tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370793292012-02-16T21:26:21.805-05:00Welcome to the TorontotheBetter Blog - your place for news, events and comments about social shopping and businesses in Toronto. Seen a radical new store or product? Know of an event coming up? Want to comment on a TorontotheBetter store? Here's your chance. We'd love to hear what you think.Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.comBlogger5001100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-54326844274868474332012-02-13T22:54:00.002-05:002012-02-13T22:55:18.292-05:00

Sponsors of the Canadian Organic Grower's 2012 conference, Your Food, Your Choice: The Value of Organic include The Big Carrot and Edible Toronto.Advertised for "consumers and growers with an interest in healthy food that nourishes people and the environment," this Saturday conference promises to be informative, challenging and inspiring:"If you value your food, you won't want to miss this

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In honour of Black History Month and in support of the Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief's Tree Nursery Project in Ethiopia, Anarres Natural Health will be hosting a Social Enterprise Soiree: a Benefit to Build a Tree Nursery in Ethiopia on Friday, 24 February 2012.The event will include:~ Live demonstrations using African Black Soap, the original Egyptian alchemical still invented by a

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An invitation from a recent TorontoTheBeter member, Oasis Skateboard Factory:OASIS SKATEBOARD FACTORY POP-UP SHOP @ The BaitshopOpening Party: Friday, January 27, 7:00 - 9:00 PM__________________________________________________Come out and support the Oasis Skateboard Factory, Toronto’s first skateboard design and street art focused high school reengagement program. At the OSF students earn all

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Some events of note from the latest Centre for the Study of Education and Work list of announcements:FoodShare Toronto will be the topic this week at OISE's Lunchbox Speakers' Series...A GOOD FOOD SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: LEARNINGS FROM FOODSHAREWednesday, Jan 25, 2012; Noon - 1:30 pmOntario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto252 Bloor St. West, (St. George Subway Station) Room 3-

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The Toronto Writers’ Co-operative presents its 4th Exchanging Notes: a literary cabaret on Tuesday, January 24 Exchanging Notes is a 3 hour showcase of spoken word with live musical accompaniment.  Styles will range from rap to rock to classical to jazz to things there are no names for.  Our venue, Alleycatz, offers a well-stocked bar and an impressive cuisine, Executive Chef Michael Skan

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Some sad news in an email today (January 4th, 2012) from Tinto Coffee House:"For those of you who may come to our doors, contradicting signs willremain posted. Ours say we would be back by today, while ourlandlord?s say our lease was terminated and were given 5 days, fromDecember 16, to vacate the space. While we are engaged in legalproceedings over gaining access to the premises, which have to

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We are pleased to announce the first TorontotheBetter calendar,on the theme of "Growing TorontotheBetter".The calendar can be purchased in person at Good Catch General Store - 1556 Queen St.W. (near Lansdowne), or by emailing tim@torontothebetter.net. To order by email insert Calendar Order in the subject line and indicate the quantity you want and the address to which the calendar(s) should be

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Our Times, Canada's independent, bi-monthly labour magazine is 30 years old and is throwing a party to celebrate three decades of stories about workers' rights and social justice.WHEN: 3 December 2011, 7 PMWHERE: The Steelworkers Hall in Toronto; 25 Cecil StreetThe celebration will include a light buffet, cash bar, silent auction, and a whole lot of dancing...For more information, see the Our

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A recent missive from Tinto Coffee House:"You may have noticed that by late June, year in, year out, Canadians enjoy very long hours of daylight. You may have noticed too, that by late November, year in, year out, night hours are greater than daylight hours. Tinto is following this trend by having shorter winter business hours, so starting next Monday, November 28th we will be open at 11 A.M

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Join us for this inspiring tale of favela kids in Brazil who find some refuge from Rio's harsh streets through a surfing social enterprise. Meanwhile, in 2011 Rio police break up favela homes to make room for the 2014 World Cup of soccer, and in Toronto, as we speak......Another economy is possible. Rio Breaks tells us what it might look like.See the current TorontoTheBetter.net movie night info

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Received at 3pm today from our Occupy site contacts: Please mobilize anyone you can to go down to St. James Park as soon as they can today. Comments made in this morning's press conference indicate that an eviction could happen at any time. The legal defense number is 416 833 6137.

