Heavy Horse Pull, enjoy the Light Horse Show put on by the Manitoulin Light Horse Club, and cheer on their favourite contestant in the Fair Ambassador Competition and the Manitoulin Idol show. It also provides an excellent venue for exhibitors to show off their accomplishments, and vendors to display their wares.

Location:  Muchmor St., Spring Bay, ON
Website:  http://providencebayfair.com
For information contact:  mddawson@amtelecom.net
Phone:  705-377-5003
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Now in its 22nd year, the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is the largest, most musically diverse festival in the BC Interior. Over the years it has gained an outstanding reputation for the variety and quality of its presentations and for the high standard of its organization.

The Festival began in 1992 as a small indoor festival, a result of the grassroots Shuswap Coffee House collective of the 1970’s and 80’s, which by 1991 had coalesced into the not-for-profit Salmon Arm Folk Music Society.

Location:  490 5th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC
Website:  http://www.rootsandblues.ca
For information contact:  info@rootsandblues.ca
Phone:  250-833-4096
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Location:  Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://summerfolk.org
For information contact:  gbfs@bmts.com
Phone:  519-371-2995
Categories:   Music; Children & Youth; Food & Beverage

On Monday, April 14th, 2014 The Capital Fair replaced the Gloucester Fair in both name and dates. For over 29 years, the Gloucester Fair had brought incredible joy and tons of fun to thousands of guests. We featured a fabulous Midway, an awesome Monster Truck show, great horse shows, Canada’s premier professional BBQ competition, lots of free Grandstand entertainment, an amazing kids area, a Monster Truck ride, those great fair food vendors and diversions of every type.

Venue:  Capital Fair
Location:  4837 Albion Road, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://gloucesterfair.ca
For information contact:  pat@gloucesterfair.ca
Phone:  613-741-3247
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest community event and one of the top 10 agricultural fairs in North America. Founded in 1879 as the Toronto Industrial Exhibition, the CNE has enjoyed a distinguished history as a showcase of the nation. People came to experience the latest innovations in technology and commercial products, to enjoy the popular entertainers of the time, and to engage in a collective community celebration.

Venue:  Exhibition Place
Location:  210 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://theex.com
For information contact:  pellis@theex.com
Phone:  416-263-3835
Categories:   Fashion, Clothing, Textiles; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Guaranteed fun for the whole family!
Don't miss your chance to explore the hidden treasures of this historical town located on the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine.

Location:  Aurora, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Aurora.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Location:  21888 Melbourne Road, Melbourne, ON
Website:  http://melbourneagsociety.com
Phone:  519-289-5600
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Baking, Photography, Canning, Vegetables, Flowers, Crafts & Youth Exhibits, Famous SEAPIE and Beans, Live Entertainment, Pony Rides and Kid Games. Saturday: Animal Exhibits, Light Horse Show & Archery Competition Sunday: Heavy & Light Horse Pull, Nail Driving, Cross Cut & Chainsaw Competitions.

Venue:  Bonfield Agricultural Society
Location:  113 Trunk Road, Bonfield, ON
Website:  http://bonfieldfair.weebly.com/index.html
For information contact:  bonfieldfair@hotmail.com; foggyrain@aol.com
Phone:  705-776-9820
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Coming soon!

Location:  Gravenhurst, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Gravenhurst.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Doors Open Headwaters invites you to take a short drive northwest of Toronto to experience the best of Ontario’s authentic countryside.

Location:  Headwaters, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Headwaters.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The 20th Annual Dunnville Agricultural Fair will feature competitions in home/hand craft,(quilting, knitting, fancy work, crafts & clothing), canning, baking, horticulture, amateur photography, art (any medium), community challenge, junior competitions, school fair, home craft demos, goats, novice goat keepers, sheep, future shepherds, light/heavy horse show, miniature horse show, baby show, pet show, petting zoo, kid's games & activities, entertainment, food, fun, Emergency Personnel Chilli contest!

Venue:  Lions Park Fairgrounds
Location:  Hwy 3 West, Dunnville, ON
Website:  http://dunnvillefair.ca
For information contact:  info@dunnvillefair.ca
Phone:  905-774-8199
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

the Murillo Fair hopes to educate and entertain the community at large and provide an interface between the rural and urban communities to discuss the importance that agriculture plays in our lives, now and in the years to come. Through the use of our facilities, we encourage people to come out and experience the social interactions, human and animal, and have some fun!

Venue:  Oliver Agricultural Society
Location:  4559 Oliver Road, Murillo, ON
Website:  http://oliveragriculturalsociety.com
For information contact:  sgoodhea@tbaytel.net
Phone:  807-767-2365
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Inside Entries, Flowers, Crafts, Baking, Photos, Vegetables, Juniors, Baby Show, Pet Show, Horse Show.

Location:  38 Edward St., Porquois Junction, ON
For information contact:  suemoe@ntl.sympatico.ca
Phone:  705-232-6735
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Indoor Exhibits, Heavy & Light Horse Shows, Livestock, Tractor Pulls, Antique Tractor Pulls, Children’s Event, BBQ (beef, pork, lamb), Live Music, Vendors.

Location:  137 Laurel Dr., Echo Bay, ON
For information contact:  girliecollings@gmail.com
Phone:  705-248-2800
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Solar Energy + Technology 2014 - Part of SPIE Optics + Photonics
Gain access to a focused program of 200+ technical presentations and courses on photovoltaic cell technologies, solar concentrators, solar hydrogen and light-capture, and manufacturing systems. Hear leaders in the field address barriers and solutions for commercialization of solar-generated products.
In a world where interdisciplinary collaboration is the rule rather than the exception, the scope of the Solar Energy + Applications technical program gives you opportunities to collaborate across disciplines that no other event can. Don't miss the Solar Energy + Applications plenary and technical events.

Venue:  San Diego Convention Center
Location:  San Diego, California, USA
Website:  http://www.spie.org/solar-energy.xml?WT.mc_id=RCal-OPSW
For information contact:  Customer Service
Phone:  1 360 676 3290
Categories:   Manufacturing; Environment; Science & Technology

Fair objectives are researching the needs of the agricultural community and developing programs to meet those needs.
Promoting the conservation of natural resources and encouraging the beautification of the agricultural community.
Supporting and providing facilites to encourage activities intended to enrich rural life.
Holding an agricultural fair annually, featuring competitions for which prizes may be awarded.
Develop & promote educational programs & competitions for the purpose of creating youth awareness of local agricultural history, current activities and future opportunities.

Venue:  Dryden Fairgrounds
Location:  Scott St., Dryden, ON
Website:  http://drydenfair.ca
For information contact:  info@drydenfair.ca
Phone:  807-223-6766
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

A grassroots Peoples’ Social Forum will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau from August 21-24 2014, with regional fora across Canada as well, as a means of stimulating debate, discussion and furthering our sense of community and collective action.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.peoplessocialforum.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Daily Horse and Livestock shows, Agriculture, Homecrafts and 4-H Exhibits. Family Entertainment, Truck n Tractor Pull, Musical Entertainers, Midway and more.

Location:  7505 10th Sideroad, Barrie, ON
Website:  http://barriefair.ca
For information contact:  info@essaagriplex.ca
Phone:  705-726-1200
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Oldest Native Fair, Baby Show, Pageant, Demolition, School Exhibits, Grandstand Show, Midway, Entertainment, Native Crafts, Food Booths, Commercial Exhibits, Chariot Races. Amateur Harness Racing, Petting Zoo, Classic Car Show, Tractor Pull. Ball Tournament.Cultural Expo.

Location:  Ohsweken, ON
For information contact:  snfallfair@gmail.com
Phone:  519-445-0783
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Since 1836, the Woodstock Fair has been the signature event of the Woodstock Agricultural Society. At each Fair the Agricultural Society prides itself on continuing to promote high quality events, competitions and entertainment that allow competitors the opportunity to move on to higher levels of competition.
Grandstand musicians that performed at the Woodstock Fair have been nominated for “Best New Artist of the Year” at the Juno Awards!
How Does The Fair Happen Each Year? Our 178 years of success is due to dedicated volunteers and sponsors. The Woodstock Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization that wants to continue to improve this annual event and offer a venue of opportunity to educate the public on our agricultural heritage.

