A weekly annual poetry event reading hosted by poet James Dewar, which showcases local bards, artists of spoken and written word. Each evening is begun with a pre-show "ink-slinging" workshop where attendees are given promots, instruction, writing workshops and themes that allow each to produce a poem they can share in the open mic portion.

Time:  Each Thursday evening- see website for details
Venue:  Black Swan Tavern
Location:  154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hotsaucedwords.ca/hotsaucedwords/
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture

Kevin Neish from Victoria, B.C., witnessed the Israeli Commando raid on the six ships carrying 600 activists and 10,000 tons of humanitarian aid.

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library
Location:  350 West Georgia Str., Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  sphr.ubc@gmail.com
Phone:  604-379-4050
Categories:   International; Military; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Oxford, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Wednesdays and Sundays, take a 10-minute ride in vintage rail cars, drawn by a steam locomotive and operated by volunteers of the Bytown Railway Society. Last ride at 3:45 p.m.

Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museums
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  613-991-3053
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Museums

Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays get a behind-the-scenes look at the extensive collection that is not usually on display in the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Attendance is limited. Please register at the information desk.
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (English); 1:00 p.m. (French)

Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  613-991-3053
Categories:   Museums

Explore Technology Park, home to a radar antenna, a windmill, an Atlas rocket, and more. You can tour inside the Canada Science and Technology Museum’s Cape North lighthouse, or take part in water rocket launches. Please check the daily schedule at the Museum for the times and location of the activities.

Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  613-991-3053
Categories:   Museums

People and organizations seek Shelle out because of her work developing applications for the
LAB Profile, the psycho-linguistic tool for uncovering how people get motivated, how they think and make decisions.

This 5-day program will teach you how to solve the most difficult and ambiguous communication situations, Master the Language of Influence for any situation, make convincing presentations to even the most skeptical audiences, Enhance your leadership style to save time and increase organizational performance, know how to develop the right approach to lead your key teams and employees and much more.

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:  Travelodge Hotel on the Lake
Location:  Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.LABProfileCertification.com
For information contact:  Melody Lidstone
Phone:  19056396468
Categories:   International; Consulting & Consultants; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Divers/Cité is an event whose mission is to present an arts and music festival that illustrates and celebrates the value of diversity in a spirit of sharing, solidarity and openness with the world. Eighteen years of constant growth and expansion has established Divers/Cité as an internationally recognized festival.

Most of the programming is outdoor and free. Our programming also follows set themes that cover a wide range of artistic tendencies that address widely varying audiences. The event proudly showcases modern dance, blues, jazz, pop, Latin, rock, world, funk, ambient, techno and electronic concerts, drag queen performances and an outdoor cinema. The 2010 edition, from July 26th to August 1st, will offer more than 47 hours of free outdoor performances spanning 7 days.

Please help us reduce our carbon footprint by following the recycling instructions on the festival site.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.diverscite.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Take your business to a whole NEW level!
Win over even the most skeptical audiences
Learn advanced coaching methodologies
Help your clients shift into their own success strategies
People and organizations seek Shelle out because of her work developing applications for the
LAB Profile, the psycho-linguistic tool for uncovering how people get motivated, how they think and make decisions.

Build high performance teams
Design learning programs that actually change behavior

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Venue:  Travelodge Hotel on the Lake
Location:  Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.LABProfileCertification.com
For information contact:  Melody Lidstone
Phone:  19056396468
Categories:   Consulting & Consultants; International; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Gear up to explore the science and the technologies that get cars moving at the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Design, construct and race your own car down the Museum’s track, and investigate the science that makes engines roar. Meet car experts who will tell you all about what’s under the hood, how a car runs, and how to take care of it. Buckle up, and come take part in a moving experience!

Time:  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitors Services
Phone:  613-991-3053
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Children & Youth; Museums

This year's Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Festival is on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010 at the Homecoming Park (formerly Stony Plain Exhibition Park) in beautiful Stony Plain, just minutes from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Bring your Family, Friends & Lawnchairs

Every year, we have a weekend full of activities for the whole family including:
# Great music on our main stage
# Workshops
# Slowpitch Jam
# Food Concessions & Craft Tables
# Kids Corner
# Festival Souvenir Table
# Sunday Morning Gospel
# Parking/Camping available
# Parking Lot Picking
# Open Stage
# 24 Hour Security & First Aid
# Jamming all Weekend

Venue:  Homecoming Park
Location:  4202 - 50 Street, Stoney Plain, AB
Website:  http://www.blueberrybluegrass.com
For information contact:  info@blueberrybluegrass.com
Phone:  780-922-4973 or 780-999-6877
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The festival runs on Friday from 7pm to 11pm, Saturday from 1 pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 11pm.
This free festival, now in its sixteenth year, is patterned after European festivals whereby the days events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festivals theme with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and surrounding area. Arts, crafts, and an excellent choice of food and refreshments are also available at the festival site and from the many fine eating establishments in downtown Cambridge. Local and internationally renowned performers, are selected each year to reflect a most diverse and entertaining mixture of musical cultures.

Venue:  Downtown Cambridge
Location:  Galt Centre Postal Outlet, P.O. Box 22148, N1R 8E3, Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com/festival.htm
For information contact:  mill_race@yahoo.com
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Canmore's appetite for music led to the formation of the Canmore Folk and Blues Club in the early 1970s". The Club was incorporated under the Societies Act on May 6th, 1975. It is a Registered Charity, #0857516-22. The Club, through the Canmore Folk Music Festival and its outreach program in the local schools, achieves its goals and objectives to:
1. Educate and cultivate an appreciation for, and enjoyment of, the folk music of Canada and other countries
2. Educate and provide opportunities for children to become familiar with folk music and the musical instruments of many countries
3. Provide opportunities for national and international folk performers to become known in the area
4. Stimulate international understanding through a common interest in folk music

Venue:  Stan Rogers Stage
Location:  Box 8098, Canmore, AB
Website:  http://www.canmorefolkmusicfestival.com
For information contact:  info@canmorefolkmusicfestival.com
Phone:  403-678-2524
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Folklorama began in 1970 as a one time multicultural event to celebrate Manitoba's Centennial. It was so successful it has returned every year since then.

Three programs have grown out of the festival's success, each one working to fullfill our mission of "Celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding":

* Folklorama Talent brings multicultural and contemporary performers to special events and conventions throughout the year.
* Folklorama Teachings bring story tellers and performers into schools and daycares.
* Folklorama Travel works to bring both tours and individuals not only to the festival, but to the city of Winnipeg year round.

Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.folklorama.ca/home
For information contact:  rybachukk@folklorama.ca
Phone:  1-204-982-6210
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary folk music to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. We are Nova Scotia's longest-running folk festival and have showcased great Nova Scotian, Canadian, and international talent during our 23 years. We are proud to have introduced many of the Maritimes' best-loved musicians to a wider audience on our stages.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  P.O. Box 655 Lunenburg, B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, NS
Website:  http://www.folkharbour.com/index.php
For information contact:  info@folkharbour.com
Phone:  902-634-3180
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year in the second weekend in August. We thank the many sponsors who support this event and enable us to offer world-class music at affordable prices.