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The social enterprises participating in TorontotheBetter have one thing in common, an economy that is owned by, and serves, the people who live here. We encourage all who support popular economies to show their support for the Toronto Occupy initiative and contact us with their thoughts. A list will be created and posted on TorontotheBetter. This is the way a new economy grows. If we don't like

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On November 15, one month into the Occupy Toronto movement; the City delivered eviction notices to tents and structures. This was challenged in court and granted an injunction on the Charter rights of free speech and freedom of assembly. On November 18, the City and movement lawyer will make their cases before Judge Brown who will deliver a decision before 6pm on November 19. From

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On Wednesday, November 2 at 4pm. Occupy Toronto embarked on a solidarity march in support of Occupy Oakland which was raided on Oct. 25! The march stopped at the intersection of King & Bay St. where a decision was made to march either to the Bank of America, City Hall or the American Embassy. After a compromise, the march proceeded to the American Embassy where bicycle police blocked off the side

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The success of this program depends entirely on volunteers like you to help increase awareness about reducing holiday waste, promoting our organization, and raise funds in support of our work throughout the year. This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity, with lots of flexibility that suits students, seniors, employee groups and all enthusiastic environmentalists! If you would like to

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Green Enterprise Ontario sent out its last email bulletin earlier today:"This will be the last communication from GEO as we will regretfully be closing our doors as of December 2011.As many of you know, GEO started almost six years ago as GET (Green Enterprise Toronto) with the goal of promoting green businesses and their practices. Over time we have held numerous workshops and gatherings to

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Apparently, there's plans for the property housing Eva's Initiatives to be taken over for development by Build Toronto, which could put an end to the Phoenix Print Shop.Listen to the Metro Morning interview with Marie Crawford, Executive Director of Eva's Initiatives here for more information...

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Ananda More, Homeopathic Doctor is also now the director of "In Search of Evidence" - from a recent email blast:- We're really excited to announce that we're screening a rough cut of our film In Search of Evidence. A similar cut screened at the Canadian Homeopathic Conference to great acclaim and we can't wait to share it with more friends.This small cut examines the use of mass homeoprophylaxis

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..."Occupy Toronto is heading into its third week. With many visits to the financial district. There was also a march to Novotel; a French chain of hotels. One employee at Novotel Ottawa was fired for trying to organize a union. There are many challenges with the corporate media dismissing the movement. In general, people know that some politicians are working to help business rather than the

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-69080290329904998602011-10-24T15:25:00.001-04:002011-10-24T15:51:12.095-04:00

Capitalism screws up from time to time. It’s in the nature of the beast. You don’t have to be a Marxist to accept this. And various instruments are then installed to allow levels of profit to recover, and the beast cavorts on. It was a form of devilish amnesia that, in the early 2000’s, with the 'victory' (aka self-defeat) over communism now several years behind them, led a new MBA generation of

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-72810676310599117482011-10-22T21:25:00.002-04:002011-10-22T21:25:50.683-04:00

Join the Toronto Green Community at our 2nd Annual"Laugh for the Environment"       Comedy Fundraiser EVENT DETAILS Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2011Time: Show starts at 3:00pmLocation: Second City, 99 Blue Jays Way, TorontoTickets: $20, available through Second City:online at  http://www.secondcity.com/performances/detail/835/ ORcall the box office at 416.343.0033Invite your

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Nature-bite has recently partnered with the Aangen Community Centre...from Aangen's latest email newsletter:"We are very excited to announce our new partnership with NatureBite, a Toronto-based business that specializes in organic health foods, supplements and Eco-friendly cleaning products. They are committed to environmental protection and raising awareness of products that are organic,

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Another Story Bookshop is hosting a Book Party and Public Forum on Labour in Canada and the US ...Monday, October 24; 6:30 to 8 pm315 Roncesvalles Ave., TorontoMeet Steve Early, author of “The Civil Wars in U.S. Labor”, and John Borsosfrom the new California-based National Union of Healthcare Workers.Steve Early was a Communications Workers (CWA) representative in the U.S.and Canada for 27 years.

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As a member of the Green Enterprise Ontario email list, I received this notice - which I think will be of interest and/or relevant to any readers here:"As most of you are aware, we have begun taking the GEO brand in a new and exciting direction!While we are passionate about promoting green and sustainable businesses, we are equally interested in transforming markets, shifting attitudes, and

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S. Brian Willson is a Vietnam veteran and peace activist. In September 1987, Willson lost both his legs when he was run over by a U.S. government munitions train during a nonviolent blocking action. He recently published a memoir, Blood on the Tracks. Join us for an evening of food and conversation with S. Brian Willson, and get an update on the most recent developments in the campaign to

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I see a TorontoTheBetter colleague was involved in what he sees as part of the burgeoning Occupy Wall Street movement...See ‘Hazel has to go,’ say protesters for details:"A small group of residents went to City Hall this morning to demand Mayor Hazel McCallion’s resignation after a judge earlier this week said she used her office to promote her son’s City Centre project....Tim, who described

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TorontotheBetter [ http://webmail.web.ca/hwebmail/services/go.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.torontothebetter.net%2F ]STARTS OFF OUR 2011-2012 movie series with a review of options beyond the norms most North Americans currently associate with democracy. There is a reason citizens are taking to the streets from New York to Londo, to Toronto, to Mississauga. Elections are not putting citizens in charge

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-49899503881602204462011-09-21T22:55:00.003-04:002011-09-21T22:56:00.537-04:00

Toronto Writers’ Co-operative launches their members’ anthology VOICES on Thursday, September 29 7 PM Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge St., 1st Flr. The TPL’s writers’ community launches its 4th anthology.  Co-operative authors will read selections from their work—a wide variety of poetry and prose. Copies of Voices will be available for sale.

