Kidney Health Month aims to increase public awareness of kidney disease and raise funds for related research.

Website:  http://www.kidney.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Health/Health Care

The inaugural exhibit in the redesigned Herman Herzog Levy Gallery introduces visitors to the works and life of Korean painter Gim Gisan (pronounced Kim Kee-san) through a selection of colourful, large format paintings dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Time:  Mondays - Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturdays/Holidays: 9 am - 4 pm; Sundays: 10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Royal Ontario Museum
Location:  100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rom.on.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  416.586.8000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Arts & Culture

Charlene Wall will speak on BASF's Eco-efficiency Analysis during the "Market Driven Supply chain Management, Sustainable by Demand" session, Track 1 on "Eco-efficiency Analysis" Conference Level (second floor), Room 1.

Time:  March 29th, 2006 at 10:45 am and 12:15 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Convention and Exibition Centre
Location:  999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.globe2006.com and www.basf.ca
For information contact:  Martine Despatie
Phone:  416-209-5332
Categories:   Environment

Networking & Education opportunity for Call Centre managers, supervisors and team leaders. This two day event includes the following sessions: Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Bonus & Incentive Programs, Communications - Conflict Resolution, Dealing with Change and New Processes and Stress Busters for You and Your Staff.

Time:  8:30am - 4:30pm Both days
Venue:  Quality Suites Toronto Airport
Location:  262 Carlingview Drive, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.camx.ca
For information contact:  Linda Osip
Phone:  800-896-1054
Categories:   Management; Skills & Training; Communications Industry & Technology

The "Knowledge is Power!" Symposium is an educational program for survivors, family members, and health care professionals. Please join us at the Fairmont, registration and breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m. Registration is $30; this fee includes the cost of lunch. If required, financial assistance is available for ovarian cancer survivors.

Time:  9am-3pm
Venue:  Fairmont Newfoundland Hotel
Location:  115 Cavendish Square, St. John's, NL
Website:  http://www.ovariancanada.org/index.asp?navid=165&csid1=36
For information contact:  Brittni Colquhoun
Phone:  416-962-2700 X 221

Workshop Topics Include: Autism, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, AD/HD, Difficult Behaviour, Learning Disabilities, Suicide Prevention, and more! Please note that workshops fill on a first come first-served basis. Date and Time: Wed. April 26th, 2006 from 8am to 4pm Visit: http://www.cprf.ca/events/events.html to download the brochure or call 416-351-7757 ext. 21 for more information

Time:  8AM to 4PM
Venue:  BMO Institute for Learning
Location:  3550 Pharmacy Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cprf.ca/events/events.html
For information contact:  Lynn McAuliffe
Phone:  416-351-7757 ext. 21
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Children & Youth; Health/Health Care

Please join us for an informative webinar presented by Bill Weber, CHRP, RODP where we will examine: Human Resources trends and challenges, The evolution of Human Resources, The connection beween Human Resources excellence and organization success and How Human Resources leadership contributes to the bottom-line. You will learn how connecting HR to customers, employees and ine managers is a tactical move towards an innovative profit model being adopted by forward-thinking businesses. To register for this complimentary webinar, please visit www.drakewebinars.com.

Time:  12:00 - 1:00 EST

Challenges of Change-Forestry in the Future: Annual Conference of Ontario's professional foresters. Guest speaker Hon. David Ramsay. Banquet speaker CBC's Lorne Elliot.

Time:  All day
Venue:  Algoma Water Tower Inn
Location:  Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Website:  http://www.opfa.ca
For information contact:  Nancy Houle, R.P.F.
Phone:  705 541-2192

From her recently released book, "Just Because It's Wrong Doesn't Make It Right... from toddlers to teens, teaching kids to think and act ethically", renowned parenting expert Barbara Coloroso will present practical advice to parents and educators on how to teach kids to act with integrity, civility and compassion at home, school and in the community. Tickets available at: Cost: $20(Cash Only) Chapters - Oshawa Centre 419 King St.W. Ajax, Durham Centre 90 Kingston Rd. Coles - Oshawa Five Points Mall 285 Taunton Rd. E. Uxbridge, 2B Welwood Dr. Pickering Town Centre 1355 Kingston Rd. Tickets can be reserved at Rainbows:1-877-403-2733

Time:  1:30 PM
Venue:  Eastdale Collegiate
Location:  265 Harmony Rd. N., Oshawa, ON
Website:  http://www.rainbows.ca
For information contact:  Deb Van Natter
Phone:  1-877-403-2733
Categories:   Children & Youth

Internationally recognized parenting expert and author, Barbara Coloroso, will be speaking from her latest book, 'Just Because It's Not Wrong Doesn't Make It Right...From toddlers to teens, teaching kids to think and act ethically'. She will provide practical advice on how to use everyday life to teach our youth to act with integrity, civility and compassion. Barbara will discuss virtues, vices, values, peer pressure, media influence and ethical decision-making at home, at school and in the community. She offers an ethical vision, one rooted in deep caring, by which we and succeeding generations may not only live, but thrive.

Time:  1:30 pm
Venue:  Eastdale Collegiate
Location:  265 Harmony Road North, Oshawa, ON
For information contact:  Deb Van Natter
Phone:  705-726-7407
Categories:   Children & Youth; Children & Youth; Education

The Ontario Water Works Association represents more than 1500 professionals dedicated to the delivery of safe drinking water to Ontario homes. The Ontario Municipal Water Association is the lobby organization representing municipal governments across the province on drinking water issues. "The Pursuit of Quality" is the theme of the 2006 Joint Annual Conference with plenary and technical sessions focused on the continuing quality of Ontario's drinking water. Ontario's Environment Minister, Laurel Broten, and Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, David Caplan will be keynote speakers at the opening and closing plenary sessions.

Venue:  Doubletree Int'l Plaza Hotel
Location:  Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.owwa.ca
For information contact:  Glenn Powell, Director of Communications, OWWA
Phone:  905-827-4508
Categories:   Environment; Politics & Political Organizations; Science & Technology

Naturopathic Medicine Week promotes public awareness of naturopathic medicine (NM). Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary care that addresses the root cause of illness or disease and promotes health and healing using natural therapies. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are highly educated primary care providers who integrate standard medical diagnostics with a broad range of natural therapies.

Website:  http://www.cand.ca/index.php?100

TEC Canada hosts this special breakfast and lunch presentation with bestselling author - George Torok. This event is for CEOs only. No charge - must preregister. You're not making money unless someone is buying your product. Why is it that marketing tends to be delegated entirely to a marketing department or agency? Marketing has the power to distinguish you from your competition, but if left unmanaged, can bring failure to the most brilliant of ideas. Bestselling author George Torok will discuss how you can take greater control of your marketing strategy for better results. Attend the breakfast or lunch presentation - meal included. Contact TEC Canada to register.

Time:  Breakfast 7:30 am - 9:30 am and lunch 11:30: am - 1:30 pm
Venue:  The Westin Nova Scotian
Location:  1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.georgetorok.com
For information contact:  Krzys Dudzic
Phone:  800-661-9209
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Business & Economics

Workplace learning and performance professionals will share their insights, solutions and experiences to help participants to attract, develop, support and sustain the best talent for their organizations. Participants will take away tools, methodologies, best practices, theories and realities about building leadership capacity.

Time:  all day
Venue:  Radisson Hotel Calgary Airpot and The Banff Centre
Location:  2120-16th Ave NE, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.cstd.ca
For information contact:  Jane MacDonald
Phone:  416.367.5900 ex 25
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Management; Skills & Training

Sources is the best way to get media attention. Now we are offering courses to ensure you are fully ready when reporters call. Sources has formed a strategic alliance with North America's #1 media trainers and we are now offering Media Training courses. You will learn about Message Making; Staying Newsworthy; Safe Spokesperson Techniques; Preparation and Relaxation Techniques; Media Ethics and Expectations. In the training session you'll be interviewed in realistic simulations on the phone and in person. You will receive a tape of your performance for private review. Two dates are now available: Friday May 5 and Friday June 2. Other dates will be scheduled for the fall, and customized and in-house courses are available on request.

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  The Boardroom
Location:  489 College St., Third floor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sources.com/courses.htm
For information contact:  Sources
Phone:  416-964-7799
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Skills & Training

Networking & Educational opportunity for Call Centre managers, supervisors and team leaders. This two day event includes the following sessions: Recruiting, Hiring, Training, Bonus & Incentive Programs, Communication - Conflict Resolution, Dealing with Change and New Processes and Stress Busters for You and Your Staff.

Time:  8:30am - 4:30pm Both Days
Venue:  Greenwood Inn Calgary
Location:  3515 - 26 Street N.E., Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.camx.ca
For information contact:  Linda Osip
Phone:  800-896-1054
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Management; Skills & Training

Please join NOCA on May 6 at the Hilton Hotel in Windsor. Learn about emerging trends and issues in ovarian cancer, research news and coping/support strategies for women living with the disease. Our day-long program wraps up with humor and inspiration. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00am.

Time:  9am-3:30pm
Venue:  Hilton Hotel Windsor
Location:  277 Riverside Dr. W, Windsor, ON
Website:  http://www.ovariancanada.org/index.asp?navid=165&csid1=38
For information contact:  Brittni Colquhoun
Phone:  416-962-2700 X 221

Please join NOCA on May 13 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Learn about emerging trends and issues in ovarian cancer, research news and coping/support strategies for women living with the disease. Our day-long program wraps up with humour and inspiration. Registration and breakfast begin at 9am.

Time:  10am-3:30pm
Venue:  Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Location:  900 Georgia Street West, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.ovariancanada.org/index.asp?navid=165&csid1=39
For information contact:  Brittni Colquhoun
Phone:  416-962-2700 X 221

"Take a Short Walk to End Breast Cancer in the Long Run". The Breast Cancer Society and cleo, ladies wear clothing, are teaming up again this year for a nationwide walk in malls across Canada for a cure.

Venue:  Shopping malls
Website:  http://www.mothersdaywalk.ca
For information contact:  bcsc@bcsc.ca
Phone:  800 567-8767

Agenda can be found on the website below.

Time:  1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Venue:  DoubleTree International Plaza Hotel Toronto Airport
Location:  655 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caeal.ca/agm.html
For information contact:  Dr. Rick Wilson
Phone:  613-233-5300
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Select a category

It takes thought and research when you decide to bring a new puppy into your home. You want this important decision to be the right one as it will impact your life and home for the next 10 to 12 years. We help remove the guesswork when it comes to choosing: the right breed, breeder and puppy that best suits your lifestyle and home environment. This seminar will provide you with background on the various dog breed groups, tips on how to find and interview reputable breeders, and a basic understanding of puppy behaviour. Let us help you make the "right" choice and enjoy your newest family member!

Time:  7 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Doggie Central
Location:  3151 Lenworth Drive, Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.doggiecentral.ca
For information contact:  Lesley or Jeff
Phone:  416.412.7771
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Education; Retail

This summer please come visit the free and unique Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Expo. This Expo is an innovative, educational project designed to provide Canadians with the experience of going on a mission with MSF to one of four different countries and dealing with the realities of HIV/AIDS, malaria, Chagas and TB in the developing world. The project is a touring exhibit, encased in a 48-foot trailer, which will visit eight cities in Ontario and Quebec between May and August 2006. Touring cities and dates Ottawa May 17 – 28 Hamilton May 31 – June 4 Windsor June 7 – 11 London June 14 – 18 Montreal June 28 – July 9 Sherbrooke July 12 – 16 Quebec City July 19 – 23 Toronto August 2 - 18

Time:  all day, 6 days a week from May until August
Venue:  varies
Location:  720 Spadina Avenue, suite 402, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.msf.ca/tour2006
For information contact:  Isabelle Jeanson
Phone:  416-642-3463
Categories:   Economic Development; Health/Health Care; International

The Organizing Committee is pleased to extend an invitation to all our guests to attend a special Champagne Reception honoring the 5th Anniversary of this Signature Event. We look forward to hearing from Dr. Pamela Chu, Gynecological Oncologist from the Tom Baker Centre in Calgary. We also welcome Bunny Vyner, of Toronto, who will take the podium in celebration of her 25th year as an ovarian cancer Survivor. Suhana Meharchand, Host of CBC News Today, will emcee.

Time:  11am-2pm
Venue:  Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre, Grand Ballroom
Location:  525 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ovariancanada.org/index.asp?navid=165&csid1=35
For information contact:  Janice Chan
Phone:  416-962-2700 X 227

Mark National Missing Children's Day on May 25 by showing your support for the Missing Children Society of Canada, who also celebrates their 20th anniversary this year. The evening will be hosted by Darrel Janz from CTV and includes a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment by the Calgary Boys Choir, and special guests - the Honourable Norman L. Kwong, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta; the Honourable Heather Forsyth, Minister of Children's Services; and Joanne Pearson, a former searching parent. Limited tickets are available for $175 each. For more information call Liz Ballendine at (403) 291 0705 or visit www.mcsc.ca

Time:  6pm - 10pm
Venue:  The Fairmont Palliser
Location:  133 9th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.mcsc.ca
For information contact:  Liz Ballendine
Phone:  (403) 291 0705
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Social Services; Children & Youth

Deadline for inserting your listing in the Summer 2006 Sources print directory.

Location:  489 College St., Suite 305, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sources.com
For information contact:  Lucinda Knowlton
Phone:  416-964-7799
Categories:   Information, Libraries, Research

The annual family history conference of OGS gives beginners and experts alike the opportunity to attend lectures and workshops on family history. There are also hands-on technical courses planned.

Time:  All day, three days
Venue:  UOIT/Durham College
Location:  Oshawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ogsseminar.org
For information contact:  info@ogsseminar.org
Categories:   Information, Libraries, Research

To address the major issues affecting the Canadian post-secondary education sector, over 700 members of the college and institute community will meet in Calgary. The distinguished speakers who will address the conference are: Rex Murphy, Andrew Cohen (Author of “While Canada Slept: How We Lost Our Place in the World), Derek Holt (Assistant Chief Economist, RBC Financial Group), and, Roberta Jamieson (Chief Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Achievement Foundation). Over 60 concurrent sessions will range from immigrant integration, skills gaps, quality learning and teaching, risk management, governance, and the future of Canada’s post-secondary ambitions.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://conference.accc.ca
For information contact:  Gail Mulhall
Phone:  613-746-2222 ext. 3115
Categories:   Education

Join us to celebrate Alaska Day with Dr. Murray Stewart, President of Energy Council of Canada and the American Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Alaskan Airlines and American Airlines

Time:  6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Venue:  Ontario Club
Location:  30 Wellington Street West, Fifth Floor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://amchamcanada.ca
For information contact:  Moiza Saeed
Phone:  416-644-8542
Categories:   Tourism & Hospitality Industry; Mining & Petroleum; Economic Development

Opening keynote speaker George Torok will challenge CEOs and business owners to hone your gut instinct. This is the annual "Face to Face: A gathering of entreprenuerial minds" conference.

Time:  9:00 am
Venue:  Fairmount Algonquin
Location:  St Anderws, NB
Website:  http://www.progresscorp.com
Categories:   Business & Economics; Management

Ontario's largest non-profit long term care event hosted by the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS). Attended by over 500 CEO, Directors and senior staff from not-for-profit long term care organizations across the province. This three-day event features an extensive tradeshow, over 30 educational sessions, tours, and top-notch keynote and guest speakers.

Venue:  Intercontinental Centre
Location:  225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oanhss.org
For information contact:  Karen Elliott, Conference Planner
Phone:  905-851-8821
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Health/Health Care

Uncover ground-breaking research, listen to insightful speakers, see innovative products and conduct extraordinary interviews in the picturesque city of Montreal. Join more than 500 occupational therapists from across Canada, the United States and England as the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists hosts its annual 3-day conference, which begins June 1. Canadians will want to know about our leading research and trends that enables people of all ages and abilities to take part in activities they find meaningful to improve their quality of life and the communities in which they live.

Time:  8:15 - 5:30
Venue:  Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Location:  900 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.caot.ca
For information contact:  Tanya Baglole
Phone:  (613) 523-2268
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Disability Issues; Children & Youth

Sources is the best way to get media attention. Now we are offering courses to ensure you are fully ready when reporters call. Sources has formed a strategic alliance with North America's #1 media trainers and we are now offering Media Training courses. You will learn about Message Making; Staying Newsworthy; Safe Spokesperson Techniques; Preparation and Relaxation Techniques; Media Ethics and Expectations. In the training session you'll be interviewed in realistic simulations on the phone and in person. You will receive a tape of your performance for private review. Two dates are now available: Friday May 5 and Friday June 2. Other dates will be scheduled for the fall, and customized and in-house courses are available.

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  The Boardroom
Location:  489 College Street, Third Floor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sources.com/courses.htm
For information contact:  Sources
Phone:  416-964-7799
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Skills & Training

The Forum for International Trade Training's National Conference combines opportunities for you to meet international trade practitioners from across the country and to sharpen your international business strategies. The highly interactive program is designed for businesses and individuals involved in international trade, industry associations and their members, government partners and students. Topics include: "World Economic Outlook", "Business Opportunities in China", " Doing Business with the NE States", "Update on Border Issues", "Local Success Stories" and much more.

Venue:  World Trade Convention Centre
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.fitt.ca/conference/2006
Phone:  Toll-free: (866) 775-1816
Categories:   Trade; Business & Economics; Skills & Training

A one-day conference designed especially for business and financial professionals employed in the public sector in Ontario! Opening Keynote: Infrastructure Ontario—Development Through Partnerships; and Closing Assembly: Accountability and Leadership at the Political Level, featuring Mayor Carl Zehr, FCGA, City of Kitchener. Other session options: Supply Chain Management in the Public Sector; Meeting Government Targets – Performance Reporting in the Provincial Government; Accountability in Municipal Government – Delivery of Services; Building HR Capacity Through Competency; Local Health Integrated Networks (LHINs) – Breaking the Mold in Health Care; and Leadership in the Public Sector.

Time:  9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Venue:  MaRS Discovery District
Location:  101 College Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cga-ontario.org
For information contact:  Judy Gombita
Phone:  416-544-4765
Categories:   Business & Economics; Education

Journalist and TVO producer of Diplomatic Immunity, Dan Dunsky will be sharing his insights on how Canadian-U. S. relations will be impacted by the new Tory government. Networking and Lunch included.

Time:  12:00-2:30 p.m.
Venue:  Ontario Club
Location:  30 Wellington Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.amchamcanada.ca
For information contact:  Moiza Saeed
Phone:  416-644-8542
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Business & Economics; Economic Development

In June of 2006 the City of Toronto will be recognizing the Academy of Spherical Arts and the great heritage behind the building it sits in. The Academy of Spherical Arts is a special events facility in Liberty village featuring 12 magnificant antique pool tables and two antique snooker tables. It is located in the former Brunswick Billiards Factory. In mid June the city will be officially changing a portion of Hanna Avenue to Snooker Street.

Venue:  The Academy of Spherical Arts
Location:  38 Hanna Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sphericalarts.com
For information contact:  Aleasha Gilpin
Phone:  416-532-2782 ext. 22

CIP’s annual conference, jointly held this year with the Planning Institute of British Columbia, will take place at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina on Vancouver’s waterfront. It will immediately precede the UN – Habitat World Urban Forum 3, also being held in Vancouver this June. The Congress will be a major regional, national, and international event, relevant to planning and related professionals from across Canada and around the world. The theme of the Congress is – Sustainable Urbanization: Turning Ideas into Action. Concurrent sessions will include four sub-themes: Planning for More with Less – Planning for the Basics; Planning for the Unplanned – The Natural World & the Unexpected; Planning for Creative Change – Diversity & Social Change; and Planning Connects – Governance, Process & Professionalism.

Venue:  Westin Bayshore Hotel
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.wpc2006.com
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

The focus of the meeting will be: Current Concepts, New Technology, International Ophthalmology, Vision Science and Controversies in Ophthalmology.

Venue:  Westin Harbour Castle
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.eyesite.ca
For information contact:  Kimberley Ross
Phone:  (613) 729-6779

Day 1 of the CAD’s AGM, July 17th, will include committee meetings (open to all), a presentation about Video Relay Service, and a very important open forum on the subject of changing the CAD’s structure, including membership, board appointments, and the affiliation system. CAD adopted its current structure only four years ago, but the world has already changed so much that we need to consider amendments that will enable us to match the changing environments that affect Deaf organizations at all levels. Day 2 of the AGM (July 18th) is the general meeting, which will consider motions, receive reports, and discuss issues that impact on all Deaf Canadians. Observers are welcome.

