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2011 Apr 8: Elizabeth May whistle-stop tour in Toronto

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 »

2011 Apr 12: Global Day of Action on Military Spending

Tuesday, 2011 April 12, 7 pm – 9 pm
Room 179 University College
15 King’s College Circle, University of Toronto

  • Trends in Global Military Spending with Sergei Plekhanov
  • Canadian Military Spending in the Global Context with Bill Robinson
  • Canadian Military Expenditures within a Human Security Framework with John Siebert

To find out about other GDAMS activities taking place in more than 35 countries, visit http://demilitarize.org.

Coal climate showdown in Bangladesh: sign the petition

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.

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2011 Mar 26: The Power of Community

Saturday, 2011 March 26, 2 pm to 4 pm
Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St East

Film and discussion on “The Power of Community”. See how the collapse of the Soviet Union cut Cuba’s oil and food supplies, affecting transportation and their entire livelihood. Learn about their creative community solutions. Our discussion will relate to obstacles to our own local resilience and food sources, and possible solutions. Presented by Transition Toronto and East End Transition Enthusiasts. FREE admission. Cookies provided while supplies last.

RSVPs appreciated to transitiontoronto@gmail.com or 647-208-1810. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TransitionToronto/.

Danforth Greens Pub Night

Tuesday, 2011 March 29, 7 pm to 10 pm
Gabby’s in the “Library Room”
729 Danforth Ave, east of Pape

We meet the last Tuesday of the month. Come by and join us!