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Last weekend we had a number of people assisting at our beautiful Milne Hollow site. Since the spring, we've been able to rehabilitate this great space by planting 225 native trees and shrubs... but the goal is to plant 600. That means we still have 375 trees remaining! We need as many LEAF volunteers as possible to help us reach this goal and help increase Toronto's canopy. Parking is

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Some Fall 2011 news from In Forma Theatre:STAR: Staging Transitions of Age in RexdaleA Free Theatre Program for Seniors and Youth in RexdaleThis Fall In Forma Theatre is thrilled to be kicking off our third annual theatre program in Rexdale, in partnership with Rexadale Women's Centre and the Albion Library, and with the support of the Ontario Arts Council and North York Harvest. This program

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Saturday, September 24 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Milne Hollow, Old Lawrence Ave. (click here for detailed directions) This past weekend we had a strong turnout that helped us get over 150 trees in the ground, and we're looking to plant even more in a few weeks! Join LEAF and City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation as we plant trees and shrubs at this crucial storm water management site

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CONFERENCE Looking Back, Moving Forward: War Resisters in North America WHEN SEPTEMBER 2011 Friday 23rd Saturday 24th 7:00pm – 10:00pm 9:00am – 8:00pm WHERE Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil Street, Toronto, Ontario COST $2.00-$10.00 or Pay What You Can Open to the Public, Wheelchair Accessible A gathering that will address issues of war and peace from the vantage point of those who are struggling

Sallie (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16623290366097443724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-74890790230113267622011-08-30T13:22:00.000-04:002011-08-30T13:22:16.666-04:00

An online TorontotheBetter survey, conducted for its role in a major University of Toronto research project examining the impact of social enterprise on the marginalized, reveals that 65% of TorontotheBetter enterprises provide services available for, and/or relevant to, Toronto's marginalized groups and individuals. Of these, 38% derive a substantial (30% or more) proportion of their revenue

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Creative Works Studio urges you to... "Help us kick our fundraising goals into high gear on Sunday October 16, 2011 by walking, jogging, or running a 5K, half marathon or full marathon in support of the Creative Works Studio. If you can’t make it out, you can sponsor somebody who is participating!" See here for more details...

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August 15, 2011 Scarborough mobilized to take actions to improve the community. About 50 people met in 2 different rooms to review what was previously discussed on Affordable Housing, Transit, Employment(Jobs) & Civic Engagement to access services. There has been concern that Atwood on Libraries got a disproportionate amount of attention. Though Scarborough with about 25% of the city's

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As part of its Better Cities Networking programme TorontotheBetter is pleased to welcome our new Mississauga partner blog http://theothermississauga.blogspot.com/, a place for those in Mississauga committed to a better community for all. Our TorontotheBetter includes the GTA.

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The West End Food Co-op's next event sounds like a great one... "Spend a late-September Sunday enjoying a scenic 30km bike ride through Toronto parks to The Living City Farm at Kortright, farmed by Matchbox Garden & Seed Co., to raise money to open the doors of our non-profit local food store at Queen and Dufferin. When you get there, eat some great food, get a farm tour, and visit the

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This Thursday (11 August 2011) the Catalyst Centre will be hosting a walking conversation to retrace the steps of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Canada's first Afro-Canadian union. Meet at Union Station at 6:30 PM for the tour and come to the Royal York Hotel afterwards for further discussion. More details at the rabble.ca event posting.

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07/19/2011Dear Friends,City Hall is conducting a major review of all City services to determine which programs to reduce or cut. This review has a very short timeline, and focuses on short term costs, failing to consider the environmental and social benefits of Toronto's programs. Amongst other recommendations for cuts, the consultant’s report suggests that the City could stop planting and trees

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Mayor Ford seems to think that we have too many libraries. From what I have observed we are one of the essential hubs of a community. We support all the local schools who have been stripped of librarians. We have free computer use for families that don't have their own. Thanks to our 99 libraries you can find almost anything published. With our huge "holds" program you can have the book (cd,DVD,

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Tonight Scarborough mobilized for a better Scarborough and a better Toronto at a community workshop. Over a hundred people crammed the Scarborough Civic Centre to brainstorm community priorities and by the end of the night they were realizing they were a movement. Resentment of downtown Toronto's historical snottiness helped - one speaker reminded the geoup "Scarborough gets screwed over a lot" -

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-74691013445156233972011-07-09T14:49:00.000-04:002011-07-09T14:49:23.577-04:00