Venue:  Gallagher Park
Location:  P.O. Box 4130, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.efmf.ab.ca
For information contact:  tickets@efmf.ab.ca
Phone:  780-429-1999
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Great Woods Park www.greatwoodspark.com and GWMF Music Society will proudly present the 14th annual indoor-outdoor Blues/Rock/Roots music festival in a beautiful 120-acre park and campground on the banks of the Brokenhead River, at a very unique venue, The Moonrise Cabana on August 6-9, 2009.

A dedicated group of volunteers is helping to stage and promote this astounding music festival, which contributes to the cultural life of the communities of Manitoba. Thousands of people from United States and Canada have enjoyed the festival in the past and we look forward to a larger attendance this year as the reputation for the quality of this festival continues to grow.

Great Woods Music Festival is extending an invitation and opportunity to you to participate in this prestigious event with a Sponsorship package for this special Blues/Rock/Roots festival. The package offers a variety of sponsorship levels and we are assured your organization will select one that best represents your business needs and marketing plan. We believe this event will provide an excellent opportunity to reward your valued customers and employees, to promote your business and support the cultural life of Manitoba. For further information, phone (204) 268-2814 or email park@greatwoodspark.com

Venue:  The Moonrise Cabana, Great Woods Park
Location:  Beausejour, MB
Website:  http://www.greatwoodspark.com/
For information contact:  park@greatwoodspark.com
Phone:  204-268-2814
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Nova Scotia Nature Trust, the province’s leading land conservation organization, is very pleased to invite you to a special celebration on Friday, August 6th, at 10:30 am at the Vogler’s Cove Community Centre (8544 Highway 331, Vogler’s Cove).

Join the Nature Trust in celebrating the permanent protection of 300 acres of undeveloped coastal property on Great and Selig Islands - the largest island conservation ever accomplished off mainland Nova Scotia.

Members, supporters and the public are welcome to attend a brief reception ceremony to honour the local family who has made this generous commitment to protecting Nova Scotia’s natural legacy and are invited to join a walk on Cherry Hill Beach afterwards.

Time:  10:30 AM
Venue:  Vogler’s Cove Community Centre
Location:  8544 Highway 331, NS
Website:  http://www.nsnt.ca
For information contact:  ROBIN LEVY
Phone:  (902) 425-LAND
Categories:   Environment

The aim of the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and Celtic College is to foster the preservation and continuation of traditional Celtic art forms through exposure, participation and education. Forming new generations of artists and participants is absolutely essential to the survival of these living traditions. The Festival, College and Celtic Kids Day Camp, therefore, create and support year-long educational and participatory programmes, as well as instrument loans to help bring forward the new generations that will live and participate in our valued traditions. If you share our goals, you can participate by helping us to fund the charitable organization we have created to finance these programs.

Location:  Box 171, N7A 3Z2, Goderich, ON
Website:  http://www.celticfestival.ca
For information contact:  festival@celticfestival.ca
Phone:  519-524-8221
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Live From the Rock Folk Festival is a very special event taking place on the northern shore of the world's largest lake the second weekend of every August. Its an amazing gathering of an eclectic group of people who together form a magical community in the park. Many of our supporters come back year after year and camp next to festival friends, joining them around the nightly campfire, listening to music on four stages from morning to midnight, admiring the works of artisans and consuming the great food sold on site by a variety of vendors. Together we celebrate non- commercial alternative music, artists, the north and community! The festival is completely volunteer run and all of us who dedicate countless hours to the caus” do so because we love music and community.
We invite you to join us and become part of the Live From the Rock family. Come to the festival - we do need paying audience members; and bring your family and friends. Apply to be a food vendor or artisan, volunteer or sign up to play on the open stage.

Location:  Red Rock, ON
Website:  http://www.livefromtherock.com
For information contact:  jackiebrewer@northerncu.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Regina Folk Festival (RFF) was first held way back in 1969 on the Regina Campus of the University of Saskatchewan. Organized by a few individuals, the enthusiasm and support shown for this first event led to the creation of the Regina Guild of Folk Arts (RGFA) Since that time, the RGFA has continued to present both an annual festival (the Regina Folk Festival) and year-round music performances (the Regina Folk Festival Concert Series). For sixteen years RGFA produced and staged the Regina Folk Festival at various indoor venues.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  101 - 1855 Scarth Street, S4P 2G9, Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.reginafolkfestival.com
For information contact:  info@reginafolkfestival.com
Phone:  306-757-0308
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Calling all residents of the Lower Mainland! Langley Environmental Partners Society and the Langley Agricultural Advisory Committee are organizing a local food fair on Saturday August 7th from 11am – 4pm. This locally focused food fair will be held at the most delightful of venues, The Fort Wine Company.

Langley Eats Local will focus on local farmers and producers as Langley encourages its citizens to eat local and support local businesses. It will be family oriented, provide fun music and entertainment, a kid’s zone, and showcase at least 2 agricultural related movies and a variety of local food producers, farmers and vendors. In addition we hope to have a locally sourced BBQ lunch!


For more information or to RSVP please contact Lina at 604-533-3515 or lazeez@tol.ca . We encourage you to RSVP so as to avoid wastage of prepared food at the event. Event entry is by donation.

Time:  11 AM-4 PM
Venue:  The Fort Wine Company
Location:  26151 84 Avenue, Langley, BC
Website:  http://www.leps.bc.ca/events
For information contact:  Lina lazeez@tol.ca
Phone:  604-533-3515
Categories:   Farming; Environment

20th Anniversary Under The Volcano Festival of Art & Social Change

After 20 years UTV has decided to close this chapter of our history by making our 20th anniversary our final event. For two decades we have organized in solidarity with local and global social justice movements and have staunchly supported marginalized peoples struggles. Come celebrate cultures of resistance, activism and community!

2010 HIGHLIGHTS:

* Naomi Klein and Arthur Manuel: Paying our Debts, At Home and Abroad: A Discussion with the award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author Klein and Secwepemc Nation activist Manuel, moderated by journalist & documentary film-maker Avi Lewis

* Olmeca: Xicano MC returns in support of new album “La Contra Cultura”
* Plus Joey Only Outlaw Band, Delhi2Dublin, Los Migrantes, Veda Hille and many more!

Plus:

Malcolm Lowry Stage, Dragonfly Kid’s Festival, Artisans Market, Community Info Fair, Panel Workshops on various social justice topics and much more!

Venue:  Cates Park
Location:  North Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  volcano@resist.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Lectures, workshops re: children's education, visits to preschools, primary schools, social activities.
Theme of Congress is "Children, Citizens of a challenged world".