Location:  875 Nellis St., Woodstock, ON
Website:  http://woodstockfairgrounds.com
For information contact:  woodstock875@rogers.com
Phone:  519-537-8212
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

4-H Showmanship, A Small Family Fair.

Location:  5139 8th Line, Cookstown, ON
Phone:  705-458-8703
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Parade, Exhibits, Children's Races, Fiddle Band Entertainment, Nail Driving & Log Sawing Competitions, Local Craft Vendors.

Venue:  Rosseau Agricultural Society
Location:  274 Star Lake Rd., Parry Sound, ON
Website:  http://rosseaufallfair.ca
Phone:  705-732-1664
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

You all come and participate at our Celebrity Hog Racing. It’s a flag waving, tail waggin’ jolly good time for the whole family. The race begins with the "Call to the Post" plus the sound of a bell and they’re off. Brittany Spare Ribs & Harry Porker race to the finish line for Smarties. It’s not just racing Hogs but a Down Home Hillbilly show. Bring your camera to capture all the fun and stick around after the show to meet and greet some of the stars.

Location:  3340 Church Street, Blackstock, ON
Website:  http://blackstockfair.ca/
For information contact:  bkstock@ruralwave.ca
Phone:  905-986-0035
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Location:  Box 103; Hwy 620, Coe Hill, ON
For information contact:  coehillfair@gmail.com
Phone:  613-473-4724 (day); 613-473-55
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Venue:  Parham Faigrounds
Location:  Parham, ON
Website:  http://parhamfair.ca
For information contact:  info@parhamfair.ca
Phone:  613-279-2116 ext. 109
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Our Family Friendly Fair Includes Such Events as 4-H Beef, Dairy & Sheep Shows, Junior And Senior Halls, Children’s Events (Pet Show/Crafts), An Open Air Beer Tent With a Live Band, and Numerous Activities Throughout the Fair, and Several Entertainers at Different Times, Demo Derby, Heavy Horse Show, Beef Show, Renfrew County Holstein Show.

Location:  43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden, ON
For information contact:  cobagri@nrtco.net
Phone:  613-646-2426
Categories:   Fishing & Hunting; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

This summer's Friends of Eaglewood Gathering has been created as a tribute to the past 24 years and to satisfy those who have known and loved Eaglewood over the years.
Familiar faces, kindred spirits, receptive and appreciative audiences and outstanding musical performances - that is what you will experience on Saturday, August 23rd. You may find this event somewhat reminiscent of the very early Eaglewood Earth Festivals, when times were simpler and event size and scale were much smaller and intimate.

Venue:  Living Landscapes
Location:  7130 Old Homestead Road, Pefferlaw, ON
Website:  http://www.eaglewoodfolk.com/
For information contact:  info@eaglewoodfolk.com
Phone:  1-888-817-3655
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Baby Show, Quilt Show, Agri-Awareness, Parade, Beef Auction

Location:  Cavan St., Palmerston, ON
Phone:  519-343-3427
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Location:  4029 Cty Rd 16, Fournier, ON
Website:  http://ricevillleagsociety.ca
For information contact:  csott@nationween.ca
Phone:  613-524-4009
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Worlds Fair. Tractor and Truck Pulls, Celebrity Pie Contest and Auction, Demo. Derby, Pony and Heavy Horse Pulls, Exhibits, Toilet Bowl Races, Family Games, Lawn Tractor Pulls, Ecumenical Service, Horse Show. Cattle Shows And Demonstrations.

Location:  363 McFarlane Road, Shannonville, ON
Website:  http://shannonvillefair.com
For information contact:  sherwindeborah@yahoo.ca
Phone:  613-477-2485
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Venue:  Teeswater Agricultural Society
Location:  34 Gordon St E, Teeswater, ON
Website:  http://teeswaterfair.org
For information contact:  teeswaterfair@gmail.com
Phone:  519-392-8100
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Fun for the Whole Family, Light horse show , Heavy Horse Pull, Cattle, Poultry, Parade, Pet show, Exhibits, Live bands, Games & Contests. Tiger Paws Exotic Animals and Petting Zoo, Climbing Wall

Venue:  Emsdale Community Centre and Fairgrounds
Location:  Emsdale, ON
Website:  http://emsdaleagriculturalsociety.com
For information contact:  info@emsdaleagriculturalsociety.com
Phone:  705-636-5659
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Grand River Agricultural Society is the owner/operator of Grand River Raceway in Elora. The GRAS is a not-for-profit society, incorporated under the Agricultural Societies Act of Ontario and operated by a volunteer board of directors. It is part of the GRAS mandate to encourage an awareness of agriculture and to promote improvements in the quality of life of persons living in an agricultural community.

Venue:  Grand River Agricultural Society
Location:  7445 Wellington County Rd. 21, Elora, ON
Website:  http://grandriveragsociety.com/web/
For information contact:  info@grandriverfair.com
Phone:  519-846-8879
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Garlic. Clowns, Family Horse Show Livestock and Homecraft Exhibits, Heritage Demonstrations, Parade Horse Draw and Pony Pull, Bands, Zucchini Race, Entertainment and More.

Location:  4884 Bolingbroke Rd, Maberly, ON
Website:  http://maberlyagsociety.ca
For information contact:  secretary@maberlyagsociety.ca
Phone:  613 492-0139
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Location:  35921 Talbot Line, Southwold, ON
Website:  http://sheddenagriculturalsociety.com
Phone:  519-764-2939
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Light Horse Show, Baby Show, Displays of Flowers, Vegetables, Baking, Homecrafts & Junior Exhibits, Kids Races & Games, Spaghetti Supper, Pancake Breakfast, Tradeshow, BBQ, mini horse show.The Best Little Fair North of Barrie.

Location:  Trout Creek, ON
For information contact:  trout_creek_fair@yahoo.ca
Phone:  705-723-5564
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

The Massey Agricultural Society was organized on July 13, 1907, hosting its first meeting with an attendance of over thirty men.
A local gentleman allowed the board to use his property free of charge in exchange for making some repairs to the building to make it suitable for the livestock animals and exhibits.
In 1912, the Agricultural Society of Massey purchased 8 acres of estate land and for the past one hundred years, this is where the Massey Fair has been held, drawing crowds from across northern and central Ontario.
Each year, the Massey Fair hosts horse shows, tractor pulls, mud bogging, food and gift vendors, the midway carnival, a parade, live entertainment, contests, games of skill, bingo, demonstrations and so much more!
Thousands of people, representing multiple generations, pass through our fair gates every year and we hope to see many more people make the Massey Fair a part of their yearly tradition

Location:  Corner of Imperial and Victoria Street, Massey, ON
Website:  http://masseyfair.ca
For information contact:  masseyfair@bellnet.ca
Phone:  705-865-2070
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Come Out for a "Walk Along the Country Road". Friday Night: Variety Show, Baking Auction & Ambassador Competition. Saturday: 4-H Achievement & Invitational Calf Shows, Heavy Horse Show Sunday: Heavy Horse Pull, Light Horse Show: Heritage, Crafts, Blacksmith Demo, Silent Auction, Homecraft, Field Crops & Vegetable, Floriculture, Junior Fair, Live Music and ATV Pull

Venue:  King Edward Park
Location:  75 Walker St., Markdale, ON
Website:  http://markdalefair.ca
For information contact:  markdaleagsociety@live.ca
Phone:  519-986-3301

Building on the success of Grey to Green: A Conference on the Economics of Green Infrastructure in 2013, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is now planning Grey to Green for August 25-26, 2014. This two-day conference focuses on the health benefits of green infrastructure - for our economy, our ecosystem and our community. Join us for forward thinking presentations, trade show, networking, tours and training this August.