Venue:  Hotel Plaza Québec
Location:  3115, avenue des Hotels, Sainte-Foy, QC
Website:  http://www.cad.ca
For information contact:  Peter Thornton
Phone:  (613) 565-2882

The situation in the Middle East has rapidly escalated into an international crisis that threatens to pull the entire region into full-scale war. In response to the capture of one of its soldiers, Israel has attacked Gaza - bombing water & electricity stations, bridges, roads & other vital infrastructure, creating a humanitarian disaster for hundreds of thousands of people. Israel has now spread its attack to Lebanon - bombing Beirut's international airport, major highways & other civilian infrastructure, at the same time issuing threats to Syria and Iran. Scores of innocent people in both Gaza and Lebanon have now been killed by Israeli bombs. These are war crimes. Join us for a mass rally to demand an immediate end to Israel's attacks.

Time:  1:00 pm
Location:  AB
Website:  http://www.nowar.ca
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

On August 2nd, tee-up for the Missing Children Society of Canada’s Fifth Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Heritage Pointe Golf Club. The day will kick off with a 9am shotgun start followed by dinner as well as live and silent auctions. Player registration is $225. For registration or sponsorship information, please call Liz Ballendine at (403) 291 0705 or email info@mcsc.ca.

Time:  7:30am – 3pm
Venue:  Heritage Pointe Golf Club
Location:  #1 Heritage Pointe Drive, RR 1, DeWinton, AB
Website:  http://www.mcsc.ca
For information contact:  Liz Ballendine
Phone:  (403) 291 0705
Categories:   Children & Youth; Sports & Games; Social Services

You are invited to the launch of my new book, Towers of Deception: The Media Cover-Up of 9/11, published by New Society Publishers, includes a copy of my DVD The Great Conspiracy: The 9/11 News Special You Never Saw. Sponsored by New Society Publishers and This Ain’t The Rosedale Library, celebrating its 26th year as Toronto’s foremost independent bookstore. For further information contact: Barrie Zwicker, author, at 416-651-5588 Sandra Alland for the bookstore, 416-929-9912

Time:  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Expand your business networks with the Toronto Board of Trade Get Connected Networking events. This breakfast, dedicated completely to networking, encourages Board of Trade members to develop productive business relationships and gain access to the professional networks of other participants. There will be a promotional table for you to display your business cards and other materials. Also, be prepared with a 30-second “commercial,” on yourself and your business, to share in our introductions around the room.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500
Categories:   Business & Economics

Minister Bentley will discuss new initiatives undertaken by the Government of Ontario to build the world-class workforce needed to position the province as a global economic leader. The Minister will also report on the province’s recent progress in implementing the Reaching Higher plan, a $6.2 billion investment in post-secondary education and enhanced skills training. Chris Bentley was appointed Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities by Premier Dalton McGuinty in June 2005. He was elected to the Ontario legislature in October 2003 and previously served as the Minister of Labour. Since 1992, he has taught part-time at the University of Western Ontario Law School.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500
Categories:   Business & Economics

CENTURY 21 System member's annual conference, featuring keynote speakers, education workshops, networking events, an exhibitor trade fair, and themed nights of fun!

Venue:  Le Sheraton Montreal

Carlos Garaicoa is Cuba’s leading contemporary artist. His architectural models, renderings, drawings, videos and photos explore his desire for Utopian architecture.

Time:  Mondays - Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturdays/Holidays: 9 am - 4 pm; Sundays: 10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Royal Ontario Museum
Location:  100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rom.on.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  416.586.8000
Categories:   Design; Arts & Culture; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  North Glenmore Park (Snowy Owl Picnic Site)
Location:  37th Street SW, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Courtenay Airpark
Location:  Comox Ave., Comox Valley, BC
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
Location:  Whitemud Drive W, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Point Pleasant Park
Location:  Young Ave., Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Mount Royal Park
Location:  Remembrance Road, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Vincent Massey Park
Location:  Heron Road and Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Bowring Park
Location:  Waterford Bridge Road and Cowan Avenue St., St. John's, NL
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Sunnybrook Park
Location:  West of Leslie St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  VanDusen Gardens
Location:  5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

The Winners Walk of Hope in support of the National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA) is a remarkable event designed to create a sense of community for women living with ovarian cancer and their family and friends. It's a day filled with hope and support, creating a greater awareness around ovarian cancer.

Time:  9am-12pm
Venue:  Assiniboine Park at the Lyric Theatre
Location:  2355 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.winnerswalkofhope.ca
For information contact:  Allyson Hills
Phone:  1-866-825-0788

Infrastructure Investments - A Symbiotic Match for Pension Funds and Public Need Guest Speaker: Paul Haggis, President & CEO, OMERS Infrastructure is one of the foundations for a successful economy and a tremendous opportunity for new investments. Paul Haggis will discuss the symbiotic match that is created by sound infrastructure investing, where public need for civic investment matches the needs of a pension fund for long term, stable growth with defined outcomes. OMERS, the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, has been involved in infrastructure projects ranging from the Bruce Power Plant to the Enwave Deep Lake Water Cooling System and Confederation Bridge.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500
Categories:   Business & Economics

Linda Allan, owner of Image International and our guest speaker, will share her knowledgeable expertise on the techniques of proper etiquette within various business and social settings. Join other professionals in the opportunity to work with Linda to learn new social skills and improve on your existing ones while enjoying an evening of cocktails, dinner and dessert.

Time:  5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500

Experience the Power of Dedicated Networking! 1) You will be seated at two different tables during this breakfast meeting. 2) Introduce yourself and your company to the people around your first table. A facilitator will be present at each table to ensure you make the most of your networking time. 3) Move to your assigned second table and connect with an entirely new group of people. This networking event is a great opportunity to meet new contacts and grow business relationships!

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m
Venue:  Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre
Location:  940 Progress Road, Scarborough, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 439 4140 Ext: 223
Categories:   Business & Economics

Guest Speaker: Nadir Mohamed, President and CEO, Communications Group, Rogers Communications Inc. The Toronto Board of Trade is proud to present this NEW SERIES, a showcase for Toronto's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) community. Hear Toronto's industry leaders expound on their own personal success stories - why Toronto is their company's chosen location to expand their business, and what their forecast is for the next wave of technology. Our first speaker in this series will be Nadir Mohamed who will be joined by Greg Betty, President and CEO of Intelliware Development Inc.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500

Experience the Power of Dedicated Networking! 1) You will be seated at two different tables during this breakfast meeting. 2) Introduce yourself and your company to the people around your first table. A facilitator will be present at each table to ensure you make the most of your networking time. 3) Move to your assigned second table and connect with an entirely new group of people. This networking event is a great opportunity to meet new contacts and grow business relationships!

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Holiday Inn, Toronto Yorkdale
Location:  3450 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 226 9345 Ext: 0
Categories:   Business & Economics

2 day meeting One day live surgery demonstrations and one day didactic lectures. Open to plastic surgeons, plastic surgery residents. Pre-authorized media interviews permitted.

Venue:  Four Seasons Hotel
Location:  Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Pat Hewitt
Phone:  905-831-7750
Categories:   Health/Health Care

10 different programmes include image, colour, etiquette, dining skills, presentation skills, client management, developing a consulting business, makeup, and personal change for growth. Would benefit those who desire a higher image, personal growth, professional development, communication skills enhancement, as well as those seeking a career in image consulting.

Time:  9:30 - 5:30
Location:  189 Humberland Drive, Richmond Hill, ON
Website:  http://www.imageinstitute.com
For information contact:  Karen Brunger
Phone:  905.773.6599
Categories:   Consulting & Consultants; Fashion, Clothing, Textiles; Management

With nuclear power emerging as part of the solution to our global climate and energy challenges, Mr. Hawthorne will provide an international perspective on the nuclear industry and how plans for new facilities are progressing throughout the world. As one of the leading advocates for nuclear power, Mr. Hawthorne’s award-winning career spans almost 30 years in the power generation business. He is the current Chair of the Canadian Nuclear Association and Chairman of the prestigious Board of Governors of the World Association of Nuclear Operators – Atlanta Centre.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500

Join us as we hear from Mayoral Candidate Jane Pitfield on issues that effect all of us and our city. Please visit our website for more details.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  First Canadian Place Gallery
Location:  77 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500

Join us as we hear from Mayor Miller on issues that effect all of us and our city. Please visit our website for more information.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500

Mental Illness Awareness Week is a public education campaign designed to reduce the stigma of mental illness and to inform the public about treatments and resources available to those who suffer from mental illness.

Website:  http://www.miaw-ssmm.ca
For information contact:  Hélène Côté
Phone:  613-234-2815
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Introduce yourself and your business the easy way. Enjoy a great breakfast while networking with those who will help your business grow. This is an opportunity for you to meet your dream customer, target industry and ideal candidate. Fill in the W3. Let us know who you are, what you need and what you're will to share and we'll do our best to seat you with your preferred breakfast companions.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Airport Centre
Location:  830 Dixon Rd., Etobicoke, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416 862 4500
Categories:   Business & Economics

Workplaces across Canada are encouraged to participate by wearing pink, wearing a pink ribbon, dress casual or formal, wear corporate/school colours host a bake sale, a BBQ, a pot luck lunch, challenge peers, hold competitions. Use you imagination, have fun and donate a suggested $5.00 per employee. Ask your employer to match your donation and help the Breast Cancer Society to fund Canadian research for breast cancer.

Venue:  Workplaces across Canada
Website:  http://www.bcsc.ca
For information contact:  Rany Xanthopoulo, Dawn Hamilton
Phone:  800 567-8767
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Join Olivia Chow and special guests and experts on immigration issues to discuss: - Employment for new immigrants: mentoring and internship programs - Reducing waiting times for reunited families - Allowing more families to vist loved ones - Changing the system to bring in skilled labour - Relaxing immigration criteria so more relatives can join families here - Establishing a fair refugee appeal program

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  University Settlement House
Location:  23 Grange Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oliviachow.ca
Phone:  416-533-2710
Categories:   Social Policy

Two thought provoking presentations are followed by a town hall meeting with speakers and candidates in the upcoming Municipal Election, for discussion about the importance of investment and planning in anticipation of how skyrocketing oil and gas prices will soon impact the London community. Randy Park, writer, physicist and professional presenter on energy supply and demand. Richard Embleton, consultant and author of Oilephant Down.

Time:  7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Venue:  Central library – Wolf Performance Hall
Location:  251 Dundas street, London, ON
Website:  http://www.energypredicament.com
For information contact:  Randy Park
Phone:  416-703-9202
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Economic Development; Mining & Petroleum

Rally at Queen's Park. October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. One in seven people in Ontario lives in poverty, struggling to eat and pay the rent. The Ontario Government can afford to end poverty. Increase social assistance rates to the REAL cost of living. $10 minimum wage. Improve conditions and protection for low-wage workers. New affordable housing. End the clawback of the National Child Benefit Supplement. Access without fear for people without status. Universal, regulated non-profit child care. Access to health and publicly funded health care. Reverse the special diet cuts.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  North of College and University, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ocsj.ca/aap.php
Phone:  416-597-5820 x5151
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Venue:  NFB Cinema; Goethe Institut; Innis Town Hall
Location:  150 John St., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-973-3012
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Event is recurring

Featuring the most daring and distinctive Indigenous voices in cinema and media arts from around the world.

Venue:  Various venues in Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.imaginenative.org
Phone:  416-585-2333
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Native Peoples
Event is recurring

In the 15th edition of CGA-ARC’s conference, the focus is on accountants, auditors (both internal and external) and financial managers. In its latest report, released in December 2005, the Canadian Public Accountancy Board (CPAB) identified “serious deficiencies” in the work of large audit firms. The report blamed senior managers and partners for violating auditor independence rules. Professional accountants, in their positions of trust and confidence, appear unable to protect organizations, either by preventing or detecting undesirable behaviours. Recent regulations in many countries reflect both the lack of leadership by the accounting profession and the lack of trust that many stakeholders (including public policy makers, investors and the public) have in the accounting profession. Questions under consideration include: 1. Where have the accountants, auditors and financial managers been? 2. Why do they seem unable to protect taxpayers and investors from these activities? 3. Can we still rely on internal control systems and external auditor’s opinions? 4. What can be done to reduce the “expectations” gap? 5. Do we need more rules and regulations to protect taxpayers and investors…or should we focus on the quality of people and the quality of systems and processes? Our panel of speakers discuss the need for fundamental change by all parties involved in accounting, auditing, and financial management. Topics to be addressed include: 1. Recent social changes and the role of accounting and business education in today’s society. 2. The roles, responsibilities, skills and attitudes needed by professional accountants and financial managers. 3. How to make internal controls more efficient and effective as a means of restoring accountability, credibility and the integrity of financial information. 4. The need for a new organizational paradigm where accounting, financial control and auditing are at centre stage Speakers: Charles-Antoine St-Jean, Comptroller General of Canada, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Mark Beasley, professor, North Carolina State University; Gordon Thiessen, chair, Canadian Public Accountability Board; Irene Gordon, professor, Simon Fraser University; Vijay Jog, president, Corporate Renaissance Group This event is very popular and seating is limited. Please indicate in advance that as a member of the media you would like to attend.

Time:  8 a.m. – Registration and continental breakfast, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon – Conference session
Venue:  Panorama Room, National Arts Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cga-arc.uottawa.ca/registration
For information contact:  Judy Gombita, CGA Ontario
Phone:  416-544-4765
Categories:   Business & Economics; Investment, Finance, Insurance; Education

Business seminars designed to promote professional management and personal growth of Centre Supervisors, Executive Directors and Owners. Covers all facets of operating and managing a child care centre. Provides the knowledge to respond to complex political and funding agreements. Provides the tools and resources to comply with municipal requirements and the legislative acts governing the operations of child care programmes. Responds to current and emerging topics related to best practices in child care.

Venue:  Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.childcaretoday.ca
For information contact:  Kathy Orchover
Phone:  800-567-7075
Categories:   Management; Education; Management

A festival of horror, sci-fi and fantasy feature films.

Venue:  Bloor Cinema
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoafterdark.com
For information contact:  tickets@torontoafterdark.com
Phone:  416-967-1528
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Spanning the period from 1900 AD to the present, the exhibition brings together works of 20th century Italian design, which have profoundly affected art and design in Europe and North America. This exhibition was produced by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in collaboration with the Royal Ontario Museum.

Time:  Mondays - Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturdays/Holidays: 9 am - 4 pm; Sundays: 10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Royal Ontario Museum
Location:  100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rom.on.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  416.586.8000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Design

Come network while enjoying fine wine and cheese and viewing the great artwork throughout “The Gallery at the Toronto Board of Trade”, currently featuring PhotoSensitive’s “Life of Water” exhibit. Andrew Stawicki, Founding Photographer of PhotoSensitive, will talk about PhotoSensitive's 16-year history of life-changing photojournalism, and how it has evolved over the years. The Life of Water, engaging 100 volunteer photographers across Canada, is PhotoSensitive’s largest project to date. It has been exhibited from BC to Quebec, and will continue to tour galleries across the country.

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416-439-4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

On October 26, 2006, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the coming into force of the Act which created it. The Foundation will present, for only the second time, its Award for Lifetime Achievement to Madame Louise Arbour, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. The previous recipient was the Honourable Lincoln Alexander.

Time:  Reception @ 6 pm, Program begins @ 7pm
Venue:  Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Location:  100 Front Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://crr.ca
For information contact:  Linda Andersen
Phone:  416-952-5018
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Political Speaker Breakfast Howard Hampton is the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party, a post he has held since June 22, 1996. He acquired his taste for politics early as the son of a mill worker in a community where strong trade union principles prevail. The Member of Provincial Parliament for Kenora-Rainy River was first elected in 1987. In addition to being Leader he is also NDP critic for Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Mr. Hampton previously served as the Minister of Natural Resources from 1993-1995 and as Attorney General of Ontario from 1990-1993 in Ontario's first NDP government. Prior to serving as an elected Member and Party Leader, Howard Hampton worked as a labour lawyer for the Canadian Labour Congress and in private practice in Fort Frances. He also worked for the Blakeney government in Saskatchewan, and as a teacher in southern and northern Ontario. In law, he focused on defending the rights of working people and getting management to play fair. He earned his law degree from the University of Ottawa, his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Toronto and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

We all know we should network, but how do we do it effectively? Ron Kunitzky has a proven, easy to follow method that will guarantee that you not only make contacts, but know how to sustain them. Here are some of the things that you will learn in the informational seminar: - How to use Business Networking to get more referrals - The Do’s and Don’ts of Business Networking - Practical Tips to help optimize your performance at Business Networking Events - Where to engage in Business Networking - A Business Networking Case Study – Geyser Consulting

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Novotel Hotel
Location:  3 Park Home Avenue, North York, ON
Website:  http://www.aiconsult.ca
For information contact:  Keith Thirgood
Phone:  905-472-2330
Categories:   Business & Economics; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

The Toronto Board of Trade is proud to present this NEW SERIES, a showcase for Toronto's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) community. Hear Toronto's industry leaders expound on their own personal success stories - why Toronto is their company's chosen location to expand their business, and what their forecast is for the next wave of technology. As President of Workopolis, Patrick Sullivan is responsible for the vision and business strategy behind Workopolis, Canada’s leading provider of recruitment and job-search solutions. Patrick also provides advice to jobseekers and employers on Workopolis TV, which is seen three evenings a week on Report on Business Television. Also taking part in the panel discussion will be Anne Brace, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary Treasurer and Vice President of Finance for Softchoice.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416-439-4193
Categories:   Business & Economics

The third annual 'A Changing Melody' Conference is a forum for people with early stage dementia and their partners in care. It is an opportunity for participants to share experiences, while at the same time learning how to become strong self advocates and actively improve their quality of life.

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Venue:  Patricia Wilkinson
Location:  The Westin Harbour Castle
Website:  http://www.alzheimer.ca
Phone:  ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Seniors; Pharmaceuticals/Drugs

Innovation for Growth - Trends and Successes Redefining Agriculture is the theme for the 2006 AIC Conference. Keynote speaker Hon. Carole Brookins will share her views about the emerging agri-food world, which has changing market structures and supply chains being driven by new technologies, new products and new consumer trends. The conference, which runs from November 6-8, will feature presentationsby representatives of government, academia, and industry in the areas of science and technology, policy and program development, resource management, on-farm production, consumer trends, and marketing and trade. This will provide context for farmers, agribusiness, and governments on the issues that impact us all.

Venue:  Jean Sullivan
Location:  Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Ave
Website:  http://www.aic.ca
Phone:  MB
Categories:   Farming; Science & Technology

In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the identification of Alzheimer's disease, the Alzheimer Society of Canada will showcase advances in research at its 28th annual national conference.

Venue:  Westin Harbour Castle
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.alzheimer.ca
For information contact:  Patricia Wilkinson
Phone:  416-488-8772
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Pharmaceuticals/Drugs; Seniors

Research Canada is proud to launch the results of its first public opinion survey on health research in Canada. It is clear from the results that Canadians know that health research delivers value because it saves lives and it saves money. For more information, please visit the Research Canada website.

Website:  http://www.rc-rc.ca
For information contact:  Ms. Pat Coghlin
Phone:  613-234-5129

Champions of Change: CGA Ontario's Annual Conference, offers two days of sessions, comprising a variety of technical and soft skills topics aimed at professional accountants, plus those in the fields of finance and business. Keynote sessions feature Stephen Lewis on “Human Development, Career Development and Training: Foundations for a Better World,” as well as Dr. Ken Stanfield on “Avoiding Sarbanes-Oxley Enforcement Actions by Financially Valuing Cost-Quality and Knowledge-Based ROI.” Check out our dedicated website for more details.

Time:  8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue:  Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
Location:  One Harbour Square, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cgamedia.org/championsofchange/
For information contact:  Judy Gombita
Phone:  416-544-4765
Categories:   Investment, Finance, Insurance; Business & Economics; Government & Public Sector

CAM-X 42nd Annual Convention & Trade Show - Networking and Educational opportunity for call centre professionals across North America. Session topics include: Delivering Excellent Customer Service, Building & Motivating a Sales Organization, Disaster Planning, Niche Marketing, Selling to Corporate Clients, How Overstaffing can be Profitable, Outsourcing & Multi Lingual Solutions, Billing Strategies and Exit Strategies. The Exhibit Hall runs throughout the conference and features the latest hardware and software solutions for the call centre industry.