Venue:  Goteborg
Location:  67 Front Street, Goteborg, Sweden
Website:  http://www.torontocreatives.ca
For information contact:  info
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Are you thinking about a cost-effective, greener, and more efficient way to heat and cool your home? HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy will be having its first ever Geothermal Information Session and GeoTour in Georgetown on Thursday, August 12 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. HERE!’s thermal technology specialist will be giving an in-depth presentation on geothermal heating/cooling systems for your home, he will show you an actual geothermal system and its components, and will be answering any questions you may have. There are a limited number of spaces available so registration is required for this event. Please email here.office (at) gmail.com for further information or to register. This event is free and open to the public.

Time:  7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Location:  Georgetown, ON
Website:  http://halton.ourpower.ca
For information contact:  Amanda here.office@gmail.com
Phone:  905-299-2327
Categories:   Environment

Join Ecology Ottawa for a movie under the stars as part of the 10 year anniversary for the Centretown Movies Festival (http://www.csit.carleton.ca/~arya/cm/index.html).

Admission is pay-what-you-can. Don't forget to bring something comfortable to sit on. Suggestions include lawn chairs, camping chairs, blankets, foam mats, bug spray, etc.

Film Summary:
...Radiant City is a National Film Board of Canada film released in 2006 at the Toronto Film Festival, about suburban sprawl and the fictional Moss family who live in the suburbs.

The film consists of two components. One tells of the five member Moss family who have just moved from the city into a brand new suburban development. The narrative is set in the Evergreen suburb of Calgary, Alberta. The family discuss and portray life in the suburbs, and the various flaws and advantages of modern suburban life, with a considerably greater emphasis on the flaws. While the characters and instances in the movie are fictional, the actors that play them all do live in real suburban areas.

Screening Info:
At the earliest, movies will be canceled at 9pm and will not be canceled unless a) weather or other uncontrollable situations do not allow proper screening or b) it is raining at the time of screening AND there is no interest from the audience to continue with the screening.

Venue:  Dundonald Park
Location:  512 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ecologyottawa.ca
For information contact:  Madalyn events@ecologyottawa.ca
Phone:  613-860-5353
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Join us in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands as we celebrate literary artists! Located right in the heart of Minden, the Minden Hills Cultural centre features the Agnes Jamieson Gallery, the Minden Hills Museum (which features many buildings you can discover firsthand from historic Minden) and the R.D. Lawrence Centre, a museum and literary centre dedicated to Ron Lawrence, an author and conservationist whose fascinating life is preserved within our environmentally friendly sustainable building! Ron Lawrence spent his life rescuing and rehabilitating animals and capturing their stories in 30 books, published in 32 countries, in 17 languages. His love of the written word made him a talented, briliant journalist and author of both fiction and non-fiction nature books. The centre strives to nourish the love of literature, and the Literary Festival is an opportunity for creative minds to meet and share!

The festival returns for the second year and will be under the big top tent at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre as part of a three-week cultural festial. The literary festival will run August 13 and 14. There will be activities all day and a gala event on the evening of the 13. On August 14 there will be a children's program in the morning, family activities in the afternoon and on the grounds a concert by Highlands Brass. Also for those interested in playwriting, on the evening of August 14, the Minden Fringe will be happening at Wintergreen. Details will be posted here as the festival schedule is confirmed.

If you are interested in volunteering for the festival, are a writer interested in participating, or would like any further information then please call Sheryl Loucks at 286-2298. For information about last year's festival authors please see the information below.

Venue:  Minden Hills Cultural Centre
Location:  174-176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden, ON
Website:  http://www.mindenculturalcentre.com
For information contact:  Sheryl Loucks rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca
Phone:  705-286-2298
Categories:   Children & Youth; Arts & Culture

The host for the Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor (COCAL IX) will be the Syndicat des chargées et chargés de cours de l'Université Laval (SCCCUL) which is affiliated with the Fédération des enseignantes et enseignants du Québec (FNEEQ-CSN).

COCAL is a coalition of higher education activists from the North American continent. We are united in working to improve working conditions at colleges and universities for contingent faculty, including adjunct, part-time, and non-tenure track instructors, and graduate teaching assistants.

More info: http://cocalinternational.org/events.html

Time:  August 13 - 9 :00 a.m., August 15, 9:00 a.m.
Venue:  Universite Laval
Location:  Quebec City, QC
Categories:   Education

About Us
Festival History

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has enjoyed success since its beginning in 1946. Begun by Alex Robertson, the games have had two locations, Victoria Park and more recently, the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus). The Games exemplify all things Scottish with a focus on heavy events, dancing, piping, clans and family interactive fun.

Venue:  Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Location:  550 Belsyde Avenue East, N1M 2P7, Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com
For information contact:  info@fergusscottishfestival.com
Phone:  519-787-0099
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Ottawa Folk Festival is held in the middle of August in beautiful Britannia Park in Ottawa's west end. The Festival has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Ontario Festivals" by Festival & Events Ontario.

Venue:  Brittania Park
Location:  100 - 858 Bank Street, K1S 3W3, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawafolk.org/index.html
For information contact:  festival@ottawafolk.org
Phone:  613-230-8234
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is a non-profit charitable organization that presents year-round concerts as well as the Annual Roots and Blues Festival the third weekend every August.

To be included on our mailing list to receive our brochure and our e-newsletter, please purchase a society membership in Ticket purchase section on this website. You can also purchase a membership by phone (250-833-4096) or by email: info@rootsandblues.ca

Venue:  490 5th Avenue SW
Location:  490 5th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC
Website:  http://www.rootsandblues.ca/
For information contact:  info@rootsandblues.ca
Phone:  250-833-4096
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Welcome to the Trout Forest Music Festival!!

Catch The Trout!
It's Music in the Woods!

Join us at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park next August 13th to 15th for the 15th Annual Trout Forest Music Festival.

Location:  P.O. Box 372 Ear Falls, P0V 1T0, Ear Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.troutfest.com
For information contact:  trout@troutfest.com
Phone:  807-222-2404
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Sierra Club -- Atlantic Chapter invites you to attend its first ActionH20 Summit on Water Quality and Conservation. Sierra Club Canada has recently launched ActionH20, a national water campaign that provides grassroots groups, community leaders and municipal staff with tools and resources to achieve sustainable water conservation practices in Canadian communities. With issues like water contamination from mining, pesticide-induced fish kills, and concerns over water quality affecting our communities; the protection of our water is more important than ever. This summit offers a unique opportunity to equip its participants with the necessary tools to change how water is managed in Atlantic Canada.

