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Scotty Neish Marxist Educational Session - October
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- Published on Tuesday, 04 October 2016 14:45
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Dear Comrades and Friends,
This is a reminder of the upcoming Scotty Neish Marxist Educational Session, which is held on the first Tuesday of every month. In this month's meeting we will continue to discuss the Provincial Election from Communist perspective.
Material to discuss:
Address of the Central Committee to the Communist League, by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels:
Location: Cornerstone Cafe, 1301 Gladstone Ave.
Date: 7:00 pm, 4 October 2016.
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Better for everyone
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- Published on Saturday, 01 October 2016 10:15
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Saskatchewan cut wait times for targeted procedures in half using a "first available surgeon" model.
Richmond Hospital reduced wait times for hip and knee replacements by 75% using innovative scheduling and two operating rooms [1].
We can make wait lists shorter for everyone in B.C. by taking solutions like these province wide. To make that happen, the government needs to make these public system innovations a priority.
Send a message asking the B.C. government to use public solutions to address wait times
Unless our government takes action, profit-minded critics like Brian Day will continue to push for health care changes that make it...
Hope youre sitting down - McKenna approved Pacific Northwest LNG
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 17:15
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The Most Ethical Shoe on the Planet - Get a pair of Blackspots for only $95.
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 15:30
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Hey wild ones,
15 years ago, Adbusters embarked on a journey to create an ethical alternative to clothing produced by mega corporations like Nike and Adidas. We wanted to disrupt the cycle of fast fashion and celebrity driven cool.
The Blackspot Unswoosher is a part of our ongoing mission to prove that true-cost economics can set us free. Recently, we were voted the Number One Ethical Shoe Company in the world by Ethical Consumer Magazine.
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Our friend Issa Video
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 13:45
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Our friend Issa Amro, a nonviolent Palestinian organizer, is on trial in an Israeli kangaroo court. Will you tell John Kerry to raise Issa's persecution with the Israeli government?
Our friend Issa Amro, a nonviolent Palestinian organizer, is on trial in an Israeli kangaroo court. Will you tell John Kerry to raise Issa's persecution with the Israeli government?
. TAKE ACTION . . .Yesterday we spoke with Issa Amro, a Palestinian human rights activist we work with in Hebron. (You can find the video on our Facebook page). Issa is a true friend to many of us at JVP, and he’s facing a military trial next week, having been arrested dozens of times for his work as a nonviolent activist.
They call us Commie Jew haters
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 13:45
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There’s a coordinated attack against Palestinian human rights organizers growing, throwing the nastiest mud they can: accusing us of antisemitism.
This is a real poster, used by our opponents. This is what we are up against -- stand with us and fight back.
. CHIP IN . . .They’re calling us “Jew haters."
It’s disgusting, and not a little scary. But it’s not fringe or random, or even rare.
There’s a coordinated attack against Palestinian human rights organizers growing, throwing the nastiest mud they can: accusing us of antisemitism.
[CdaBoatGaza] Le Zaytouna-Oliva prend la mer vers Gaza, Zaytouna-Oliva departs for Gaza
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- Published on Wednesday, 28 September 2016 09:30
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Messina, Italie
Ce matin à 9h50, des femmes venant de neuf pays et de cinq continents ont entrepris leur traversée sur le Zaytouna-Oliva vers les rives de Gaza, dont la population vit sous blocus depuis 2007. À bord du bateau, se trouvent une lauréate du Prix Nobel de la Paix, trois parlementaires, une diplomate américaine primée, des journalistes, une athlète olympique et une physicienne. On trouvera la liste complète...
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Last chance to submit your comments to the Kinder Morgan Panel before Friday
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 17:15
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Important! Tues Sept 27: Electoral Reform Committee Public Consultations and Rally in Victoria!
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- Published on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 15:00
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Tuesday September 27, ERRE Committee in Victoria!
Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites, 345 Quebec Street, Victoria BC in the McKenzie Room
After a summer of listening to expert witnesses from Canada and around the world, and MP town halls across the country, the all-party committee on electoral reform (ERRE) is starting their national tour to hear from Canadians! The committee will deliver a recommendation for a new electoral system on December 1.
As part of the decision making process, speaking at these ERRE meetings is extremely important. This is our chance to show up and speak up for proportional representation! Opponents of reform are organizing and attending these events. We need to be there to let the ERRE committee know that Canadians support proportional representation!
4-5:15: Witness Panel: Craig Henschel (Member of BC Citizens' Assembly) and Keith Archer (Elections BC Chief Electoral Officer)
5:15 PM: Rally for PR at Quadra Park: Guest Speakers Elizabeth May, Nathan Cullen, Antony Hodgson, Guy Dauncey, David Merner (POSTER BELOW)
6:30 - 7:45 PM: Witness Panel: Antony Hodgson (Fair Voting BC), Diana Byford (Citizens Assembly), Individual (Hon. John Duncan)
7:45 - 9:30 PM: Public Mic! You can come just for the open mic if you want. You need to come at least 30 minutes before the open mic to sign in.
A milestone for Indigenous Rights
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Reminder: The City Talks: Neilesh Bose, "Beyond the Postcolonial City?" / Panel: "The Bengal Lounge Debate"
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:15
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Dear Friends of SJS,
THE CITY TALKS
Fall 2016
Beyond the Postcolonial City: Rethinking the Imperial Legacies of Contemporary Urbanism
Organized by the UVic Committee for Urban Studies
September 29
Beyond the Postcolonial City? India, Indigeneity, and the Modern City
Neilesh Bose
Canada Research Chair in Global and Comparative History, Department of History, University of Victoria
Panel Discussion: The Bengal Lounge Debate—History, Empire, and the Contemporary City
Panelists include Lincoln Shlensky (University of Victoria), Sikata Banerjee (University of Victoria), and Ben Isitt (Victoria City Council), facilitated by Neilesh Bose (University of Victoria)
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Legacy Art Gallery, 630 Yates...
