The NDP and the truth on Venezuela

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Published on Friday, 28 March 2014 12:00

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One has to wonder if the NDP has anything left in standing up for the poor, unemployed, women, worker's rights or democracy. Since 1998 the government of Venezuela which has been democratically elected over and over again has produced hundreds of thousands of new jobs, increased wages, reduced poverty rates drastically, increased women rights, got rid of illiteracy by investing in education, provided health care to all Venezuelans, built tens of thousands of homes for the homeless, gave tons and tons of food at reduced prices to the whole population and the list does not end here. Yet the NDP introduced the following motion in parliament on Wednesday which achieved unanimous consent to punish the Venezuelan government.
"That the House express its deep concern at the escalation of violence in Venezuela; convey its condolences to the families of those killed or injured during...

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Enbridge Blitzes Northern B.C. to Sway Vote

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Books, books, for everyone!

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Published on Thursday, 27 March 2014 09:20

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The Egyptian Military Junta and What's Next for Egypt and Gaza

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Published on Thursday, 27 March 2014 09:20

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This week Voice of Palestine interviews Ehab Lotayef, an Egyptian Canadian poet and activist. We talk with him about the shocking developments in Egypt especially the recent 529 death sentences handed down by the Egyptian military junta, as well as their recent moves against the Gaza Strip and their abusive treatment of international supporters of the Gazan population. He also updates us on the progress of the Gazas Ark, and explains the objectives of “Egyptians worldwide for democracy and Justice“, of which he is a member.

Our final music is by the late legendary Egyptian singer, Sheik Imam, entitled Egypt Rise Up. We dedicate this song to the progressive forces in Egypt and across the Arab world, for whom Sheik Imam remains a beacon of inspiration.
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What is BC's most endangered river?

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Supreme Court Showdown: For-profit clinics vs. Medicare

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Published on Tuesday, 25 March 2014 14:40

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For-profit clinics vs. Medicare"

Public event: March 27, 4:00-5:30PM
University of Victoria - Room 125, Engineering/Computer Science Building
Hosted by the UVic School of Public Health and Social Policy

March 31 Day of Action Events in BC

Campbell River/Comox Valley — Rally at 3:30pm outside the office of John Duncan, Conservative MP for Vancouver Island North (1250F Cedar Street, Campbell River).Contact: Rich Hagensen, Council of Canadians,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 250-286-3019

Kamloops — Meet at the Smorg deli by 3:30pm to march (about 3 blocks) to Conservative MP Cathy Macleod’s office. We will have speakers and signs and we will present her with one thousand signed postcards calling for a renewed and improved Canadian Health Accord. Contact: Rick Turner 250-819-5694 or Barb Nederpel 250-320-1635, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Organized by: Kamloops Health Coalition, Kamloops Chapter of the Council of Canadians, Kamloops Retired Teachers and Kamloops HEU

Kelowna - Rally at MP Ron Cannan’s office, Capri Mall, 114-1835 Gordon Dr., Kelowna, 12-12:30PM. For more information, contact Ken Robinson at 604-838-3844 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Nanaimo -11am Information Session at The Vault Cafe, 499 Wallace Street and 12pm Street Action at Terminal & Commercial. Contact Paul Manly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Princeton — Community rally at noon at Princeton’s Veterans Square. Show your support for public health care by bringing red umbrellas to the rally.Contact: Ed Staples, Support Our Health Care (SOHC), This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 250-295-0822

Richmond - Rally at MP Alice Wong’s office, 360-5951 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, 3:30-4PM. For more information, contact David Huespe at 604-619-5124 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Surrey - Rally at MP Nina Grewal’s office, 201-15957 84 Ave., Surrey, 12-12:30PM.For more information,contact Kelly Aujla at 604-626-8806 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vancouver - Rally at MP Wai Young’s office 6406 Victoria Dr., Vancouver, 9-9:30AM. For more information, contact Bev Trynchy at 604-837-1433 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For more information about Day of Action Rallies across the country, click HERE .

Latest News:

B.C. Budget won’t meet health care needs as expiry of health accord nears: more innovation required, say public health care advocates. Read full press release HERE

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[evoz] Cafe Simpatico on Memory, Truth, and Justice in Guatemala, this Friday!

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We have a rare chance this Friday to hear directly from a Guatemalan Canadian with inspiring personal experience to share after recently returning from nine years in her native country.