The agenda includes:

* Guided training on water quality testing
* Interactive workshops on water conservation
* Skill-building sessions on planning campaigns, media skills, outreach, technology, and influencing policy
* Regional and Provincial networking sessions with water protection groups
* Sessions led by the Sierra Club Canada’s Executive Director, John Bennett
* Opportunities to explore the beautiful and historic Town of Wolfville (visit http://wolfville.ca/)
* Delicious locally prepared dinner by the head chef of the award winning restaurant The Tempest (with vegetarian/vegan options; visit http://www.tempest.ca/)

If you are interested in attending, please fill out and return the attached registration form by August 3rd at the latest. You can also register online at http://actionh2o.ca/form/registration-atlantic-actionh2o-summit. Registration is limited. The cost of registration for the summit is $20 for Sierra Club Canada members and $40 non-members. Cost of membership is $20.00. Meals will be provided and billeted accommodations will be available. Please make payments out to Sierra Club Canada - Atlantic Chapter and mail to our office in Halifax: Sierra Club Canada - Atlantic Canada Chapter, 1657 Barrington St., Suite 533, Halifax, NS, B3J 2A1. Payment in person at the event is also possible.

Location:  Wolfville, NS
For information contact:  Samantha Munroe samm@sierraclub.ca
Phone:  902-444-3113
Categories:   Environment; Skills & Training

The CWVBIA and Steamworks are proud to announce the 7th Annual Church Street Fetish Fair, a celebration of the leather, fetish and fantasy communities. Over 30,000 people were in attendance last year!!!

The street fair will take place on Sunday August 15th 2010 from noon until 9pm, patios open until 11pm. Enjoy the day and get into the spirit of the event by dressing in your fetish and/or fantasy.

The three-block closure of Church Street will run from Gloucester Street south to Alexander Street.

Some of the features of the day long fair include:

* Extended patio areas for Church Street bars and restaurants
* Three stages: North Stage, South Stage, Fetish Stage
* Street performers
* Marketplace of vendors featuring all things naughty and nice
* Community information booths

The fair is the place to come out and be your most outrageous!

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.churchstreetfetishfair.com
For information contact:  info@churchwellesleyvillage.ca
Phone:  416.393.6363
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Sexuality

This three day conference includes an exhibit hall with affiliate merchants, vendors, and networks, as well as multiple tracks of educational sessions covering the latest trends and information from affiliate marketing experts.

Venue:  Hilton New York
Location:  1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Website:  http://www.affiliatesummit.com
Phone:  417-2SUMMIT (278-6648)
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Marketers, corporate decision makers, webmasters and search engine marketers (SEMs), including pay-per-click (PPC) advertisers and search engine optimization (SEO) professionals have been attending SES in California for the past 12 years! This year, SES is moving to San Francisco. Organized and programmed by the SES Advisory Board and SearchEngineWatch.com, the conference will be packed with 70+ sessions covering PPC management, keyword research, SEO, social media, local, mobile, link building, duplicate content, multiple site issues, video optimization and usability, plus an expo floor with 100+ companies to help you grow your business, networking events and more.

Venue:  The Moscone Center
Location:  747 Howard St, 5th F, San Francisco, CA
Website:  http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/sanfrancisco/index.php
Phone:  1 800-955-2719
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Just 30 minutes North of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, GF10 is run primarily by volunteers and RAIN OR SHINE it will feature a full spread of natural, organic and local products coupled with many practical and affordable eco-friendly energy saving items and suppliers, with lots of great music and entertainment.

Our Vendors come from a wide variety of backgrounds, from beautiful artisans to alternative energy experts, there is something to interest everyone More.....

Our live Music comes from English, French & First Nation bands from across the Maritimes and beyond. We add more performers regularly to deliver an amazing line up of over 100 bands. The 'BIG' names help attract people to listen to our fantastic local heros. GF10 will focus on the youth with workshops for novices and professionals a like on a range of topics. From established bands to people who have always wanted to play an instument, all are welcome. more.....

Our Entertainment includes talks and presentations on many Green subjects. Plus an music workshops, exhibition area, a beer garden, camping, fun competitions, picnic spots, long and short nature rambles, children's play area, UNICORN rides, treasure trail, face painting, and much more.....

Come and make new friends in a beautiful environment to explore.

Location:  Clairville, NB
Website:  http://www.thegreenfestival.ca
For information contact:  greenfestival@xplornet.com
Phone:  1 (506) 785-6685
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture

There are major cuts in education planned for next year and the following years, including possible school closures in the inner-city.

Join Vancouver-Mt. Pleasant MLA Jenny Kwan and a panel of guest speakers to discuss the impacts of education cuts in Vancouver-Mt. Pleasant and ...across the city.

Information - 604-775-0790

Time:  7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Venue:  Mt. Pleasant Neighbourhood House
Location:  800 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Phone:  604-775-0790
Categories:   Education

H2Oil follows a voyage of discovery, heartbreak and politicization in the stories of those attempting to defend water in Alberta against tar sands expansion. Unlikely alliances are built and lives are changed as they come up against the largest industrial project in human history.

Burlington Central Library - 2331 New Street - Doors open at 6: 30
Films, speakers, free refreshments & eco-prizes !

Please help us host a green event (bring your own mug, carpool/public transit if you can)

$5 admission

Time:  6:30
Venue:  Burlington Central Library
Location:  2331 New Street, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.burlingtongreen.org
For information contact:  Dianne Watkins dianne@burlingtongreen..org
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture

The Trinity-Spadina riding association and the Toronto Greens are proud to play host to the 2010 Green Party Convention, which will be held in Toronto on August 20-22nd, 2010. This exciting convention will be held at one of the greenest convention facilities in the country, The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Some key highlights of the Convention weekend include:

* A lead up week to the convention where Toronto Greens will host a series of policy-focussed events
* A 'Green Lifestyle show' open to the public featuring green businesses, candidates, riding associations, social justice/sustainable environmental advocacy groups
* Training sessions including: organizing in your riding, canvassing training, and candidate training
* Meet and hear members running for the Party's Federal Council and cast your vote
* Policy workshops and a Shadow Cabinet meeting with members
* Community outreach summits: A chance for candidates, organizers and members to interact with members of Canada's diverse communities and listen, learn and engage

Venue:  The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Location:  255 ST FRONT W, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://greenparty.ca/convention
For information contact:  convention@greenparty.ca
Phone:  1-866-868-3447
Categories:   Environment; Politics & Political Organizations

The Summerfolk site is erected by scores of volunteers and artisans and takes on the appearance of a small village. It features a 4000 seat main stage, five side stages, Over 40 artisans exhibiting their talents in the craft area, more than a dozen food booths, a sandy beach, a children's area with a playground, ample free parking, not to mention the Down by the Bay tent - our licensed beverage area!!
Camping is available nearby and the area offers a wide range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. The biggest problem visitors have to contend with is "where to go next?" Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing and instruments are but a few examples of the fine craftsmanship. Canadian artists are combined with acts from North America and beyond with the total number often exceeding 100 performers. The music starts at 11:00 a.m. on stages throughout the park and continues throughout the afternoon. These intimate side stages let the magic happen with the performers backing each other up in unique arrangements. The main stage features performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Summerfolk is truly an audience participation festival with ample opportunities to meet the performers, talk with the artisans, renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Camping is available nearby and the area offers a wide range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. The biggest problem visitors have to contend with is "where to go next?" Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing and instruments are but a few examples of the fine craftsmanship. Canadian artists are combined with acts from North America and beyond with the total number often exceeding 100 performers. The music starts at 11:00 a.m. on stages throughout the park and continues throughout the afternoon. These intimate side stages let the magic happen with the performers backing each other up in unique arrangements. The main stage features performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Summerfolk is truly an audience participation festival with ample opportunities to meet the performers, talk with the artisans, renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Summerfolk has grown over the past quarter century and it continues to expand and evolve. In 2001 the Down by the Bay Tent became a second main stage and featured performers d

Location:  Georgian Bay Folk Society, P.O. Box 521, N4K 5R1, Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.summerfolk.org
For information contact:  gbfs@@bmts.com
Phone:  519-371-2995
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The 27th annual Womyn's Gathering, proudly presented by Twin Oaks.
Threads of Strength: workshops, yoga, meditation, song, dance, DIY, sweats, laughter, and dreams!
$40-$140 Sliding Scale
Open to: womyn, women, trans-womyn, girls, mothers, dykes, grrls, and all non-male ID folks!

