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2008 Aug 14: Power down for Blackout Day

The symbol for Blackout DayPower Down for Blackout Day
Thursday, 2008 August 14, all day

Five years ago, August 14th, Ontario and much of eastern North America was plunged into a blackout that lasted several days.  In that time of crisis, some beautiful things happened:

  • we saw the stars, like never before
  • people organized barbecues and street parties
  • we rediscovered the importance of conservation

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2008 Aug 24: Who Cares if Bangladesh Drowns?

A free screening of the movie “Who Cares if Bangladesh Drowns?” with filmmaker Afsan Chowdhury.

Sunday, 2008 August 24, 2 pm
Trinity St. Paul’s Church

427 Bloor St West (west of Spadina)
Free

Presented by the organizers of the Sunshine Walk for Climate Justice, to be held Oct 4-20, from Toronto to Ottawa.

2008 Aug 21: Barack Obama and renegotiating NAFTA

2008, Thursday August 21, 6:30 pm
Toronto City Hall, Committee  Room 3

100 Queen Street East at Bay

Post Carbon Toronto presents a talk by Gordon Laxer, Director of the Parkland Institute at the University of Alberta and a Political Economy professor and author.     Read more »

2008 May 31: Urban issues policy conference

Help develop Green Party policy.UofT Alumni Greens presents, in association with Toronto Greens:

Urban Issues Policy Conference
Saturday, 2008 May 31, 9am-5pm
O.I.S.E. room 2212
252 Bloor Street West

Accessible from St. George Station.
Registration is free, donations gratefully accepted.
Lunch will be provided.

Help develop integrated urban-relevant policy. Send federal-level proposals to the GPC convention in September. You do not have to be a member of the Green Party to participate in this event.     Read more »

2008 Apr 26: The Green Living Show

Please drop by the Green Party booth at The Green Living Show:

The Green Living Show
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 2008 Apri 25, 26, 27
Exhibition Place

www.greenlivingshow.ca