Time:  See Schedule of Events www.camx.ca
Venue:  Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
Location:  Cancun Mexica
Website:  http://www.camx.ca
For information contact:  Linda Osip
Phone:  800-896-1054
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Management; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

‘Creating a climate for change’ is the theme of the 13th Annual A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium. This event is one of Ontario's premier environmental conferences. This year's theme refers to the actions that conservationists are taking in order to meet the potential challenges of climate change. It is predicted that climate change will affect all aspects of our lives – our environment, economy and ultimately, our lifestyles. Climate change is compelling all of us to reduce our footprint and move more quickly towards greater environmental sustainability.

Venue:  Nottawasga Inn Resort
Location:  6015 Highway 89, Alliston, ON
Website:  http://www.latornell.ca
For information contact:  Jane Lewington, Conservation Ontario
Phone:  905-895-0716
Categories:   Environment

Allstream Trends Business Breakfast Molecular imaging applied to the discovery of new drugs and to a personalized medical approach Sébastien Gignac President and CEO ART Advanced Research Technologies Inc.

Time:  7:30 to 9:00 AM (EST)
Location:  Ritz-Carlton Montreal, 1228 Sherbrooke Street W.
Website:  http://www.btmm.qc.ca/sebastien_gignac
Phone:  QC
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Biotechnology; Business & Economics

Whatever your role is in building professional development for your organization, this Learning Strategies Symposium will assist you in gaining new perspectives on learning and its' link to organizational performance. Attend this symposium to hear a line-up of speakers presenting current findings and learning strategies in their areas of expertise. Topics and speakers already confirmed can be found at http://www.bchrma.org/content/events/ls/details.cfm?EventID=035-719

Time:  tbc
Venue:  Executive Inn
Location:  4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC
Website:  http://www.bchrma.org/content/events/ls/details.cfm?EventID=035-719
For information contact:  Matt Salomons
Phone:  800.665.1961 ext.114
Categories:   Skills & Training; Labour, Workplace, Unions

Business After Hours presents a valuable forum for members to build their personal and professional connections, apply new skills and further develop existing ones to maximize their business in areas such as networking, negotiating, sales and career management. As one of Canada’s most experienced designers and project managers of museum exhibits, interiors, tradeshow displays as well as producers of special events, Holman Exhibits have been an important resource for both government and industry since 1965. We are pleased to offer one of our Business After Hours networking events at their facility where members will enjoy tours, live demonstrations, excellent food and wine stations as well as a few other unique and memorable surprises throughout the evening.

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Venue:  Holman Exhibits
Location:  160 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Make New Connections the Easy Way Expand your business networks with the Toronto Board of Trade Get Connected Networking events. This breakfast, dedicated completely to networking, encourages Board of Trade members to develop productive business relationships and gain access to the professional networks of other participants. There will be a promotional table for you to display your business cards and other materials. Also, be prepared with a 30-second “commercial,” on yourself and your business, to share in our introductions around the room.

Time:  7:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Airport Centre
Location:  830 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Business After Hours presents a valuable forum for members to build their personal and professional connections, apply new skills and further develop existing ones to maximize their business in areas such as networking, negotiating, sales and career management. As one of Canada’s most experienced designers and project managers of museum exhibits, interiors, tradeshow displays as well as producers of special events, Holman Exhibits have been an important resource for both government and industry since 1965. We are pleased to offer one of our Business After Hours networking events at their facility where members will enjoy tours, live demonstrations, excellent food and wine stations as well as a few other unique and memorable surprises throughout the evening.

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Venue:  Holman Exhibits
Location:  160 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143

SPACE TO EARTH:EXPLORATION DRIVING INNOVATION Guest Speaker: Dr. Marc Garneau, Canadian Astronaut, Dr. Robert Zee, U of T Institute for Aerospace Studies Space exploration plays a crucial role in the development of emerging technologies, impacting everything from telecommunications to medical science to power generation. Join two of Canada’s leading authorities on the subject, as they discuss innovations propelling Ontario into a higher orbit of global competitiveness. This ‘Mind to Market Series’ is brought to you by the Ontario Centres of Excellence and the Toronto Board of Trade. * Students may register at the special "YP Member rate" * Special Academics rate may register under "other rate" ** Please note that this event cannot be charged to member accounts - credit cards only.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Tarde Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Networking Tradeshow Require Access to Government Programs and Services for Business? Then this Business Development Networking Show is for you! As a business owner, are you implementing the appropriate hiring practices? How do you secure your proper corporate funding? Where do you obtain the industry research you need to make your next decision? What are the best practices to help grow your business? You’ve got the questions and we have the answers. The Toronto Board of Trade presents its upcoming Business Development Networking Trade Show focusing on common industry issues, potential economic growth while offering a variety of information exchange opportunities with all levels of government. Industry advisors from the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre, the National Research Council, Service Canada, the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, the Ministry of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade as well as the City of Toronto will offer insightful break-out sessions designed to address your questions and review such relevant topics as government regulations, wage subsidies, apprenticeship programs, hiring practices, financial benchmarking, economic development and environmental issues. Register now and look to get the answers you need to drive your business productivity.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Holiday Inn, Toronto Yorkdale
Location:  3450 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Deadline for inserting your listing in the Winter 2007 Sources print directory.

Location:  489 College St., Suite 305, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sources.com
For information contact:  Natalie Cajic
Phone:  416-964-7799
Categories:   Information, Libraries, Research

Internal Consulting Skills for HR Professionals Guest Speaker: Fiorella Callocchia, HR Impact Please visitour website at www.bot.com/events for more details on this event. Continental breakfast and lunch included.

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Guest Speaker: Dan Fortin, President & CEO IBM Hear Toronto's industry leaders expound on their own personal success stories - why Toronto is their company's chosen location to expand their business, and what their forecast is for the next wave of technology. President of IBM Canada Ltd., Dan Fortin is responsible for strategic and day-to-day operations of IBM in Canada. Named to his current position in January 2005, Fortin leads a staff of 20,000.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Yehuda Shaul, a discharged soldier of the Israeli army, will be speaking in Toronto after a successful speaking tour across the United States. In his 14 months of service in Hebron, Yehuda could not bear the moral erosion he saw in himself and his comrades. Now the ultra-Orthodox 24-year-old has organized an exhibit of soldiers' photographs to bring the reality of the territories home.“We are discharged soldiers who have decided not to keep silent. We all served in the territories... we all manned checkpoints, participated in patrols and arrests and took part in the war gainst ‘terror’... So far hundreds of discharged combat soldiers have decided to break the silence. We have one mission left: to talk, tell and not keep anything hidden."

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Winchevsky Centre
Location:  585 Cranbrooke Avenue (5 blocks north of Lawrence, east off Bathurst), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Lisa Roy
Phone:  416-789-5502
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Military

Just imagine – Snow Capped Mountains and Vancouver all dressed up for the season as the backdrop for the 2006 CAPS Convention “10th Year Anniversary.” If you are ready to Celebrate “Your” Progress and the Possibilities of where you’d like to take your business – you’ll be there - and we’ve made it easier on your budget by offering a new 3 pay plan. Not sure of the value that “one” convention could do for your career – just ask almost any successful past attendee what they’ve gained from being there? You can observe and learn from some of the top keynoters in the profession, our concurrent sessions our jam-packed with valuable information and you get to network with those who have done it.

Venue:  Hotel Fairmont Vancouver
Website:  http://www.canadianspeakers.org
For information contact:  CAPS National Office
Phone:  416-847-3355

Yehuda Shaul, a discharged soldier of the Israeli army, will be speaking in Toronto after a successful speaking tour across the United States. In his 14 months of service in Hebron, Yehuda could not bear the moral erosion he saw in himself and his comrades. Now the ultra-Orthodox 24-year-old has organized an exhibit of soldiers' photographs to bring the reality of the territories home.“We are discharged soldiers who have decided not to keep silent. We all served in the territories... we all manned checkpoints, participated in patrols and arrests and took part in the war gainst ‘terror’... So far hundreds of discharged combat soldiers have decided to break the silence. We have one mission left: to talk, tell and not keep anything hidden."

Time:  7:30
Venue:  Friends' House
Location:  60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Judith Weisman
Phone:  416-921-6391
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Military

Artist, Lucinda Knowlton will be displaying her work at the Parkdale Holliday Arts & Crafts Show on Queen St. Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre, Dec. 16, 2006 -- 10a.m. - 6pm. A portion of her sales will be donated to the Toronto Humane Society. Please come to this event and help raise money for a worthy cause. Santa will be there from 1-4 as well as Jewelry making for the kids. The event is sponsored by the Parkdale Liberty Economic Development Corporation. Please come enjoy the festivities!

Time:  10a.m. - 6pm
Venue:  Parkdale Holliday Arts & Crafts Show on Queen St. Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre
Location:  220 Cowan Ave (Cowan & Queen), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.artbylucindaknowlton.com
For information contact:  Lucinda Knowlton
Phone:  416-533-8697
Categories:   Economic Development; Arts & Culture; Hobbies

Drawn from the ROM's glass collection, close to 100 original René Lalique glass and contemporary glass objects influenced by the French artist explore the popularity of Lalique's Art Deco-style glass in Canada in the 1920s and 30s.

Time:  Mondays - Fridays: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturdays/Holidays: 9 am - 4 pm; Sundays: 10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Royal Ontario Museum
Location:  100 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rom.on.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  416.586.8000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Arts & Culture

Experience the Power of Dedicated Networking! 1) You will be seated at two different tables during this breakfast meeting. 2) Introduce yourself and your company to the people around your first table. A facilitator will be present at each table to ensure you make the most of your networking time. 3) Move to your assigned second table and connect with an entirely new group of people. This networking event is a great opportunity to meet new contacts and grow business relationships!

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre
Location:  940 Progress Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Linda McQuaig, journalist and bestselling author of, “It’s the Crude, Dude: War, Big Oil and the Fight for the Planet,” will speak to students on social justice at a forum hosted by the Centre for Social Justice at the University of Toronto. The forum "Social Justice: From Rhetoric to Action" will also feature workshops and a panel with members of leading NGOs, including Leslie Jermyn of Global Aware, Grahame Russell of Rights Action, and journalist Justin Podur of ZNET. The closing reception will feature a performance by the Toronto-based band LAL.

Time:  1pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.socialjustice.org
For information contact:  Rachel Brewer/Sume Eyoh
Phone:  (416) 927-0777
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Samantha Wilson a highly sought after expert in child and family safety will present a keynote presentation on Protecting Kids Online which will put the spotlight on how parents can keep their kids safe while enjoying the benfits of technology. Samantha is an internationally recognized expert on child and family safety, author and speaker who shows parents how they can have control over their kids safety without using scare tactics. She is a former police officer, mother and founder of Kidproof Canada and is constantly called upon by media and corporations for her expertise in issues relating to child safety.

Time:  7:00-9:00pm
Venue:  Robert H. Laagerquist Sr. Public School
Location:  105 Richvale Drive North, Brampton, BC
For information contact:  Andrea Murphy
Phone:  604-541-9264
Categories:   Children & Youth

How to do Business with the City of Toronto The Toronto Board of Trade is pleased to present the second of a four-part Procurement series. This interactive breakfast will offer insight on the Municipal Government and how to do business with the City of Toronto. The information shared will focus on - Procurement requirements - Solicitation of bids - Selection and contract awarding process - Vendor responsibilities Don't miss this tremendous opportunity to heighten your business profile and market your services. To learn more on how you can do business at the Municipal Government level. You will be provided with an opportunity to ask questions. If you would like to purchase a vendor's booth or order tickets, please call (416)439-4143.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Venue:  Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre
Location:  940 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Celebrates the end of a successful year in tobacco control in Canada, which included such highlights as an increasing number of municipalities going smoke-free and the launch of many cessation and prevention programs. National Non-Smoking Week also represents the beginning of a new year, one that will see governments, health organizations and charities, volunteers and tobacco control advocates preparing to work together and lead the ongoing fight against a local and global public health epidemic.

Venue:  Robert Walsh
Website:  http://www.cctc.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Angus Bruneau, Chairman of the National Advisory Panel on Sustainable Energy Science and Technology He has served as Chairman of Fortis for the past 18 years. Dr. Bruneau also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Newfoundland Power from 1986 until 1990, at which time he became Chairman of the Board of Newfoundland Power. From 1987 to 1996, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Fortis. Dr. Bruneau also served as a Director on the Boards of Maritime Electric and Fortis Properties. For more information, visit our website at www.bot.com/events

Time:  11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Expand your business networks with the Toronto Board of Trade Get Connected Networking events. This breakfast, dedicated completely to networking, encourages Board of Trade members to develop productive business relationships and gain access to the professional networks of other participants. There will be a promotional table for you to display your business cards and other materials. Also, be prepared with a 30-second “commercial,” on yourself and your business, to share in our introductions around the room.

Time:  7:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143

A Toronto Business Tradition Guest Speaker: Jim Balsillie, Chairman & Co-CEO Research in Motion Ltd. The Toronto Board of Trade's Annual Dinner has featured some of the most innovative and thought-provoking business and community leaders combined with entertainment and fine dining. This year is no exception. We are pleased to present Jim Balsillie, Chairman and Co-CEO of Research in Motion as this year's guest speaker. He was recently honoured by Financial Post Magazine as the Outstanding Business Executive of the Year and named the Canadian International Executive of the Year by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit www.bot.com/events

Time:  5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada established the John Alexander Media Awards to honour John Alexander, a long-time volunteer with the MS Society. It recognizes outstanding achievement in writing and broadcasting about multiple sclerosis and pays tribute to the late John Alexander’s contribution to increasing public awareness of MS in Canada. Deadline of submission: January 31, 2007 Eligibility: Entries must have been aired or published in general circulation media between September 1, 2005 and December 31, 2006

Location:  Stewart Wong
Website:  http://www.mssociety.ca

Guest Speaker: Bill Morris, Managing Director Accenture, Canada Bill will highlight outstanding Canadian and international ICT performers and will provide his insight on what it takes to succeed in an intensely competitive and consolidated marketplace. He will share his forecast for the next wave of technology and discuss Accenture’s findings from a global study, encompassing over 6,000 companies, focused on high performance business and high performance information technology. For more information, visit our website.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416 439 4143

Guest Speaker: Anne Golden, President and Chief Executive Office of The Conference Board of Canada The Toronto Board of Trade in partnership with the Conference Board of Canada presents Anne Golden, President and Chief Executive Office of The Conference Board of Canada to launch its four-part report, Mission Possible: Sustainable Prosperity for Canada. Our speaker, Anne Golden, will focus her presentation on making a winning case for Canada's cities.

Time:  11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Understanding & Using Compensation Surveys – Advanced Session Guest Speaker: Andrea Friesen – Mungall Consulting Group Please visit our website for more information on this event. * Continental breakfast and lunch included

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143
Categories:   Business & Economics

Creating a Positive HR Brand Within Your Organization Guest Speaker: Fiorella Callocchia, HR Impact Please visit our website for more information on this event. * Continental breakfast and lunch included

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

How to do business in the Healthcare Sector Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Venue: event details The Toronto Board of Trade is pleased to present the third in a four-part procurement series. Join keynote speaker, Sarah Friesen, Vice President, Operations for Plexxux for this interactive breakfast session that will offer insight on the healthcare sector and how you can become a supplier of choice. Sarah currently leads a team that provides purchasing and logistics support for 12 Toronto hospitals and healthcare organizations, with an annual purchasing power in excess of $500 million. Her industry knowledge will allow for a variety of invaluable networking and information exchange opportunities. Register today for this breakfast to heighten your business profile, market your services and ask the relevant questions that will help drive your business productivity. Please note: This event was previously held in North York and Scarborough and is new to the Downtown Centre.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade - Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

Put Your Networking Skills on Steroids! Guest Speaker: Robin J. Elliott Find out how you can do business with almost everyone in the room. Discover the secret to getting people to seek you out to do business with you, regardless of your products or service. Learn to leverage your time and resources. During this motivating and eye-opening presentation, Robin J. Elliott will personally share his nineteen years of international Joint Venture experience with small and medium sized businesses. Robin had been officially included in the International Who's Who of Entrepreneurs and is an honoured member of America's Who' Who of Outstanding Professionals.

Time:  7:30am - 9:30am
Venue:  Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre
Location:  940 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-862-5205

The Toronto Board of Trade, together with TELUS, is pleased to present the inaugural Empowering Women event. This full day interactive session will feature some of Canada's most influential business and political leaders, and will be hosted and moderated by CBC News' Wendy Mesley. From keynote speakers to panel discussions, this event is intended to inspire, motivate, educate and unleash the power to achieve greater heights among all those in attendance.

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Centre for the Arts - North York
Location:  5040 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

GROWING UP ORGANIC CONFERENCE: Organics - Beyond the Hype A day long conference of policy makers, nutritionists, agriculture and children’s environmental health experts presenting on the state of the food we eat, its impacts on children, and discussing how organics is making a difference. Keynote speaker is Wendy Mesley of CBC, followed by informative sessions with speakers such as Thomas Pawlick, Author of The End of Food, Ellen Desjardins, Nutritionist formerly with Toronto Public Health, Kathleen Cooper, Canadian Environmental Law Association and Rick Smith, Author of the Environmental Defence Canada report, Toxic Nation. Register at www.cog.ca, includes organic lunch and snacks throughout the day, $110 (before Jan 15 $95), COG members and students, $100 (before Jan 15 $85).

Time:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location:  University of Toronto, 89 Chestnut Street, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca
Phone:  1-888-375-7383
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Food & Beverage; Children & Youth

Experience the Power of Dedicated Networking! 1) You will be seated at two different tables during this breakfast meeting. 2) Introduce yourself and your company to the people around your first table. A facilitator will be present at each table to ensure you make the most of your networking time. 3) Move to your assigned second table and connect with an entirely new group of people. This networking event is a great opportunity to meet new contacts and grow business relationships!

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  TBA
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

CITA's 91st Annual Meeting and Conference will feature sessions on transportation policy, escalating fuel costs, the importance of risk management, significant trends in international freight, the annual buying trends survey and benchmarking presentation. There will be lunch speakers both days as well as the annual Gala Dinner and Award Ceremony.

Venue:  Toronto Congress Centre
Location:  650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cita-acti.ca
For information contact:  Ms. Denise Fata
Phone:  613-726-1577

Succession Planning Toolkit for Business Owners Have you taken the necessary steps to plan for the future of your business? Canada's small and medium sized enterprises face a crisis in succession - to the point that the future of Canadian independent business hangs in the balance. According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the majority of Canada's small and medium sized business owners plan to leave their business within the next ten years, yet most of them have not taken steps to plan for the future of their business. Our panelists will cover a number of different facets of succession planning as well as provide an opportunity for questions from the audience. Guest panelists for this breakfast event include: * Bryan Walker, CA, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants * Israel Mida, Leader Private Company Services, GTA PricewaterhouseCoopers * David Wilton, Director, Small Business Banking, Scotiabank * Corina Weigl, Partner, Trusts, Wills, Estates, and Charities Group, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Newly released by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Succession Planning Toolkit for Business Owners will be available for purchase at a special discounted rate sponsored by CICA.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade - Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416-439-4143

The Power of Dedicated Networking Networking, whether through business associations or other means, is the most prevalent and cost effective way for small and home businesses to attract new and repeat sales. Networking and "word of mouth" advertising together are seven times more likely to bring in business than all forms of tradition advertising and direct mail combined. The Toronto Board of Trade and the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce are welcoming working professionals from all sectors and industries to attend a breakfast networking session that will offer the opportunity to make new contacts, exchange business cards and share ideas on how to help with individual business and career development. Attendees will have the chance to visit various tables during this session and introduce themselves to other professionals at each table. A facilitator will be present to ensure the most is made of the networking time.

