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Poverty reduction is health justice
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 January 2018 10:03
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Dear Paov --
B.C. is the only province without a Poverty Reduction Plan.
As of May 2016, inequality in B.C. was the highest in Canada and increasing at a faster rate than most other provinces. [1] This is completely unacceptable.
Click here to take action on poverty reduction.
But we know that reducing poverty
and inequality can save lives, improve health
outcomes, and save
billions in
health care spending.
During the provincial election, thousands of you stood up and helped elect a government on a public health care mandate including a strong commitment to implement a Poverty Reduction Plan....
Urgent: We're almost there! A win for PR in BC would be a win for all of us.
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- Published on Sunday, 14 January 2018 22:57
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Dear Fair Vote Canada BC supporters,
Since last week, over 200 of you have chipped in to help us hire BC Organizer - amazing! With the matching contributions that we have been promised, that takes us to $24,000 in all - 2/3 of the way to our goal.
These funds are what will allow our campaign to get off to a strong start! Showing that we are already well organized and self-starting will help show that we are serious!
Can you help us get to the home stretch and start reaching BC voters at the door?
We need staff in BC's Lower Mainland URGENTLY. See the job description here.
The most outspoken opponents of proportional representation from the BC Liberal Party have declared that defeating PR is their "number one priority" and this campaign is "the fight of their lives." Which candidate is best poised to lead their war against effective votes - so the BC Liberals can obtain more false majorities with first-past-the-post - has become a key issue in their leadership race. According to Dianne Watts, members must have two questions for each contender:
"Can you win the next election and can you defeat the referendum on proportional representation? If we do not defeat this referendum, there will be no majority, there will be forever a minority of BC Liberals."
Read more: Urgent: We're almost there! A win for PR in BC would be a win for all of us.
[evoz] Celebrating the Victory of the Cuban Revolution
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- Published on Sunday, 14 January 2018 02:44
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Annual Social Activist Gathering
Celebrating the 59th Year of the Cuban Revolution
Saturday, January 202994 Douglas (BCGEU hall)
5:30pm Supper will be served
7pm continues with Live Music fromHazelwood & O’DeanArt FarquharsonOmar Lashef
Local activists from various committees will announce upcoming projects for the new year and how we can all get involved to change our world
Admission for supper $15Free admission without supper
All funds collected will be sent to Hurricane Irma Relief FundNo one will turned away
Sponsored by the Victoria Friends of Cuba & Victoria Social Justice Coalition
[evoz] Women's March in Victoria on Jannuary 20th
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- Published on Saturday, 13 January 2018 18:39
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Point of Contact: Cayla Naumann
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Victoria Women’s March Returns: Look Back, March Forward
Last year, thousands
gathered in Centennial Square and marched in support of women’s rights and
equality. On January 20th, 2018 the
Victoria Women’s March returns with the theme “Look back, March forward” to
celebrate the progress we have made and demand the changes that are still
necessary to ensure equality, representation, safety, health and...
Read more: [evoz] Women's March in Victoria on Jannuary 20th
[evoz] REMINDER: Solidarity with our friend Deidre Kelly and her family
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 January 2018 20:53
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REMINDER: as of today we only have 20 tickets left for Deirdre’s fund raising, PLEASE ensure your name is included in the reservation list.
A Dinner Feast
In Solidarity with our Comrade Deirdre Kelly
Sunday, January 21
FCA Hall, 1923 Fernwood Road
Door opens @ 5 pm, Dinner @ 6pm.
Carlos: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 250 598-7690 or
Nancy: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 250 886-1900
COST: $30 - cash or cheque, payable to Nancy Murphy with a memo: Deirdre’s solidarity
If you want to attend YOU MUST book your tickets in advance; very limited space.
Phone or email for reservations, best to pay in advance. Read the poster attached...
Read more: [evoz] REMINDER: Solidarity with our friend Deidre Kelly and her family
Have your say on how BC wildlands are managed
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 January 2018 17:00
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Tim Hortons
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 January 2018 00:35
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Greedy Tim Hortons bosses are stripping back employee health benefits to pay for the new $15 minimum wage in Ontario.
This is outrageous behaviour — but with enough pressure from customers across the country, it can be stopped in its tracks.
Sign the petition calling on Tim Hortons owners to stop their cruel cuts to workers.
I’m outraged. Billionaire Tim Hortons bosses are slashing workers’ healthcare benefits, stealing their tips, and eliminating paid breaks — and we can’t let them get away with it.