The Ontario Government recently unveiled their Aboriginal Business Development Toolkit at http://www.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca/english/economy/abdtoolkit/abdToolkit.asp. Anything is good that builds greater economic self-sufficiency for historically excluded groups, but TorontotheBetter would like to see emphasis on a different business model (social enterprise) that emphasizes enterprise

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-63154293626571275572011-07-03T23:11:00.004-04:002011-07-03T23:16:23.552-04:00

...received a recent email from Tinto Coffee House saying to MIND THE SUMMER:Now that summer is really here, after the long weekend, our hours have changed to adapt to the new season.Please make a note of our new summer hours and accept our apologies if summer may cause you any inconvenience.Thanks very much and enjoy! MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: NOON - 8 PM THURSDAY& FRIDAY: 11 AM

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Via the Centre for the Study of Education and Work>/a&gt: SCARBOROUGH IS AT STAKE: WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? Tuesday July 12, 2011 6:00 – 8:00 PM Scarborough Civic Centre, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 150 Borough Drive Help develop a plan to advocate for social investment & improve communities across Scarborough. Over the years, Scarborough’s poverty has become increasingly concentrated and

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-68829244958985604292011-06-24T09:04:00.003-04:002011-06-24T09:11:37.997-04:00

I seem be a bit late on this news...or am I just early for the second one on July 28th?...Bike Pirates is organizing a series of Art Spin Bide Rides this summer:Art Spin is a multi-disciplinary art crawl style bicycle tour of galleries (commercial, artist run & public), art performances and visits to artist’s studios throughout various downtown Toronto neighbourhoods.This year's Art Spin will

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A message from Green Living: Just a reminder that there is still time to apply for the Green Living Awards for Excellence and be recognized as a leader in corporate responsibility. This awards program is designed to celebrate Canadians who are transforming business practices to create sustainable social and environmental change. Green Living has assembled a leadership team of judges including

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Beit Zatoun House is having a seasonal and topical event this Saturday afternoon...From Container to Plate is a workshop on container gardening:"Never too Late (in the season) or too Small (a space) to...Grow herbs, tomatoes, other edibles - on your balcony, window-sill, anywhere! No gardening experience necessary. All are welcomeLearn the "how to's" of container gardening; bring home a new

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From the Latin America Program of MiningWatch Canada: ACTION ALERT June 17, 2011 Student Anti-Mining Activist Assassinated Call on the Attorney General and the Minister of Security to Begin an Investigation Immediately! With heavy hearts, we report that Juan Francisco Durán Ayala, anti-mining activist and university student, has been murdered (background information below). Join the

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Urban Edge Yoga is hosting a string of spiritual talks this month as part of InSpirt Summber 2011.Reincarnation - Womb after Womb, Fact of Fiction? starts things off on Thursday evening, the 16th:"Is it possible that we have been traversing the Universe life after life?Devamrita Swami, a monk, author and Yale graduate has explored the science of reincarnation for several decades and will be

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-73814475016054843422011-06-08T20:30:00.006-04:002011-06-08T20:37:25.239-04:00

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents Queer Pride 2011, a "community-focused festival of queer comedy, theatre, music and parties...For three weeks, Buddies throws open its doors for a joyous celebration of our diverse queer community. We welcome queers who crave adventures beyond the expected, artists who refuse to conform and communities who will not allow themselves to be silenced. On the

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Several TorontoTheBetter members are participating in Toronto's 2011 Bike Month...- Janet Bike Girl is having an Open Studio May 30, 2011; 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM:Come and visit to see a variety of bike stencil artwork..- Bike Sauce is hosting a Coffee House June 4, 2011; 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM:Come out and visit BikeSauce's brand new location, 235 Broadview, just south of Dundas. We'll be having tea,

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-10338855651686599682011-05-27T14:37:00.001-04:002011-05-27T14:39:08.571-04:00

PALESTINE: A people in Resistance Report from Palestine and from AlgeriaTuesday, May 31, 20117:00 PM - 9:00 PMTheresa Wolfwood made her second solidarity journey to Palestine in 2010. She was part of the Canadian delegation to the Bil'in conference on communities in non-violent resistance in April, 2010. She visited with Palestinians in their homes, schools, farms and projects. She participated

Beit Zatounhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085673551056787348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-45771514117392358332011-05-19T23:14:00.004-04:002011-05-19T23:22:38.912-04:00

Toronto's Eco Laundry Room is hosting quite a cool and, I think, unique PWYC event here:WHAT: Dirty Laundry Stand Up Comedy Show - May EditionWHEN: Friday, May 27 · 8:00pm - 11:00pmWHERE: The Eco Laundry Room on Danforth 2741 Danforth Avenue (Main Station Stop next to the Canadian Tire)WHAT: Comedy, coffee and Nickel Brook Beer $2.50 plus cake!See their Facebook event page for more