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre
Location:  940 Progress Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416-439-4143

Building Businesses After Hours Guest Speaker: Cleo Chmielinski and T.L. Bonnar of Avalon Woods - Health Club for Mature Adults Come join other Board of Trade members for an evening of networking and enjoy a tour of the new Avalon Woods - Health Club for Mature Adults. Have a chance to talk to the staff about their programming and future plans. Avalon Woods is exclusively focused on the health, wellness and fitness of the mature adult with specialized equipment, thoughtfully and beautifully designed facilities, and tailored programs. www.avalonwoodsclub.com

Time:  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Venue:  Avalon Woods - Health Club for Mature Adults
Location:  1000 Islington Ave.Unit 4A, Etobicoke, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
For information contact:  Gwen
Phone:  416-439-4143

Get Ready For Year-End Performance Review Process Guest Speaker: Lynda Mungall, Mungall Consulting Group Most managers would rather do just about anything than give employees performance feedback. And yet, research tells us that employees want and value feedback. Goal setting and employee reviews, when effectively delivered, actually enhance performance. Learn from the experts Lynda Mungall of Mungall Consulting Group will provide the appropriate tools to improve the value of your organization’s performance management system. This one-day workshop is designed to be interactive, providing participants with the opportunities to practice resolving “real life” performance problems. Key topics will include: - The importance of effective performance management processes - Developing appropriate and motivating SMART performance objectives - Giving performance feedback in difficult situations - Diverting a performance issue to the discipline track This insightful and informative seminar is an absolute must for all levels of HR advisors.

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

This session will include a recap of the newly released provincial budget by local M.P.P's. There will also be a panel representing the Etobicoke business community to ask questions about the budget and how we as the business community will be affected by the newly released information.

Time:  7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Visit our website
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

This session will include a recap of the newly released provincial budget by local M.P.P's. There will also be a panel representing the Scarborough business community to ask questions about the budget and how we as the business community will be affected by the newly released information.

Time:  7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Variety Village
Location:  3701 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

Expand your business networks with the Toronto Board of Trade Get Connected Networking events. This breakfast, dedicated completely to networking, encourages Board of Trade members to develop productive business relationships and gain access to the professional networks of other participants. There will be a promotional table for you to display your business cards and other materials. Also, be prepared with a 30-second “commercial,” on yourself and your business, to share in our introductions around the room.

Time:  7:45 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com
Phone:  416-439-4143

An Evening of Networking The Toronto Board of Trade is proud to partner with the Black Business and Professional Association to bring you an evening of cocktails, excellent food and networking! Come and meet fellow business professionals that can help your organization succeed. The Toronto Board of Trade has partnered with various organizations to present a valuable forum for members to build their personal and professional connections, apply new skills and further develop existing ones to maximize their business in areas such as networking, negotiating, sales and career management.

Time:  5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

Building Businesses After Hours The Toronto Board of Trade and the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce welcomes working professionals from all sectors and industries to a Business After Hours. Join us for an evening of great networking and the opportunity to make valuable new contacts, exchange business cards and share ideas on how to help with individual business and career development. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served.

Time:  5:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue:  Canyon Creek Chophouse
Location:  430 Progress Avenue Scarborough, Scarborough, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

Guest Speaker: Wade Oosterman, President, Bell Mobility and Bell Distribution Inc. Chief Brand Officer, Bell Canada The Toronto Board of Trade is pleased to present Wade Oosterman, as our next speaker in our Technology Innovators Breakfast Series, a showcase for Toronto's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) community. Mr. Oosterman will share his point-of-view about new technologies and how to use them to improve business. He will also speak about his experiences in the technology industry and ways technology can be used to increase profits. Mr. Oosterman leads Bell Canada’s wireless business, retail and distribution channels. As Chief Brand Officer, Mr. Oosterman leads the strategy and direction of one of Canada’s most trusted and recognized brands. A 20-year veteran of the telecom industry, Mr. Oosterman began his career in telecommunications as an executive with Bell Cellular Distribution Services Inc., which became the largest sales agent for Bell Mobility’s predecessor company, Bell Cellular. No Ties Required!

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Toronto Board of Trade - Downtown Centre
Location:  1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bot.com/events
Phone:  416-439-4143

FITT’s Annual Conference brings together international trade experts to share strategies and resources that will help you be on the leading edge of global business. Find… strategies and solutions to key issues you face in the day-to-day practice of international trade. Connect… with Certified International Trade Practitioners (CITPs) – Canada’s elite in global business – and key players from across the international trade spectrum. Develop… your skills and networks to gain a greater competitive advantage. Program Highlights: -Hot topics include: “Border & Security Issues”, “The Pacific Gateway Strategy”, “Ethical Sourcing”, and “Developing Partnerships in Asia” -Networking opportunities -Annual Gala Dinner

Venue:  The Fairmont Waterfront Vancouver Hotel
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.fitt.ca/conference/2007
For information contact:  Micheline Bélanger
Phone:  1.866.775.1817
Categories:   Business & Economics; International; Trade

Join us in Halifax and participate in Canada’s foremost conference on gift planning. Learn from experts in topics ranging from tax law to marketing your charitable giving program. There are over 60 sessions to choose from. The Canadian Association of Gift Planner’s national conference is the ultimate networking experience and the place to discover the latest trends in gift planning from industry leaders. Whether you’re new to gift planning or a veteran, the National CAGP-ACPDP™ Conference has something for everyone.

Venue:  Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Location:  1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.cagp-acpdp.org/ancon_frame.htm
For information contact:  Diane Laundy
Phone:  866-296-5882
Categories:   Education

Tyndale University College will host a public lecture, "Emotional and Spiritual Recovery from Addiction: Testing Secular & Spiritual Forgiveness Therapies" which will be delivered by Dr. Kenneth Hart, an expert whose research involves the three-way interface of clinical-health psychology, positive psychology and addictive behaviours. This free public lecture will be held on April 12, from 1:15pm - 2:30pm. at Tyndale University College in Room 2085. At the public lecture, Dr. Hart, psychology professor in the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Windsor, will present evidence to show that addicts who practice forgiveness enjoy a life-enhancing quality of recovery and that alcoholics who are struggling to stay sober can be taught how to forgive. Dr. Hart's therapeutic intervention study compares the well-known Enright Forgiveness Program (EFP; Enright & Fitzgibbons, 2000) with a new Spiritual Forgiveness & Repentance (SPIRIT-FR) program. Modeled on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), the SPIRIT-FR program facilitates the search for spiritual meaning by encouraging clients to engage in forgiveness and repentance-related aspects of the AA ‘steps’ program. "The ‘cancer of bitterness’ is destructive for the mind, body and soul of angry people in 12-Step recovery from addiction. It also ruins relationships to others and to God. Perhaps forgiveness can serve as an antidote for ‘white-knuckled’ abstinence, " says Dr. Hart. "Research findings showed that participants in both treatment programs enjoyed long-term benefits in terms of their ability to forgive their worst offender and in terms of their motivational readiness to repent for their own transgressions. The sustained improvement on forgiveness was greater for clients in the SPIRIT-FR condition." Currently, Dr. Hart is collaborating with Dr. Paul Wong, psychology professor at Tyndale University College, among others, to plan a CIHR grant application. If successful, the grant will fund a clinical trial to study the comparative benefits of exposing recovering alcoholics to brief motivational interventions designed to prevent relapse following discharge from professional treatment. Tyndale University College & Seminary has been a major centre of Christian higher education in Canada since 1894. The longest-established school of its kind in the country, Tyndale is an undergraduate and graduate institution whose 1,200 students represent some 40 different denominations. The non-publicly funded Tyndale was accorded university status in Ontario in 2003. In addition to its religious degrees, Tyndale offers BA and BA (Hons.) degrees in the humanities, social sciences and business. Additional information is available at www.tyndale.ca.

Time:  1:15p.m. - 2:30p.m.
Venue:  Tyndale University College & Seminary
Location:  25 Ballyconnor Court, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www. tyndale.ca
For information contact:  Jacqueline Getfield
Phone:  416-226-6380
Categories:   Education; Science & Technology; Health/Health Care

Please join us at the landmark national conference, CANCER: It's About Prevention. It's About Time! at the University of Ottawa, May 24-27, 2007. Over half of all cancers are preventable. Prevent Cancer Now and the Saunders-Matthey Cancer Prevention Coalition are co-sponsoring this national conference in Ottawa to develop practical plans for action to stop the cancer epidemic in Canada. The conference will include outstanding keynote speakers, regional organizing, 18 participatory workshops, plus the launch of "Cancer: 101 Solutions to a Preventable Epidemic" (New Society Publishers). . Full conference registration is $250 ($300 after April 22) with day rates available; accommodation at University of Ottawa is $33 to $55 per person per night (available to those who register before April 22). For more information & to register, visit: www.preventcancernow.ca

Time:  May 24-27, 2007
Venue:  University of Ottawa
Location:  University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.preventcancernow.ca
For information contact:  Liz Armstrong
Phone:  519-833-7202
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment

This meeting, to be held in Ottawa over a two-day period, represents the launch of a wide public engagement and development process to create a national action plan to improve lung health.

Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment; Government & Public Sector

AIC presents Ray Pons, Growth Coach on how to earn more and work less: This hands on, interactive session introduces the principles of achieving dramatic business growth while creating greater balance in life: more free time, increased freedom and enhanced personal fulfillment. In short: Earn more, Work Less and Enjoy Life. Ask yourself the following? Are you truly committed to increasing sales, and growing your business? " Do you want to make more sales in less time with more energy leftover for your life? " Do you want to make a sale or make a fortune?

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Crowne Plaza Hotel
Location:  1250 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.aiconsult.ca
For information contact:  Keith Thirgood
Phone:  416-410-8163
Categories:   Business & Economics; Skills & Training

Car Care Month and the "Be Car Care Aware" Campaign "Be Car Care Aware" is a consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. The campaign’s goal is to build awareness and knowledge to prepare consumers to make sensible decisions about their vehicles. Built around three key message areas of safety, the environment and protecting your vehicle investment, the campaign is spearheaded by Car Care Canada. Car Care Canada is a non-profit advocacy group that is the leading source for research, education and communication about the automotive aftermarket industry in Canada. The campaign has a special focus during Car Care Month in May and Car Safety Month in October.

Venue:  national
Website:  http://www.carcarecanada.ca
For information contact:  Katherine Power
Phone:  905-827-4345
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Environment

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada organizes national and local activities to increase public awareness of multiple sclerosis. Numerous MS Society chapters honour outstanding women with MS as MS Mothers of the Year. Throughout May, MS Society volunteers also take part in fund raising events. The MS Carnation Campaign enables Canadians to help fund MS research and services by buying carnations from volunteers in their local communities. In many parts of the country, the popular Super Cities WALK for MS and residential campaigns are also underway.

Website:  http://www.mssociety.ca
For information contact:  Stewart Wong
Phone:  416-967-3025

Bilingual presentations will cover critical measurement and evaluation topics through practical case studies and sharing of best practices. Return to your organization better prepared to advance the benefits of workplace learning through: assessment tools, teams, transfer of training, evaluation of informal learning, enhancing ROI and conflict management. The symposium is an excellent opportunity for workplace learning and performance professionals to gain new knowledge and to network. Cirque du Soleil will present the opening keynote session. Find out how their leadership brought the organization from engagement to deployment to outcomes. Audiences marvel at the incredible dexterity and skill of the performers, but also at the coordination and teamwork necessary to lead an organization whose employees represent 40 nationalities and speak 25 different languages!

Time:  8:00 am to 5:00 pm with option dinner on May 3
Venue:  McGill International Executive Institute
Location:  1001 Sherbrooke St.West, Montreal, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.cstd.ca/symposium
For information contact:  Jane MacDonald
Phone:  1.866.257.4275 ext.21
Categories:   Skills & Training; Management; Government & Public Sector

Recognizing that optimal health care requires collaboration among health care workers, Alberta's pharmacists, physicians and registered nurses are hosting a groundbreaking inter-professional conference. The conference will demonstrate the efforts being made to strengthen inter-professional relationships to promote better patient care in Alberta. Program themes will focus on: Working together collaboratively Organizational and structural issues Change management Evidence of effectiveness Integrated education Case studies

Venue:  Conference Secretariat
Location:  The Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Avenue
Website:  http://www.buksa.com/strength
Phone:  AB
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Pharmaceuticals/Drugs

This annual conference brings together drinking water professionals from across Ontario and beyond. The theme for the 2007 conference is "Building Our Sustainable Future." Through plenary and technical sessions the focus will be on policy, technolgy and infrastructure to ensure the delivery of safe drinking water. Included in the event is a trade show with more than 100 exhibitors.

Venue:  Blue Mountain Resort & Conference Centre
Location:  Collingwood, ON
Website:  http://www.owwa.ca
For information contact:  Glenn Powell, Director of Communications, OWWA
Phone:  905-464-6200
Categories:   Environment; Government & Public Sector; Science & Technology

Mark National Missing Children's Day with Direst Energy Happy Endings Gala Dinner. Guest speakers Melissa Hawach and Lieutenant Governor Norman Kwong. Proceeds go to the Missing Children Society of Canada. If you can't join us for this exciting event please remember to turn your porch light on May 25 to Help Light The Way Home for missing children everywhere.

Time:  6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue:  Fairmont Palliser Hotel
Location:  133 9th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.mcsc.ca
For information contact:  Liz
Phone:  403-291-0705

Each Year, BC HRMA hosts an annual conference which offers the best array of powerful speakers, networking opportunities and fun social events. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for professional development and building relationships within the field of human resources. BC HRMA’s 44th annual conference in April, 2006, sold out before the close of registration with over 800 participants in attendance. Go to http://www.bchrma.org/professional_development_and_events/conference-2006/conference-2006.htm for Conference 2006, Building Business Results highlights. Conference 2007, May 9-11 in Vancouver, is already shaping up to be spectacular! Mark your calendars now and watch our website at www.bchrma.org for information.

Venue:  Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location:  999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.bchrma.org/professional_development_and_events/conference.htm
For information contact:  Kara Douglas
Phone:  604.694.6934
Categories:   Skills & Training; Business & Economics; Management

CSMLS breaks new ground with a dynamic new conference in 2007! In May 2007, join us in Hamilton, Ontario for the first CSMLS Leadership Forum for medical laboratory professionals. The Leadership Forum will open on Thursday with a full-day trade show and exciting program of sponsored educational events. On Friday, our first plenary session will feature a keynote address from an outstanding Canadian, Stephen Lewis, former Canadian Ambassador to the UN, and a Companion of the Order of Canada. Mr. Lewis has been deemed “One of the 100 most influential people in the world,” by Time Magazine.

Time:  0800 - 1700
Venue:  Hamilton Convention Centre
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.csmls.org
For information contact:  Michelle Everets
Phone:  905-528-8642 ext. 20
Categories:   Management; Education; Health/Health Care

"Take a Short Walk to End Breast Cancer in the Long Run". This is the 5th year that cleo, ladies wear clothing stores, and the Breast Cancer Society of Canada are teaming up for a nationwide walk in malls across Canada to raise monies for breast cancer research.

The theme for the 2007 ACCC Annual Conference is "Vive la différence," which reflects the unique character of colleges and institutes and the distinctive roles they play in the Canadian educational system. Key program concepts will include: the learning college; eLearning; urban and rural and remote program delivery; programs and services for First Nations, immigrant and disadvantaged communities; research, commercialization and technology/knowledge transfer; research in the humanities, social sciences and arts; and, college and institute governance.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.accc.ca
For information contact:  Gail Mulhall
Phone:  613-746-2222 ext. 3115
Categories:   Education

For three days, ACCC will host over 800 delegates from Canada and around the world who will gather in Montreal, Quebec. Delegates include CEOs, senior administrators, managers, faculty, staff, board members, students, international guests and business leaders. The 2007 Conference will be hosted by 12 local colleges. The conference theme is "Vive la différence". The 2007 ACCC Conference will be a national and international meeting place for all colleges and institutes to share their success stories and help shape a new direction for the future.

Venue:  Sheraton Centre Hotel
Location:  1201 René-Levesque Blvd. West, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://conference.accc.ca
For information contact:  Gail Mulhall
Phone:  613-746-2222 ext. 3115
Categories:   Education

Even if technology is less expensive, the complexity of installation remains and the understanding of companies business needs is essential. Learn: • What business solutions can benefit from different ECM technologies • How to develop integrated solutions between current/future applications • What impact Microsoft innovations will have on your business strategy • How to structure, integrate and model the different technologies within the business applications • Who has elaborated innovative solutions and what are the benefits and challenges Ron Lutka, author of Black Holes in Organizations, will speak at the InterDoc Symposium held at the Mount Stephen Club. Lutka will discuss the importance of identifying and eradicating debilitating and destructive forces that plague organizations, as outlined in his just released book Black Holes in Organizations.

Venue:  Mount Stephen Club
Location:  Montreal, QC
For information contact:  Marie-Anne Grondin
Phone:  514-849-7338
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology

The world moves pretty fast. And the world of communications moves even faster. Blink and you may miss out on the next big thing influencing the public relations industry as it keeps moving forward—fast forward. The Canadian Public Relations Society’s 2007 National Conference in Edmonton, Alberta, will explore today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world of communications. With an impressive line up of insightful keynote speakers, first-rate workshops, significant networking opportunities and entertaining social events, “Fast Forward 2007” promises to be the one professional development experience you won’t want to miss — not to mention the big, beautiful western skies we’re renowned for.

Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.cprs.ca/fastforward
Categories:   Consulting & Consultants

Members of the media are welcome to attend the panel discussion portion of the 2007 ADCO Spring Luncheon. Participants on the panel will include: The Honourable Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Children & Youth Services; Lisa MacLeod, Provincial Opposition Critic for Child Care; and Andrea Horwath, Provincial NDP Critic for Child Care. Members of the media are strongly encouraged to register in advance, to gurantee access.

Time:  12.30 pm
Venue:  TBA
Location:  Markham, ON
Website:  http://www.childcaretoday.ca
For information contact:  Andrea Hannen
Phone:  1-800-567-7075 or 905-685-7974
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education

Artist, Lucinda Knowlton, will be participation in with her painting "The Angry Sea" at Praxis Gallery - 1614 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6R 1A8.

Time:  Opening Evening Friday June 16 - 8 - 10 pm
Venue:  Art Exhibition
Location:  1614 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.artbylucindaknowlton.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

2007 Annual Meeting and Exhibition

Venue:  Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.eyesite.ca
For information contact:  Kimberley Ross
Phone:  (613) 729-6779
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Canada's premier authors and writers association will host its 86th Annual National Conference in Ottawa, July 5-8, 2007. When Canada is celebrating 140 years of Confederation, this respected association will bring together established and emerging writers, editors and publishers from across the country for four days of professional development, skills upgrading and networking. We will provide a congenial environment where writers can mingle and enjoy talented speakers, informative workshops and panel discussions covering the spectrum of writing issues and concerns. A highlight of the event will be presentation of CAA’s prestigious literary awards. Manuscript evaluations are available for a limited number of Early Bird registrants.

Venue:  Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites
Location:  361 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.canauthors-ottawa.org

Lucinda Knowlton will be opening a gallery/studio/children's art school August 1, 2007. The space is located at 1234 College St., Toronto, ON A reception will be held.

Time:  8 pm
Venue:  Opening Reception/ Art Show
Location:  1234 College St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.artbylucindaknowlton.com
For information contact:  Lucinda Knowlton
Phone:  647-234-3907
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Children & Youth; Hobbies

The Can-Fit-Pro Toronto International Fitness and Club Business Conference and Trade Show, tois set to attract over 6,000 fitness professionals and fitness enthusiasts from 25 countries. Participants will be exposed to industry trends in fitness equipment, sports nutrition, athletic footwear and apparel, books, education, training, club management, technology and more. The opening ceremony features the Keynote Address sponsored by Precor. The keynote address is from one of Canada’s most inspirational leaders: Four-time Olympian, Silken Laumann who has been credited with making the greatest comeback in sports history. Press conference with Can-Fit-Pro and Silken to follow immediately after opening ceremonies.

Time:  Full day events
Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front Street West, North Building, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Laura Gregory
Phone:  416-573-5548
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Education; Sports & Games

This new and innovative course builds on Canada's longest running and most authoritative course in charitable planning, the Original Canadian Gift Planning course. The ADVANCED Canadian Gift Planning course is aimed toward suiting the needs of both professional advisors and seasoned gift planners. Interactive and in-depth, the course provides a unique opportunity to explore the issues with experienced gift planners. Delegates of the ADVANCED Canadian Gift Planning Course must have previously taken the Original CGP course or be a Professional Advisor.

