[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of May 5th

Details: Published on Monday, 05 May 2014 12:40; Written by editor

NEWS

As part of the Divest UVic campaign started by students, members of UVic’s Faculty Association have created an open letter calling on the university foundation to freeze all new endowment investments in fossil fuels and to develop a plan to divest all current holdings in fossil fuels within three years. The story was picked up on Huffington Post and other media. At the same time more evidence is being presented that continued investments in fossil fuels is a financially risky venture for the federal government. See Globe & Mail.

BC passed a new Water Sustainability Act last week, replacing the 105 year old BC Water Act. But many water researchers and activists including the UVic POLIS Project say we still have a long way to go to create regulations and enforce the Act. See The Province.

The David Suzuki... Foundation is hosting the annual May 30x30 Nature Challenge to get Canadians to spend at least 30 minutes outside for 30 days. See DSF website for more info and how to sign up.

EVENTS

May 9th, 7 PM, Ambrosia Event Centre, 638 Fisgard St
Town Hall event to discuss the crisis facing Canada's rail system, and what can be done to save Vancouver Island passenger rail. See Facebook for details.

DEFEND OUR CLIMATE: MARCH FOR AN OIL-FREE COAST
May 10th, 12:30 PM, Beacon Hill Park
Sierra Club of BC and the Wilderness Committee host march and rally in support of an oil-free coast. See Facebook for more info.

ORGANIC PLANT SALE
May 10th, 10 AM to 2 PM, Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park St
Pick up a wide variety of veggie, berry, herb and flower starts and support local farmers. Music and food too! See website for more info.

LAND CONSERVANCY TOWNHALL MEETING
May 10th, 1 to 4 PM, Michele Pujol Room, SUB
The TLC of BC is hosting a town hall meeting open to the public to provide an update on the organization's restructuring. See website for more info.

CITY OF VICTORIA CYCLING MASTER PLAN PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS
Workshops: May 12th, 16th, 26th, various locations
Information drop in stations: April 30th, May 3rd, May 7th, May 24th, various locations
Victoria is updating its Cycling Master Plan and would like your thoughts on how to improve cycling in the city. See website for more info.

DINNER FOR TROUBLED TIMES #2
May 12th, 6:30 to 9 PM, Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Road
Free community dinner for those interested in sharing food, stories and entertainment, and to find ways to work together to create more sustainable communities. See Facebook for more info.

Rita Fromholt

Sustainability Coordinator

Office of Campus Planning & Sustainability

University of Victoria

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