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On Thursday, June the 2nd 2011, Another Story Bookshop is hosting:A Conversation about Homophobic and Transphobic Bullying in Our Schools Thursday, June 2 · 7:00pm - 10:00pmBullying in schools has garnered significant attention recently, but despite this, little has been said about the occurrence of homophobic and transphobic bullying in Canadian high schools. Get That Freak fills that gap by

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Well, Bike Pirates has come us with a grand thing...Bike Pirates Presents: A Bike In Movie Night featuring the film "The Bicycle Thief"...Meet at Bike Pirates for a leisurly bike ride to Trinity Bellwoods park for the out door film screening. The movie will be on the stage in the Dog Bowl, starting at 9. There will be sleeping bags to sit on, but bring a cushion if you like!See the Facebook Event

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I recently received a Facebook message from Beit Zatoun House which I think deserves some wider distribution:"...Having wheelchair access has been an important feature missing at Beit Zatoun. We are very pleased to announce that we have purchased a portable ramp which can be used on an as-needed basis. Unfortunately, the washrooms downstairs remain inaccessible..."

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Promising news from the West End Food Co-op: they plan to open a store, in partnership with the Parkdale Community Health Centre, by the end of 2011.See Unique Food Co-op Partners with Community Health Centre for details...

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From the May 1st, 2011 Maquila Solidarity Network wire: Asian Floor Wage Alliance calls for Global Day of Action on May DayAccording to the Asia Floor Wage (AFW) Alliance, minimum wages in Asian garment producing countries are at best half of the living wage necessary for garment workers in the region to meet basic needs for themselves and their families.  The problem of poverty wages

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-42595441659192382962011-05-01T12:03:00.000-04:002011-05-01T12:03:36.913-04:00

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-35185400086511573272011-04-22T00:11:00.003-04:002011-04-22T00:27:17.366-04:00

Creative Works Studio wants you to know about their fifth annual Art Gems event...from the Facebook event page:"Come support our 5th annual Art Gems event coming up on Tuesday, April 26! We hope you will join us! This live and silent auction helps support The Creative Works Studio, a community based program that I've pioneered and run in my role as an occupational therapist, that offers healing

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See: http://mostlywater.org/canadian_mining_companies_undermining_mexico for the story. Over 80% of mining companies operating in Mexico today are Canadian!

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Another Story Bookshop is having an interesting book launch/discussion at their store:BOOK LAUNCH – MEDIA MEDIOCRITY: HOW THE TELEVISION MAKES US STOOPID!April 16, 2011; 4-6PMAnother Story Bookshop; 315 Roncesvalles AveMeteorologist, TV/film producer, university lecturer, writer, broadcasterand general media expert, Richard Zurawski is coming to the store to lead adiscussion about how the media

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Here's another noteworthy event from the Toronto Women's Bookstore:WIMMING BLUES NIGHT- A fundraising event for Camp SisThursday, March 31 · 7:00pm - 10:00pmToronto Women's Bookstore, 73 Harbord Street, 416-922-8744Camp Sis is now 17 years old. It remains community owned and open to all women. The past few summers CAMP SIS has been used as a get away healing space for six nations and aboriginal

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"Furthering the Metcalf Food Solutions Papers" Thursday, March 31, 2011 9:00AM-3:00PM Evergreen Brick Works(550 Bayview Ave) This year, Food for Talk is focusing on the Metcalf Food Solutions Papers. On March 31st, four of the five Food Solutions papers will be presented. The first paper, "Scaling Up Urban Agriculture in Toronto" was presented back in October 2010. The purpose of this event is

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-67000190443223875872011-03-20T17:15:00.003-04:002011-03-20T17:33:19.522-04:00

Bike Pirates is hosting another Craft Night this Wednesday (23 March 2011) from 7:30 to 10:30 PM..."t's time for another craft night! This time we'll have organized crafts - patterns, tools and materials for making cycling caps and tool belts.Fabric and other materials will be available by donation, or bring your own!Things you may need: non-stretchy fabric (thicker and sturdier for the tool belt

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-13651606868171273572011-03-18T15:20:00.000-04:002011-03-18T15:21:12.178-04:00

Beit Zatoun and Canada Boat to Gaza are proud to host Glyn Secker for one night only in Toronto, as part of his North American speaking tour. Mr Secker is a long-time human rights activist who captained the catamaran ‘Irene’, a boat crewed by Jews opposed to the Occupation of Palestine that sailed from Cyprus in September 2010 in an attempt to break the siege of Gaza. The illegal blockade, begun

Beit Zatounhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085673551056787348noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-80061101653456131152011-03-15T23:53:00.003-04:002011-03-16T00:01:57.037-04:00

Another good event at Tinto Coffee House:___________________________________Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 7:30 pmScreening of UNDERESTIMATED, INVISIBLE: LITERARY VOICES FROM EQUATORIAL GUINEA.Written, produced and directed by Mischa G. Hendel, Austria. An invitation from the movement of concerned citizens with Human Rights abuses in Equatorial Guinea. Equatorial Guinea is the third largest oil