Venue:  Eaton Chelsea
Location:  33 Gerrard Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greytogreenconference.org
For information contact:  tlee@greenroofs.org
Phone:  416-971-4494 ext 228
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics; Health/Health Care

One of the biggest obstacles for Marketers who are looking at Content Marketing is that they attempt to apply their traditional advertising models of assessment to judge whether:
1. It makes strategic sense to execute a branded content initiative
2. Whether or not an initiative is/was successful
This seminar will outline five foundational elements of Content Marketing that completely differentiate it from traditional advertising.

Time:  12:30PM to 1:30PM
Venue:  Online
Location:  Online
Website:  http://online.the-cma.org/?WCE=C=56|K=230649|CAL=223287
For information contact:  Heidi Parker: seminars@the-cma.org
Phone:  416-644-3767
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Alternative Energy Innovations Seminar examines the future of alternative energy. This seminar focuses on the unique business, tax, and accounting issues that affect companies operating or investing in the alternative energy sector. Discussions at the seminar underscore the growing role that alternative energy must play if Canada is to address climate change and energy security. Emphasis is placed on the development and deployment of technology that compliments alternative energy or improves their performance as well as the need to enact prudent policies to help overcome the challenges of deployment.
The agenda spans general topics as well as specific business, accounting and tax considerations. Plenary sessions cover topics such as the alternative energy landscape, environmental policy and emerging technologies. Elective sessions allow participants to delve into the unique business and technical issues faced by companies operating or investing in alternative energy.
Seminar participants will gain insights into the future alternative energy landscape and legislative outlook, and ways innovative thinking is making a difference in addressing the challenges and opportunities the sector faces. We will also look at how business strategies are adapting as a result of broader energy industry impacts such as energy management, competing technologies and the changing fuel mix.

Venue:  Exhibition
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mchewel.com/?mid=120
For information contact:  geraldine.matule2@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Business & Economics; Environment; Science & Technology

The Paris Agricultural society remains a symbol of one of the most notable characteristics of Ontario pioneer life, the spirit of community and co-operation. It was in this spirit of co-operation and sustainability that the Paris Agricultural Society was established in the Town of Paris 155 years ago.

Location:  139 Silver St., Paris, ON
Website:  http://parisfairgrounds.com
For information contact:  info@parisfairgrounds.com
Phone:  519-442-2823 ext. 223
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

You are invited to come out and enjoy the various displays of farm equipment, fruits & vegetables, baking, needle work, farm animals, and other numerous items. Don’t forget about the parade on Saturday morning.
Don’t forget to come and join us for the spirited bidding at our pie auction which raises thousands of dollars for the John McGivney Centre for Children with disabilities and special needs.

Location:  McAffee Street, Harrow, ON
Website:  http://harrowfair.com
For information contact:  harfair@mnsi.net
Phone:  519-738-3262
Categories:   Farming; Children & Youth; Animals & Pets

Horse Shows, Dairy & Beef Shows, Midway, Agricultural Displays, Demolition Derby, Grandstand Entertainment, Pony Rides, Kids Zone and Much Much More.

Location:  18 Yeoman Street, Belleville, ON
Website:  http://qer.ca
For information contact:  info@ger.ca
Phone:  613-968-3266
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Agricultural & Homecraft Exhibits, Live Entertainment, Midway and Antique Cars, Horse Show, Cattle Show, Horse Racing, Kid’s Events. Truck & Tractor PulL

Location:  508 McGill Road, Centreville, ON
For information contact:  centrevillefair@gmail.com
Phone:  613-378-0928
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Antique Tractors & Cars, Parade, Homecraft Displays,Musical Entertainment, Carnival Tent, Special Events for All Ages, , Pie & Food Booths, School Fair, 4-H Potato& 4-H Calf Clubs, 4-H Invitational Show,Old McDonald Farm

Venue:  Arena
Location:  Grey County Rd 40, Desboro, ON
For information contact:  lanelacres@bmts.com
Phone:  519-794-3202
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Midway, Famous Foley Beef on a Bun. Horse Show held on Saturday August 30th

Location:  310 Rankin Lake Road, Parry Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.foleyagriculturalsociety.ca
For information contact:  terri Campbell - foleyagsociety@vianet.ca
Phone:  705-378-2823
Categories:   Farming

A Small Community Fair In a Beautiful Town With an Emphasis on Involvement, 4-H Clubs, School Displays, Saddle Horses, Beef & Dairy Cattle. Homecraft, Local Entertainment.

Venue:  Connaught Park
Location:  133 Broadway St., Kincardine, ON
Website:  http://kincardineagsocietyfallfair.com/
For information contact:  whiter@hurontel.on.ca
Phone:  519-396-3393
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

A Small Community Fair In a Beautiful Town With an Emphasis on Involvement, 4-H Clubs, School Displays, Saddle Horses, Beef & Dairy Cattle. Homecraft, Local Entertainment.

Venue:  Connaught Park
Location:  133 Broadway St., Kincardine, ON
Website:  http://www.kincardineagsocietyfallfair.com/
For information contact:  Betty Jean White - whiter@hurontel.on.ca
Phone:  519-396-3393
Categories:   Farming

Light & Heavy Horse Show, Miniature Horse Show, Poultry, Cattle, Sheep, Indoor Crafts, Culinary Arts, Floriculture, Crops, Photography Show, Displays, Games, Free Children Activity Tent, Dog Show, Frog Jumping contest & assortment of Vendors. Many more events still being planned. Junior Ambassador Program on Wednesday August 27th.

Location:  192 St. Vincent St., Meaford, ON
Website:  http://meaford.com/town/fair.html
For information contact:  hfiegehen@rogers.com
Phone:  519-538-2448
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Light & Heavy Horse Show, Miniature Horse Show, Poultry, Cattle, Sheep, Indoor Crafts, Culinary Arts, Floriculture, Crops, Photography Show, Displays, Games, Free Children Activity Tent, Dog Show, Frog Jumping contest & assortment of Vendors. Many more events still being planned. Junior Ambassador Program on Wednesday August 27th.

Venue:  RR #3 Holland Centre
Location:  620372 Robson Road, Meaford, ON
Website:  http://www.meaford.com/town/fair.html
For information contact:  Holly Fiegehen - hfiegehen@rogers.com
Phone:  519-794-0574
Categories:   Farming

Friday: Official Opening, Fun Factory, Senior & Junior Ambassador Competition, & Celebrity Dessert AuctionSaturday: Parade, 4-H Cattle & Sheep, English/Western Horse, Homecraft, Field Crops, Pet Show, Excavator Operator Competition, Fun Factory & More
Sunday: Antique Tractor Pull, Church Service & Luncheon. Theme: Grandma’s Kitchen.

Venue:  Durham Arena
Location:  PO Box 292, Durham, ON
Website:  http://www.durhamfallfair.ca
For information contact:  Carolin Banjavcic - cbanjav@look.ca
Phone:  519-378-6562
Categories:   Farming

Trailer Parking, Horse Pulls, Demo Derby, Truck/Tractor Pull, Stage Show, Amateur Show, Midway, Parade, Pioneer Exhibit, Homecrafts, Agricultural Exhibits and Farm Animal Shows.

Venue:  County Road 503 East
Location:  P.O. Box 238, Kinmount, ON
Website:  http://www.kinmountfair.net
For information contact:  Tracey Dettman - info@kinmountfair.net
Phone:  705-488-2871
Categories:   Farming

Celebrating 137th Fair, Livestock, Displays, Homecraft Exhibits, Needlework, Culinary Arts, Kid Games, Vendors, Antique Cars & Tractors. Pet Show (29), Fair Day (30)

Location:  4304 Hwy. 520, Magnetawan, ON
Website:  http://magnetawanagriculturalsociety.webs.com
For information contact:  magnetawanfair@gmail.com
Phone:  705-387-4727
Categories:   Farming; Animals & Pets; Children & Youth

Truck Pulls Eliminator, Antique Tractor Pulls, Derby (30, 4:00pm), Extreme Cowboy, Lawn Mower Races, Horse and Pony Show, Team Drawing, Grandstand Show Plus & Much More.