Venue:  Banff Centre for the Arts
Location:  Banff, AB
Website:  http://www.cagp-acpdp.org
For information contact:  Becca Atkinson
Phone:  613-232-7991
Categories:   Education

Cecile Peterkin, Career Coach, Career Guidance Counsellor and owner of the Cosmic Coaching Centre will conduct a lively and interactive workshop on how to find meaningful work and get your career in gear. Join us and discover... "The Joy of Finding Your Life's Work". - Plan your life in stable and unstable times - Look for work instead of just a job - Are there opportunities out there that you can't see? - What's the big deal about self-promotion and exploration?

Time:  2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue:  Toronto Centre Employment Resource
Location:  21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 600, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tcet.com/ercs
Categories:   Information, Libraries, Research; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Women

Over 100 child and youth mental health stakeholders will gather at the National Invitational Symposium on Child and Youth Mental Health to develop a national perspective on the key issues pertaining to child and youth mental health, a key priority of the recently appointed Mental Health Commission of Canada. The National Symposium is intended to articulate views and perspectives on the establishment of a Canadian child and youth mental health strategy. The Honourable Michael Kirby, Chair of the Commission, and Dr Stan Kutcher, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, are the guest speakers.

Time:  8 AM - 5 PM on Monday, 8 AM - 3 PM on Tuesdsay
Venue:  Intercontinental Hotel
Location:  220 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Shailagh O'Shaughnessy
Phone:  613.862.7669
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Policy; Health/Health Care

About Car Safety Month and the "Be Car Care Aware" Campaign "Be Car Care Aware" is a consumer education campaign about the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. The campaign’s goal is to build awareness and knowledge to prepare consumers to make sensible decisions about their vehicles. Built around three key message areas of safety, the environment and protecting your vehicle investment, the campaign is spearheaded by Car Care Canada. The campaign raises awareness throughout the year, but with a special focus during Car Care Month in May and Car Safety Month in October.

Venue:  national
Website:  http://www.carcarecanada.ca
For information contact:  Katherine Power
Phone:  905-827-4345
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Environment

This is the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Breast Cancer Society's Annual Dress Down Day. All across Canada workplaces are encouraged to celebrate by holding a 10th Anniversary Party, dressing casual or formal, wear pink, host a bake sale, BBQ or pot-luck lunch, honour a breast cancer survivor ... the list is endless. Ask your employer to match your suggested $5.00 donation and help us reach our goal of over $1,000,000 to fight breast cancer.

Venue:  Breast Cancer Society of Canada
Location:  118 Victoria Street, North, Sarnia, ON
Website:  http://www.bcsc.ca or www.dressdownday.ca
For information contact:  Dawn Hamilton or Rany Xanthopoulo
Phone:  800 567-8767
Categories:   Health/Health Care

This film festival brings together the best of Latin films from Central South America, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Canada (all with English subtitles). In its 12th season, the festival showcases 16 films with an increase in documentaries this year. The festival highlights films such as "Fuga", a movie directed by Chilean Pablo Larraín, about music, family and madness, and "Maria Bethania", a feature documentary about the first Brazilian singer to sell one million albums in 1978.

Venue:  Royal Cinema
Location:  608 College Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tilff.com/
Phone:  416-364-3131
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Largest annual gathering of its kind in the Canadian transportation sector; conference brings together representatives from both the public and private sectors, as well as academia, to discuss a wide range of roads and transportation topics; general theme for 2007 is "Transportation - An Economic Enabler".

Venue:  TCU Place and various hotels
Location:  Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.tac-atc.ca
For information contact:  Gilbert Morier
Phone:  613-736-1350
Categories:   Transportation & Travel; Building & Construction; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

CAGP��ACPDP™’s week-long course is the longest running and most respected course on Canadian philanthropy. Founded in 1990, this demanding comprehensive seminar provides in-depth education on the full range of gift planning issues: from detailed information on the tax aspects of gift planning to topics such as marketing, stewardship, and ethics. Once again, CAGP��ACPDP™ is proud to hold their signature course on Gift Planning at the Banff Centre for the Arts. Perched above the beautiful town of Banff, this remote setting provides the perfect atmosphere for the week-long course.

Venue:  Banff Centre for the Arts
Location:  Banff, AB
Website:  http://www.cagp-acpdp.org
For information contact:  Becca Atkinson
Phone:  613-232-7991
Categories:   Education

This year's conference, the first international gathering, is not to be missed by online news professionals or anyone else interested in how news and information are disseminated online. The planning committee has been hard at work creating a dynamic conference featuring speakers Hilary Schneider, of Yahoo!, and Michael Oreskes, of the International Herald Tribune. The conference will culminate with the announcement of the 2007 Online Journalism Awards winners.

Time:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Venue:  Sheraton Centre
Location:  123 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.journalists.org
For information contact:  Ju-Don.Roberts@washingtonpost.com
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

The 19th annual St. Barnabas Art Show will feature original work by 18 to 20 local artists, several of whom are award winners. Work of the participants may be found in private, corporate and public collections worldwide. Riverdale Art has become a popular community event. The Riverdale Art Show will open for the reception of the artists on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., you are welcome to join us, and continue throughout Saturday, October 20 from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Venue:  St. Barnabas Church
Location:  361 Danforth Ave. (at Chester, enter off Hampton Ave.), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Prepare to be haunted the week before Halloween with Toronto's second annual After Dark Festival. With horror, sci-fi and fantasy films from around the globe, this festival is not for the weak of heart. This year's lineup includes Toronto premieres of feature films "The Wolfhound", "The Tripper" and "Mulberry Street". There will also be held two gala parties and a Zombie Walk that are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit.

Venue:  The Bloor Cinema
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoafterdark.com
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture

The goal of Carpool.ca’s Annual Rideshare Week Campaign is to increase program awareness and encourage commuters to try carpooling for one week every Fall. A variety of promotions are held in communities across Canada. The focus of Calgary’s Rideshare Week 2007 is a ‘Pledge to Pool’ campaign. Commuters are encouraged to make a personal online pledge to carpool once during their region’s respective Rideshare Week.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.carpool.ca
For information contact:  Anne Marie Thornton
Phone:  1-800-668-7433
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Transportation & Travel; Environment

An introduction to how Canadian families can eliminate their debt and regain control of their financial future. Guest speaker is Mr. Debt Elimination, John Podlewski, President and CEO of Debt Freedom Canada. There is no admission charge. Seating is limited but reservations can be made at 519-254-6960. Dress is business attire. Refreshments and discussion follow.

Time:  Registration 7 p.m. Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Venue:  CABOTO CLUB
Location:  2175 PARENT AVENUE, WINDSOR, ON
Website:  http://www.debtfreedom.ca
For information contact:  Joy Paquette
Phone:  519-254-6960
Categories:   Education; Investment, Finance, Insurance

Planet in Focus showcases environmental-themed films covering all genres including documentary, feature drama and experimental. The films tell stories of environmental issues that are of interest to specialized and generalized audiences. Over 80 films from around the world will be screened over five days and panel discussions include "Going Green in the Film Industry" and "GreenTOpia."

Venue:  Various Locations
Website:  http://www.planetinfocus.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

It is the 22nd annual celebration of excellence in Canada’s English-language television. Over the course of the gala evening, celebrities, television makers, supporters and broadcasters will unite to honour this year’s most prominent productions in 91 program, craft and performance categories. Global TV, Red-Carpet Pre-Show, 7.30 p.m. (in every time zone) CBC, Live Awards Broadcast, 8 p.m. (in every time zone)

Time:  7.30 p.m.
Venue:  Conexus Arts Centre
Location:  200A Lakeshore Drive, Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.geminiawards.ca
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture

On the occasion of the annual Ethno Press and Media of Canada, celebrations the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada will honour a variety of people and organizations from different walks of life and cultural backgrounds. These recipients will include His Worship David Miller, mayor of Toronto, Mr. Don Wanagas, Director of Communications office of the Mayor, along with twelve individuals and twelve Ethnic media representatives. The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host the ceremony and present the awards, scheduled for Monday October 29, 2007 at 6:00 pm. Attendance for the event is only by invitation. Working members of the media are welcomed to attend and cover the event.

Time:  6:00 pm
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nepmcc.ca
For information contact:  Thomas Saras
Phone:  saras@nepmcc.ca
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

An innovative series of business management training seminars designed to promote professional growth and centre stability. Seminars are designed to respond to current labour market practices, individual requirements for personal success, Ministry compliance, etc. Seminars include current best practice approaches to business systems, human resource development, financial management, technology, marketing & promotion, negotiations, political influences, etc.

Location:  Markham, ON
Website:  http://childcaretoday.ca
For information contact:  Kathy Orchover
Phone:  613.395.6223
Categories:   Management; Children & Youth; Business & Economics

The Harry Crowe Foundation, with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), will host a Conference on Protecting the Integrity of Academic Work in Ottawa, Canada, this November. Speakers from across Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States will discuss the growing threats to the integrity and independence of teaching and research. Topics and speakers will include: * Academic integrity in the public interest. * Our production-driven research culture: causes, problems and remedies. * Politico-science: governmental avoidance, abuse and manipulation of scientific research. * Principles and interest: corporate pressures and sponsored research.

Time:  Friday 12 noon to Sundary 12:45 pm
Venue:  Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel
Location:  1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.crowefoundation.ca/Conferences/2007/
For information contact:  Marcus Harvey
Phone:  613-726-5191
Categories:   Education; Information, Libraries, Research

Stability may be good for economies and families, but it’s bad for sand dunes. Active sand dunes and associated habitats are disappearing across the Canadian prairies. These habitats support diverse com-munities of specialized and rare plants and animals, many of which are at risk of extinction in Canada. In the Middle Sand Hills of Alberta, as much as 90 percent of exposed sand dunes has been vegetated in the last 75 years, and complete stabilization of all dunes is predicted by 2014. Some contributing factors to this change may be shifts in climate, the loss of large grazers, and human land use practices.

Time:  7:00 PM
Location:  AWA Hillhurst Room, 455 – 12 St. NW, Calgary, AB
Phone:  (403) 283-2025
Categories:   Environment

Presenters: Rob Abbott, Leader of Deloitte’s Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practice (Calgary) Brant Sangster, Independent Senior Advisor, Deloitte’s Energy & Resources Practice

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 PM
Venue:  Petroleum Club
Location:  319 - 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.deloitte.com/ca/busissuesevent
For information contact:  Lana Jensen
Phone:  403-503-1353
Categories:   Environment

The Summit on CSR is Canada's Premier CSR Summit. This year it will feature many of Canada's leading executives and CSR experts as they discuss new policies, strategies, case studies and effective practices to address two critical business issues impacting the Canadian corporate sector: * Climate change strategy and communication * NGO engagement and accountability For the detailed agenda, sessions and speaker information, visit http://www.cbsr.ca . For additional inquiries please contact Wesley Gee, CSR Advisor and Member Development Manager by calling 416.703.7435 or by email at wesley (at) cbsr.ca .

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cbsr.ca
For information contact:  Wesley Gee
Phone:  416-703-7435
Categories:   Environment; Management

Celebrating its 15th anniversary the Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival is produced annually by Workman Arts in Toronto's Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. The festival promotes awareness of mental illness and brings together programmers from various perspectives including people with mental health and addiction issues, health care providers, educators and industry professionals. With 80 films in 10 days, the festival screens a wide variety of materials (documentaries, feature films and experimental work) from Canada and the rest of the world. Attendees can expect up to 45-minute post-film discussion periods. This year's festival will premiere celebrated Toronto's documentary filmmaker Laura Sky's new film.

Venue:  Workman Theatre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Join one of Canada’s original environmental activists in a fascinating and inspirational look at the eco-protection movement. As a director of the original Greenpeace Foundation and a co-founder of Greenpeace International, Rex Weyler is a pioneer in the organized effort to protect the natural world. He is also the author of Greenpeace: The Inside Story, Blood of the Land (nominated for a Pulitzer Prize) and many other books and articles. A Question & Answer and book signing will follow the talk. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Time:  7:00 PM
Venue:  OISE Auditorium
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.zoocheck.com/events.html
Phone:  416-285-1744
Categories:   Environment

A conference on academic freedom, in the context of the current political climate. We will be dealing with issues relevant to educators from all educational sectors as well as to adult learners. Sunera Thobani is the keynote speaker.

Time:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  freedomtoteach.registration@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Sixth Annual Conference on Peace Education in Canada For the past six years, the Canadian Centres for Teaching Peace (CCTP) has worked in partnership with the McMaster Centre for Peace Studies to facilitate the Annual Conferences on Peace Education in Canada. These conferences provide opportunities for educators from all sectors (formal schools, NGO’s, the private sector, government, etc.) to collaborate, learn, exchange knowledge and develop critical skills for promoting peace through education in Canada and abroad. This year’s conference will focus upon the theme of “Cultivating Sustainable Learning Communities�. Particular emphasis will be placed upon: developing a core community/network of peace educators within Canada; discussing and developing action plans for addressing shared challenges; and building critical skills for community involvement. To achieve this, the conference is expanding this year -- containing three main forums in addition to other events. The three forums include the Community Leadership Forum, the Youth Peace Forum, and the Plenary Forum. Other events will include the critically acclaimed “Peace Tour of Hamilton�, the “Projecting Peace� day-long film festival, and the first annual “Canadian Peace Education Celebration Dinner�. Registrations are now being taken – see http://www.peace-education.ca to register for the conference. Sliding scale rates are available, as well as homestay arrangements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact conference (at) peace-education.ca

Venue:  McMaster University
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.peace-education.ca
For information contact:  Rob Porter (email: conference@peace-education.ca)
Categories:   Education; International

Hear award winning journalist and best selling author Linda McQuaig speak about her new book, "Holding the Bully's Coat: Canada and the US Empire." It is Linda McQuaig's contention in her new book that "[A]s the United States has become a belligerent and lawless force under George W. Bush, the Canadian government has followed in close step.. This new role has been actively encouraged by powerful members of our elite who want to incorporate us more deeply into America's military and economic empire. All this is at odds, however, with the sense Canadians have of themselves - as committed to the rule of law and to promoting equality and fairness, both at home and abroad." Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Lusk Hall, St. John's United Church
Location:  Dunn and Randall Streets, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.oakvillepeacecentre.org
For information contact:  Mervyn Russell
Phone:  905-849-5501
Categories:   International

Join us for hot coffee and sunny thoughts about going solar. As one of Canada’s sunniest provinces, Saskatchewan is uniquely placed to greatly benefit from the sun’s energy. Angie Ortlepp from Suncatcher Solar Homes talks about the many different ways to use solar energy—from solar panels in your home for electricity and water heating to solar powered gadgets for around home, RV and boat. Everyone welcome. Event cosponsored by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and J.S. Wood Library.

Time:  7:00 PM
Venue:  J.S. Wood Library
Location:  1801 Lansdowne Ave., Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.environmentalsociety.ca
Phone:  (306) 665-1915
Categories:   Environment

This conference is about the education of our children in the principles and practice of peace. Peace is the most urgent item on the agenda of humanity. No civilization is truly progressive without education and no education system is truly civilizing unless it is based on the universal principles of peace. However, peace is absent everywhere. In schools, families, and neighborhoods episodes of bullying, conflict, violence, and destructive behaviour are alarmingly high. In places of work, high levels of tension, rivalry, and mistrust exacts enormous personal and economic expense. At the international level, monumental insecurities, inequities, conflicts, and violence based on political, racial, ethnic, and religious differences are bringing untold calamities to the masses of humanity—children, youth, and adults alike. In the final analysis, education is the most effective and universal tool for changing this unsettling state of affairs and for preparing every new generation of children and youth to learn the principles of peace and skills of peacebuilding. The central aim of the EFP Conference is to create a forum in which all stakeholders in peace and education will have an opportunity to learn from one another and consult together on how to create safe and healthy learning environments with three fundamental properties: To achieve this, the conference program is bringing together peace education experts, government leaders, education leaders, educators, and peace practitioners to review the latest developments in the field of peace education, consult together on how these new insights could be incorporated into government education policies and priorities; and consider how these insights could be translated into practical pedagogical applications in classrooms and schools.

Venue:  Century Plaza Hotel
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.efpinternational.org/conference2007
For information contact:  Stacey Makortoff
Phone:  604-639-7910
Categories:   Education; International

The aim of the Reel Asian festival, now in its 11th year, is to promote Asian and Asian diaspora cinema to Canadian audiences. This year's festival will screen 50 films from the countries of South East and East Asia - including China, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam - and Canada. Watch for highlights such as the opening night feature, "Finishing the Game" by Justin Lin, and the Centrepiece film, "Dark Matter", by Chinese director Chen Shi-zheng, about a Chinese exchange student living in America. The movies are rich in cultural references and bring about dialogue.

Venue:  NFB Theatre & Innis Town Hall
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.reelasian.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Join us for a panel discussion with GreenTOpia contributors as they consider: What would make Toronto a greener place? This third book in the Coach House Books’ uTOpia series asked imaginative Torontonians to think both big and small about how we might make our city more environmentally wise and responsible. They wrote essays on how far we’ve come in the struggle to green ourselves and provided suggestions for simple actions with big effects. Their ideas offer brazen new perspectives and arrive at imaginative and ingenious solutions to the problems plaguing many modern cities. The panel will consist of: • LORRAINE JOHNSON: director of the Canadian Wildflower Society, columnist and the author of several books on gardening and environmental issues • DR. BETH SAVAN: Sustainability Director at the University of Toronto and former Director of the Environmental Studies Programme at Innis College • DR. KEITH STEWART: Manager, Climate Change Campaign, World Wildlife Fund - Canada and formerly of the Toronto Environmental Alliance • JOHN DEGEN: Novelist, freelance writer and Executive Director of the Professional Writers Association of Canada ALANA WILCOX, Senior Editor at Coach House Books, co-edited the uTOpia series and will moderate the session. A continental breakfast will be served.

Time:  7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location:  215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sustain.web.ca
For information contact:  Jessica Hazen
Phone:  416-324-2792
Categories:   Environment

Come out to our next volunteer orientation session and find out how you can use your skills to help Toronto's urban forest! LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) is a not-for-profit group dedicated to protecting and improving Toronto's urban forest. This session will cover basic issues which face our urban forest, LEAF's programs, and volunteer opportunities with LEAF. Registration is required. Register here: http://www.leaftoronto.org/volunteer_orientation and get more info about LEAF here: http://www.leaftoronto.org/

Time:  6:00 PM
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  55 John St., Room 310, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.leaftoronto.org/
For information contact:  Liza Badaloo
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors; Environment

A Climate of Reconciliation – Economy, Social Justice and the Environment Trudeau Foundation Public Policy Conference Under the overarching theme of “A Climate of Reconciliation – Economy, Social Justice and the Environment�, we will discuss the complex relation between environmental decline, approaches to conservation and stewardship and the renewal of environmental policies. Distinguished scholars, policy leaders and activists have already confirmed their participation. An electronic program version and registration form is available at http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca. The registration deadline has been extended to October 25. The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is an independent, non-partisan and charitable Foundation that promotes outstanding research in the humanities and social sciences and intends to generate informed dialogue around issues of major societal importance.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.trudeaufoundation.ca
For information contact:  Bettina B. Cenerelli (email: cenerelli@trudeaufoundation.ca)
Categories:   Environment

More than 300 leaders in the field of psychiatry and mental health present new research on a range of topical issues related to psychiatry, clinical practice and patient care. With over 1,000 mental health professionals in attendance, this annual event is the largest psychiatric conference in Canada. Did you know that one in five Canadians will suffer from a mental illness during their lifetime, and that depression is predicted to become the leading cause of disease burden in developed countries by the end of the next decade? Given these staggering statistics, it is little wonder that timely access to quality mental health care is of growing concern to Canadians.

Venue:  Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.cpa-apc.org
For information contact:  Hélène Coté
Phone:  613-234-2815
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Science & Technology

A workshop for Healthier Seniors.