Venue:  Twin Oaks
Location:  138 Twin Oaks Road, Louisa VA 23093 USA
Website:  http://www.womynsgathering.org
For information contact:  arizona@twinoaks.org
Phone:  540-894-5126
Categories:   Women

The North Bay Environmental Action committee is proud to bring the 4th annual Can Change Festival to our city’s scenic waterfront!

This yearly environmental festival aims to bring attention to local and global environmental issues, and focuses on local businesses and groups working toward a greener, more socially responsible future.

This all day event will feature live entertainment from local musicians, locally made food, information on environmental issues and how to build a greener tomorrow from local businesses and groups, kids activities and more!

Admission is free for all!

This free family event will begin at 11:00am at the Kiwanis band shell located on North Bay’s beautiful waterfront.

We are still looking for musicians to play at this year’s festival. If you are interested please email can.change@hotmail.com

Time:  11 AM
Venue:  North Bay’s waterfront
Location:  North Bay, ON
For information contact:  Jes Roy can.change@hotmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Children & Youth; Business & Economics

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Aurora, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Green Lifestyle Show : Small is possible, We are the Solution.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre August 21st 2010
Tickets $10 CAA Members FREE

Its a Party & You are invited!
Are you interested in a healthier lifestyle.
Want to positively impact climate change & the environment?
Start with the power of your individual choices!

Attend the green lifestyle show on August 21st @ Metro Convention Centre 11 - 9 pm.

Come out & meet Elisabeth May & Mike Schreiner Leader of the GPO
Free Samples of Organic Food & Beverages
Meet Not for Profit Orginazition & learn how you can get involved
Fashion Show Featuring WES MiSENER, Modrobes & More

For More Info & tickets go to: www.GreenLifestyleShow.ca

Time:  11 AM- 9 PM
Venue:  The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Location:  255 ST FRONT W, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenlifestyleshow.ca
For information contact:  Stefan Premdas spremdas@gmail.com
Phone:  647 346 4277
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Environment

Fascinated with lighthouses and all things nautical? Take a guided tour of the Cape North Lighthouse and try out activities related to the science of navigation.

Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
Website:  http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitor Services
Phone:  613-991-3053
Categories:   Museums; Transportation & Travel

Korea Forest Research Institute welcomes the XXIII International Union of Forest Research Organiz-ations (IUFRO) World Congress to Korea. It is the third time the World Congress will be held in Asia and the first time in Seoul, Korea. Korea is proud to host this important event.
IUFRO is one of the world's oldest and largest international voluntary institutions committed to promoting international dialogue and collaborative research on forest science. The IUFRO World Congress is being held every five years. At its 22nd session, IUFRO selected the Republic of Korea to organize the XXIII IUFRO World Congress.

Venue:  info@iufro.org
Location:  COEX (Convention & Exhibition Center), Seoul, Korea
Website:  http://www.iufro2010.com/
Categories:   Environment

Come and celebrate Toronto's first community orchard in a park with free food, music, information booths, a free raffle and children's activities. The event is being produced by local gardening group Growing for Green, the founders of the orchard, in partnership with Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Learn how planting fruit trees can help build communities and make them more sustainable. For more information visit www.communityorchard.ca .

Time:  5 PM- 8 PM
Venue:  Ben Nobleman Park
Location:  Eglinton just south of the Eglinton West subway station, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://communityorchard.ca
For information contact:  growingforgreen@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

On August 27, 2010, Ottawa Riverkeeper, in cooperation with the National Capital Commission (NCC), will be hosting an exciting one-day summit in Canada’s Capital Region to bring leaders together to discuss the health and future of the Ottawa River and its tributaries. The Summit will bring together elected officials and municipal staff from large and small communities from the provinces of Québec and Ontario to create a shared awareness of the watershed and to promote the restoration and protection of our incredible shared resource – the Ottawa River.

The Summit will encourage First Nations leaders, elected officials and municipal staff from communities throughout the watershed to share information, experiences and successes, and to work cooperatively on river-related issues. The agenda for the Summit includes an overview of the current state of the Ottawa River, and a round table discussion about key watershed projects and initiatives, and a review of opportunities for collaboration on research and monitoring. Furthermore, the Summit aims to promote the sustainable use of river resources, increase public participation in decision-making that affects our lakes and rivers, and above all, to create a shared vision for the future of the Ottawa River.


For more information or to register:
http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/programs/ottawa_river_summit_2010_1/

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ottawariverkeeper.ca/programs/ottawa_river_summit_2010_1/
Categories:   Environment

The Art of Being Green Festival is a family-friendly event showcasing products and services to help you save energy and save money. The festival includes a large vendor/exhibitor trade show, two workshop tents, Canadian entertainment, children's programming and great local food. We are located just 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa on good paved roads. Plenty of parking located nearby.

"A Celebration of Renewable Energy, Adaptation and Green Lifestyles"
Art of Being Green is a success story from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism

The Art of Being Green is pleased to be a TOP 100 Winner from Festivals and Events Ontario in both 2008 and 2009.

For more information, shedule, directions, etc:
http://artofbeinggreen.ca/

Venue:  Middleville Fairgrounds
Location:  4189 Wolf Grove Road, Lanark Highlands, ON
Website:  http://artofbeinggreen.ca/
Categories:   Environment

The Eaglewood Folk Festival is dedicated to presenting exciting and diverse original folk/roots music while promoting arts & culture, ecological awareness, multiculturalism and health & wellness in a sustainable environment of unity, positive energy and artistic excellence.