Venue:  Victoria Street, Behind Arena & Curling Club
Location:  P.O. Box 36, Marmora, ON
Website:  http://www.marmorafair.org/
For information contact:  Maxine Bell - marmorafairboard@gmail.com
Phone:  613-473-1589
Categories:   Farming

Ambassador Competition, Hospitality Gardens, Demo Derby, Heavy Horse Show and Pulls, Beef Supper, Church Service, Magical Carnival, Parade at Noon Saturday, Outdoor Dance Theme: Puppies and Kittens

Venue:  Keterson Park
Location:  Box 190, Mitchell, ON
Website:  http://www.mitchellfair.com
For information contact:  Janet Williamson - mff@mitchellfair.com
Phone:  519-272-7976
Categories:   Farming

Homecraft, Youth, Vegetable & Fruit, Field Crops Competitions; Livestock, Horses, 4-H Beef & Dairy, Goat & Sheep Competitions; Classic Car Show; Demo Derby; Heavy Horse & Truck & Tractor Pulls, Ag Awareness & Antique Displays & Demo; Midway & Grounds Entertainment; Horseshoe Pitch Competition; Kids` Tractor Pull; Craft & Food Vendors; Local Business Participation.

Venue:  247090 #5 Sideroad Mono
Location:  247090 5 Sideroad, Mono, ON
Website:  http://www.orangevillefairgrounds.ca
For information contact:  Krystal Martin - admin@orangevillefairgrounds.ca
Phone:  519-942-9597
Categories:   Farming

Demolition Derby, Exhibits, Music, Parade, Vendors, Horse Pulls, Children's Games and Amusements, Demonstrations, ATV Mud Bogs

Venue:  55 FairView Lane
Location:  Box 147, Powassan, ON
Website:  http://www.powassanfallfair.com
For information contact:  Betty Aultman - jra@onlink.net
Phone:  705-724-3141
Categories:   Farming

A dedicated group of friends and strangers (a lawyer, a social worker, an art therapist, a recent art college grad, a songwriter, an engineer, a newspaper reporter, a retired teacher, a high-school student, and a Fair Trade coffee-shop entrepreneur) gathered regularly to envision what a cultural community event centred on fantastic folk music might look like and entail.

Venue:  Henkel Family Lavender Farm
Location:  Vernonville Road, Northumberland County, ON
Website:  http://www.sheltervalley.com/home.htm
For information contact:  festival@sheltervalley.com
Phone:  905-349-2788
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Demo Derby, Entertainment, Homecraft Exhibits, Commercial Exhibits, Horse & Cattle Shows, Pet Show, Children's Games & Activities, Antique Vehicles, Midway and more!

Venue:  Arthur Street
Location:  Box 158, Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.perthfair.com
For information contact:  Janice Massey - office@perthfair.com
Phone:  613-267-4104
Categories:   Farming

Demo Derby, Horse Drawing Competition, Ball Tournament, Baby Show, Bingo, Heavy/Light Horse Show, Holstein, Ayrshire, Jersey &Beef Shows, Sheep Shearing, Homecrafts, Field Crops, Culinary Arts, Domestic Manufacturing, Flowers, Vegetables, Education, 4-H Achievement, Talent Show, Antiques, Various Entertainment for Young and Old, Church Service, Midway.

Venue:  Newington Fairgrounds
Location:  14810 Cty Rd 9, R.R.#1, Berwick, ON
Website:  http://www.stormontfair.ca
For information contact:  Barbara-Ann Glaude - info@stormontfair.ca
Phone:  613-703-9122 or 9222, cell 613
Categories:   Farming

A One Day Homecraft Fair with Fun for the Whole Famly.

Venue:  Chiblow Lake Road Arena,Hwy 17
Location:  P.O. Box 4, Iron Bridge, ON
For information contact:  Jane Armstrong - jane_armstrong_52@hotmail.com
Phone:  705-843-0425
Categories:   Farming

Country Fair, Teddy Bear Picnic, Prince & Princess of Pumpkin Patch, Heavy Horse Pull, Horse Show,
Homecrafts, Flowers, Vegetables, Livestock and Fun Auction, Homemade Breakfast & Lunch.

Venue:  1 mile south of Charlton,Hwy 560
Location:  R.R. # 3, Englehart, ON
Website:  http://www.charltonfair.com
For information contact:  Don Anderson - westwind@paralink.net
Phone:  (705) 544-8922
Categories:   Farming

Fair Queen Pageant, Fair Parade, Small Animals, Air Bouncers, Games For Children, Music By Toe Tappers, Auction, Horseshoes.

Location:  P.O. Box 565, Matheson, ON
For information contact:  Kay Pepper - lindsay@bbn.ca
Phone:  705-273-2688/705-273-2647 Fair
Categories:   Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Homecraft Displays, Western & English Horse Show, Horse Pull, Light & Heavy Horse Show, Pet Show, Livestock and Agricultural Displays, Invitational 4-H Calf Show. Lots of Fun for Kids of All Ages, Other Special Events Planne

Venue:  King St.
Location:  P.O. Box 429, Mount Forest, ON
For information contact:  mountforestagriculturalsocety@hotmail.com
Phone:  519-323-1659
Categories:   Farming

Family Rodeo, Horse & Cattle Shows, 4-H Beef & Dairy, Demo Derby, Harness Horse Racing, Country & Western Concerts, Midway, Fiddle Contest, Bull Riding and Homecraft.

Venue:  15865 Old Simcoe Rd
Location:  Box 401, Port Perry, ON
Website:  http://www.portperryfair.com
For information contact:  Lyndsay Phillips - secretaryppfair@powergate.ca
Phone:  905-985 -0962
Categories:   Farming

English & Western Horse Shows, Heavy Horse Shows & Heavy Horse Pull, Mini Horse Show, Poultry, Exhibits, Displays, Concessions, Entertainment, Midway Rides (sponsored by the townships).

Venue:  Centre Street
Location:  Box 219, Burks Falls, ON
Phone:  705-382-6311
Categories:   Farming

Agricultural Displays, Beef & Dairy Shows, Horse Shows, Exhibit Hall for Crafts, Fruits, Vegetables, Live Entertainment.

Location:  P.O. Box 196, Kakabeka Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.hymersfair.com
For information contact:  Debbie Hoover - info@hymersfair.com
Phone:  807-475-8586/807-475-3016 Fair
Categories:   Farming

The 9th annual Internet Governance Forum will be held in Istanbul from 2 to 5 September.

Location:  Istanbul
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Computers; International

Cattle & Horse shows, World’s Finest Shows Midway, Demolition Derby. Agricultural Awareness Building, Live Entertainment daily, Horse Pull, Homecraft, Beef, Sheep & Swine Show & Auction Sale, 4-H County Championship Shows.

Venue:  115 Coumbes St. Memorial Blvd.
Location:  Box 206, Renfrew, ON
Website:  http://www.renfrewfair.com
For information contact:  Judy Dobec - contact@renfrewfair.com
Phone:  613-432-5331
Categories:   Farming

It’s been 11 years since SEJ first came to New Orleans, and I’m inviting you back for an unexpurgated return visit to see for yourself what’s happened in the aftermath of two of the nation’s most historic disasters.

This is the city I’ve fallen in love with during the past 30 years despite its flaws, including those that led to both the flooding in the aftermath of Katrina and the oiling after the Deepwater Horizon disaster. On our full-day bus tours and in our panels, meet our residents, both those who survived Katrina and those who moved to New Orleans to help it rebuild. Learn about the struggles of our fishers, many of whom saw their boats destroyed during the hurricane and then found their new boats forced to lay at anchor for an entire fishing season by the oil spill.