Venue:  Cedar park Seniors Home
Location:  Mission, BC
Website:  http://www.healthbrights.com
For information contact:  Anne Arsenault
Phone:  604-820-0294
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Learn about Deaf Culture as a part of RyeACCESS’ Disability Awareness week. Topics addressed will be American Sign Language, the Medical vs. Cultural issue concerning deaf and hard of hearing people, and the debate of cochlear implants. Also included in the agenda are a mime performance and a question answer period.

Time:  6:30- 8:30pm
Venue:  Oakham House Room G
Website:  http://www.ryeaccess.ca
Categories:   Disability Issues

This year’s edition of the annual OPHA conference is co-sponsored with Toronto Public Health and the program is built around the theme “Public Health: Who’s at risk? What’s at stake?” This theme reflects broad challenges that cut across the diverse disciplines within our sector and provides an open-ended inquiry into the pressing issues we face every day in our work. The conference program committee has identified five sub-themes as topic areas to be explored by keynote speakers and participants in workshops, poster sessions and presentations.

Venue:  Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre
Location:  525 Bay Street at Queen St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.OPHAconference.ca
For information contact:  Susan Sperling
Phone:  416-367-3313
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Depuis plusieurs années, certains experts prédisent des difficultés reliées au recrutement et à la rétention de main-d'œuvre qualifiée, dues en grande partie à la retraite massive des « baby-boomers ». Est-ce que ces prédictions sont devenues réalité? Est-ce que les régimes de retraite accentuent cette situation avec les incitatifs à une retraite anticipée? Est-ce que les régimes de retraite peuvent être utilisés comme outil stratégique pour influencer le comportement de départ des employés? Quel sera l'impact des nouveaux règlements relatifs à la retraite progressive?

Time:  8 h 00 à 10 h 30
Venue:  Hôtel Le Reine Elizabeth Montréal, Grand Salon
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.acpm-acarr.com
For information contact:  Vanessa Wilson
Phone:  416-964-1260

Join us for three speakers and discussion on the topic of 'How to Prepare a Story'. This event is intended to help citizens, activists and other interested parties become more skilled and confident in presenting their story through the media as independent media creators/journalists. The three speakers are: Matthew Crozier, station manager at campus/community radio station CKCU 93.1 FM; Kanina Holmes, assistant professor at Carleton's School of Journalism; and Ewart Walters, editor of the community newspaper The Spectrum. E-mail: mediamatters (at) canada.com

Time:  7 PM
Venue:  Ottawa Public Library's Main branch Auditorium
Location:  120 Metcalfe at Laurier, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://opirg-gripo.ca
Phone:  613-230-3076
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

On November 20th, please join us as we welcome Craig Kielburger, founder of Free the Children and international child rights advocate, at our second annual fundraising conference at HEC Montreal. Education in the developing world: why focus on girls? All the funds raised from the conference will go toward the project we are supporting this year in the Masai Mara region of Kenya. The project consists of the construction of 8 one room classrooms for primary education from grades 1 to 8, a clean water system, a daycare, latrines and two high school scholarships for girls. This project will enable 320 children to attend school. Contact us by: Email info@60milliongirls.org

Time:  6 to 9 pm
Venue:  IBM Amphitheatre of HEC Montréal
Location:  3000 Côte Ste Catherine St.,, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://60milliongirls.org
For information contact:  Wanda Bedard
Phone:  (514) 933-6346
Categories:   Children & Youth

We want the McGuinty government to get cracking and pass a law to get toxic chemicals out of baby bottles and other consumer products. FAMILY FUN RALLY! Join us with your babies, your friends and your old baby bottles for music, fun, hot apple cider and cheering at Queen's Park. WE WANT ACTION NOW!

Time:  10AM-11:00AM Rain or Shine, we'll be out for a party!
Venue:  Queen's Park front lawn
Location:  Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toxicnation.ca
For information contact:  Cassandra Polyzou
Phone:  (416) 323-9521 x222
Categories:   Environment

The idea that our global food system needs to be changed is taking hold in a very local way. Farmers are protesting high costs and low prices, health conscious restaurants are increasingly popular, some supermarkets are displaying local produce, lean and additive-free meat and organic produce is being sold in outdoor markets, people from all cultures are planting gardens, and citizens are demanding more from their governments and agri-corporations to protect the environment and human health.

Time:  7:00-7:30 pm Displays in Lobby • 7:30-9:30 pm Panel Discussion
Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Location:  27 Front Street East, 2 blocks east of Union Station, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://forum.stlc.com
Phone:  416-366-1656
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

Presenters: Joan Kuyek and Marilyn Crawford from Miningwatch Canada Details on Talk: The Injustice of the The Mining ACT and its insidious encroachment on citizens rights will be presented by speakers from Mining Watch Canada. Particular attention to the specter of Uranium Mining in the Ottawa Valley will be made. Email: actcityottawa (at) gmail.com

Time:  7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Venue:  Hintonburg Community Centre,
Location:  1064 Wellington Street, (3 blocks west of Somerset), Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ato.smartcapital.ca/actcity

Join popular author Jonathan Balcombe as he debunks the popular perception that life for most animals is a continuous, grim struggle for survival by showing that creatures from birds to bats to baboons also feel pleasure thanks to play, sex, touch, food, anticipation, comfort, aesthetics, and much, much more. This will be an evening that will delight anyone who cares about animals. A Q & A and and book signing will follow the talk. Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door

Time:  7:00 PM
Venue:  OISE Auditorium
Location:  252 Bloor Street W, Toronto, ON

Attend and learn how to establish, manage and evaluate a grassroots campaign in Canada. From a group of excellent speakers to educational sessions, "Riding the Grassroots Wave" will cover everything you need to know about how to establish, manage and evaluate a grassroots campaign in Canada. As well, we have our Awards of Distinction Luncheon, with this year's recipient being Senator Hugh Segal, for which you can also buy separate tickets. For more information, please call us at 416-367-2223 or visit publicaffairs.ca to register.

Time:  9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  955 Wellesley St (at Bay St), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://publicaffairs.ca
For information contact:  Francesca Davino
Phone:  416-367-2223
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

You are welcome to attend an Invitation Only session for success-minded business owners in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday October 15, 2007 delivered by marketing expert Michael Hepworth Learn how some business owners have increased their business by as much as 300% using a simple, proven and low risk marketing system. Read more at www.streetsmartmarketer.com/CrackingTheCode.pdf Space is limited and sessions fill quickly so please book right away to avoid disappointment. You must register in order to attend.

Time:  8:30 until noon
Venue:  Radisson Toronto East
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.streetsmartmarketer.com/CrackingTheCode.pdf
For information contact:  Melissa Roht
Phone:  416-204-0353
Categories:   Business & Economics

The first-ever conference on responsible travel and tourism specifically designed for the Canadian industry. This one day forum will address current and relevant issues such as climate change, sustainable tourism best practices, corporate social responsibility and emerging green travel trends. Canadian and international speakers from the private and public sectors as well as academic experts will provide conference participants with an overview of the key environmental, social and business issues affecting the travel and tourism industry today. Case studies and resource guides will also highlight solutions. All possible efforts will be made to ensure the RTTF is an environment

Time:  One day
Venue:  Delta Chelsea
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.responsibletravelandtourism.com/
Phone:  416 968-7252
Categories:   Environment; Tourism & Hospitality Industry

This year the Dr. Irma Parhad Programmes annual conference will be an exciting and interactive three-day event. Exploring elements of responsible global citizenship, the conference will be guided by the principles and vision for the Calgary Centre for Global Community (CCGC), another exciting community project initiated by the Parhad Programmes. Keynote Speakers: We are pleased to welcome Paul Loeb, author of "Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in a Cynical Time" and editor of "The Impossible will Take a Little While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear". Mr. Loeb will give our opening keynote address on Thursday evening which will be followed up by a discussion session on citizen engagement Friday morning. Frances Moore Lappé, Director of the Small Planet Institute and author of "Diet for a Small Planet" and most recently "Getting A Grip: Clarity, Creativity and Courage in a World Gone Mad" will give a second keynote address on Saturday morning and will host a workshop immediately following. Workshops: Our series of interactive workshops will include topics such as conflict transformation and peace building, domestic and international Human Rights law and ethical issues surrounding global citizenship.

Time:  November 22, 6:00 - 8:30pm, November 23, 9:00am - 5:30pm, November 24, 9:30am - 5:30pm
Venue:  Parkdale United Church
Location:  2919 - 8 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.ucalgary.ca/md/PARHAD/conference-2007.htm
For information contact:  (Through above Website)
Categories:   International

In this optimistic, life-affirming talk, philosopher Paul Kurtz will outline the main characteristic of happiness. Emphasizing that the good life is achievable by everyone, Kurtz has coined the term "eupraxsophy," based on Greek roots and meaning "good conduct and wisdom in living." By using critic thinking, he shows how wisdom can be applied to a life of commitment and passion. Open to public/ Admission $6/ Free for Friends of the Center.

Time:  7:30pm
Venue:  CFI Ontario
Location:  216 Beverley St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.centerforinquiry.net/toronto
Phone:  416-971-5676
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Whole Life Expo 2007, Canada's largest showcase of natural health and green living returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for three days of fun, food, and new discoveries. Over 200 dynamic exhibits and 50 speakers will offer the latest in natural health and green living products, services and research. Find out what's new and natural for you and your pets! Show Highlights: Eat, drink and be healthy at the Organic Marketplace, visit the popular Green Living Showcase, experience a variety of health treatments from over 100 health professionals, or browse the International Crafts and Gifts Market.

Time:  November 23: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m, November 24: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m, November 25: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  North Building, 255 Front St. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.wholelifecanada.com
Phone:  (416) 515-1330
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Food & Beverage

The Holidays are fast approaching and its time to think about wrapping up 2007. That's why we have a special guest speaker for our November Pre-Christmas Trade Show...surprise!!! Roaring Women Founder, MANDIE CRAWFORD special presentation: "Wrapping Up without Wigging Out!" Don't miss this opportunity to re-connect with our famous Founder and take advantage of FREE COACHING - Yes - FREE COACHING! And now for something completely different: A LUNCHEON!! Our Pre-Christmas Trade Show & Meeting takes place on Saturday, November 24th at the Burlington Holiday Inn. The first 7 members to sign up now for this event get FREE COACHING on Monday, November 26th with our Founder, Mandie Crawford. 905-331-1155

Time:  11:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
Venue:  Holiday Inn Burlington,
Location:  Guelph Line and South Service Road, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.roaringwomen.com/resources/invitations/hamilton/promote.htm
For information contact:  Susan Valeri
Phone:  905-331-1155
Categories:   Business & Economics; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Women

3 videos by B.H. Yael Palestine Trilogy consists of three videos that focus on activist initiatives, addressing the politics of Palestine and Israel through varying approaches: - Deir Yassin Remembered, 28 minutes, considers the pivotal repercussions of the massacre at Deir Yassin in 1948 resulting in Palestine dispossession. - Even in the Desert, a 33 minute documentation, focuses on several sites of solidarity work in Palestine/Israel. - A Hot Sandfilled Wind, a 13 minute poetic piece, express the despair and hope of contemporary politics in Israel/Palestine. Admission: $10 Waged, $5 Unwaged, Seniors And Students

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Brunswick Theatre
Location:  296 Brunswick Avenue at Bloor west of Spadina, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.brunswicktheatre.ca
Phone:  647-282-3627
Categories:   International

Sources will be having an Open House at its Toronto office. Journalists and freelancers, individuals and organizations listed in Sources, public relations professionals, and friends, associates and neighbours are invited to join us for some drinks, and cheese and conversation. Come and mingle, network, and enjoy yourself. If possible, give us a call or drop us a line to let us know if you are intending to come. It will help us to plan quantities of goodies! However, if you haven't RSVP'd, you're still welcome to decide to come at the last minute.

Time:  4:00 pm - 7:00
Venue:  Sources boardroom
Location:  489 College Street, 3rd floor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sources.com
For information contact:  Lorna Simms
Phone:  416-964-7799
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Information, Libraries, Research; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Affordable housing is a powerful positive contributor to the health of Toronto's economy, environment, neighbourhoods and residents. But for some 200,000 families and individuals, affordable housing is a rapidly fading dream. A shocking number of people including single-parent families and low-income earners, Aboriginal and disabled persons, young people and seniors are living in sub-standard or over-crowded housing. They often pay more than 50 per cent of their income on rent. Home ownership is certainly not within their financial reach. Indeed many are in danger of losing their homes.

Time:  7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Location:  27 Front St E, Toronto (2 blocks east of Union Station), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://27 Front St E, Toronto (2 blocks east of Union Station)
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Services

Film festival, featuring international movies at various locations.

Venue:  Cinimas at various locations
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.diasporafilmfest.org
Phone:  416.571.2155

Dr. Norman Finkelstein will be speaking at the University of Toronto.

Time:  5:30 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Shannon Dow
Phone:  613-236-7825
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

An exhibition of drawings, paintings and prints by Enid Robbie Free admission. Opening reception: Saturday, December 1, 1-3 pm

Time:  Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue:  The Market Gallery
Location:  95 Front St. E., South St. Lawrance Market, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/culture
For information contact:  The Market Gallery
Phone:  (416)392-7604
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The 4th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA) Summit will bring together a diverse and influential group of approximately 800 professionals from throughout North America whose common goal is to promote and discuss the production and utilization of renewable fuels.

Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.canadianrenewablefuelssummit.com
For information contact:  Deborah Elson
Phone:  613-594-4759
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment

The Ontario Pension System – Will 2008 be a Watershed Year? Speakers and Topics Include: Robert L. Brown, Director of Research, Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions “Update on the OECP� Cameron McNeill, CEO, Buck Consultants “A Defined Contribution World� Stephen P. Bonnar, Principal, Towers Perrin “New Ideas in Funding DB Plans� 2008 could very well be a watershed year for the Ontario pension system. The Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions (OECP) – formed by the Ontario Government last November – has been spending the last several months conducting province wide consultations among stakeholders and commissioning research projects to review the Ontario pension system. Our December 2007 ImpACT session will focus on some of the more significant trends and initiatives in the regulation and operation of pension plans that will likely appear as major themes in the stakeholder submissions to the OECP and will no doubt have an influence on its final recommendations.

Time:  7:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Venue:  Metropolitan Hotel
Location:  18 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.acpm-acarr.com
For information contact:  Vanessa Wilson
Phone:  416-964-1260

The Sierra Club Chinook Group hosts a monthly meeting series on the 1st Wed. of every month from 7 to 9 pm at the Calgary Area Outdoor Council at 1111 Memorial Drive NW. Michael Franti, world renowned musician and human rights worker, travels to Iraq, Palestine and Israel to explore the human cost of war with a group of friends, some video cameras and his guitar. A compelling soundtrack, visual and musical montages, and Franti's intimate voiceovers make the film speak to the MTV, X, Y, and Z generations, as well as to baby boomers. A true armchair travel film pulling the audience into these war zones in the company of Michael's guitar, eloquence and wit - you feel the humanity, artistic resilience and sometimes horrific experience of what it's like to live under the bombs and military occupation.

Time:  7pm to 9 pm
Venue:  Calgary Area Outdoor Council
Location:  1111 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, AB
Categories:   International; Politics & Political Organizations

Longstanding environmental champion Charles Caccia will give a timely public presentation at the Walter Baker Sports Centre in Barrhaven on Thursday, December 6 (7-9pm), on the challenges of sustainable development in our problematic environmental and economic world. The presentation is sponsored by the Nepean Carleton Federal Liberal Association (NCFLA) as part of its community service outreach efforts. Currently a Senior Fellow for the Institute of the Environment at the University of Ottawa and an active member of the City of Ottawa's Environmental Advisory Committee, Mr. Caccia is well known for his environmental advocacy during a 36 year tenure in parliament, most of which involved important ministerial cabinet posts.

Venue:  Walter Baker Sports Centre
Location:  100 Malvern Drive in Barrhaven, Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Barry Cameron
Phone:  613-258-6323
Categories:   Environment

It's time to take control of your health; learn practical ways to reduce the risks of cancers. Call to Reserve; $10.00 at the door. Door Prizes..........Healthy Snacks...........Great Information

Time:  2-4 pm
Venue:  Eileen's Studio for Yoga & Wellness
Location:  #3-2009 Abbotsford Way, Abbotsford, BC
Website:  http://www.healthbrights.com
For information contact:  Call Eileen or e-mail Anne healthbrights@shaw.ca
Phone:  604-504-5331
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Women

Alzheimer Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's disease.

Website:  http://www.alzheimer.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Seniors

Join us as we celebrate World Hypnotism Day where you will: Journey to a sacred place in your consciousness where all knowledge is stored - Experience your infinite power -Begin to restore emotional balance -Empower your body & soul for healing -Ascend to a new spiritual understanding -Experience extraordinary transformations -Reverse blockages, negative emotions and beliefs and transform them to successes Proceeds donated to the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Suggested donation is $20. Facilitator: Debbie Papadakis is a recipient of multiple awards from the National Guild of Hypnotists, the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists, and an inductee of the International Hypnosis Hall of Fame and was featured this year in Oprah’s “O� Magazine.

Time:  6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue:  The Latvian Centre - in the Corsa Room
Location:  4 Credit Union Dr, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hypno-healing.com
For information contact:  Dianna Guglietti
Phone:  416-760-8996
Categories:   Health/Health Care

The Green Reel Environmental Film Festival is a two-day event held in Vaughan that serves both as a showcase for environmentally-themed productions and as an awareness forum for community green groups. Our event is dedicated to promoting environmental causes in our community using film as a medium to share information. We are now canvassing the world in search of documentaries, feature films, shorts, music videos, commercials, PSA's, works-in-progress, animation - anything that fits the environmental bill. We encourage all green filmmakers and environmentalists wite

Venue:  The City Playhouse Theatre
Location:  1000 New Westminster Drive, Vaughan, ON
Website:  http://www.cityplayhouse.ca
For information contact:  Darcy Hoover
Phone:  905-326-7469
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

Categories:   Religious

Categories:   Religious

The Canadian Petroleum Institute is organizing a seminar on climate change entitled: "Carbon, Cash & Climate: How much change will we get?". The objective of this Workshop is to bring together experts from various disciplines in climate science and policy to discuss topics related to the effect of greenhouse gases on climate and the strategies and costs of addressing this critical problem. All presenters are world leaders in their areas of expertise and all have contributed to the assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which provides the basis for international climate policy such as the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.

Time:  8a.m. to 4p.m.
Venue:  Delta Bow Valley Hotel
Location:  209-4th Avenue S.E., Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.capican.com
For information contact:  Alice Fischer
Phone:  (403) 736-3308
Categories:   Environment

Stand up and claim your power!

Categories:   Women

Extreme Freedom…free yourself! Based on Dr. John Demartini’s The Breakthrough Experience Make deep and lasting changes in 2 days! Transform your life. Empower yourself. Find out how to manifest your life as you dream it to be! Extreme Freedom® is an amazing and intensive two-day weekend program designed to help you identify and remove limiting thoughts and beliefs and emotions that are weighing you down and help you create clarity around your vision for your life. After the weekend you will have more direction, certainty, clarity and you will be inspired and motivated. You will get to the heart of your true self. You will learn The Demartini Method®, a process that allows you to breakthrough to high levels of inspiration, creativity and performance. Its benefits and results are tailored to your specific issues or concerns. You will walk away knowing that this was truly one of the most valuable and rewarding experience of your life.

Time:  830am-8pm
Venue:  Eastside Health & Wellness Centre
Location:  880 Boradview Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.thevibrantlifecoach.com
For information contact:  Diane Andonovski
Phone:  416 405 9478
Categories:   Skills & Training

Together Fundraisers present An Evening of Readings for Project Hope with authors Rawi Hage and Jason Sherman special performance by Roula Said and Maryem Tollar. Tickets $20 at the door or Women's Book Store, 73 Harbord St. (west of Spadina 416-922-8744) or through togetherfundraisers@gmail.com.

Time:  Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Lula Lounge will reserve tickets with dinner reservation
Venue:  Lula Lounge
Location:  1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture

National Non-Smoking Week has been observed for more than twenty years. From its inception in 1977, NNSW activities have been coordinated by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control (formerly the Canadian Council on Smoking and Health). National Non-Smoking Week is Canada’s longest lasting, and arguably one of the most important events in Canada’s ongoing public education efforts on controlling tobacco use. Its goals are: • to educate Canadians about the dangers of smoking; • to prevent non-smokers from beginning to smoke and becoming addicted to tobacco; • to help smokers quit; • to promote the right of individuals to breathe air unpolluted by tobacco smoke; • to denormalize the tobacco industry, tobacco industry marketing practices, tobacco products, and tobacco use; and • to assist in the attainment of a smoke-free society in Canada.

