Sat Feb 2, 12:00-3:00 pm
Council of Canadians present: a DAY OF ACTION: Demand a Canadian Energy Strategy
Location: Market - Mezzanine - 130 King StreetCanadians experience long, cold winter months. As the snow starts to fly, our thoughts turn to staying warm. To do that, we need energy to heat our homes. But right now, CanadaOur country is rich with energy resources, but Canadians do not have control over them. Governments have signed this control away through free trade agreements with the United States. This was proven recently by a lawsuit launched by American oil corporations Exxon-Mobil and Murphy Oil. The companies are suing the Canadian government for USD $60 million contesting the requirement for them to spend a fraction of their soaring profits from the Atlantic region on research and job development there.
Without a Canadian Energy Strategy -- a strategy that will give Canadians security of their energy supplies, guaranteed access to energy reserves in times of need, and strong policies that protect our environment and focus on finding alternative, less harmful energy solutions -- our country will continue to be a victim of an energy gold rush. Politicians cannot let corporations and the market set the agenda, focusing on big business needs, and privatizing public services, while ignoring the energy security needs of Canadians. does not have a national energy strategy that addresses where our energy comes from, where it is going, or the high price of environmental devastation that can come with producing it.
Sat Feb 2nd 12:00-2:30 pm
The Fusion Series – The Art of Vegetarian-Asian Fusion. In the market kitchen located on the mezzanine in downtown London. This afternoon workshop will put equal emphasis on theory and practice. Fair trade, organic coffee included courtesy of Ten Thousand Villages. This workshop is limited to the first twenty people to register. A special speaker will join us. We will focus on SOL food: Sustainable, Organic, Local (where possible) with an emphasis on fair trade. $20. (***3-5 subsidized spaces available for limited incomes)
Please call Sharon Abbasakoor at: (519) 657-3743 or email Sharon @ shabbas@sympatico.ca or londoncoc.snc@gmail.com to register. Chef & menu details to be announced…
Sun Feb 3rd 12:00-5:00 pm
Green Day at Museum London…Exploring Solutions for Sustainablitly.
Green Trade Show 1-5 pm Centre GalleryBeyond Green "Ivet Galleries" 12-3 pmFilm Screening; Waste=Food 12:15-1:20 pmWhat would you do to make a sustainable world 2-4( a conversation with Mark Tovey and Mitch Brogan ) Be a Green Artist 12-4 Clair Bice Creative Centrefor more details please follow the link below.http://www.museumlondon.ca/pdfs/Jan19.pdf
Sun Feb 3rd 1:00-3:00 pm
City Farming Project: Planning for 2008 Season
Meeting agenda to look like this: >welcome>project overview>last years overview and summary report - financial>frame work needed for this season-(greenhouse, water, working plan for sites)>set meeting for next gathering. For more information contact: London@cityfarm.ca
Mon Feb 4th 7:00 pm
'A Stroke of Green'
Artist Philip Aziz is opening his studio to Green Party leader Elizabeth May
Where: 150 Philip Aziz AveTickets: $25 Canada's leading environmentalist, Elizabeth May, meets Canada's leading artist, Philip Aziz. Philip Aziz is renowned for his sculptures, painting and metal works embracing subjects as diverse as dandelions and the late Pope, John Paul II. His work has hung in galleries throughout the world. Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, is an author and world renowned for her successful environmental stewardship. They meet at the Aziz Art Studio which is surrounded by an inspirational natural setting. Funds raised will support community activist Monica Jarabek in her candidacy for M.P. in London West. Cash bar, home-made food, live music, special guests and an opportunity to meet Monica Jarabek, London West Green Party of Canada Candidate and to donate to her campaign. Contact: Gary Brown (519)473-5382 londonwestgreens@gmail.com
Tues Feb 5th 7:30-8:30 pm
McIlwraith Field Naturalists present NATIVE WILDFLOWERS OF SUMMER: Splashes of Colour in a World of Green Central Library Wolf Performance Hall In wild and not-so-wild corners of the city, native summer wildflowers flourish in exquisite diversity. UWO botanist Jane Bowles knows them well. Her photo tour takes us to their haunts ? lush wetlands, shady woodlands, sunny meadows and more.
Wed., Feb. 6 @ 7 pm
FAMOUS ARCTIC ADVENTURER AND PHOTOGRAPHER COMING TO LONDON THIS COMING WEDNESDAY
Where: UWO, Natural Sciences (Room 1)
When: Wednesday, Feb. 6 (7 pm, in the Natural Sciences Building, Room 1), the Department of Geography is hosting John Dunn, a famous adventurer and nature photographer, whose work has been featured by National Geographic and the Royal Geographical Society, amongst other places. Dunn will give a multi-media presentation about his solo journey across Devon Island in the Canadian Arctic, the world's largest uninhabited island. You can get a glimpse of his amazing photography at: http://www.arcticlight.com/. It is a free event, and all are welcome to attend!!