Venue:  New Orleans, Louisiana
Website:  http://www.sej.org/initiatives/sej-annual-conferences/AC2014-main
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Internet Ungovernance Forum is for those of us who demand free, secure, and open internet for the people!
We're organizing the Internet Ungovernance Forum on September 4-5, for people who demand that fundamental freedoms, openness, unity and net neutrality remain the building blocks of the Internet. Our ambition is to talk about the real problems of the internet, how we can solve these and to chart a path for action.
Our forum will be in parallel to the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2014 which will also be held in Istanbul between September 2-5. Interested parties all around the world will join and follow this important event. We see that at IGF the most urgent problems of the Internet do not get the right attention. Due to the "multi-stakeholderism" format, the main perpetrators of many of the Internet's problems, governments and corporations, are getting representation in IGF they don’t deserve. Given these circumstances, we decided to take initiative to defend the Internet as we know it and to create a space to raise the voices of civil society initiatives, activists and common people.
For us, the most vital problems today are censorship and freedom of speech; surveillance and privacy; excessive commercialization and super-monopolies; protective, prohibitionist and conservative governance approaches; awful governance examples as in the case of Turkey and the list goes on.

Venue:  Istanbul Bilgi University, Santral Campus
Location:  Istanbul
Website:  http://iuf.alternatifbilisim.org/
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Computers; International

Exhibits, Displays, Demonstrations, Parade, Fun Run, Baby Show, Pet Show, Live Entertainment, Bounce Rides

Venue:  Community Hall, 7th Ave & 4th Street
Location:  P.O. Box 490, Englehart, ON
For information contact:  Bruce Wilson - tywilson@ntl.sympatico.ca
Phone:  705-544-8024
Categories:   Farming

The Excellence in Journalism 2014 conference in Nashville is set to be the journalism event of the year and will be host to top news professionals from broadcast, print and digital newsrooms around the country.
The EIJ conference attendees are the top professionals in journalism, including: newsroom decision makers, leaders, station managers, reporters, producers, content managers, editors, freelancers and educators - people who are looking to implement new technologies, software products and journalism best practices in their newsrooms as soon they return home from Nashville.

Venue:  Opryland Hotel
Location:  Nashville, Tennessee
Website:  http://excellenceinjournalism.org/
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Large 4-H Show, Quality Quilt Competition, Midway, Demo Derby, Truck & Tractor Pull, Domestic Exhibits, “Old MacDonald’s Farm”, Beef Barbeque, Antique Tractor Pull.

Venue:  Victoria Park, 10th St & 8th Ave. East
Location:  Box 1136, Owen Sound, ON
For information contact:  Amanda Sylvest - info@owensoundfallfair.com
Phone:  519-372-2656
Categories:   Farming

Theme: “Everything Butter”,
Parade, Ambassador Competition, Homecrafts, 4-H Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Field Crops, Western Horse Show, Welsh & Pony Horse Show, Lawn Tractor Pull, Children’s Activities, Midway, Kick-Off Beef BBQ.

Venue:  Arthur Community Centre 158 Domville St.
Location:  P.O. Box 771, Arthur, ON
Website:  http://www.arthurfallfair.ca
For information contact:  Jenn Bodz - arthurfallfair@gmail.com
Phone:  519-362-0597/519-848-3820 Fair
Categories:   Farming

Thursday - Official Opening, Ambassador of the fair, Demo Cross, Homecraft & Agricultural Exhibits Friday: Horse Pull, Concert, Homecraft & Agricultural Exhibits Saturday: Tractor Pull, Fair Parade, Special Attractions, Homecraft & Agricultural Exhibits Sunday: Demo Derby, Special Attractions, Homecraft & Ag Exhibits

Venue:  2 Princess Street
Location:  Box 90, Orono, ON
Website:  http://www.oronofair.com
For information contact:  Valerie Vanschagen - info@oronofair.com
Phone:  905-983-9510
Categories:   Farming

Like us on Facebook. Join us at our new facility for a fun filled, family focused weekend featuring Antique Tractor Show and Pulls; 2 Demolition Derbies; Horse Pulls ; Homecraft & School Displays; 4-H & Youth Competitions; Livestock Shows; 'Agricultural Awareness' events; Family Musical and other Entertainment; Midway; Commercial Exhibits and mouth watering fair food!

Venue:  West Niagara Agricultural Centre
Location:  7402 Mud Street, Grassie, ON
Website:  http://www.westniagarafair.ca
For information contact:  Anita Philpott - anita@westniagarafair.ca
Phone:  905-309-9939
Categories:   Farming

Theme: Fun At The Fair.
Friday Night - Local Tractor Pull, Saturday - Horses, Cattle and Sheep, Extensive Homecraft, Local Entertainment, Special Children's Activities.
Directions: 3 km north of 401 exit 299, City rd. 46 1 km south of Guelph

Venue:  Puslinch Community
Location:  Puslinch, ON
Website:  http://www.aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.com
Categories:   Farming

Youth Talent Show, Live Music, Sheep Show, Horse
Shows, Pet Show, Lawn Mower Pull, Petting Zoo, Homecrafts, Ba/king, Fruit &
Vegetables, Field Crops, Antiques and More.

Venue:  81 Victoria Street Thornbury
Location:  Box 334, Clarksburg, ON
For information contact:  Stella Zahradnik - stella.zahradnik@gmail.com
Phone:  519-599-2477
Categories:   Farming

English & Western Saddle Horse Show, 4-H Sheep Invitational Show, Demonstrations, Ambassador Competition, Children’s Games. Musical Entertainment, Agricultural & Homecraft Exhibits, Live & Silent Auction.

Venue:  Chesley Community Centre, 4th Ave. S.E.
Location:  Unit 1, 2 Spitzig Avenue, Walkerton, ON
Website:  http://www.chesleyagsociety.ca
For information contact:  Catherine McKay - chesleyagsociety@rogers.com
Phone:  519-881-0558 / 519-363-2626 Fa
Categories:   Farming

Homecrafts, Children's Activities, Livestock & Small Animals, Entertainment, Horses, Farmers Market (Saturday Morning), Auction, Horse Pull (Saturday)
Directions: Corner of 7th Street & 1st Street

Location:  Cochrane, ON
For information contact:  mhutchinson.home@gmail.com
Phone:  705-272-8008
Categories:   Farming

Manitowaning Fair

Location:  454 Eastview Lane, R.R #1, Manitowaning, ON
For information contact:  Denise Villeneuve
Phone:  705-859-1680
Categories:   Farming

Fri Night: Opening Ceremonies, Variety Show; Hall Exhibits, Concessions & Food. Sat: Western, Light Horse Show (same day pay out), Heavy Horse Pull, Parade, Lumberjack Competitions, Horseshoe Pitching Contest, Exhibits in Hall, Poultry Show, Livestock Displays, Concessions, Entertainment, Inflatables, Children's Games & Activities and Food.

Venue:  South River Community Centre
Location:  1A Lincoln Ave (West off Hwy 11 & Ottawa Ave), South River
For information contact:  srmasff@gmail.comn
Categories:   Farming

Vegetable Displays, Antique Tractor Show and Pull, Light and Heavy Horse Shows, Baking, Canning and Crafts. Opening Ceremonies (5h), Dance, Demolition Derby (5)

Location:  Box 247, Bruce Mines, ON
For information contact:  Darlene Walsh - arlissklazinga@yahoo.ca
Phone:  705-785-3268/705-785-3791 fair
Categories:   Farming

Agricultural & Homecraft Exhibits, 4-H/Youth Activities, Livestock Shows, Horse Shows, Harness Racing, Goat Show, Demonstrations, Food Booths, Midway & Children’s Entertainment, Demolition Derby, Lawn Tractor Races, Square, Step Dancing, & Clogging Competition. Something for everyone!