Mandate

While music is the focus, The Eaglewood Folk Festival also highly values and gives special emphasis to:
* Original, innovative traditional and contemporary folk roots music
* Orchestrating an annual three day summer-time event
* Hosting several winter and spring series concerts, featuring a blend of local talent
* Canadian and Aboriginal singer songwriters, and the inclusion of one International act per year
* Development of local artists and new talent
* Celebrating diversity awareness and inclusion with emphasis to Indigenous arts & culture, tradition and ceremony
* Providing handicapped-accessible venues, sites and programs
* Youth programming and family-friendly activities

* Raising awareness of and exercising ecological and environmentally-friendly living practices
* Sponsors and community partners who are our co-leaders in providing unique opportunities for community building of economy, arts and culture
* Providing positive quality of life through community involvement and development
* To sustain an environment of humour, unity and inclusion
* Our volunteers who are the lifeblood of the organization

Location:  9715 Morning Glory Road, L0E 1N0, Pefferlaw, ON
Website:  http://www.eaglewoodfolk.com
For information contact:  info@eaglewoodfolk.com
Phone:  1-888-817-3655
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Markham, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

What Is Burning Man?
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever. Learn more about this incredible experience through our First Timers' Guide, our mission statement and Ten Principles.

What Isn't Burning Man?
Burning Man isn't a "festival" as most people know them. There is no "main stage," and other than burning the Man on Saturday night, the Burning Man Project doesn't book and schedule any entertainment whatsoever. Instead, Burning Man is an entirely participant-driven event, and therein lies its novelty.

Location:  Nevada Black Rock Desert
Website:  http://www.burningman.com

The goBeyond Youth Action Gathering, supported by the Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC), the Sustainable High Schools Project, and the BC Campus Climate Network, is taking place from August 31st to September 5th, 2010. We are inviting high school and post-secondary
participants to register, and we are offering opportunities for workshop facilitators, youth steering committee members, and other volunteers who would like to be part of this amazing experience.
goBeyond is a youth-led project which works to educate, inspire, engage and support our peers in taking climate action at British Columbia's schools, colleges and universities. We believe our campuses can goBeyond climate-neutral by taking responsibility for social and ecological impacts while taking the opportunity to create
climate change solutions for our communities. The Sustainable High Schools Project aims to improve the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of Canada’s high schools by engaging students and empowering them to measure and improve their schools’ level of sustainability.

The 2010 Youth Action Gathering will allow you to develop your grassroots organizing and leadership skills, network and bond with fellow students, and engage in fun activities in the great outdoors while enjoying great cooking!

Location:  North Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.go-beyond.ca
For information contact:  Tessa Taylor yag@campusclimatenetwork.org
Categories:   Environment; Children & Youth

The Ashkenaz Festival is the largest Jewish cultural event in Canada, and among the largest events of its kind internationally. The Festival takes place biennially at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre and satellite locations throughout Toronto. Each edition of this multidisciplinary event showcases approximately 50-75 acts from Canada and around the world, including 200+ artists and performers working in music, theatre, dance, film, literature, craft, and visual arts. The Festival draws a diverse, multicultural audience of over 40,000 people.

Venue:  various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ashkenazfestival.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The MONTREAL FETISH WEEKEND returns for its 6th consecutive annual edition on September 3-4-5, Labor Day Weekend 2010. VIP PASSES are now available at the reduced price of $150 cad.

With 3 grand themed events : Kabaret Kink - Latextacy - Night of Masks & Vampires; activities : workshops, the Fetish Art & Photo Exhibit, after-parties, shopping and more, the Montreal Fetish Weekend is a true celebration of the fetish lifestyle.

Isn't it time to discover the magic and join us for a weekend-long fetish odyssey!

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.fetishweekend.com/
Categories:   Sexuality

The Shelter Valley Folk Festival celebrates music, juried art, wellness, sustainable living and harvest food in the heart of Northumberland County through an annual Labour Day Weekend festival.

Venue:  Henkel Farm, Northumberland County
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sheltervalley.com/home.htm
For information contact:  festival@sheltervalley.com
Phone:  905-355-1244
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

All levels of Government are looking to establish relationships with forward-thinking companies who can develop strategies to minimize their carbon footprint throughout their supply chain. Business vendors with the vision to stay ahead of the pack will not only reduce product manufacturing and delivery costs, but be in a more favourable position to win more government contracts.

The Environmental Proofing for Government and Business Symposium will prove to be one of the most important single day events you will attend in your career. Featuring world-class symposium leaders, you will explore megatrends from energy to demographic shifts and supply chain costs that will directly shape the way your organization does business.

You will return to your office with strategic, competitive and environmental planning approaches that will better prepare your company to handle sustainability and growth issues.

Venue:  Delta Ottawa Hotel and Suites
Location:  361 Queen Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.akcellconsulting.com/conferences_events.html
For information contact:  contactus@akcellconsulting.com
Phone:  905-201-1277
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Business & Economics

Organized by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) is North America’s largest and only conference focusing on sustainability in the tourism industry. A leading international multi-stakeholder meeting place, the ESTC brings together innovative minds from across the industry to discuss practical ideas and solutions that inspire positive changes. Advancing policies and practices benefiting businesses and communities, the ESTC helps reinforce the roles of tourism in building a more sustainable future.

Co-hosted by Travel Portland and Travel Oregon, the ESTC 2010 (September 8-10, 2010) will be held in Portland, Oregon, a leading U.S. city that has been consistently rated “the most sustainable city” in the country. Bringing together 500+ business leaders, industry professionals and community stakeholders, the ESTC 2010 will feature dynamic sessions, public forums and social functions that offer eye-opening insights into the latest on sustainable business strategies and unparalleled networking and knowledge-sharing experiences.
ESTC Goals

(1) To be THE meeting place for tourism professionals that fosters networking opportunities.
(2) To promote best practices in sustainability strategies and inspire innovative change.
(3) To help build partnerships and networks that advance policy benefiting businesses and communities.
(4) To equip businesses with tools to effectively cope with social, environmental and economic challenges.
(5) To promote strategies and solutions that reinforce the roles of tourism in building a sustainable future.

Venue:  Exhibit Hall, Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
Location:  Portland, Oregon
Website:  http://ecotourismconference.org
Categories:   Environment; Tourism & Hospitality Industry; Nature & Outdoors

The Toronto International Film Festival ranks amongst the most prestigious international film festivals in the world. With over 300 screenings being played on 23 screens within Toronto's downtown venues, TIFF has proven to be one of the world's most important cultural event in Art and Film. The launch of TIFF this upcoming 2010 year will be the Festival's 35th run. As always, great Canadian films and film makers will be spotlighted through programmes such as "Canada First!" and "Short Cuts Canada". Many films submitted and shown within TIFF are often added to the "pre-Oscar buzz" and the films within the upcoming 2010 festival is no exception. For ten days, film lovers, filmmakers, industry professionals and media watch the best in new cinema from established masters and new talent. Starting September 9th, 2010, TIFF begins and all eyes will be on Toronto.

Venue:  Various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://tiff.net/
For information contact:  Customer Relations
Phone:  416-968-3456
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; International

Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario residents are invited to the first-ever Go Green Expo to learn new ways to make their homes and workplaces more eco-friendly, while saving money and helping the environment.