Thurs Feb 7th. 7:00 pm
TREA Meeting. Grosvenor LodgeLearn about Placemaking in the City of London"Our goal is to develop communities that have a clear sense of place and identity - to create places rather than "no place". These communities will offer significant value to those that live in them as healthy places that residents can identify with, form social bonds around and be proud of. Collectively, these communities will represent the ongoing development of London as a unique, interesting, creative and outstanding City of choice."See http://www.london.ca/Planning/placemaking.htm
Thurs Feb 7th. 6:30 pm
Dine for Darfur - The Alex P. Keaton. STANDWestern will be hosting, with the Alex, a benefit night in solidarity with the people of Darfur. The event will start at 6:30pm with the first seating for a dinner of traditional sudanese food with the second seating at 8:00 and dj bnutz to follow. The tickets are $20 with a $2 discount for one letter written to a public official expressing concern over the crisis in Darfur or $5 for two or more letters. Please reserve tickets by e-mailing western@standcanada.org or call 519.280.2082. Keaton
Thurs Feb 8th. 7:00 pm
SPP Forum – The 'Security & Prosperity' Partnership Agreement
Wolf Performance Hall.7:00pm—Greetings & welcome from London-Fanshawe MP Irene Mathyssen & Cory Morningstar from the London Chapter Council of Canadians 7:05-7:25pm—Presentation from International Trade Critic Peter Julian (MP Burnaby-New Westminster), outlining the SPP and the process thus far7:25-7:35pm—Hassan Youssef - Canadian Labour Congress Vice-President, speaking from a labour perspective on the dangers of SPP 7:35-7:45pm—Eduardo Sousa speaking on the Council of Canadians concerns on the SPP 7:45-7:55pm- Presentation on behalf of London's art community discussing SPP's threat to the arts/intellectual property/copyright issues 7:55-8:00pm- Patti Dalton speaks on behalf London & District Labour Council 8:00-8:50pm—Question & Answer with the audience8:50-9:00pm—Closing remarks from panellists CoC materials on SPP & TILMA will be available outside of Wolf Hall. For more information contact us Council of Canadians London Chapter at londonchaptercoc@gmail.com
Sat Feb 9th 10:00 am
McIlwraith Field Naturalists present A winter stroll. DORCHESTER MILL POND
Join us for a winter walk around the Dorchester Mill Pond. We will be looking for winter birds and other natural features, such as beaver dams. Take Commissioners Rd to the east; it joins up with Hamilton Rd which continues through Nilestown to Dorchester. In Dorchester, turn right on Mill Rd (at the health food store). Park along the road past the store, and meet the leader at the dam. Call 519-285-2342 for more details.
Tues Feb 12th 7:30-8:30 pm
McIlwraith Field Naturalists present MAMMALS: London's Furry, Four-footed Citizens
Central Library Wolf Performance HallWhile busily making a living, more than two dozen species of mammals (besides humans) enrich the London community? especially its nightlife! UWO mammalogist Jack Millar presents a sampling of the common, the interesting and the unusual.
Tues Feb 19th 7:30-8:30 pm
McIlwraith Field Naturalists present KOMOKA PARK:A Natural Gem on London's Western Flank Central Library Wolf Performance HallStraddling the Thames River, Komoka Provincial Park contains a rich and wonderful array of landforms, habitats and species. Ecologist Sandy Dobbyn of the Ministry of Natural Resources introduces the special features of this little-known jewel.
Tues Feb 19th - GreenDrinks - Topic: Hemp
Hemp is an annual herbaceous plant of the species cannabis sativa, meaning ‘useful hemp’. It is a high yield commercial fibre crop which flourishes in areas with temperate climates, such as Ontario, Canada. Every part of the hemp plant can be used commercially. The stalk of the hemp plant is harvested for its fibers it’s core of cellulose and nutritional grain. Ontario Hemp Alliance, member, and past president, Louise Hollingsworth will be on hand for the next Greendrinks with some sample and stories to share. While you are waiting check out http://www.ontariohempalliance.org/ for more about hemp.
Thurs Feb 21 5:00 pm
City of London Governance Task Force
Meetings will generally be held at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers and are open to the public.
Sat Feb 23, 2:00 pm
Cinema Politica London Presents: GARBAGE!!! THE REVOLUTION STARTS AT HOME!!! Venue: Landon Library - Wortley VillageA feature documentary about how the family household has become one of the most ferocious environmental predators of our time.In Garbage!, filmmaker Andrew Nisker, skillfully and succinctly puts all of the information in one place ? shifting the movement from melting glaciers and oil slicks to our neighborhoods and into our homes, so that average people can connect the dots between their actions and the environment and be inspired to change their polluting ways.
Sat Feb 23rd 7:00-10:00 pm
Festa Italiana presents...!!! THE FOREST CITY CYCLING CHALLENGE !!!Come out for a Fun Family Event in support of the Italian Seniors Project. We've got it ALL for cycling enthusiasts!SPRINTS - ENDURANCE - TEAM EVENTSTickets are $10 at the door. Kids under 16 - FREE!Meet Windsor riders Marco Cote and Danielle DeFranceschiFor more information, call:info: 519-878-7849, http://www.forestcityvelodrome.ca/and See You at the Velodrome!
Mon Feb 25rd - 9am-11am
Glen Pearson MP, London North Centre Presents...Do You Know What You’re Eating?!!!
Place: Middlesex College room-110, University of Western Ontario
There will be a $5.00 admission fee to defray costs of the event.
To register please call: 519.663.9777 or email: londonsymposium@gmail.com
Keynote speaker: The Hon. Wayne Easter, MP- Former Solicitor General
Panel Members:
Joe Cummins – Professor Emeritus
Grant Robertson – National Farmers Union Ontario
Melanie Doerksen – Slow Food London Convivium Leader
Agenda:
9:00 am – Opening of event
9:30 am – Keynote address – Mr. Wayne Easter
9:50 am – Panel Member Remarks
10:20 am – Panel Dialogue
Biotron Tours will be arranged after the symposium. For more information about the Biotron please visit: www.biotron.uwo.ca
Topics of discussion: food safety, Monsanto seeds, GMOs, going local, seasonal, organic, looking at the ecological impact of food, labeling in Canada and the urban/rural gap (how do we bridge it?).
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