Save Susiya
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 13:00
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Act now to prevent further demolitions in Umm al-Kheir and Susiya.
. TAKE ACTION . . .This morning I woke up to the terrible news that 27 people were made homeless for the second time when Israeli bulldozers demolished five structures in the South Hebron Hills village of Umm al Kheir. When I was there last month, a group of international Jewish activists and I helped rebuild a house demolished there in April. Now we need you to raise your voice to help prevent even more demolitions.
Unfortunately, this isn't the only village facing immediate demolition now. You may have heard about the village of Susiya previously: the village has been facing nearly constant demolitions in recent years, as well as settler harassment, crop destruction, and direct violence from Israeli soldiers.
You can make a difference , but you must act now.
Whitehorse, Victoria, Vancouver, Alberta, Yellowknife! Open-Mic Opportunity - the Electoral Reform Committee
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 11:30
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Whitehorse, Victoria, Vancouver, Alberta, Yellowknife!
This week, don't miss the Open-Mic opportunity to address the Special Committee on Electoral Reform.
Tuesday, September 27 - Victoria BC
Open to the Public
4:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (PDT)
Victoria, British Columbia
Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites
345 Quebec Street
4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. • Panel 1
• Craig Henschel, - BC Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform
• Keith Archer, Member Elections BC, Chief Electoral Officer
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. • Panel 2
• Antony Hodgson - Fair Voting BC
• Diana Byford - BC Citizens Assembly
• Hon. John Duncan
7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Open Mic!
After a summer of listening to expert witnesses from Canada and around the world, the all-party committee on electoral reform (ERRE) has embarked on a national tour to hear from Canadians! The committee will deliver a recommendation for a new electoral system on December 1st, 2016 - legislation will be developed and presented back to the House of Commons in May, 2017.
Internship Opportunity with VIDEA
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- Published on Monday, 26 September 2016 09:45
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Dear Friends of SJS,
VIDEA (the Victoria International Development Education Association) is currently looking to fill a volunteer internship position. The Fair Trade Fair Coordinator will take a leading role in organizing and managing our annual Fair Trade Fair, which is on November 26th through the Holiday Craft Fair listing in Victoria.
We are very flexible in terms of the time commitment of this position. The position can be anywhere from 10 to 35 hours per week.
This position will help interns build their skills in event management, communication, community engagement/development, and will provide them with solid networking capabilities in the fair trade community in B.C.
We are looking to fill the position ASAP.
Please feel free to get in touch with me should you have any questions.
Best,
Brianne
Brianne Meikle
Project Officer
VIDEA
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Save the date for Energy Connections 2017!
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- Published on Sunday, 25 September 2016 10:00
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Hi PAOV,
Energy Connections 2016 was a huge success, and a milestone for the BC Sustainable Energy Association. Open and engaging, it was this spring’s most memorable forum for discussion, education and inspiration. We invite you to take a look at the Energy Connections 2016 Summary Report, which outlines the issues, solutions and themes discussed during the day and the importance of events such as this.
We at BCSEA believe the event marked a significant change in the way we approach the issues and hurdles that BC's sustainable energy industry faces. Energy Connections 2016 was a day of unification of purpose and a connection of the many and varied players in the energy...
We want to tell you about your townhall but.../
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- Published on Friday, 23 September 2016 14:30
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We want to tell you about your townhall but don't know where you live!
Dear Friend,
Fair Vote Canada's success will depend on Constituents and what they tell their MPs.
Right now, MPs are holding townhalls across the Country and we want to make sure all of our Supporters get the information they need to attent these events.
Sending you to the correct townhall depends on where you live.
Can you give us your postal code so we can put you in the correct Riding? That way, we will be able to let you know when and where you can access your MP's townhall.
We'd like to send you email specific to your riding, but we don't know your postal code. Can you tell us?
Free Dareen Tatour
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- Published on Friday, 23 September 2016 12:15
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Last year, Dareen was arrested, imprisoned, and then placed under house arrest.
Dareen is facing trial for writing poetry. Help us raise the alarm -- chip in $18 to fund our ad in The Nation magazine.
. TAKE ACTION . . .Last month, I wrote to you to tell you about the horrifying case of Dareen Tatour, a Palestinian poet.
In case you didn’t see that email, here’s a quick reminder: In October of last year, Dareen was arrested, imprisoned, and then placed under house arrest. Why? For posting a poem called “Resist, my people, resist them” on YouTube. Now she’s facing trial, and potentially a long prison term -- for writing and sharing a poem.
UPDATE: Have Your Say at the Cross-Canada Electoral Reform Consultations with Elizabeth May
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- Published on Friday, 23 September 2016 11:30
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The Special Committee on Electoral Reform (ERRE) has begun their public hearings! In stops across the country, you will have the chance to make your voice heard about changes to our voting system.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Location: McKenzie Room, Harbour Towers Hotel and Suites, 345 Quebec Street
Public witness hearings: 4:00-5:15 PM, 6:30-7:45 PM
Open mic times: 7:45-9:30 PM
Next Volunteer Action Night – Monday, September 26th
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- Published on Friday, 23 September 2016 09:30
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Time to stop Enbridge with a Pacific coast tanker ban
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- Published on Thursday, 22 September 2016 16:00
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Oil tanker ban |
Next-generation environmental assessment |
BC Climate Plan accountability |
RELAW summer in review |
Haida Gwaii potlatch |
Canada's deep blue sea legacy
Dear Paov,
This week, both Enbridge and Canada's federal government announced thatr0
Legal e-Brief is a publication of the West Coast Environmental Law...
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