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-35444686820398895122011-03-07T08:09:00.005-05:002011-03-07T08:21:42.644-05:00

Well, congratulations (and hope this isn't too old news): Me to We Style is the official clothing supplier of the 2011 Juno Awards:"Me to We Style has teamed up with CARAS/The JUNO Awards to promote and develop the market for environmentally responsible goods and services. Our social enterprise is centered around the Me to We philosophy, which is about improving our lives and our world by

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-67138561713636621392011-03-06T15:53:00.004-05:002011-03-06T15:57:57.015-05:00

From the latest OISE/UofT Centre for Study of Education and Work email newsletter:CANADIAN WORKER CO-OP FEDERATION (CWCF) URGES GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FORCONVERSIONS TO WORKER CO-OPSThe Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation (CWCF) has called on the federalgovernment to provide funding to support conversions to worker co-ops.Appearing before the Standing Committee on Finance on February 15,

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-81110214360813146052011-03-06T10:09:00.003-05:002011-03-06T10:15:39.505-05:00

I have to say, that's one beautiful poster for the 2011 Toronto Anarchist Book Fair. Here's the actual information:"It’s time to pause for a minute, think about the city and the world we want to live in, celebrate all we’ve done and make plans for what comes next. It’s time to take inspiration from each other and make connections. It’s time to build bridges in and across our fractured city and

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-83030138941921961222011-03-04T13:02:00.003-05:002011-03-04T13:26:34.733-05:00

To celebrate the opening of their second shop, Bikes On Wheels is offering 10% off and a free T-shirt with every bike sold from March 3rd to 20th...

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Beit Zatoun House is hosting Human Rights Violations and the pursuit of Profit... Friday March 11, 7:00pm Beit Zatoun House - 612 Markham Street (at Bathurst Subway Station), Toronto, ON INFO: 647-984-6525 Public forum on the role of the Canadian Government in undermining human and civil rights through its free trade agenda. Featuring special guest speakers: BERTHA OLIVA An award winning

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Two TorontoTheBetter members are celebrating International Women's Day 2011 with music...Beit Zatoun House is having a:CELEBRATION OF WOMEN - AN EVENING OF INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AND FOODWednesday, March 9; 7-9 PMBeit Zatoun - 612 Markham Street, TorontoCelebrate International Women's Day with Canadian Voice of Women for Peace.A fun evening of delicious treats and music.Hear the beautiful sounds of

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John Warren of ALTER ECO: Environmental Folk Art has some comments & news in his latest email newsletter:"Environ Mental #19Hi all,Man! The last time I talked to you was when the Middle East was just a gleam in the peoples' eye - What a feeling as we watch others practice it.To the art and other things creative. This is the quiet season for the metal work but I have taken to working on a book

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-69634877860066272442011-02-19T15:01:00.002-05:002011-02-19T15:04:02.910-05:00

What began as a single act of desperation in Tunisia has led to a series of significant uprisings of millions of people in Egypt and beyond.In a region that has long suffered the impacts of colonial exploitation, oppressive puppet tyrants, and chronic misrepresentation, we are now witnessing a historic moment in which people are rising up to reclaim their lives, present and future.The world is

Beit Zatounhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085673551056787348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-37101643267854020572011-02-14T22:49:00.003-05:002011-02-14T22:54:38.907-05:00

Anarres Natural Health is announcing a Moving Sale/Barter Offer/Help Request:"I've just traded in my small fixed up house at College and Ossingtonfor a bigger fixer upper house at Bloor and Dovercourt across from Dovercourt House.The trick is, I have to move nearly everything out this week!How can you help Anarres move to a bigger, better space for workshops, treatments and DIY goodness?~ Buy

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-43657282397522374312011-02-13T20:56:00.000-05:002011-02-13T20:56:29.342-05:00

The Maquila Solidarity Network reports: "In recent years the few genuinely independent trade unions seeking to improve the lives of Mexican workers have found themselves increasingly under fire. This February, trade unions in Canada and around the world are joining in actions to support the independent trade union movement in Mexico and the right of Mexican workers to be represented by the union

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-53456119582703988842011-02-12T22:37:00.003-05:002011-02-12T22:44:46.710-05:00

The following will be part of the Social Investment Organization's Canadian Responsible Investment Conference 2011:- Robert Bateman: Celebrated artist and distinguished Canadian.Robert kicks off our conference with an inspiring discussion aboutthe human impacts on nature and what this means for our future.- Tom Rand Venture capitalist, entrepreneur and author of Kicking the Fossil Fuel Habit. Tom