Venue:  Main Street East, off Hwy 10
Location:  PO Box 497, Dundalk, ON
Website:  http://www.dundalkfair.com
For information contact:  Kimberley Stacey - LODALK@HOTMAIL.COM
Phone:  519-278-165
Categories:   Farming

Theme: Pumpkins ! Midway, Entertainment, Homecrafts, Concessions, 4X4 Truck Pulls, Demolition Derby, Agricultural Awareness Tent, Petting Zoo, 4-H Achievement Show, Horse Shows, Junior Dairy Show, Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull, Children's Pet Show, Children's Activities.

Venue:  Georgetown
Location:  Off Maple Ave. & Main Street, Georgetown, ON
Website:  http://www.georgetownfallfair.ca
For information contact:  agriculture@haltonhills.com
Phone:  905-873-6157
Categories:   Farming

Fri Night: Ambassador Pageant & Talent Night
Sat: Parade at noon, 4-H Beef & Dairy Shows, Open Shows, Musical Entertainment, Games for Kids, Demo Derby, Agricultural & Homecraft Exhibits.
Sun : 4-H Horse Show, Horseshoes, Wrestling, Games, Chicken BBQ, Raffle Draws & Auction
Directions: Off Hwy 9 11 Vincent St.

Venue:  Mildmay Fair Grounds
Location:  Mildmay, ON
Phone:  519-367-5821
Categories:   Farming

Tractor Pulls, Livestock & Horse Shows, Demolition Derby, Baby Show, Children's Shows, 4-H Competitions, Entertainment, Pet Show.

Venue:  Greenwood Park
Website:  http://www.petrolia-enniskillenfallfair.org/
For information contact:  info@petrolia-enniskillenfallfair.org
Phone:  519-882-1542
Categories:   Farming

Homecrafts, Youth Exhibits, Art (Artist of the Year), Quilts, woodcrafts Sewing, 4-H Demonstrations, Beef & Dairy Cattle Shows, Horse Shows, Tractor Pull, Demolition Derby, Ongoing Live Entertainment, Ag. Awareness Program, Lawn Tractors Pull & Racing, Dog & Cat Show, Steer Show & Auction, Heavy Horse Pull, Mini Horse Classes

Website:  http://www.pictonfair.org
For information contact:  pictonfair@eastlink.ca
Phone:  613-476-6154
Categories:   Farming

Friday - Entertainment on Stage. Saturday - Baby Contest, Talent Contest, Fun Games, Horse Show, Old MacDonald's Farm, Booths.

Venue:  Mount Joy Arena
Location:  814 Park Ave, Timmins, ON
For information contact:  gertie@ntl.sympatico.ca
Phone:  705-235-3050
Categories:   Farming

Ambassador Competition, Horse & Cattle shows, Hunter & Jumper Shows, Talent show, Pet Show, Lawn Tractor Races, Antique Car & Tractor Show, Tug a war Competition. Theme: Barns

Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  Adam & Maria Street, Tavistock, ON
Phone:  519-272-1389
Categories:   Farming

Tractor Pull (5), Demo Derby (6), Cruise In Car Show, 4-H, Equine Games Day, Heavy Horses, Goats, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbits, Beef and Dairy Cattle, Homecraft, Horticulture, Live Entertainment, Midway
Directions: Elgin Park, Main St.

Website:  http://www.uxbridgefair
For information contact:  secretary@uxbridgefair.ca
Phone:  905-852-7745
Categories:   Farming

Featured in 2014 are places that commemorate the First World War, that reflect the development of the community, and that represent the adaptive reuse of historical buildings.
Tours will allow you to explore churches, warehouses, museums, parks, homes, cemeteries and Thunder Bay's first office highrise.

Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Thunder-Bay.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Livestock Show, Light & Heavy Horse Shows, Hall Exhibits and Displays, Children’s Sports Programs, Vendor’s Booths, Entertainment.
Directions: Village of McKellar on Highway 124

Phone:  705-389-2622
Categories:   Farming

Horse Show, Livestock, Junior Exhibits, Senior Hall, Parade, Contests,Local Entertainment and Vendors

Location:  Southwood Road, Severn Bridge, ON
For information contact:  sbas.1024.sr@hotmail.com
Phone:  705-687-2919
Categories:   Farming

Hall Exhibits, Horse Shows, Egg Toss, Swede Saw, Nail Driving, Shoe Kick, 3-Legged Race, Corn Roast and Much More... Horse show begins at 9am, opening ceremonies commence at 12 noon.

For information contact:  angee.pell@hotmail.com
Categories:   Farming

Doors Open Haliburton provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about and celebrate the rich history of our vibrant community. Join us to get a behind-the-scenes look at some of our historically and architecturally significant buildings.

Location:  Haliburton, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Haliburton.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Horse & Cattle Shows, Baby Show, Talent Show, Firemen’s Challenge, Truck Show, Elimination Car Draw, Truck & Tractor Pull, Classic Car Show, Midway & Exhibits, Petting Zoo, RONA Craft for Kids, Junior Farmer Challenge, Wildlife Animal Show, Celebrity Racing Hogs

Location:  19 East Street, Warkworth, ON
Website:  http://www.warkworthfair.com
For information contact:  tracy.russell@sympatico.ca
Phone:  905-344-7709
Categories:   Farming

This year, we have government and retail buildings as well as private residences dating from Lindsay’s early days. Due to the residence of Sir Sam Hughes (Minister of Militia), Lindsay had a larger presence in the First World War than its size would have indicated.
As part of Doors Open, Lindsay will premiere the travelling exhibition on Sir Sam Hughes because of his connection and patronage to the town.

Location:  Lindsay, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Kawartha-Lakes.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Charles Theriailt, Don Bowser, and Rod Cumberland question the management of the greatest natural wealth we New-Brunswickers possess, our Crown Land Forest.

Time:  19:00
Venue:  Miramichi Exhibition Pavillion
Location:  24 Church Street, Miramichi, NB
Website:  http://www.canadians.org/event/miramichi-forum-great-resource-giveaway
Categories:   Economic Development; Forestry, Lumber, Paper; Environment

4-H Dairy, Beef, Gymkhana, Heavy, Haflinger & Miniature Horse Shows, Poultry, Homecrafts, Horse Racing, Antiques, Parade

Venue:  Community Centre
Location:  133 Hamilton St., Tara, ON
Phone:  519-934-2357
Categories:   Farming

Horse Shows, Draft & Light, Beef Show, Poultry, Rabbit and Pet Show, 4-H Dairy Calves, Crops, Flowers, Vegetables, Homecraft, Woodwork, Antique, 4-H Lawn Tractor Pull, Antique Cars and Tractors, Midway and Demo Derby.
Directions: Church St. North - off Hwy #12 to River St, to Church St

Location:  Church Street, Sunderland, ON
Website:  http://www.agfair.ca
Phone:  705-357-3969
Categories:   Farming

Children’s entertainment, pet show, baby contest, dairy education program, Ambassador Competition and the best fireworks in the Waterloo Region

Location:  1000 Maple Leaf, Just off Nafziger Rd., Wellesley, ON
Website:  http://www.wellesleynehfallfair.ca
For information contact:  mlichty@execulink.com
Phone:  519-656-2829
Categories:   Farming

Mark your calendars now! Sept. 10-12, 2014, are the dates for the 2014 annual conference in Memphis, and plans are shaping up for a career-energizing program full of great story opportunities relevant to every market. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the 60th anniversary of when Elvis cut his first single, “That’s All Right (Mama),” at Memphis’s Sun Studios. The timing couldn’t be better to explore the evolution of race relations in restaurants and African-American contributions to the national palate. We’ll also discuss the relationship between food and music in a city where the two have always been indelibly intertwined.