Website:  http://www.nnsw.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

One of the most important events in Canada's ongoing public education efforts to control tobacco use.
Une importante activité dans le cadre des efforts de sensibilisation du public en vue de favoriser la réduction du tabagisme au Canada.

Website:  http://www.cctc.ca
Phone:  1-800-267-5234
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.csua.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Weedless Wednesday is the focal point of National Non-Smoking Week. It raises public awareness of the benefits of quitting smoking.

Website:  http://www.cctc.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Pharmaceuticals/Drugs

Discussion with Marcus Bornfreud of Creative Commons Canada and Susan Crean of Creator's Rights Alliance.

Time:  Noon - 1:00 pm
Venue:  Arts & Letters Club
Location:  14 Elm Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-979-5000 x4194
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Environmental conference regarding organic agriculture.

Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http:www.guelphorganicconf.ca
For information contact:  organix@georgian.net
Phone:  519-824-4120 ext.: 56205
Categories:   Environment

After months of increasingly harsh sanctions, Israel has imposed a total closure on the Gaza Strip's border crossings, even preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid. Meanwhile the Israeli army continues its attacks on the imprisoned Palestinian people of Gaza, demolishing homes, factories and agricultural land and carrying out arrests. In the week of Jan 10-16 alone, the Israeli military killed 26 Palestinians, and wounded 44 others. Fatal bombing raids continue, killing Palestinian men, women and children. Israel is counting on our apathy to see how far they can go on starving the people of Gaza a so we need to act, be loud and clear that the collective punishment of Palestinians is a crime against humanity.

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Activist, small farmer, teacher, and philosopher Derrick Jensen seamlessly weaves together the threads tthat connect different forms of oppression and domination, from racial and class domination, to ttechnology and surveillance, to domestic violence and abuse, to ecological devastation and global climate change...

Venue:  Carleton University
Location:  301 Azrieli Theatre, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www2.carleton.ca/campus
Categories:   Environment

Categories:   Nature & Outdoors

Conference and trade show of the Ontario Library Association.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.accessola.com
Categories:   Information, Libraries, Research

Book Launch and presentation by Randall Craig, Canada's leading authority on career planning Forty years, 10,000 days, 80,000 hours. Measure it any way you like, but this is about the length of your career. With so much of your life spent working, it is wise to plan your career in an organized and strategic manner. Personal Balance Sheet - A Practical Career Planning Guide (Available at Chapters/Indigo, Amazon, and other outlets)

Time:  7pm -9:30pm
Venue:  Steamwhistle Brewery at the Roundhouse (Behind the Skydome)
Location:  255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.PersonalBalanceSheet.com/rsvp
For information contact:  Randall Craig
Phone:  416-256-7773
Categories:   Business & Economics; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Publishers & Publishing

Connexions online has a new look and feel. Visit a poll and leave a comment after filling out our survey or short poll.

Time:  Twenty-four seven
Website:  http://connexions.org

A story of four runaways through their surreal world built of imagination and longing, looking for a place to belong. Muriel Miguel's direction brings the stage to life with stories bright with laughter and sorrowand with song and dance.

Time:  8 pm, both days
Venue:  The Theatre Centre
Location:  100-1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jeffrey Ross
Phone:  416-506-9436
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Check out the Heart and Stroke Foundation's annual report card.

Website:  http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) is proud to announce the schedule for the 4th annual Israeli Apartheid Week being held under the banner 60 Years of Nakba: End Israeli Apartheid. This international week, which began in Torontoin 2005, has now spread to Palestine, South Africa, Norway, UK and many cities across the US and Canada. In Toronto events will take place on three campuses: University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University.

Venue:  University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University.
Location:  Toronto
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Sponsored by National Eating Disorder Information Centre.

Website:  http://www.nedic.ca
Phone:  1-866-633-4220
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Kick start your year at KICKOFF 2008! CENTURY 21 Canada and the CENTURY 21 Ontario Brokers are proud to host one of the largest real estate industry events held in the GTA. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join fellow real estate professionals at KICKOFF 2008…visit the Supplier EXPO – more than a tradeshow…be the first to learn about the newest technology and products designed for you! Hear from two outstanding speakers.. Mike Ferry and Catriona Le May Doan. For tickets, please visit: http://www.century21.ca/kickoff/ PromoCode: 2121 For exhibitor opportunities, please email: pinpin.luk@century21.ca

Time:  8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Congress Centre
Location:  650 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.century21.ca/kickoff/
Categories:   Real Estate

Featuring - Saron Ghebressellassie (SAIA and United Black Students at Ryerson) - Clayton Thomas Muller (Indigenous Environmental Network) - Azmi Bishara (Video broadcast of his address to Israeli Apartheid Week in South Africa)

Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria St Room #: LIB 72, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Doris Brothers is an nternationally renowned psychologist and psychoanalytst in helping children affected by communication, trauma and relational difficulties. Presenting from her latest book, now in press, "Toward a Psychology of Uncertainty: Trauma-Centered Psychoanalysis"

Time:  All day conference, Saturday February 5, 2008
Venue:  George Ignatieff Theatre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://tcpp-capct.ca
For information contact:  Suzanne Pearen
Phone:  416-690-5464
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Services; Health/Health Care

Featuring - Toufic Haddad (Between the Lines) - Khaled Mouammar (CAF)

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto St. George Campus
Location:  Bahen Centre, 40 St.George Street Room #: 1180, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Canada’s pre-eminent media research conference. The conference will focus on the latest audience measurement theories, practices and ideas. We will present many of the leading media measurement thinkers and researchers from around the world.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bbm.ca
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Announcing a new collaboration between Erotic Blender and Come As You Are's Erotic Arts and Craft Fair! These two sexy events and more have been combined into Toronto's first annual Erotic Arts Festival. We are proud that Erotic Blender continues to be an erotic art show that challenges norms of gender, sexuality and body image. These issues are linked to larger systems of oppression such as class, race and ability. The Toronto Erotic Arts Festival has been created to bring artists from various communities together with this understanding. Come participate in Toronto's second annual Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring local artisans and their unique handcrafted pervertables!

Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  701 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoeroticartsfestival.com
For information contact:  Chris Ablett & Leanne Gillard
Phone:  416-504-7934
Categories:   Sexuality

A Community Meeting to provide input on your vision of transportation...public transit, walking, biking,carpooling, roads.

Time:  6pm-8 pm
Venue:  NSCC Lunenburg Campus
Location:  High Street, Bridgewater, NS
For information contact:  Peter Mc Cracken
Phone:  543-0647
Categories:   Transportation & Travel

Panel discussion of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

Time:  2:30 pm
Venue:  York University
Location:  Room: RS 203, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Forum to socialize, celebrate and support LEAF`s important work to protect and preserve Toronto`s urban forest.

Venue:  The Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, NU
Website:  http://www.leaftoronto.org
For information contact:  Liza Badaloo
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Environment

Talk by Michael Rosen, President of Tree Canada, to discuss Canada's urban forests and their carbon offset connection.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Peterborough Public Library
Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.greenup.on.ca
For information contact:  Trent Rhode greenupdate@greenup.on.ca
Phone:  705-745-3238
Categories:   Environment

Encompassing an industry convention and trade show, a nationally televised award show, a wide array of concert venues and showcases, a host community that embraces the event and a spotlight on local, national and international recording artists.Our very own East Coast Music Awards, a celebration of the best and brightest musical talent, home-grown in our Atlantic Canadian community.
Attended by more than 2,000 industry representatives and performers, the event has grown to a forum that has helped to promote many of Atlantic Canada’s artists to national and international presenters and buyers.

Location:  Frederiction, PE
Website:  http://www.ecma.ca
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Workshop to confront the dream of the North which believes to make a living, pollution is a reasonable trade-off. Video clips of world renowned thinkers, inspiring short films, leading edge information will be included.

Venue:  Minden Community Centre
Location:  Minden, ON
Website:  http://www.gaia centre .org
For information contact:  gaiacentre@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Environment

Featuring - Salim Vally (PSC South Africa) - Katherine Nastovski (CUPE Ontario) - Heather Kere (Ryerson Students Union)

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto St. George Campus
Location:  Bahen Centre: 40 St. George Room #: 1180, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Year of the Dog.

Derrick Jensen is the author of The Culture of Make Believe, A Language Older Than Words, Listening to the Land: Conversations about Nature. He writes for New York Magazine, Audobon, and the Sun Magazine.

Venue:  Church of the Holy Trinity
Location:  10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.derrickjensen.org/appear.html
For information contact:  Mike Balkwill at pd2patoronto@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

Filipino women in domestic positions vacated by Palestinians, as they react to working and living in Israel.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Wilson Hall, New College
Location:  20 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Women

Showing of the powerful documentary on Israel's occupation of Palestine.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  York University
Location:  Nat Taylor Cinema, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Featuring - Ward Churchill, former Professor in Ethnic Studies at University of Colorado at Boulder, author of A Little Matter of Genocide, Fantasies of the Master Race, From a Native Son, and many more. - Mohammad Ali Khalidi, a Palestinian Professor of Philosophy at York University. He has wrote and lectured on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the right of return. - Nagi Farah Palestinian Refugee and survivor of 1948 Nakba includes VISUAL DISPLAY

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria St Room #: LIB 72, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

A participatory gathering of students, social activists, academics, grass roots organizations, representatives of social justice, feminism, labour, indigenous and environmental movements, both local and global. List of presenters available at conference website.

Venue:  Trent U
Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://http//buildingsolidarityconference2008.20fr.com/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Meet at the The Israeli Consulate - 180 Bloor Street West. We will be marching east along Bloor and south on Yonge up to Dundas Square.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caiaweb.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

As a participant, you'll hear from two expert panels: leaders in the field of Socially Responsible Investment, and people with direct experience and perspectives on business, human rights, and the environment. Keynote address from Bruce Cox, Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada.

Time:  Full Day
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  King St. & John St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  business@aito.ca
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Environment

Closing cultural event for Israeli Apartheid Week in Toronto.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Arts & Culture

Free Presentation. This presentation will examine gendered politics in both historical and current Indigenous contexts, with an eye toward colonization and a reaffirmation of Indigenous kinship values. The relationship between patriarchy and colonialism in North America is not simply a historical one; it continues to impact the representation and participation of Indigenous women in contemporary politics and scholarship.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg., U of Toronto, Rm.: 5-220
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Native Peoples

The Coalition Against Same Sex Partner Abuse (CASSPA) is hosting a launch of four new resources for the queer community. This event will bring together community activists and professionals working in the area of same sex domestic violence/intimate partner violence to address domestic violence in the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Trans community sectors.

Time:  6:30 pm reception, 7 pm presentation
Venue:  Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Workshop:Ottawa on the Move to Work-Makes Good Business Sense More space in your parking lot? Less traffic on the Road? Want your employees healthier and richer? What's the catch?

Time:  8:30 am - 12:00 am
Venue:  National Arts Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Barbara Wood mailto:businesshealth@ottawa.ca
Phone:  613-580-6744
Categories:   Environment

Canada's red and white maple leaf flag was first raised on 15 February 1965. National Flag of Canada Day is celebrated each year in commemoration of that event.

Website:  http://www.pch.gc.ca/flag-drapeau
For information contact:  Department of Canadian Heritage

Mr. Tariq Amin-Khan teaches in Dept. of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. He was in Pakistan in late December, 2007, and witnessed the convulsions following Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Time:  6:30 - 9:00pm
Venue:  Oakham House
Location:  63 Gould Street(church Street and Gould), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

The famous poet Faiz's 97th birthday celebration (posthumously) will include an address by his daughter, Muneeza Hashmi and show a new film of his life. Poets, dancers, musicians and commentators from south east asia will also contribute to this great tribute to a great poet's.

Venue:  Port Credit Secondary School
Location:  70 Mineola Road East, Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Barrister Hamid Bashani Khan
Phone:  416-399-7602
Categories:   International

Conference on organic farming and organic food consumption. Why this is becoming a world-wide phenomenon and challenge. Keynote speaker will be Helge Hellberg and she will share how a county called Marin Organic is realizing its dream of becoming the first organic county in North America.

Venue:  Canadian Organic Growers
Location:  89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca/visionaryfarmersvisionaryconsumers/home.htm
Categories:   Farming; Environment

Why are more farmers and consumers choosing to go organic? Join us as we share how organic is making a difference in how we eat and live. You will be stirred with inspiring stories, the difficult challenges and the proven visions that are bringing organic food from the field to the table, creating new careers, markets and a more livable planet. Is there a role for you? Keynote speaker: Helge Hellberg, Executive Director of Marin Organic, an award winning, innovative organization of local farmers realizing a vision for the first all organic county in North America. They have inspired schools, businesses and governments to take a stand for an alternative way of doing business and in doing so show us what a sustainable food system is.

Time:  9 am - 5 pm
Venue:  U of Toronto conference centre
Location:  89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca
For information contact:  conference@cog.ca
Phone:  1-888-375-7383
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Food & Beverage

Community walk to explore the lower Don River. Starts at Broadview Subway Station at 1:00 pm and ends at Riverdale Farm Meeting House, with hot drinks.

Time:  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lostrivers.ca
For information contact:  Helen Mills
Phone:  416-781-7663
Categories:   Environment

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://cftpa.ca/primetime/
For information contact:  Canadian Film and Production Association
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Three local queer writers will read from their novels on themes of working and living within mental health institutions. They are: Debra Anderson, Farzana Doctor, Pat Capponi. Short Q & A fterwards.

Time:  12pm - 1pm
Venue:  George Brown College, St. James Campus, 4th Floor Foyer
Location:  200 King St. East, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Positive Space, positivespace@georgebrown.ca
Phone:  416-415-5000 ext.4069
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Categories:   Nature & Outdoors

The conference will showcase suppliers and professionals in the field of green roof technology, retrofitting and design. Ten speakers are scheduled. City of Toronto representatives will be available to show homeowners how to apply for permits. Regular price: $318

Time:  8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/greenroof
For information contact:  Green Roof Conference Office
Phone:  416-593-7744
Categories:   Environment

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since1982. This is the first event in the CJPME 2008 Speaker Series.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Marion Hall, University of Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca/
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International

We shall engage in interactive discussions wity the panel, share supportsand exchange views while addressing assumptions and perceptions on same-sex, same gender loving relationships and realities in a safe and respectful space. Guest speakers for February are: Doug Stewart, Omo Akintan, & Okwudili "Mandy" Nwafor.

Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-760-5956
Categories:   Sexuality

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Auditorium Jean Lesage, Salle B-2285, Université de Montréal
Location:  3200 Jean Brillant, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International

Concise, valuable, progressive information on core competencies in facility and housing management in this 6-day intensive program. Industy leaders discuss, debate and share knowledge that provides participants with critical information and leadership skills required to successfully lead a long term care facility.

Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  955 Bay St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oanhss.org
For information contact:  Stuart Sweeney
Phone:  905-851-8821
Categories:   Education; Health/Health Care; Seniors

Freedom to Read Week is organized by the Freedom of Expression Committee of the Book and Periodical Council.

Website:  http://www.freedomtoread.ca
Categories:   Publishers & Publishing; Human Rights, Law, Legal

"Manufacturing Neighborhoods" will explore the fundamental building blocks of vibrant, healthy communities through a multi-disciplinary panel discussion and q & a. Notable Panelists include Ken Greenberg, David Hulchanski, and Gillian Booth. Made possible through a grant from the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.architecturefohumanity.ca
For information contact:  contact@architecturefohumanity.ca
Categories:   Environment

Free Public Talk: Improving Quality of Life through the promotion of Walking and Bicycling as Activities and of Public Spaces, Parks, and Trails as great places. Featuring Gil Penalosa

Time:  7 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Hamilton Convention Centre
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  416-546-2424 Ext. 1275
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Transportation & Travel

Clean Air Hamilton is proud to announce the 5th biannaual Upwind Downwind conference. The four theme areas for this year's 2 day conference are: (1) Air Quality, Climate Change and Public Health (2) Urban and Transportation Planning, (3) The Science of Climate Change, and (4) Climate Change and Local Partnerships. The Conference provides the latest information on air quality and climate change issues, health impacts of air pollution, environmental best practices and practical information to assist decision makers, public health officials, planners, environmental managers, academics, students and community groups.

Venue:  Hamilton Convention Center
Location:  1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  (905) 546-2424 Ext. 1275
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

The CWC Annual Awards Gala is an industry tradition attended by a who’s who of Canadian communications. Join us along with over 600 high-profile government and business leaders from across the country as we honour the industry’s very best:
- CWC Woman of the Year
- CWC Trailblazer of the Year
- CWC Mentor of the Year
- CWC Employer of the Year
- CWC Chapter Leader of the Year

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cwc-afc.com
Categories:   Women; Communications Industry & Technology; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Dr. Peter Menzies Clinical Head of Aboriginal Services, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Harvey Manning Executive Director, Native Men's Residence Leslie Saunders Coordinator, St. Christopher House Barbara Hurford Therapist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Aboriginal Services The above experts will discuss aboriginal homelessness issues. The event will be moderated by Dr. Eileen Antone, a leader in the Aboriginal Community and professor at U of Toronto.

Time:  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Rm. 12-199, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.SOCIALECONOMY.UTORONTO.CA
For information contact:  Lisa White, secspeaker@oise.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Native Peoples

Dr. Suzuki to address the audience. His latest book is "David Suzuki: The Autobiography is available at the Mount Royal College Bookstore. There will be a signing after the event. Dr. David Suzuki T. Suzuki PhD, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ross Glen Hall- Centre for Continuous Learning
Location:  Mount Royal College, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.mtroyal.ca/speakerseries
Categories:   Environment

PrintAction magazine will be presenting the Environmental Printing Awards at the Windsor Arms Hotel in downtown Toronto. Renowned scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster Dr. David Suzuki will deliver the keynote speech. This year’s Environmental Printing Awards will be celebrating initiative in providing products or services which help move the graphic communications industry toward greener practices.

Location:  18 St. Thomas Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.printaction.com/epa/generalinfo.html
Categories:   Environment; Publishers & Publishing

Narrated by Paul Newman, this film raises key questions about where the products we consume originate, at what cost they are produced and ultimately, where our responsibilities lie.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ewart Angus Lecture Hall 1A6 (McMaster University Medical Centre)
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.opirg.ca
For information contact:  OPIRG McMaster
Phone:  905-525-9140 ext.27289
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Home and garden problems sneaking up on you? It's easier than you think. At the 2008 Calgary Home & Garden Show, all that you want to create your dream home and garden can be found in one place. Discover stylish outdoor living solutions at the Urban Gardens, stroll through the Flower Market for the latest garden accessories and fresh flowers. Swing into Spring Clean action and gather ideas to see how you can effectively organize and freshen up your home. Even if you don't have a green thumb, the amazing lineup of experts will give you tips and advise to help you cultivate your garden know-how. Green with Envy - new this year, find how to make your home eco-chic. Step int our Green Product Showcase to see how you can help the environment without sacrificing design.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.calgaryhomeshow.com
For information contact:  Sonya Lang
Phone:  Sonya Lang
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

5th Annual Youth Symposium on the Environment will bring together Aboriginal Youth from across Ontario to discuss Environmental issues that affect their communities. The Symposium is broken up into four categories" Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.