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COMMUNITY FORUM: DAVENPORT SUPPORTS U.S. IRAQ WAR RESISTERS With special guests: - Christian Kjar, Iraq War Resister - Ana Bailão, Davenport Councillor - Mario Silva, Davenport MP (by video) Sunday Feb 13, 3:00 pm - 4:30pm Gladstone Library: 1101 Bloor St W (just east of Dufferin Station) Canada has a proud tradition of welcoming conscientious objectors, and a majority of Canadians

Sallie (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16623290366097443724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-25607209809802924732011-02-07T21:53:00.003-05:002011-02-07T22:00:41.858-05:00

In Forma Theatre invites you to:BETWEEN TWO WORLDSPreview: Feb 17th 6pmPerformance: Feb 24th 6pm@ The Albion Library; 1515 Albion RdPWYC- suggested donation $2In partnership with Rexadale Women's Centre and the Albion Library, and with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, InterChange and North York Harvest, In Forma Theatre invites you to attend our final performance on Feb 24th 2011.

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An invitation from Women's Healthy Environments Network: You're invited to an exciting Author's Night with GILLIAN DEACON, award-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and Canada's own environmental advocate. Gillian is the author of recently-released "There's Lead In My Lipstick: Toxins in Our Everyday Body Care and How to Avoid Them". A book signing will follow. DATE: Wed., Feb. 16th, 2011

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Been a while since we've posted anything about Tinto Coffee House here, but this event sounds really nice:Tuesday January 18th 7 PM -- Classical Revolution Toronto: An evening of Classical chamber music!Violinist Edwin Huizinga recently made Toronto his home from San francisco where he along with his friends and colleagues started the Classical Revolution movement in California."We are excited

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-7682682362764484912011-01-17T16:58:00.000-05:002011-01-17T16:58:49.010-05:00

2011 – 6TH ANNUAL TorontotheBetter MOVIE SERIES With Toronto gearing up for its role as host of the 2015 Pan-Am Games the 6th annual TorontotheBetter Pay What You Can movie series features movies on themes of mutual interest to Torontonians and Latin America, from the impact of Canadian mining on indigenous farmers, to the plight of aboriginal inhabitants. Through its collaboration with Toronto’

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From a recent Maquila Solidarity Network email: Vote for Foxconn for World's Worst Company at Public Eye Awards 2011 Last year we asked you to participate in an action alert by writing to Apple urging the company to address the deplorable labour practices which have been linked to more than a dozen worker suicides last year at its Chinese supplier Foxconn. Now MSN is supporting our colleagues

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Forwarded from the Maquila Solidarity Network: "On September 18, 2010 over 300 Cambodian garment workers, many of them trade-union leaders, were unjustly suspended or fired from their jobs for participating in a nation-wide strike for an increase in the minimum wage. Since then, efforts to get them reinstated have failed, despite a court order and the government calling on employers to allow the

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Day of Action in support of US Iraq War resisters Join Canadians across the country in support of US Iraq War resisters, who are currently threatened with deportation by the Conservative minority government. Saturday, January 22, 1:00pm-2:30pm Steelworkers Hall 25 Cecil Street, TORONTO  (near College and Spadina) With special guests: • Ashlea Brockway Ashlea and her husband Jeremy sought

Sallie (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16623290366097443724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-21120367565196534522011-01-07T15:54:00.001-05:002011-01-07T15:56:11.326-05:00

Saturday, January 22nd, 1-4pmAn exploration with Michael Riordon, writer/documentary-maker/oral historian. His recent book, An Unauthorized Biography of the World, documents the recovery of silenced voices in several countries, including Palestine. Michael will illustrate oral history in action with audio excerpts from interviews he recorded in the Middle East for his new book, Our Way to Fight:

Beit Zatounhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085673551056787348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-91060453377599325182010-12-12T21:55:00.003-05:002010-12-12T22:02:45.130-05:00

Despite being a contender earlier, Eva's Phoenix Print Shop has bowed out from this year's Aviva Community Fund poll. But there are still ways to support their good work.From a 10 December 2010 Eva's Initiatives email:"Thank you so much for your time and energy in supporting our Aviva Community Fund Green Housing Revitalization pitch. Thanks to you we were one of 30 projects [out of 450+] that

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-42051680656724074262010-12-09T08:33:00.003-05:002010-12-09T08:37:17.305-05:00

Some interesting news from Sara Marlowe's latest email Newsletter....UPCOMING SHOWS:It has been a busy fall with shows with Sara Marlowe & the Program, but mostly baby planning... :-)Shows will be on hold for a while - I'll be starting a whole new 'tour...'NEWS * Peace on Earth this Holiday Season...This holiday season, why not spread some musical, social justice cheer... :-). Local,

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Company needs to improve reporting and underlying policies, particularly on labour rights and environment: A new report by MSN and Red Puentes Mexico examining Wal-Mart Mexico's (Walmex) CSR reporting, finds weaknesses in the company's reporting and practices, particularly in the areas of labour rights and the environment. "Walmex needs to better address underlying policy issues such as the