Venue:  The Peabody Memphis
Location:  Memphis, Tennessee
Website:  http://www.afjonline.com/conference.cfm
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Attendance Car Draw, Harvest Queen Competition, Light & Heavy Horse Shows and Animal, Horticulture & Homecraft Exhibits. Special Kids’ Day, Children’s Exhibits and Parade.
Directions: Corner of May & Whitewood Ave. on Water Front

Location:  New Liskeard, ON
Website:  http://www.newliskeardfallfair.ca
For information contact:  nlfallfair@gmail.com
Phone:  705 672 5117
Categories:   Farming

Livestock Shows, Homecraft, School, Commercial Exhibits, Demo Derby.
Theme: Harvest Bounty.

Venue:  Fairgrounds
Location:  Seaforth, ON
Website:  http://www.seaforthagriculturalsociety.on.ca/
For information contact:  c4thagsociety@tcc.on.ca
Phone:  519-527-1321
Categories:   Farming

Demo derby, Horse shows, Beef & Dairy Cattle, Sheep & Poultry shows, Homecraft exhibits, Campbell Amusements Midway

Location:  12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon,, ON
Website:  http://www.bramptonfair.com
For information contact:  bramptonfair@gmail.com
Phone:  905-843-0210
Categories:   Farming

Livestock Shows, Indoor Horse Show, Country Singing Showdown Finalists, 4-H Achievements, Agricultural Displays, Competitions: Culinary Arts, Homecraft, Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables, Photography, Poultry, Grain & Seed, Antique Tractor Pull. Entertainment Tent, Education Day, Grandstand Entertainment, Midway, Food Court, Vendor Court.

Venue:  Kingston Memorial Centre
Location:  303 York St., Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.kingstonfair.com
For information contact:  kdas@kos.net
Phone:  613-542-6701
Categories:   Farming

Demo Derby, Hunter & Jumper, Beef, Dairy and Horse Shows, Petting Zoo & More. Theme: 160 Years of Farm & Family - It's Tradition!

Venue:  Norm S. Hill Park
Location:  New Hamburg, ON
Website:  http://www.newhamburgfallfair.ca
For information contact:  info@newhamburgfallfair.ca
Phone:  519-501-7242
Categories:   Farming

Sheep, Goats, Poultry, and Cattle Shows, Rare Breed Exhibit, Stage Show & Demo Derby, Celebrity Pigs Races & Petting Zoo, Home Division, Junior Division, Horticulture, Horse Shows, Education Program & Midway.

Location:  1100 Niagara St, Welland, ON
Website:  http://www.nre.ca
Phone:  905-735-6413
Categories:   Farming

Little Sir/Little Miss, Junior and Ambassador Competitions; Talent Show, Family Shows, Barn of Learning, 4-H Show, Cattle, Dairy Goat, Sheep & Poultry Shows, Pony Show, Western Show, Heavy &Light Horse Show, School & Junior Exhibits, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pulls, Petting Zoo, Robertson Amusements Midway

Location:  Ryan Street, Spencerville, ON
Website:  http://www.spencervillefair.ca
Phone:  613-925-4385
Categories:   Farming

For 25 years the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival has been engaging writers with their readers, the industry and emerging talent. This year they are celebrating their 26th Anniversary festival, from September 11th to 15th. In addition to readings, the Festival also features Publishers’ Way, where publishers, booksellers, magazine producers, and non-profit groups showcase their wares. This is also where authors sign their books. Live music entertains between reading sets, and delicious refreshments can be enjoyed in the tented food court.

Venue:  Chapel Street
Location:  Chapel Street, Eden Mills, ON
Website:  http://edenmillswritersfestival.ca/web/
For information contact:  info@edenmillswritersfestival.ca
Phone:  416 888 9999
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture; Publishers & Publishing

Learn how negative self-talk - conscious and unconscious - shape our character, circumstances and destiny. Trace the action of the laws of thought and how it manifests in your life.

This workshop will help you:
* Release limiting thoughts and beliefs that hinder the harmonious flow of your life
* Transform unhealthy, negative emotions into constructive, powerful emotions
* Change your language from negative to positive and notice how your life unfolds
* Recognize how your self-talk (negative/positive) affects your emotions, behaviors, and experiences
* Have a better understanding of how your thoughts influence your behaviors and the state of your life

"Man is the master of his thoughts, the molder of his character, the maker of his condition and the builder of his destiny." ~James Allen

Facilitator: Debbie Papadakis, BCH, CI, MPCP, RPC
Master Hypnotist, NGH & IMDHA Certified Instructor, NLP & Time Line Therapy Trainer, Speaker, Author, Honourary Doctorate in Holistic Medicine (NIU) & Recipient of the IMDHA 2012 Lifetime Diplomate Award in Hypnotherapy.

Please note: this workshop will be filmed, digitally recorded and
photographed. By attending this workshop you agree to the above.

Workshop Info:
Date: Fri. Sept. 12 2014
Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm, Doors open at 6:00pm
Cost: $25 + HST (Proceeds donated to a local charity)

Register online at:
http://www.hypno-healing.com/event/the-power-of-words-workshop/
or call 416-760-8996

Time:  6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue:  Hypno Healing Institute Inc.
Location:  355 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hypno-healing.com/event/the-power-of-words-workshop/
For information contact:  Debbie Papadakis
Phone:  4167608996
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Information, Libraries, Research

Antique Power Show & Tool Display, Amateur Talent Show, Truck & Tractor Pull, Hunter, Western, Heavy Horse and PonyShows, School Fair, Demo Derby, Livestock Shows & Midway.
Directions: 2 miles North of Hwy 11, 7th Line of Oro-Medonte & 15/16 Sideroad

Website:  http://www.oroworldsfair.com
For information contact:  oroworldsfair@gmail.com
Phone:  705-487-1753
Categories:   Farming

Livestock Displays, Light Horse Games, Variety Night – Local Talent, Agricultural Exhibits, Educational Displays, School Exhibits, Needlework, Culinary Arts, Parade.

Location:  Corner of Hwy 11 & Albert St., Sundridge, ON
Website:  http://: www.strongagriculturalsociety.com
For information contact:  strong.agricultural@sympatico.ca
Phone:  705-384-0711
Categories:   Farming

Midway, Exhibits, Home Crafts, Baking, Vegetables, Field Crops, Fri: Durham West 4-H Championship Dairy Show, School Events, Dog & Cat Show, Ambassador Contest, Saturday: Durham West 4-H Beef Show, Haflinger & Heavy Horse Show, Gymkhana, Demo Derby, Magician, Beaverton has Talent Show, Entertainment Sunday: Pancake Breakfast, Classic Car Show, Baby Show, Adult Dog Show

Venue:  Beaverton Fairgounds
Location:  164 Main St., Beaverton, ON
Website:  http://: www.beavertonfallfair.ca
For information contact:  fun@beavertonfallfair.ca
Phone:  705-426-7086
Categories:   Farming

Midway, Live Bands, Exhibits in Halls, 4-H Competitions, Children Activities. Sunday: Demolition Derby and Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show.

Location:  Second Street, Beeton, ON
Website:  http://www.beetonfair.com
For information contact:  beetonfair@gmail.com
Phone:  905-729-2225
Categories:   Farming

Old MacDonald's Farm, Demo derby, Clowns, Animals, Midway,Agricultural displays, Commercial displays, Live Entertainment.

Location:  2600 Highway 56, Binbrook, ON
Website:  http://www.binbrookfair.org
For information contact:  secretary@binbrookfair.org
Phone:  905-692-4003
Categories:   Farming

Horse Pulls, Light & Heavy Horses, Tractor Pulls (Antique/Garden),Sheep, Cattle, Goats, Poultry, Culinary Arts, Fibre Arts, Horticulture, Youth & Junior Fair, Entertainment, Midway, Giant Pumpkin Weigh off.
Directions: Hwy #11 and Fraserburg Road

Venue:  J D Lang Activity Park
Location:  331 Fraserburg Road, Bracebridge, ON
Website:  http://www.bracebridgefair.com
For information contact:  bracebridgefair@hotmail.com
Phone:  705-645-8383
Categories:   Farming

Tractor Pull, Antique Cars, Horses, Sheep Cattle, Poultry, Preserves, Baking, Crafts, Quilts, Community Involvement and Loads of Fun.