The Expo, scheduled to be held at the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition in Thunder Bay on Sept. 10 - 12, 2010, will feature everything to help locals live in “greener” ways under one roof and includes tours of local green facilities.

From tips on how to make a home more eco-friendly, to building a rain garden and presentations from local eco heroes, the expo promises to offer something for everyone who is making changes, both big and small, to reduce their carbon footprint and help the environment.

Venue:  Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.thunderbay.ca/gogreenexpo
For information contact:  skerton@thunderbay.ca
Phone:  807-625-2411
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Cornwall-Seaway Valley, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Georgina, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Mississipi Mills, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Timmins, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Meaford, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

From kids with training wheels to avid cyclists, this event allows you to experience rural hospitality, savour fresh, local food and explore that Ontario's Greenbelt has to offer - natural beauty, cultural diversity and engaging recreation. Re-discover the joy of a leisurely bike ride and come explore Ontario's Greenbelt, 1.8 million acres of protected land wrapping around the Golden Horseshoe.

Come enjoy Tour de Greenbelt 2010!
Visit www.tourdegreenbelt.ca for more information and to register.

Location:  Niagara Region, ON
Website:  http://www.tourdegreenbelt.ca
For information contact:  Elissa Hermolin
Phone:  416-960-0001
Categories:   Environment; Hobbies; Food & Beverage

Living Green simply means being informed about what you eat, wear, drive and buy and how those choices affect the earth and your health. Join us at this fun, fashionable and family oriented event and discover information, products, services and resources from a local and national experts ready to help you live a healthy, delicious and eco friendly lifestyle in Winnipeg.

Location:  406-63 Albert Street, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.winnipeggreenshow.com
For information contact:  stacy@nemg.ca
Phone:  204 415 3976
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Nature & Outdoors

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Kawartha Lakes, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

The World Energy Council organizes a world congress every three years. This congress, the premier international multi-energy forum with exhibitors from the field, is an opportunity for participants to better understand energy issues and solutions from a global perspective. It brings together more than 3,500 top world leaders in the field of energy, coming from industry, governments, and international organizations, as well as the media, universities and energy industry associations.

Venue:  Palais des Congrès de Montréal
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.wecmontreal2010.ca/
Categories:   Environment; Biotechnology; Government & Public Sector

The IUAPPA World Clean Air Congress will bring together specialists from academia, industry, consulting, environmental advocacy groups, and government to present innovative ways to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize environmental impacts. The technical program will address the Congress theme, “Achieving Environmental Sustainability in a Resource Hungry World,” covering fundamental issues related to four focus areas: science, policy, industry, and sustainability.

The Congress will also feature presentations from industry leaders including Mike Harcourt, Former Premier of British Columbia, Mayor of Vancouver, and City Councillor; Martin Williams, Chairman of the Executive Body of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Convention on Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution; Edith Ardiente, Vice President, Environmental and Energy Affairs of Navistar, Inc.; and Miriam Lev-on, Executive Director and co-founder of the LEVON Group, LLC.

Visit www.iuappa2010.com for more information.

Venue:  Westin Bayshore Conference Centre
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.iuappa2010.com/
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Nature & Outdoors

The Best International Festival Experience on Canada's East Coast!

Fredericton comes alive for six days each September as hundreds of world class performers appear on dozens of stages, all conveniently located in Fredericton's beautiful and historic downtown.

Whether you want to dance all night at a spicy Cajun party, listen to the raw sounds of electric blues, sway to some smooth jazz or just get your funk on, you'll find something to tempt every musical taste, all at a price that's easy on the wallet.

Known internationally for presenting the best in established and up-and-coming talent, great musical memories and a touch of the unexpected are what the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival are famous for.

Venue:  various - see website
Location:  Fredericton, NB
Website:  http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com/index.html
For information contact:  info@harvestjazzandblues.com
Phone:  506-454-2583
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Pedalling to Parliament - "Pedal for the Planet" hits Ottawa
Tuesday, September 15

12:15 - 1 pm:
Pedal for the Planet Rally on Parliament Hill. Join the rally to call for action on climate change. Welcome Pedal for the Planet riders as they converge on Parliament Hill, riding from cities across Canada. Bring your bike, and cheer on the riders!

1 - 2 pm:
Pedal for the Planet Ride: From Canada to Copenhagen. Climate cycling tour starts on Parliament Hill, 1 pm. Join the search for Canada's missing climate action plan. The ride is a virtual world tour from embassy to embassy, searching for clues for climate action. We will relay our findings to members of the Environment Committee who are debating Bill C-311, the Copenhagen climate bill. Let's help Members of Parliament design a climate action plan for Canada.

7 pm:
Pedal for the Planet Celebration with Marabou at the Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street (doors open at 6:30 pm).

For information about other Pedal for the Planet events and rides, visit: www.kyotoplus.ca/pedal

Venue:  Parliament Hill
Location:  Wellington, Later at 76 Murray St, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.kyotoplus.ca/pedal
Categories:   Environment; International

"Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated future world of 2055, looking at old footage from 2008 and asking: why didn’t we stop climate change when we had the chance?"

Burlington Central Library - 2331 New Street - Doors open at 6: 30
Films, speakers, free refreshments & eco-prizes !
Please help us host a green event (bring your own mug, carpool/public transit if you can)
$5 admission

www.burlingtongreen.org for more information

Venue:  Burlington Central Library
Location:  2331 New Street, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.burlingtongreen.org
For information contact:  Dianne Watkins dianne@burlingtongreen.org
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

The fourth major film festival in Canada is the international Atlantic Film Festival, held every September in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Strong East Coast roots support a unique format for AFF with its distinctive focus on film and music. Large enough to attract the world's most notable actors, directors and producers, but intimate enough to be Canada's kitchen party Festival, the AFF provides an unpretentious atmosphere for watching some of the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian films, with opportunities to hear some of the best artists the region offers.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticfilm.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Ajax, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Greater Sudbury, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series.

Location:  Haldimand County, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Mississauga, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Newmarket, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Waterloo Region, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  London, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  South Bruce Peninsula, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Barrie, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

This leading-edge addiction symposium will offer a unique opportunity for quality addiction education and training. The symposium will be facilitated by national and international experts in the field of addiction treatment and research.

Presentations will cover a number of current topics ranging from the neurobiology and neuropsychology of addiction, to clinical practice techniques in treating individuals with addictions and other mental health disorders, to issues in the workplace and how to manage employees struggling with an addiction.

Whether you are a healthcare or corporate professional, or an individual whose life has been touched by addiction, this symposium will provide education, training, and information about new tools and emerging practices to help people heal from addiction.

Time:  7:30 am - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Ontario Science Centre
Location:  770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bellwood.ca/education-events-details.php?id=9
For information contact:  Jennifer Lezcano
Phone:  416-847-0752
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Peterborough, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Seaforth and District, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Brant, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Walkerton and District, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Oakville, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Oshawa, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

As professional mediators ongoing learning is a key to providing consistent high quality service to our clients. Join Ruth Sirman, Michael Lang and Maureen Gauci who have more than 50 years combined experience in the mediation field to explore ways to take your professional journey to the next level.