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-17654532808918607842010-12-08T17:39:00.000-05:002010-12-08T17:39:30.780-05:00

VIGIL FOR U.S. WAR RESISTER DEAN WALCOTT AT FEDERAL COURT Tuesday, December 14, 2010 8:00am Federal Court Building 180 Queen St. West (west of University Ave, Osgoode subway) Toronto Canadians have spoken out overwhelmingly in support of Iraq war resisters being allowed to stay in Canada. These young men and women made a difficult decision to not participate in the illegal and immoral war

Sallie (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16623290366097443724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-44055938872566941482010-12-03T00:27:00.003-05:002010-12-03T00:34:15.941-05:00

Well, this speaks for itself, Good For Her and the Toronto Women's Bookstore are cooperating for one amazing sales event...from the Facebook event page:Naughty and Nice Sale! Starring Toronto Women's Bookstore AND Good For Her!Time: Friday, December 10 · 6:00pm - 10:00p.....Location: Good For Her & Toronto Women's Bookstore175 Harbord Street (GFH- near Bathurst)and 73 Harbord Street (TWB - near

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-78149611023625557392010-11-30T22:16:00.003-05:002010-11-30T22:25:18.423-05:00

From the Toronto branch's email list of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World):*Organizing in an Era of Precarious Work*Ryerson Student Centre - Oakham House1st Floor - Thomas Lounge6.00 pm to 9 pmThursday December 9, 2010Refreshments provided.Join fellow activists, allies, supporters, workers and community in a forumto discuss the reality of part-time, precarious and undocumented workenforced

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-81630718350965700472010-11-24T21:13:00.003-05:002010-11-24T21:16:37.080-05:00

...see the latest news release from Justicia for Migrant Workers:Migrant farm workers stage wildcat strike to demand thousands of dollars in unpaid wages: Employer responds with deportationNovember 23, 2010(Simcoe, Ontario) Over a 100 migrant farm workers employed at Ghesquiere Plants Ltd. are facing imminent repatriation (deportation) after staging a wildcat strike to demanding thousands of

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-64871108669907624702010-11-17T21:29:00.000-05:002010-11-17T21:29:59.043-05:00

December 2nd: Two Toronto fundraisers in support of Iraq War resisters From east to west, Toronto is fundraising for Iraq War resisters on THURSDAY DECEMBER 2nd – two great events, one great cause! Please come out to one (or both!) of these events, bring your neighbours and friends, help raise much needed funds for the ongoing fight to keep Iraq War resisters in Canada. _______________ WEST

Sallie (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/16623290366097443724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-45566768703390156152010-11-15T07:31:00.003-05:002010-11-15T07:37:53.452-05:00

Well, seems like Calico Cafe and Catering just opened, but already the proprietor has moved on the better things...from the Calico Facebook page:"Calico cafe and cateringwould like to thank you all for being a part of this wonderful/taxing experience. Calico has become more than I could have hoped for in its short time and I will carry the experience with me forever.I have be offered a position

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-59028666609095521052010-11-11T07:39:00.004-05:002010-11-11T07:48:42.856-05:00

The following email notice originally came from Gabrielle Langlois of the Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre:"I am writing to let you know about a new health promotion initiative in the Davenport west area.The Davenport West bike project aims to create/further develop bike culture and increase physical activity and awareness that physical activity can help improve health

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-84849882501416875992010-11-10T11:39:00.007-05:002010-11-14T14:38:54.602-05:00

It’s sad, I see it everyday, in Toronto and other cities, Canadian bodies, and the minds within them, struggling to support the weight that has been put on them. Obesity and diabetes are everywhere in 2010, and by the look of it, they won’t be going away quickly. If the idea that we can eat our way out of the crisis seems crazy, listen on. New TorontotheBetter business person Julie Daniluk has

Taodhghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09977687510704124455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-86846485382809628252010-11-08T22:00:00.006-05:002010-11-08T22:11:05.512-05:00

Kudos to Jo-Anne McArthur for being recognized as one of Canada's Champions of Change. From the 'About the Candidate' section of her Champions of Change page:"When Jo-Anne McArthur takes a photo of an animal, she wants you to feel something. She wants you to see an animal as a sentient being, one that can experience fear, isolation, and pain. When she investigates a factory farm or visits an

W. Greg Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16944393094597142075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37079329.post-18753538247089329452010-11-08T20:56:00.003-05:002010-11-08T21:30:38.578-05:00

Cartoon via Gigi BowmanA reply to an article by Kevin Libin: Connecting the dots in the National PostThe Tea Party is a group of angry, disaffected Americans who have just been set up by the power behind Wall Street who for some reason Obama had to bring on board in his administration. Perhaps his thought was that those who broke it could fix it and also best to have your enemies in view. Also

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