Venue:  Northern College
Location:  Timmins, ON
Website:  http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/youthsymposium.html
Categories:   Environment

Film Festival Schedule Feb. 28, Opening Gala, Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame E. Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. Buddha Collapsed out of Shame (Iran), 8 pm Feb. 29, The Law of Profit (Belgiumt), 7:30 pm Jackman Hall Art Gallery on ON, 317 Dundas St. March 1, 7:30 pm These Girls (Egypt) Jackman Hall, Art Gallery Of ON, 317 Dundas St. W. March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm We'll Never Meet Cildhood Again (UK/Bulgaria) Art Gallery of ON March 3, 7:30 pm Taxi to the Dark Side Art Gallery of ON March 4, 7:30 pm Chop Shop (USA) Art Gallery, ON March 5, 7:30 pm A Love During War (Congo /Cameroon) Closing Night, Art Gal. of ON Tickets at 416-968-3456

Venue:  ON Art Gallery/ see 93 Charles St. also
Location:  317 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  416-968-3456
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Israel's deputy defense minister Matan Vilnai today threatened Palestinians in the surrounded Gaza ghetto with a "holocaust" if they continue to resist Israel's illegal occupation.The word holocaust ("shoah" in Hebrew) is not one that is used lightly in Israel. It means very specifically genocide, and up to now has been used in Israel only to refer to the Nazi genocide during World War II. This is not an idle threat: in the last two days alone, Israeli shelling has killed 32 Palestinians, nine of them children, with at least 60 others injured. Israel is now threatening to cease its 'restraint' and launch an all-out massive onslaught. Protest today at the Israeli consulate in Toronto.

Time:  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.connexions.org/CxL-MiddleEastResources.htm
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Two weeks ago, McMaster University announced that student clubs were banned from using the term "Israeli apartheid" to refer to Israeli apartheid. Students at McMaster are holding a public forum to protest this unprecedented attack on the right to academic freedom and the right to organize. They need your support! Free buses will be leaving to McMaster from University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University to attend this important meeting.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  McMaster University
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Education

The Conference will feature key note speakers such as: Andrew Nikiforuk, Maxime Laplante, Peter Katona, Dr. Ann Clark and Dr. Jennifer Sumner, and Ted Zettel. The purpose of the conference is to educate people about the present crisis in factory farming methods and to propose remedial, organic technologies.

Venue:  Norfolk United Church
Location:  75 Norfolk St., Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.beyondfactoryfarming.org
For information contact:  Jodi Koberinski
Phone:  519-568-8688
Categories:   Farming; Environment

Topics include new meat regulations, poster presentations, interactive workshops covering a wide range of topics, gourmet banquet with entertainment, silent auction containing clothing, books, art, food, wine, tools, seeds etc.

Time:  6:00 pm Friday - 8:00 pm Sunday
Venue:  Mary Winspear Centre
Location:  Sanscha, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC
Website:  http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca
Categories:   Farming; Environment

General Meeting followed by film: "Escape from Suburbia" or hiking on the grounds of Kelso Park. Toronto Renewable Energy Coop presentation re residential solar panel installations followed by panel discussion.

Time:  9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Venue:  Halton Region Museum
Location:  Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, ON
Categories:   Environment

A one day repeat of Walk 21 2007 in Toronto at which some local presenters will share their breakout presentations with the community. See: www.toronto.ca/walk21/photos.htm

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/walk21/
Categories:   Health/Health Care

March is National Epilepsy Month

Website:  http://www.epilepsy.ca
For information contact:  Epilepsy Canada
Phone:  1-877-734-0873
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Help Fight Liver Disease Month is the Canadian Liver Foundation's annual fundraising campaign, which aims to raise public awareness of liver disease and the resources available to combat it.

Categories:   Health/Health Care; Health/Health Care

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month aims to raise public awareness of colorectal cancer, support patients and their families and advocate for a national screening policy and improved access to treatment.

Categories:   Health/Health Care; Health/Health Care

National Nutrition Month aims to raise public awareness of healthy eating and the importance of making informed food choices.

Categories:   Food & Beverage

Pharmacists - Your prescription for care.

Website:  http://www.pharmacists.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Red Cross Month aims to raise public awareness of the work done by the Red Cross and to promote its fundraising activities.

Categories:   Health/Health Care

The conference will present keynote speakers, presentations, papers, and panel sessions that provide useful, practical and locally applicable insights. Workshops will focus on strategies and actions that can be adopted by local government, infrastructure decision - makers and business.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.esans.ca/events
Categories:   Environment

Building Green in a changing climate Conference and Trade Show. Exhibiting green building technologies available on Vancouver Island

Venue:  Florence Filberg Centre
Location:  Courtney, BC
Website:  http://www.livinggreenbuildinggreen.com
For information contact:  Maaike Penn, maaike.pen@livinggreen buildinggreen.com
Categories:   Environment

The objective of this conference is to communicate to carriers and shippers, the government programs and initiatives that will help them use less fuel, save money and reduce emissions contributing to climate change and air pollution, in addition to showcasing best practices across different transportation modes.

Venue:  Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel
Location:  416-675-6100, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pollutionprobe.org/Happening/Index_Today.htm
For information contact:  Natasha Lan nlan@pollutionprobe.org
Phone:  416-926-1907 ext. 230
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel

Now in its 24th year, CMW is the single longest running and premiere conference focusing on business of Music, bringing together Sound Recording, New Technology and Broadcast for one spectacular week of events.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cmw.net
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

The Guerrilla Girls are feminist masked avengers who use facts, humour and outrageous visuals to expose sexism, racism and corruption in politics, art, film, and pop culture.They will talk about their work concerning their philosophy of activism, and their campaign against the lack of ethics in the art world.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  John Basett Theatre, Metro Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mtcc.com
For information contact:  guerrillatix@gmail.com (tickets)
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.albertamagazines.com
Categories:   Publishers & Publishing

The 8th Organic Conference and Trade Show will feature: --Dag Falck, from Nature's Path, independent Canadian company, (largest organic cereal producer in the world) -- Pat Mooney, ETC group, re: threats of genetic modification and nanotechnology -- Marc Schurman, organic production methods

Venue:  Memramcook Resort
Location:  Memramcook, NB
Website:  http://www.acornorganic.org/conference.html
Phone:  1-800-268-2511
Categories:   Farming; Environment

The International Home & Garden Show is the first Spring Home & Garden Show of the season, with over 450 exhibitors showcasing better living, home & garden, outdoor, landscaping and home improvment products and services. The Show has also created the Green Street Pavilion, a showcase of over 30,000 sq. ft. dedicated strictly to promoting products related sustainability, green building, renewable energy, ecosmart living and more. The show also takes place along with the Successful Gardening Show, offering visitors the unique "2 Shows for 1 Admission". Visit our website http://www.internationalhomeshow.ca for more information.

Time:  Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.internationalhomeshow.ca
For information contact:  Lisa Pascoe
Phone:  416-512-1305
Categories:   Environment

To create a culture of education for sustainable development in the province to support the overall goal of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, 2005 - 2014, which is "... to integrate the values inherent in sustainable development into all aspects of learning to encourage changes in behavior that allow for a more sustainable and just society for all."

Time:  8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Venue:  Killarny Lake Lodge, Rotary Room
Location:  1600 St. Mary's St./Killarney Lake Park, Fredericton, NB
Website:  http://www.nben.ca/educatione.htm
Categories:   Environment

Philosopher Austin Dacey says that "secularism has lost its soul." From Washington to the Vatican to Tehran, religion is a public matter as never before, and secular values of personal autonomy, toleration, separation of religion and state, and freedom of conscience are attacked on all sides and defended by few. The godly claim a monopoly on the language of morality in public debate. while for generations, too many have insisted that questions of conscience, religion, ethics, and values, are "private matters" that have no place in public debate. Ironically, this ideology prevents them from subjecting religion to due scrutiny when it encroaches on individual rights,and from advocating their own moral vision in politics.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.austindacey.com.
Categories:   Religious

Philosopher Austin Dacey says that "secularism has lost its soul." From Washington to the Vatican to Tehran, religion is a public matter as never before, and secular values of personal autonomy, toleration, separation of religion and state, and freedom of conscience are attacked on all sides and defended by few. The godly claim a monopoly on the language of morality in public debate. while for generations, too many have insisted that questions of conscience, religion, ethics, and values, are "private matters" that have no place in public debate. Ironically, this ideology prevents them from subjecting religion to due scrutiny when it encroaches on individual rights,and from advocating their own moral vision in politics.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverley Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.centerforinquiry.net/ontario
Categories:   Religious

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5 pm to 6 pm
Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Over two days, hands-on workshops, discussions and displays will cover such topics as food security on a low income, eating in the north, food in schools, food preserving, grower group conservatives, urban agriculture, youth, farm mentorship, mobilisation and strategic planning, and skill development for communities.There will also be a Feast from the Land dinner on the Friday evening and a Local Food Forum on Saturday afternoon.

Time:  2 Days
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.manitobafoodsecurity.ca
For information contact:  Lise growinglocal@mbfoodcharter.ca
Phone:  204-943-0823
Categories:   Farming; Environment

A cultural event with proceeds going to supporting a program in Nablus for children called Project Hope. This is an educational and arts program for children and youth who experience ongoing trauma from living under occupation.

Time:  Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm
Venue:  Noor Cultural Centre
Location:  123 Wynford Drive, (Just east of Don Mills and north of Eglinton Avenue, right off the DVP), North York, ON
Website:  http://www.arabmosaic.ca
Categories:   Performing Arts; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Children & Youth

The conference will feature topics relevant to woodlot owners and managers from all walks of life. Presenters were invited to discuss woodlot tax planning, wetland management, managing for species at risk, forest inventories, and forest help.

Time:  8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Evinrude Centre
Location:  911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org
For information contact:  Rhonda
Phone:  1-888-791-1103
Categories:   Environment

Second Monday in March.

GLOBE 2008 International Conference and Trade Fair "Accelerating business & sustainable development strategies" This series of events is dedicated to bringing together professionals from the environment sector. Every two years, corporate executives, government representatives, environmental senior managers, urban planners and financial executives meet to discuss emerging priorities and opportunities in the business of the environment. The tenth in the series, GLOBE 2008 will host 10,000 participants, 2,000 conference delegates, 400 exhibitors, 200 speakers and dozens of international delegations from over 70 countries. The Conference will focus on major themes such as Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Environment, Finance and Sustainability, and Building Better Cities.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.globe2008.ca
For information contact:  Ms. Carine Vindeirinho
Phone:  1 604-775-8027
Categories:   Environment; International

You are invited to join us in making history... The first event of its kind, Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will be an elite global gathering of representatives of the automotive and fuel sector's major stakeholders: OEMs, suppliers, financiers, oil and gas producers, electric utilities, labour unions, maintenance providers, insurance/reinsurance, agribusiness, civil society groups, and policy makers. Their purpose will be to explore together the key issues, challenges and opportunities that will confront the global automobile industry over the coming decade. These issues need to be addressed on an international stage among leaders of all relevant industries. Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will therefore run in conjunction with GLOBE 2008.

Venue:  VCEC
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.autofuturetech.com
Phone:  1-800-274-6097
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Environment; International

What they're saying about 'Tough Love at the Table': "You can't fight a battle and analyze it all at the same time so this book acts as a wakeup call...an easy and entertaining read." - JAMIE SNOOK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, LABRADORMETIS NATION "I'm honored that you've included a column about me..." - PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON "I feel very honored to have been part of your latest book. I am anxious to read it and know that I will gain some new insight." - R. NICHOLAS BURNS, UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS, WASHINGTON "When our clients want Million-dollar advice on dispute resolution and fascinating stories, we recommend Allan" - MIKE TAUBLEB - PROMENADE SPEAKER'S BUREAU, NEW YORK,NY

Time:  Between 5:30 and 7:30pm
Venue:  Ben McNally's Book Store
Location:  366 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.allanbonner.com/index.htm
For information contact:  Allan Bonner
Phone:  (416) 961-3620

This milestone event will bring together women from diverse backgrounds and constituencies to discuss the priority issues of women living in Canada and the needs and the processes of women voices on the local, national and international levels. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jean Augustine, Ontario Fairness Commissioner Special Guest: Katerina Cizek, National Film Board of Canada, Filmmaker in Residence Women From the No Fixed Address Network

Time:  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Gkadstone Hotel Main Ballroom
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nac-cca.ca
For information contact:  Enisone Kadiri
Phone:  416-932-1718
Categories:   Women

The Sustainable Business Conference brings together representatives from the private, public, and non-governmental organizations as well as university faculty, and students from around the world. This year Sustainable Business Conference will highlight the food industry and its renowned leaders who have incorporated sustainable practices in business decisions.

Venue:  D. B. Clarke Theatre
Location:  1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd., Concordia Univ., Montreal, QC
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5pm to 6pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museuem, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Featuring International leaders, speakers, authors, healing music performers, hundred(s) of exhibitors and countless hands-on demonstrations that present a fascinating world view of holistic health benefits. Providing information for individuals who want to enhance their health, de-stress their lives and focus on their spiritual well-being. Embracing the relationship between traditional medicine and complementary treatment options as it contributes to overall greater health for people today. Guiding you towards integrating the mind, body and spirit, staying healthy and avoiding illness while living happier, fuller lives.

Time:  March 14th 5pm-9pm, March 15th 10am-8pm, March 16th 11am-
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.holisticworld.org
For information contact:  Yvette Murray
Phone:  416-966-2626
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International

The New University Cooperative is hosting its first AGM. The New University Cooperative is a grassroots organization of grassroots activists and academics from across Canada who are building the foundations for an innovative university in Canada, based on the principles of ecological sustainability, accessibility and social justice.

Location:  St. Clements, ON
Website:  http://www.newuniversity.ca
For information contact:  Wilma
Phone:  250-861-6805
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

(Monterey, California, United States) The Community Built Association (CBA), a national non-profit network of creative professionals who work to transform community spaces, will be gathering again at the Asilomar Conference Center in Monterey, CA, on March 14th-17th, 2008. This biennial Conference will bring together community builders from coast to coast to share professional expertise and experiences, collaborate on workshops, and get inspired. The CBA Conference will feature special presentations and hands-on workshops that further the practice of uniting professionals with volunteers to develop innovative, community projects that reshape the physical environment. Community-built professionals from around the country will converge as presenters and participants to discuss topics such as participatory design, funding community art, storytelling, community gardens, natural playgrounds, and creating gathering spaces. Lectures, workshops, and less formal gatherings will give plenty of opportunity for sharing stories of

Venue:  Asilomar Conference Center
Location:  Monterey
Website:  http://www.communitybuilt.org
Phone:  (360)970-1519
Categories:   Environment

Beginning with adialogue involving leadingalterntive energy experts, city mayors, muninipal managers and economic development practitioners together with businesses from across the North, the Green North Eco-Conference 2008 will emphasize the creation of a healthy and inclusive community that supports new economic opportunities and a high quality of life with minimal impact to the environment. Three main topics include: 1) Developing Northern Ontario's Alternative Energy Sector 2) Greening Norther Municipalities 3) Greening Northern Business.

Venue:  Confederation College
Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.greennorthecoconference.com
For information contact:  Dennis Walsh dennis@greenatworkmag.com
Phone:  807-625-0212
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

A free public forum contesting the charitable status of Zionist organizations

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Ontario Institue for Studies in Education Room 5-250
Location:  252 Bloor St. W. (at St. George subway), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info@nion.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Categories:   Nature & Outdoors

Categories:   Nature & Outdoors

Categories:   Religious

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

ADR Institute of Ontario will be presentingtwo half-day sessions on "Effective Workplace Evaluations/Assessments" (Daryl Landau, Roger Alton) and "Performing Effective Workplace Intervention," (Dr. Barbara Benoliel). Please visit www.adrontario.ca/documents/workplace.pdf for a copy of the program.

Location:  Mississauga, ON

"Ilan Pappe is Israel's bravest, most principled, most incisive historian." � - John Pilger Ilan Pappe Lecture & Book Signing Suggested Donation: $10 (Students/Seniors $5)

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Health Sciences Auditorium
Location:  155 College St., 6th floor, Toronto, ON
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

After five years of occupation, the suffering of the Iraqi people continues. More than 5 million have been forced to flee, more than 1.2 million since March, 2003. Learn more about the realities of life in Iraq from Iraqi voices, and how you can add your voice to resisting the war. With Dr. Dahlia Wasfi and Prof. Sabah Al Nasseri

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. #3153
Location:  1 King's College Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

Some of Toronto's best story-tellers: Hildy Stollery, stories from Alice Kane Lorne Brown, " Camille Caron Rita Cox, " Augusta Baker Celia Lottridge " Ray Hicks Harriet Xanthakos " Italo Calvino

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Buddies in Bad Time Theatre
Location:  12 Alexandra Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

This conference will bring together delegates, speakers and moderators from across the country to discuss, debate, dream. In conjunction with the Ecoprise 2008 sustainable business conference, a parallel post-secondary green business plan competition (Eco-Venture 2008) will be held.

Venue:  Rowe Management Bldg. Dalhousie University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.ecoprise2008.dal.ca/
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

Join us when we begin our campaign against the annual CANSEC arms fair. CANSEC is Canada's largest weapon's fair, to be held at the Ottawa Congress Centre April 9 - 10. More than 200 corporations, including the notorious Blackwater, will promote their weapons, surveillance tools and services there. The event is closed to the public because the buyers of these 'goods' are governments (Canadian and foreign), police agencies & private security firms; items which restrict the freedom of citizens, while the authorities claim their motives are security. During CANSEC, NOWAR-PAIX and PGA-Bloc have planned many events to shine a light on these war-profiteers and their links to war, human rights violations, death and suffering.

Time:  Noon
Venue:  Corner of York and Sussex
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.nowar-paix.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Featuring a Full Day of Speakers, Demonstrations and Exhibits on Sustainable Living Topics Include:Renewable Energy, Energy Efficient Homes, Natural Waste Water Treatment, Waste Reduction

Venue:  Loyalist College
Location:  Belleville, ON
Website:  http://www.quintesustainability.ca
For information contact:  Maya Navrot; mnavrot@quinteconservation.ca
Phone:  613-968-3434 Ext 131
Categories:   Environment

First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium

Venue:  Saint Mary's University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca/education.php
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Included in the price of any workshop or $15 for non-workshop participants. Bring photos from past workshops to share and discuss. Network with other photographers. Learn creative ideas to further your photo explorations. This workshop is open to anyone who has taken our courses, as well as models and other erotic photo artists in the community.

Time:  5:30 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Come As You Are
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.capstudios.com
For information contact:  Chris Ablett Photography
Phone:  416-953-5637
Categories:   Sexuality

GreenUP! is a chance for the public to explore practical, earth-friendly ideas for home, garden, and lifestyle. Topics range from alternative energy and backyard projects to wildlife habitat preservation campaigns. Environmental companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations and volunteer groups will engage visitors with interactive displays. Visitors will also be able to experience ‘green’ initiatives in action with tours of the Living Wall (a wall made up of plants that function to clean the air in a building) and The Tea Room (a café at Queen’s that has incorporated many sustainable aspects in their operations). Delicious organic (and local where possible) food will contribute to the festive spirit!

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Biosciences Complex Atrium, Queen’s University
Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.greenupfestival.ca
For information contact:  Brooke Gilmour
Phone:  613.546.9696
Categories:   Environment

This conference is designed for existing organic producers and those considering transition to organics. Will explore the economics of organic crop production; experts from Canada and US speak on crop rotation, weed and pest controls, the art of compost making, herd health issues, organics in Cuba.

Venue:  Norseman Inn
Location:  Camrose, AB
Website:  http://www.goingorganic.ca
For information contact:  organic08@telus.net
Categories:   Environment; Farming

Categories:   Religious

Threads of Life, an Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support, will hold its fifth annual Steps for Life walk to raise awareness of injury prevention and fundraise to support families suffering from workplace tragedies. If you are unable to participate in any of these three locations, you can now Adopt-a-Walker to participate in the event to honour your loved one. The walker will wear a photo of your loved one. Events are in Hamilton, Thunder Bay, Toronto and Sudbury. Threads of Life is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping families affected by a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease along their journey of healing. The 5K walk is non-competitive.

Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Suzan Butyn
Phone:  1-888-567-9490
Categories:   Social Services; Health/Health Care

Blackout Day is an initiative encouraging people, businesses and communities to do their part towards energy conservation by having the lights off. Persons can sign up for the Blackout Day Challenge online at www.blackoutday.ca by promising to take at least one action towards energy conservation.

Venue:  Ontario
Website:  http://www.blackoutday.ca
Categories:   Environment

The Conference theme is :Knowledge Integration: Successful Interventions in Urban Health. The conference will emphasize action results rather than just descriptions. Highly renowned, international speakers have been secured for this conference..

Venue:  Westin Bayshore
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.icuh2008.com
For information contact:  Leigh Anne Higgs icuh2008@advance-group.com
Phone:  604-688-9655 ext.2
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care