It all started when Ontario’s minimum wage increase kicked in last week. In a fit of revenge, Tim Hortons owners decided to hit their employees with cruel cuts in benefits to protect their profits.[1]
Now the story is blowing up in the media, and if we can show Tim Hortons just how angry their customers are, it could convince them to reverse their cruel cuts.
[evoz] Cafe Sympatico January 26: Postponed until February
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 January 2018 10:15
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The Victoria Central America Support Committee has decided to postpone our January 26 Cafe Sympatico. On January 26 and 27, 2018, Victoria will be hosting the Site C Summit (www.sitecsummit.ca). We encourage everyone to register to attend this important event. Solidarity is both local and global! Please join us at the February Cafe: Cafe Simpatico - February 23 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 donations.
Kick off the new year with SEA's Action Awards Pizza Party this Friday!
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- Published on Sunday, 07 January 2018 11:59
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[evoz] Solidarity with our friend Deidre Kelly and her family
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- Published on Saturday, 06 January 2018 20:24
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Friends and comrades of our dear friend Deirdre Kelly are organizing a benefit dinner to help them in this difficult times. If you want to attend YOU MUST book your tickets in advance; very limited space.
Phone or email for reservations, best to pay in advance. Read the poster attached for details.
Gracias amigos y amigas
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Carlos Flores
British Columbia, Canada
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[evoz] fresh coffee roast
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- Published on Saturday, 06 January 2018 14:59
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RTB Action Day - Jan 6th - 10am-4pm
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- Published on Thursday, 04 January 2018 14:44
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Tenants of Starlight is a support group for tenants of buildings owned by Starlight Investments. Our goal is to support neighbors through the suffering of lengthily unsafe and poorly managed construction, reduced quality of management, fears of eviction, and all the other ways we collectively suffer as Starlight tenants.
RTB Action Day
Saturday January 6th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
New Horizons James Bay
234 Menzies St, Victoria, BC
An organized day of action to guide tenants through the RTB dispute process to secure rental reductions appropriate for the conditions in our buildings over the past two years.
Specifically for tenants of 350/360 Douglas Street and 415/435 Michigan, but any...
A New Year Resolution
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- Published on Thursday, 04 January 2018 12:41
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SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM NIGHTS
Films that speak truth to lies
On the 3rd Thursday of every month
7pm Thursday, Jan. 18
2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall) Victoria
Admission by donation
Invitation from our Victoria Social Justice Coalition International
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- Published on Thursday, 04 January 2018 12:40
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Celebrating the 59th year of the
Victory of the Cuban revolution
Saturday, Jan. 20
2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall) Victoria
Admission by donation
5:30pm Supper will be served
7pm continues with Live Music & Speakers
Numerous Local Social Justice Organizations will state
what they have been working on and
what they will be working on in the coming year
Admission for Supper $15
Free admission without Supper
All funds collected will be sent to Hurricane Irma Relief Fund
Sponsored by the Victoria Friends of Cuba &
Victoria Social Justice Coalition International
Read more: Invitation from our Victoria Social Justice Coalition International
Hey, Paov! Thanks for making health care more affordable
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- Published on Monday, 01 January 2018 10:01
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Dear Paov --
Thank you!
Starting today, unfair MSP fees will be reduced by 50% because of you. You raised your voice with thousands of others for fairness and affordability. And it’s working.
Hooray! Click here to send an email to the government to show your support for this move.
During the provincial election, you made it clear that the government needs to eliminate unfair MSP premiums and advance a clear plan to integrate these fees into British Columbia’s regular income tax system.
And the new government listened to you.
So how much is the
MSP fee cut?
Individuals will...
Read more: Hey, Paov! Thanks for making health care more affordable
Before midnight!
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- Published on Sunday, 31 December 2017 10:01
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Paov --
Today is your last
chance to donate before the end of the year to support strengthening
our public health care system.
If you have already made your year-end donation, thank you so much!
If not, it's not too late to donate before it's 2018. Click here to donate before midnight.
Thank you so much for your support of the BC Health Coalition.
We wish you a very happy new year!
Edith and Rick,
Co-chairs, BC Health Coalition
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Last chance to give wild! ❄⛄
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- Published on Sunday, 31 December 2017 08:44
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Yes I want to donate in 2017!
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- Published on Sunday, 31 December 2017 01:00
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2017 in review: how you made an impact for the environment
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- Published on Saturday, 30 December 2017 09:45
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Read more: 2017 in review: how you made an impact for the environment
Do you want to DO something?
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- Published on Saturday, 30 December 2017 07:01
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- You can join RAVENs winning team!
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- You're Invited!
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