Fair Vote Canada is flyering both pro- and anti-coalition rallies to let people know that only proportional representation can solve this paliamentary crisis in the long run. “It’s the voting system, stupid!” Below is their message: Read more »
Here is your chance to help determine the policy direction of the Green Party of Ontario leading up to the 2011 election. The conference is focused in engaging members in the policy development process through dialogue. It’s a great way to get involved beyond voting! Read more »
Toronto Hydro is exploring the possibility of putting windmills in Lake Ontario, about 2 km off the shores of the east end of our city. The first step is to install a wind measuring device in the Lake. Moving forward on this proposal marks the first real step in turning around our energy future. But Hydro will need permission to proceed, and a small but vocal group is fighting even the current effort to measure the wind speeds.
Come to the community meeting to learn more about the proposal and voice your opinions:
Monday, 2008 November 24, 6:30pm
Sir Wilfred Laurier Collegiate Institute
145 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough (Bus 116 from Kennedy station)
More information about the proposal
If you can’t come to the meeting, write a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources, more information and a sample letter can be viewed on the website above.
This is the first step towards generating clean, renewable and local energy, so take the time to educate yourself about the proposal and help make sure that the measuring does not get blocked. This is the kind of action we need in order to cut our dependancy on oil and deal with the threat of climate change.
The 5 ½ month hearing at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) for the “Big Box” application for Eastern Ave has now concluded. A decision is expected in December. Read more »
As opposed to NIMBY (Not In My Backyard), YIMBY is a movement that encourages Torontonians to actively participate in the city building process. This event is a non partisan political event that brings together politicians, business associations, neighbourhood groups and citizens to share ideas on how to make Toronto a better city by promoting healthy community development through open discussion. Read more »
Canadian Federal Election
Tuesday, 2008 October 14
For more info check out the Elections Canada Website, especially to see what identification you need.
edit: Less than an hour after I posted this, the Conservatives backed down and said they will allow Elizabeth to participate. Now they’re just trying some funny stuff about bringing McKay in.. anyway. Read below for an outline of the drama for democracy. Read more »
Bells on Bloor is holding a drawing contest for children under 11. They are asked to draw a picture of what Bloor Street would look like with more bells, bikes, and a bike lane, in response to the City of Toronto looking into the feasibility of building a bike lane on this major thoroughfare.
Contest closes Aug. 31 Read more »
Wednesday, 2008 August 27, 7-8:30 pm
Ralph Thornton Centre
To register: liza@leaftoronto.org, or 416-413-9244
Free
LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) in partnership with City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation present an orientation session for anyone interested in getting involved in Toronto’s urban forest scene.
Join former GPC leader Jim Harris and his wife Lee-Anne as they host a fundraiser with Elizabeth May and Don Valley West nominated candidate Georgina Wilcock. Read more »
Another family nature event at Evergreen: a fun day of water bug monitoring, a wetland ecosystem discovery walk and wetland wildflower planting. Come for a picnic too! Read more »
Celebrate the longest day of the year with Evergreen. Learn to identify and plant native Ontario prairie and meadow plants in your garden. Read more »
Local NDP groups are organizing forums on poverty reduction. The one in Toronto-Danforth is happening this weekend.
From Poverty to Power
Saturday, June 14, 2008, 10am-2:30pm
City Adult Learning Centre (1 Danforth Avenue)
Free
The Riverdale Art Walk (RAW) is an annual, juried fine art exhibition and celebration that takes place in Toronto’s Queen East neighbourhood (Riverdale and Leslieville). The Riverdale Art Walk showcases 100+ artists, organizations, galleries, and businesses and attracts 10,000+ art-lovers and participants. Read more »
Between 2008 July 4th and 11th, join the Waterfront Regeneration Trust in their first-ever organized, energized, super-sized bike ride from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec border. Travel the whole 680 km route over eight days; or join in for one or two days for a ride you’ll never forget! Read more »
Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) is undertaking an update to the Don Watershed Plan and are hosting the first in a series of public meetings through to the end of 2008 to seek public input on the Plan. Read more »
How many times have you heard that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure? It’s a familiar saying, and for good reason: it’s true! Bring your unwanted and unused “stuff” to your local Community Environment Day and transform your trash into treasure. Read more »
The Toronto Public Space Committee is holding an event on Thursday night to address the issue of sponsorship of public spaces. Read more »
Join the Ontario Walks community on International Migratory Bird Day for this spectacular Walk in Toronto’s beautiful waterfront Tommy Thompson Park, an Important Bird Area and a terrific birding site during migration.
Tommy Thompson Park Spring Bird Festival
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 7am-3pm
Tommy Thompson Park (Map and full schedule)
Another interesting event:
Pangea Day is a global event bringing the world together through film.
Why? In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it’s easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that – to help people see themselves in others – through the power of film. Read more »
Jackman Avenue Public School is hosting their Annual Spring Fair.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 11-4pm
79 Jackman Ave
Free
Fair Vote Canada is hosting their 7th annual meeting and conference on the Ryerson University campus in Downtown Toronto. Speakers include the Beaches-East York GPO candidate Caroline Law, as well as other politicians and experts on voting systems from Canada and overseas. Read more »
The youth wing of Chris Tindal‘s by-election campaign is organizing a series of reading week volunteer events. It is a series, because university and college campuses across Ontario have their breaks scheduled on different dates, but the idea is the same throughout: canvass, and have fun. Read more »
Emma Richardson
Ann Peel
Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu