Thanks to Glenn Macintosh, of ecoSanity, for these videos:
The broadcasting elite have shut Green Party Leader Elizabeth May out of the televised Leaders’ Debates. They don’t want you to hear Elizabeth May speak about climate change, local food, clean air and clean water. Read more »
Friday, 2011 April 8, 6:45 am
Union Station (Front St. and Bay St.)
Elizabeth May will be traveling by train between Toronto and Montreal, speaking briefly to supporters at each stop along the line. Read more »
Within days, a man-made environmental catastrophe could be initiated in one of the most environmentally fragile countries on earth: a massive coal mine in Bangledesh is poised for approval despite a years-long protest movement to stop it.
34 days to Election day
We aren’t allowed to put up TTC ads, in what looks like it may be a violation of a court decision on election access. This afternoon, I went to get myself registered and was told that not only was the Returning Officer not yet ready to register candidates, but that some of the nomination signatures I had might have been stale dated and I would have to get new ones. Raced out to Gerrard Square for signatures. Then back to the office and a late arrival at pub night. Came home to discover Elizabeth had been barred from the debates again. I guess the Consortium wants the debates to be boring. It is so much work for the Greens just to have access. Still waiting for signs and flyers.
Not frustrating was a meeting with an Ethiopian community leader. A very good conversation, followed up on by Charlie.
To help get Elizabeth into the debates, do the following:
The Green Party is looking for student volunteers to work near your secondary school in the Toronto-Danforth riding. This fun opportunity can be used toward your required 40 hours of community service. Read more »
The open meetings have all been delayed as last-minute negotiations continue behind closed doors. I’m sitting in the Cancunmesse area where displays are being taken down and people are tense and bored. For anyone following in Canada, now would be a good time to call the Prime Minister’s Office and tell him you want Canada to show some leadership in breaking the logjam by going along with the majority of countries and supporting a second Kyoto period, and urging Japan and Russia to do the same.
[Adriana is blogging from the UN climate change negotiations in Cancun, in an attempt to keep the Canadian delegation honest.]
Saturday, 2010 December 4, 9:30am to 5pm
Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George St, SS2118
PWYC (breakfast and lunch included)
For more info: People’s Assembly on Climate Justice
Join fellow community organizers, activists, groups and neighbourhood participants to discuss what we can do to achieve a stronger and more united movement for Climate Justice in Toronto.
From their announcement:
The challenge of the climate crisis can only be met with a coordinated response that will bring forth our power in numbers. It also requires that we confront the root causes of the crisis and not just the symptoms. Read more »
I’m the site coordinator for the four Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanups in our riding.
The last one is this weekend. Join us!
Shoreline Cleanup: Polson Street Park
Saturday, 2010 September 25, 1 pm
west end of Polson St
(Polson St runs west from Cherry St, south of Commissioners Rd)
Is this beautiful? Yes, it is beautiful. Patricia made it.
The Danforth Business Improvement Association (BIA) has invited the Toronto mayoral candidates and Toronto-Danforth council candidates to participate in their annual Earth Day Neighbourhood Clean Up Challenge this upcoming Saturday, 2010 April 24 on the Danforth. Read more »
Canada is poised to torpedo international climate negotiations now underway in Copenhagen. Canadians concerned about a future for the next generations can have a dramatic impact by pressing their government today. Read more »
Here’s an event my friend Rita Bijons has initiated:
Candlelight Vigil for Climate Action
Saturday, 2009 December 12, 7 pm – 9 pm
Queen’s Park Read more »
Riverdale Share Concert (two showtimes)
Saturday, 2009 December 12, 2 pm & 4:30 pm
St Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave
Tickets are $15 and available at The Big Carrot, Treasure Island Toys, It’s My Party — and also through PayPal for an extra dollar fee.
From the Riverdale Share Community Association site: Read more »
I spent the day being inspired. Read more »
Saturday, 2009 December 5
12:30 pm (learn the dance), 1:00 pm (dance!)
Kensington Market, corner of Kensington and Baldwin
A message from my friend Pam Johnson: Read more »
Once a year, at Christmas, it’s nice to settle down to watch Charlie Brown’s special. So, perhaps for International Buy Nothing Day, you would enjoy The Story of Stuff:
In the middle of the upcoming climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, there will be a synchronized demonstrations throughout the world. In Toronto, we’re going to have a live feed from the Copenhagen negotiations, speakers, and an EcoFair — all indoors.
Planet First – People First: Seal the Deal in Copenhagen
Saturday, 2009 December 12, 3 pm
Earth Sciences Auditorium, University of Toronto
33 Willcocks St, (east off Spadina, north of College)
1 King’s College Circle, University of Toronto Read more »
(north of College St, west of Queen’s Park)
An international day of climate action organized by 350.org and TorontoClimateCampaign.org. Take a stand for a fair Copenhagen climate treaty that meets the science. Here’s what happened in Ottawa:
And here’s what happened in Toronto: Read more »
Elizabeth May will be the keynote speaker at a Queen’s Park rally organized by Cottagers against Uranium Mining and Exploration.
Anti-uranium-mining rally
Sunday, 2009 September 27, 2 pm – 4 pm
Queen’s Park Read more »
I encourage everyone to sign the Kyotoplus petition. Then go and get your friends all over Canada to sign it, too.
As I’ve become a candidate, I was worried that I couldn’t do more to help the Kyotoplus coalition, which is an extremely vital component in the battle against climate change. I’ve now started campaigning door-to-door with my new postcard, which I’ll introduce online soon, and I’m carrying the Kyotoplus petition with me and urging every Toronto-Danforth resident to sign on, no matter what party they support. It’s the least I can do. Read more »
Thanks to Andrew James for alerting me to a Bike to Work Day event this Monday, May 25, sponsored by the Toronto Bicyclists Union. All participants get a t-shirt.
Bike to Work Day
Monday, 2009 May 25, 7am
meet at Woodbine and Danforth
free
Update: There is better information available on the City of Toronto site. Ride begins at 7am at Woodbine and Danforth and should arrive at Broadview and Danforth about 7:15am.
The Dalai Lama has signed a strong statement supporting a target below 350 ppm of atmospheric carbon. This target is supported by a number of eminent climate scientists and is rapidly becoming the new consensus target. It is, however, a very difficult target to meet because the current concentration of atmospheric carbon stands today at 390 ppm or possibly more. It is good to see religious leaders recognizing and embracing the science of climate change.
Here‘s a Buddhist website devoted to climate change. It includes a statement to sign.
Amnesty International Group 164 annual auction
Wednesday 2009 May 6, 5:30 pm
Granite Brewery
245 Eglinton Ave East at Mount Pleasant
416 322-0723
$10, free beer, all proceeds to Amnesty International’s human rights work
My Amnesty International group, which meets on the first Tuesday evening of every month right on the Danforth in St. Barnabas’s Church, is holding its annual auction. I invite everyone to come. Read more »
Yesterday I was nominated as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Toronto-Danforth for the next election. I’m honoured and humbled by the supporters in this riding and their enthusiasm for starting the campaign. Our success in the next election will depend on what the Green Party does best — building a community of people dedicated to building a better world and working respectfully together to achieve their goals.
In the next few months, I hope to be getting out and introducing myself to the neighbourhood. I’m asking everyone who is interested in learning more about the Green Party to do one or both of two things. Read more »
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