Venue:  The Arena
Location:  Garafraxa St., Chatsworth, ON
Website:  http://www.chatsworthfallfair.ca
For information contact:  chatsworthfallfair@live.ca
Phone:  519-794-2523
Categories:   Farming

Free Kids Activities, Large Parade, Saturday Night, Concert and Dance, Baby Show, Heavy Horse Show, All Breed Dairy Show, Friday Night Family Entertainment. Special Events Saturday Afternoon. A Family Affair.
Directions: 355644 35th Line & Road 78, Zorra Township

Website:  http://www.embrofair.com
For information contact:  info@embrofair.com
Phone:  519-485-0668
Categories:   Farming

Friday: Tractor Pull, Saturday: Lawn Tractor Pull, Mini-Modified & Truck Pull, Livestock Shows including Dairy, Beef, Horses, Poultry, Dog Shows, Sheep Herding, Agricultural Awareness Tent, Hall Displays, Heritage Display, Entertainment. Sunday: Pedal Pull, Sheep, Heavy Horses and Dog Show, Sheep Herding, Baby Show & Lots More.

Venue:  Fergus Community Sportsplex
Location:  550 Belsyde Ave. E, Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusfallfair.ca
For information contact:  wendywhittaker10@gmail.com
Phone:  519-856-9621
Categories:   Farming

Sr. & Jr. Ambassador Competition (12th). Parade, Antique Tractor Pull, 4-H Invitational & Jr. Calf Shows, Light Horse Show, Memorabilia Room, Kid’s Activity Zone, Agricultural & Homecraft Exhibits, Fall Fair Dance (all on the 13th). Truck Pull & Field Tractor Pull (14th)
Directions: Grey Rd 2, (Osprey Twnshp), Mun. of Grey Highlands

For information contact:  phillipdgandc@gmail.com
Phone:  519-922-1572
Categories:   Farming

Talent Show, 4-H Dairy & Beef Shows, Parade, Agriculture Awareness, Heavy Horse Pull, All Breed Beef Show, Demo Derby, BBQ, 2 Arenas of Exhibits.

Location:  Young & George Street, Harriston, ON
Website:  http://www.harristonmintofair.ca
For information contact:  info@harristonmintofair.ca
Phone:  519-338-3903
Categories:   Farming

Parade, 4-H Dairy Show, Demo Derby, Kid Activities, Baby & Pet Show & Petting Zoo

Venue:  Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre
Location:  Hwy 23, Kirkton, ON
Phone:  519-229-8151
Categories:   Farming

Weekend Events- Demolition Derby, Traditional Foods, Native Crafts, School Exhibits, Midway, Bingo, Turkey Dinner, Bale Rolling, Kids Games & Races, Pet Show, Petting Zoo, 4-H Calf Club Show, Old Thyme Contests, Talent Show, Classic Car & Shine Show, Horseshoes & Pony Pull.

Venue:  Mohawk Community Centre
Location:  1807 York Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON
Website:  http://www.mohawkfair.com
For information contact:  mohawkagsoc@gmail.com
Phone:  613-396-2132
Categories:   Farming

Agricultural, Homecraft & Children’s Exhibits, Midway, Demo Derby, Stage Shows, 4-H, Livestock Competitions, Horse Pull, Vintage Tractor & Antique Cars.

Location:  Corner Elgin & Ward Streets, Port Hope, ON
Website:  http://www.porthopefair.com
For information contact:  secretary@porthopefair.com
Phone:  905-396-FAIR (3247)
Categories:   Farming

Tractor Pull and Ambassador Contest on Friday Evening. Parade, Farm Olympics, Sheep Show and Entertainment on Saturday, Non-Denominational Church Service, Miniature Horse, Cattle Show, Demo Derby and Entertainment on Sunday.

Website:  http://www.rodneyfair.ca
For information contact:  jmclarty@xplornet.ca
Phone:  519-768-1858
Categories:   Farming

Friday Evening - Lamb & Large Pumpkin Auction, Fair Ambassador Competition.
Sat - Heavy Horses, 4-H Dairy, 4-H Open Sheep Show, Activities For Kids, 4-H Beef Show, Charolais Show, Demolition Derby
Sun - Lawn Tractor Races, Antique Cars, Midway All Weekend.

Venue:  Shelburne Arena (CDRC)
Location:  Hwy 10 North of Shelburne to Fiddlepark Lane, Shelburne, ON
Website:  http://www.shelburnefair.com
For information contact:  info@shelburnefair.com
Phone:  519-925-0243
Categories:   Farming

Agricultural Displays, Cattle & Horse Shows, Homecraft and Junior Divisions, Culinary Arts, Parade, Antique Tractor Pull, Lots of Entertainment, Barn Dance, Exotic Animals, Regional 4-H Sheep Show, Pigeon, Poultry, Waterfowl, Rabbit Show.

Location:  595 Main Street, Wyoming, ON
Website:  http://www.plympton-wyomingfair.com/
Phone:  519-786-2077
Categories:   Farming

This one-day intensive will provide an opportunity for publishing professionals at small, cultural and literary magazines to explore new solutions for growth. The day will include case studies, tools and working models for how to maximize opportunities to monetize the various elements of your publication’s unique audience and brand.

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Venue:  MacEwan Conference & Event Centre, University of Calgary
Location:  402 Collegiate Blvd NW (Escalus Room), Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.albertamagazines.com/news-events/events
For information contact:  Rebecca Lesser: director@albertamagazines.com
Categories:   Publishers & Publishing; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

This is the first year that we’re hosting a regional Doors Open Ontario event that encompasses sites in Belleville, Quinte West and Prince Edward County.
Join us as we celebrate the local heritage of our region!

Location:  Bay of Quinte, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Bay-of-Quinte.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Pet Show, Livestock, Children’s Games, Hall Exhibits, Theme: The Tradition Continues
Directions: Middleville - Cty Rd 16, West of Almonte

Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.middlevillefair.ca
For information contact:  audreyk@sympatico.ca
Phone:  613-257-5050
Categories:   Farming

Horse Show & Pull, Crafts, Livestock Shows, Vendors. Admission is free for children.

Venue:  Fairgrounds
Location:  2212 Fairgrounds Rd- Off 169 South, Washago, ON
Website:  http://www.ramonahall.ca
Phone:  705-689-2862
Categories:   Farming

Step into our stories and combine the best of our local heritage and arts. Each of the Doors Open Huron County sites this year will feature arts programming. Take in a music concerts, visual arts and crafts exhibits, or theatre performances while you tour our heritage sites. More programming will occur over the two-day event, including: a stained-glass window tour, architectural walking tours of designated heritage properties, and a speakers’ series featuring local historians.

Location:  Huron County, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Huron-County.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Coming soon!

Location:  Strathroy, ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Middlesex.aspx
Categories:   Arts & Culture

September is the best time to order your fruit tree for an early spring delivery, but how do you pick the best one for your sites unique conditions? Join Susan Poizner of fruit tree consulting company Orchard People as she takes you through the process of evaluating your site, exploring pollination requirements, root stock properties, harvest times, disease resistance and more.

Time:  1:00
Venue:  Evergreen Brick Works
Location:  550 Bayview Ave, Suite 300, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://evergreen.ca/whats-on
For information contact:  acooper@evergreen.ca
Phone:  416-596-1495
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Over the past 5 months, Joseph Boutilier has cycled 5,000km on one wheel to call for action on climate change. Join Joseph as he arrives at his final destination to meet with MPs on the first day of the fall session of Parliament. Join others demanding political action and unity for the climate crisis. Do it #ForOurFuture.

http://www.unityfortheclimate.ca/about

Time:  12pm
Venue:  Parliament Hill (Centennial Flame)
Location:  Wellington St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.unityfortheclimate.ca/events
For information contact:  Joseph Boutilier
Phone:  1-778-922-2531
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment