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[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of May 26th
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 13:00
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NEWS
It’s Bike to Work Week with fun, informative events happening all week on campus (see Events below) and around the region including a community celebration downtown on Saturday, May 31st. There are also lots of chances to win great prizes for teams and individuals, including a draw for a trip for two on a cycling trip with Island Joy Rides, and a $500 gift certificate from Oak Bay Bikes (new riders only). Jack Knox from the Times Colonist provides a humorous perspective on becoming a cycle commuter.
A new self-service Bike Kitchen has been installed in the Campus Bike Centre. Check out this red beauty and get some air and make some quick repairs.
The UVic Faculty Association has voted 66% in favour to request that the Executive Committee ask the University of Victoria Foundation to divest its holdings from...
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[VLCSolidarity] Action Item - email/write in opposition to Bill 24 - being debated at 2nd reading
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 12:00
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On Family Day there were rallies attended by thousands around BC to Save Farmland and the ALR for future generations, so it seems fitting to appeal to *YOU* again to take *ACTION* after Mother's Day — a day when we honour those who have taken a maternal role protecting and nuturing the next generation, and when we tend to contemplate what the future holds for our children and their children. Taking the long view means recognizing with growing populations, increasing costs of oil, transportation and land, it is imperative to not only protect the farmland we currently have in BC, much of which is protected in the ALR, but to protect more farmland and actively build greater local food production for tomorrow's children.
Your *VOICES* were heard! Bill 24, the Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, was not mentioned in the throne speech, it was a latecomer to...
The Ginger Goodwin Stories Event
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 11:20
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Revolutionary Poster Exhibit
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 11:00
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Dear Friends of SJS,
The Central America Support Committee(CASC) with assistance from the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria(CACGV) are putting on a Revolutionary Poster Exhibition at 2 locations at the end of May. Please note there are 3 special events and 2 locations associated with the Poster Exhibition. See below for details.
The main exhibition will be held at the Café Gallery at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. beginning May 28th and showing until June 11th. The other location is the Bruce Hutchinson Library at Saanich Commonwealth Place, May 30th to July 11th.
There will also be 3 separate events during the exhibition.
1. The opening of the Café Gallery exhibit will be Friday, May 30th from 7 – 9pm at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. This will include a...
Public Event Announcement
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 10:40
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Sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cubahttp://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com
[evoz] Public Event Announcement
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 11:40
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Sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cubahttp://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com
Public Event Announcement
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- Published on Monday, 26 May 2014 10:00
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We understand Proceeds from the following will be going to Cumberland to honour Ginger Goodwin.
Public Event AnnouncementOrganization: Victoria Friends of Cuba Contact person: Randy Caravaggio 250-743-2994When: 7:00pm Sunday, June 8Where: 2906 Cook St. (Spencer Castle)Admission: $10 suggested donation (no one will be turned away)
The Ginger Goodwin StoriesFeaturing: Dunc Shields, renowned Canadian storyteller and Barry Hall, one of Canada's finest blues guitar players.7:00pm Sunday, June 8 at 2906 Cook St. (Spencer Castle) Admission: $10 suggested donation (no one will be turned away) Global Village Storytellers will be touring Vancouver Island in early June featuring Barry Hall and Dunc Shields performing the Ginger Goodwin Stories showcasing his legacy in B.C. labour history. Sponsored by Victoria Friends of Cuba http://victoriafriendsofcuba.wordpress.com
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This pope keeps getting better and better....
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- Published on Sunday, 25 May 2014 13:20
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The Pope is full of surprises! If you haven't seen this:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/25/pope-francis-israeli-separation-wall-bethlehem
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[evoz] Hello from Vancouver! A request to help the BC Delegation get to "5 Days for the Cuban 5"
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- Published on Friday, 23 May 2014 15:00
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Hello to all friends and supporters of justice in Victoria!
I am writing this email with a very special request for your help. The Free the Cuban 5 Committee – Vancouver is very glad to announce that one of the most important international events in the campaign for the freedom of all the Cuban 5 Heroes is scheduled to take place again this year...
Peninsula Co-op Election 2014
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- Published on Friday, 23 May 2014 11:40
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Ballots for this year's board elections have been sent out and as a candidate, I would like to ask for your support. Changes that I would promote as a board member are:
- More equitable annual rebates to the members
- Reversal of the 'closed books' policy that restricts member's access to our financial statements
- Limiting a board member's tenure to 2 consecutive 3-year terms
Let's build a more member-centric co-op.
Thanks for your support,
David Lawson
[VLCSolidarity] LAST Action item - complete email form to STOP Bill 24 still stalled with only 4 days left!
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- Published on Friday, 23 May 2014 09:40
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The *FIGHT to SAVE the ALR continues!* We need our farmland to produce our food here in BC. Bill 24 has been stalled at 2nd reading since Mar. 27th and the legislature is only scheduled to sit for 4 more days ending May 29th. In partnership with the *West Coast Environmental Law Society <http://FarmlandProtection.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac53a43a5b6684fe584482a41&id=bec70262a6&e=6afdb6db38>* and the *Garden City Conservation Society <http://FarmlandProtection.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ac53a43a5b6684fe584482a41&id=c03bbbc8ba&e=6afdb6db38>* we ask you take *ACTION ONE MORE TIME! *
*News:* On Monday, May 26, the BC legislature will begin a debate on amendments to Bill 24 that could refer Bill 24 for public consultation, have Bill 24 delayed or withdrawn. *YOU* can tell Premier Christy Clark and the Liberal MLAs to listen to the many BC citizens that are *DEMANDING TO BE HEARD* that do not want Bill 24*!*. Go to *"Hands off our food security” <http://FarmlandProtection.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ac53a43a5b6684fe584482a41&id=b070740d13&e=6afdb6db38>* on the West...
[Gaza's Ark] Jetpack weekly Digest Email
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- Published on Thursday, 22 May 2014 16:00
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The following is Gaza's Ark weekly digest of 8 posts in all languages on our
website:
* Video: Gaza bees seek Egyptian nectar
http://tinyurl.com/ot7ohxt
* Ehab Lotayef interviewed during visit to South Africa to promote Gaza's Ark
http://tinyurl.com/nyuh2z7
* Arca de Gaza: El Ministerio del Interior progresa en la investigación,
asegura a los activistas
http://tinyurl.com/mp27cak
* Charlie Andreasson habla acerca del ataque
http://tinyurl.com/k9gbeo4
* Gaza’s Ark: Interior Ministry progresses investigation, reassures activists
http://tinyurl.com/pm8re8q
* Open Gaza's seaport, end the blockade
http://tinyurl.com/q8xh68y
* Activists denounce attack against Gaza's Ark, announce global day of action
for Gaza
http://tinyurl.com/kz9ebk6
* L’arche de Gaza attaquée
http://tinyurl.com/lkfndhl
Thank you for keeping informed about our work.
Together we can break the blockade of Gaza!
Best regards,
Gaza's Ark
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We need to build a positive approach
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- Published on Friday, 23 May 2014 11:20
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We need your help to put our citizen-driven movement front and centre at Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations. We’ve shown them what we’re against, now it’s time to show them what we’re for: use our simple crowdsourcing tool to join the global movement pushing for a positive alternative to the closed-door TPP today.
Paov, you’re part of something truly inspiring. In the last month,...
It's a win - key experts are in
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- Published on Friday, 23 May 2014 11:20
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Why oilsands are the highest risk investment
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 10:20
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Canadian Tire petition SodaStream
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 May 2014 09:00
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petition to Canadian Tire re: SodaStream. We need to get to at least 1,000 signatures, and we're currently at 555. Here's the link: http://chn.ge/1dTsTYW. You can also direct folks to this webpage for more information on how to support the national campaign: http://canadianboycottcoalition.ca/take-action-for-peace-and-justice/.
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LNG Pipedreams: People's Forum Tomorrow in Vancouver!
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 May 2014 17:20
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[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of May 20th
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 May 2014 13:40
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The Witness Blanket, an art installation created by Kwagiulth artist and Master Carver Carey Newman (Ha-yalth-kingeme) and inspired by the traditional woven blanket as a symbol of protection and comfort, evokes the atrocities of Indian Residential Schools and a national journey toward reconciliation. On May 20, the blanket will be presented for the first time during opening ceremonies for CUVic 2014: Beyond Engagement, a global three-day conference hosted by UVic to highlight the innovative experiences of universities and communities working together.
With the annual Bike To Work Week happening next week (see Events below), we are more conscious of all the wonderful reasons why we should try cycling to work and school. The Washington Post recently published an article on how America could solve two of its most pressing problems – obesity and climate change – if urban areas were designed...
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[coalalert] TideChange: Letter to the Editor
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- Published on Monday, 19 May 2014 17:00
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Ben's eNews: Six months to go
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- Published on Monday, 19 May 2014 02:40
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Dear Friend,Today marks the beginning of a critical time for our community. We are only six months away from our next municipal election, happening on Saturday November 15. It may sound early, but I believe the time to act is now.
In recent years, citizens and progressive elected officials in the Capital Region have made real progress on the issues that matter most — including green transportation and land use, action on housing and harm reduction, and open, cost-effective public services.
These have been important steps, but there is still lots of work to be done. Shifting tax dollars and priorities toward social and ecological justice, and away from a "business as usual" approach at our municipal halls requires real leadership through grassroots community organization.
More than ever, we need to elect strong, progressive councils throughout the Capital Region to implement policies and programs that are consistent with our values.
That is why I am calling on all of us to act together to support progressive candidates as they prepare for the upcoming election.
As a first step, I have prepared this Community Questionnaire 2014 to inform policy and planning for the municipal election. Please share your ideas and indicate your willingness to help.
More Articles...
- [coalalert] CV ECHO: " REGIONAL DISTRICT MONITORS PAIR OF COAL COMPANY ACQUISTIONS"
- "Dispossessed but Defiant" exhibit at Cedar Hill URGENT
- [evoz] Meet Communist Party Leader Miguel Figueroa at Green Cuisine Restaurant on Friday, 16 May.
- [coalalert] CV RECORD: " NO PLANS FOR COMPLIANCE TO ACT ON GRANTED LICENSE"
- Keep BC's forests public – act now!
- [Uvic-sustainability] Special Community-University Engagement conference happening at UVic next week - lots happening of interest!
- Join the "I support YES2SCS" photo campaign!
- CORRECTION: LNG Pipedreams Forum next Wed. May 21
- LNG Pipedreams: People's Forum next Wed. May 14
- Upcoming Conference