Memory, Truth, and Justice in Guatemala

When: Friday, March 28, 2014, 7:30 PM
Where: 1923 Fernwood Dr., Victoria

Wendy Mendez came to Canada as a child after her mother was disappeared by the Guatemalan military, then returned to spend the last nine years working for truth and justice in Guatemala.

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[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of March 21st

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Last week at the St. Paddy’s Day Green Drinks we awarded our 2014 Staff and Student Sustainability Champion Awards. Congratulations to Sherri-Lynn Yazbeck and her team at UVic Child Care Services who won the staff award, and to Miranda Maslany who won the student award. Thanks to our winners and all of the other sustainability champions who work hard to make our campus a greener place to go to work and school!

The UVic Environmental Law Centre’s Mark Haddock’s research showing how inspections of forest operations in BC have declined dramatically in the past 10 years due to cutbacks by the province and how this is a threat to BC natural resources was featured in the media last week. See story in Vancouver Sun.

The Land Conservancy (TLC) is looking for volunteers this summer, May to August, one to three days per...

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April 8 event you may be interested in

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GERARDO ALFONSO in CONCERT FROM CUBA

7pm Tuesday, April 8
2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria

Admission by Donation
All proceeds going towards “Cuban Doctors for Haiti Campaign”

Gerardo Alfonso, Cuban popular musician and Sandra Ramirez, Cuban Friendship Institute (ICAP) representative will be on a Canada cross country tour. Our Victoria Friends of Cuba with the Canadian Network on Cuba is cosponsoring their visit to Victoria.

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Social Justice Film Night presents:
"TAKNG ROOT - The Vision of Wangari Maathai"Dedicated to International Women's Day
Admission by Donation
7pm Thursday, March 202994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
"Taking Root" is a compelling documentary narrative about the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1977, Maathai suggested rural women plant trees to address problems stemming from a degraded environment. Under her leadership, their tree-planting grew into a nationwide movement to safeguard the environment, defend human rights and promote democracy, and brought Maathai the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004.___________________________________________________________

GERARDO ALFONSO in CONCERT FROM CUBA

7pm Tuesday, April 8
2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by DonationAll proceeds going towards "Cuban Doctors for Haiti Campaign"
Gerardo Alfonso, Cuban...

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Fracking threatens BC's water: An update from the courtroom

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Upcoming Events

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Published on Tuesday, 18 March 2014 10:20

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GERARDO ALFONSO in CONCERT FROM CUBA

7pm Tuesday, April 8
2994 Douglas (BCGEU Hall), Victoria
Admission by DonationAll proceeds going towards "Cuban Doctors for Haiti Campaign"
Gerardo Alfonso, Cuban popular musician and Sandra Ramirez, Cuban Friendship Institute representative will be on a Canada cross country tour. Our Victoria Friends of Cuba with the Canadian Network on Cuba is cosponsoring their visit to Victoria.

The beautiful poetic songs of outstanding Cuban composer and guitar player, Gerardo Alfonso Morejón will be heard from Halifax to Victoria. This...

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Upcoming Events

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Published on Monday, 17 March 2014 17:20

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Dear Friends of SJS,
Here are some upcoming events that may be of interest to you:

Ukraine

What stand should democratic people take on that conflict?

A people's forum

Bring your questions and points of view

Brief presentations on key aspects of the issue

Wilna Thomas Bldg. Rm 103

Camosun College

Lansdowne Campus

Wednesday March 19

7:00pm

Organized by anti-war Victorians

Contact Larry Hannant 250 370 3389

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[Uvic-sustainability] News and Events for week of March 17th

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Winners of the 2014 UVic Student and Staff Sustainability Champion Awards will be announced later today at the St. Paddy’s Day Green Drinks event, 4:30-6:30 PM in Cadboro Commons. See below for event details. Stop by and congratulate our winners!

UVic has become the first institution in BC to implement an Informed Dining program which provides customers with detailed nutritional information on standard menu items served at UVic’s Food Services outlets. UVic is also one of a handful of universities that employ a dietitian on staff. Read more in the media release.

Interesting article on the future of the "millennial" generation faced with a future of climate change, species extinction, rising debt, etc. who asks “Are we screwed?” See The Tyee.

Volunteers are needed to the 3rd annual Creatively United for the Planet...

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