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International Women's Day - Victoria - March 8, 2018
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- Published on Thursday, 08 March 2018 09:18
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Established in 1911, International Women’s Day is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. It is a day in which women from around the world unite in thoughts, prayers, struggles, hopes and dreams. Women’s accomplishments in education, business, science, art, medicine, public service, athletics, and every other field have made our world better and stronger. While we recognize the advancement of women around the world, the sad truth is that the world is still at least 100 years away from global gender equality. Program includes: Brianna Dick from the Songhees First Nations, & Trudy Spiller, Linda Rogers-Poet with mandolin accompaniment , The RabbleBerries, Yvonne Blomer -Victoria Poet Laureate 2015-2018, Young IWD Dancers, Raging Grannies, Olivia Kompier-slam poet, Rama DeLaRosa and the Sisters of Mercy, Cindy Sue, Vic Horvath on Acoustic Guitar, Alison Ward -Pacific Opera Company, The Re:Sisters a dynamo band from Vancouver, Carolyn Mark on Acoustic Guitar,...
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Pharmacare
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2018 14:40
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The Liberals’ Budget 2018 had an exciting surprise: a commitment to put forward a pharmacare plan for Canada.
Universal pharmacare would be a lifesaver for the nearly 1 million Canadians who have to choose between food on the table and urgently needed medicine - but the program could be sabotaged before it even gets off the ground. [1]
The Big Pharma lobby, made up giant corporations like Pfizer and Merck, have a direct line to Liberal ministers - and they’re moving fast. [2-3] Less than a day after the budget dropped, Finance Minister Morneau was already walking back on pharmacare promises. [4]
It’s clear that the government is listening - but it’s up to us to make sure that lobbyists are not the only voices they’re hearing. The only hope we have of competing against the enormous power of Big Pharma, is by coming together and making sure our voices carry all the way to Parliament.
So the question is: should the Leadnow community launch a campaign to fight back against Big Pharma and show our support for universal pharmacare?
NO
This Saturday - Kwekwecnewtxw: Protect the Inlet
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- Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2018 10:55
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March 15 - AGM and ally workshop
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- Published on Sunday, 04 March 2018 12:12
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Do you think Leadnow should support this petition?
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 16:58
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Leadnow member Jim created a petition on our public petition website, entitled “Canadian Tire: Stop selling products made by guns manufacturer Vista Outdoor."
The petition is addressed to Canadian Tire, and reads:
As customers of Canadian Tire, we call on you to immediately stop the sale of all Vista Outdoor brands.
SIGN THE PETITION
Here's what Jim wrote about it:
Vista Outdoor is a United States based corporation that owns Savage Arms - one of the largest producers of semi-automatic weapons in the country. [1] They're heavily involved in the gun lobby, and have ties to the National Rifle Association (NRA). [2]
Canadian Tire is currently supporting Vista Outdoor by stocking products from their other brands like -- Raskullz, Bushnell, Weaver, Simmons, Tasco, Butler Creek. [3]
In light of the ongoing mass shootings south of the border, many companies are withdrawing their support from manufacturers of assault type weapons. Mountain Equipment Coop (MEC) has just stopped orders for all products from Vista. [4] We call on Canadian Tire to follow suit. Can you click to let us know what you think?
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Invite to meet and join Together Victoria
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- Published on Thursday, 26 April 2018 21:38
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[evoz] revised Cafe notice
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 10:30
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upcoming events
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 10:25
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Please join us this evening for:
Giving the Palestinian refugees a voice
Ramzy Baroud
author of My Father Was a Freedom Fighter:Gaza’s Untold Story
presents his new book:
The Last Earth: A Palestinian Story
Friday March 2, 2018 7:00pm
University of Victoria
David Strong Bldg. Rm C116
[evoz] Cafe Simpatico March 23, 3018
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- Published on Friday, 02 March 2018 09:33
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International Women's Day Events March 8th 2018
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- Published on Thursday, 01 March 2018 23:33
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a few hours left!
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 February 2018 16:13
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You only have a few hours left to have your say in the BC government’s survey on the referendum on how we vote.
British Columbia is gearing up for a referendum on voting reform next fall -- where voters will decide whether to modernize our voting system with a proportional system to make our democracy stronger, and up-to-date.
Fill out the survey now
Our internet is under attack
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 February 2018 15:21
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Our internet is under attack. Major telecom companies like Bell want the telecommunications commission (CRTC) to create a review board with the power to control our online activities and block websites they don’t like. [1] Blocking websites amounts to one thing: censorship.
Olympia, Seattle Step Up for Coast Heroes
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 February 2018 06:16
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Paov, want to visit the places youre fighting for?
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 February 2018 17:01
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Webinar Sunday March 4: How PR works for voters in Tasmania and the Netherlands!
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 February 2018 14:52
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Sunday March 4, 7 PM EST (4 PM PST)
International Guests: How Proportional Representation Works for Voters in the Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and the Netherlands!
Ever wondered how proportional representation works in other countries? Does PR affect "stability"? What role do small parties play? What effect does proportional representation have on policy? On democratic engagement? What about "extremists"? How do parties work together and get things done?
Join us for a webinar with two special guests from Australia and the Netherlands!
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[evoz] UVic - Latinos Without Borders - Solidarity Event -Chile Meli Wixan Mapu
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 February 2018 12:50
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Invitation to a fundraising event for UVic’s Latinos Without Borders.
Partial proceeds to support the purchasing of school supplies for Mapuche children in Chile – Meli Wixan Mapu
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Your people-powered win for fairness
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- Published on Saturday, 24 February 2018 10:01
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Dear Paov,
Wow. You just defeated BC’s most unfair, regressive tax in favour of a fairer way to pay for health care in B.C.:
Success! You told the province to get rid of MSP fees earlier - by budget 2019/2020. This past Tuesday, the province committed to scrap the fees altogether by January 2020. [1]
Win! You told the province to make up part of the MSP fee revenue with a combination of personal and employer taxes. This past Tuesday, the province announced a new employer health tax to replace half the revenue.
Click here to share a celebratory message on social media.
These victories are a direct result of BC Health Coalition members organizing to flood the...
Upcoming Events
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- Published on Friday, 23 February 2018 15:44
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[evoz] Protect the Inlet Info Night
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- Published on Friday, 23 February 2018 10:48
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Upcoming events
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- Published on Friday, 23 February 2018 10:35
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Feb. 23:
Cafe Simpatico
The Persistent Struggle for Justice in Guatemala Today — A situational
analysis of the social and legal actions to bring down impunity.
Presentation by Wendy Mendez, human rights activist, petitioner in the
Military Diary case, co-founder of HIJOS Guatemala (sons and daughters of
the disappeared), and popular educator.
1923 Fernwood Road
Doors open at 7 pm/ music at 7:30 pm/ presentation at 8 pm.
Fair trade coffee for sale, refreshments, admission by donation
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Deadline today at 5 pm:
This is a reminder that the deadline for BCCIC's SDG Bootcamp for Global Changemakers is coming up this Friday Feb 23. Please pass this unique opportunity along to any young people aged 18-24 that might be interested.
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