Time:  8:30am - 4:00pm
Venue:  The Country Inn and Suites Hotel
Location:  578 Terry Fox Dr,, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.canmediate.com
For information contact:  Ruth Sirman
Phone:  613-256-3852
Categories:   Education; Government & Public Sector; Consulting & Consultants

Established in 2005, the Bay Film Festival is an independent film Festival taking place in Thunder Bay, Ontario showcasing films that features local, national, and international films with the theme "films for the people." Chosen stories often display stories that are relevant to audiences, enabling them to connect to the social justice, environmental, community activism, human rights and other themes explored through film. 15 filmmakers will be in attendance for this year’s festival, discussing their films with audiences and making workshop appearances to engage people in film.

Venue:  Various
Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.shebafilms.com/baystreetfilmfestival/index.html
For information contact:  info@baystreetfilmfestival.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The 29th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival will be held over a two week course period, screening over 350 films that will come from over 80 countries and ultimately be viewed by over 150,000 people. The VIFF's mission is to encourage the understanding of other nations through the art of cinema, to foster the art of cinema, to facilitate the meeting in British Columbia of cinema professionals from around the world, and to stimulate the motion picture industry in British Columbia and Canada. The screenings will be held in 4 venues across the city of Vancouver: Empire Granville 7 Cinemas, Pacific Cinematheque, Ridge Theatre and Vancity Theatre. With great numbers in admission seats and screening, VIFF has proven to be among the five largest film festivals in North America.

Venue:  Various
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.viff.org/home.html
For information contact:  The Vancouver International Film Festival & Centre
Phone:  604-685-0260
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; International

One day live surgery demonstrations, one day didactic presentations
Open to plastic surgeons, plastic surgery residents/nurses

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.csaps.ca
For information contact:  Pat Hewitt
Phone:  905-831-7750
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Port Stanley-Sparta, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Gananoque, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  St. Thomas, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Vaughan, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

This famous birthdate will be celebrated by various world famous cellists.

Time:  3 pm
Venue:  Royal York Road United Church
Location:  851 Royal York Road, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  ryrchurch@rogers.com
Categories:   Music; Native Peoples; Food & Beverage

Mark your calendars now for Search Marketing Expo – SMX East in New York City, October 4-6, 2010. Get three days of sessions, keynotes, networking activities, special educational presentations and meals for which SMX events are famous.

SMX East covers all of the search engine marketing topics – SEO, paid search advertising, analytics, local, mobile, and much more. SMX East also has programming for you whether you are a beginner or SEM expert, and whether you work at (or with) an agency or manage search marketing in house. See the agenda from SMX East 2009 here for a sample of the programming.

Venue:  Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Location:  655 West 34th Street, New York, NY
Website:  http://searchmarketingexpo.com/east
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

For over 10 years, the Antimatter Film Festival has been dedicated to the exhibition and nurturing of film and video as art, encompassing screenings, installations, performances and media hybrids into the Festival presentation. Screenings will take place in Victoria, B.C., where there is minimal commercial and industry agendas, promoting a non-competitive environment for film applicants.

Venue:  Various
Location:  636 Yates Street, Victoria, BC
For information contact:  Deborah de Boer or Todd Eacrett
Phone:  250-385-3327
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture

The ANA Annual Conference - The Masters of Marketing is the premier event for senior marketers and chief marketing officers. The conference offers an opportunity to learn from and engage with the leaders of the industry, the masters, as they build brands, leverage the expanding array of media, make marketing more accountable, and improve the quality of their marketing organizations.

Venue:  Rosen Shingle Creek
Location:  9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Website:  http://annual.ana.net/
For information contact:  registration@ana.net
Phone:  212.697.5950
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

The Macedonian Film Festival is the primary venue in Canada for presenting films by Macedonian directors, writers and producers from around the world. The Macedonian Film Festival is an event like no other in North America, bringing together Macedonians and the Canadian community to be enlightened, educated and entertained by what Macedonia has to offer on the socio-cultural global landscape. The purpose and goal of the Macedonian Film Festival is to broaden the awareness of all Canadians to Macedonian talent and culture as well as focus attention on contemporary and historical issues facing the Macedonian Diaspora. With the upcoming festival in October, screenings will include a variety of films displaying various genres including classic Macedonian films, contemporary feature films, animations and documentaries. All films will be presented in English or have English subtitles unless otherwise noted. All screenings will take place on University of Toronto grounds - Innis Town Hall Theatre.

Venue:  Innis Town Hall Theatre
Location:  2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.macedonianfilmfestival.com/index.asp
For information contact:  Macedonian Film Festival - Information & Box Office
Phone:  647-262-4622
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Kincardine, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Niagara (Ontario), ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenniagara
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Niagara (Western New York)
Website:  http://www.doorsopenniagara.com
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

* 2 full days of education
* 2 inspiring keynotes
* numerous enlightening communications workshops
* networking opportunities
* round-table focused discussions
* the Exchange Sponsor Expo
* Silver Quill Awards celebration

Venue:  Sheraton Palo Alto
Location:  625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA
Website:  http://pacificplains.iabc.com/index.htm
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Western Canada Water is a non-profit regional association, providing membership services for our constituent organizations.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.wcwwa.ca
For information contact:  member@wcwwa.ca
Categories:   Environment

The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival is an international festival that celebrates the latest works by Indigenous peoples on the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio, and new media. This year, the festival presents a selection of the most compelling and distinctive Indigenous works from around the globe. More so, imagineNATIVE will engage in diverse youth groups with workshops, panels, mentorships and of course, screenings. The four-day Festival and its annual tour fills a void in the artistic and cultural landscapes of Toronto in which Indigenous filmmakers and media artists are often underrepresented or misrepresented. Venue information has not yet been released, but past imagineNATIVE Film Festivals have had several venues spreading over the Toronto downtown-core.

Venue:  Various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.imaginenative.org
For information contact:  imagineNATIVE
Phone:  416-485-2333
Categories:   Native Peoples; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

SocialTech 2010 brings together the visionaries and experts who are using the power of social media to transform the way that B2B technology companies market their products and services.

At SocialTech 2010, you will:

* Learn how to energize your company's B2B marketing and sales via social media from experts.
* Connect with your technology marketing and sales peers to network and share social media marketing tips.
* See the latest innovations in social media tools and services.

Time:  8:30am- 6:00pm
Venue:  Doubletree San Jose Hotel
Location:  2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA
Website:  http://www.socialtech2010.com/
For information contact:  events@marketingprofs.com
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Business & Economics

The St. John's International Womens Film Festival was established to support and promote women filmmakers through an annual film festival and various satellite events. Founded in 1989, this dynamic event attracts thousands of film industry players and enthusiasts from around Canada, and the world. Following the mantra "made by women, for everyone", the Festival features screenings of approximately 80 works by women directors, producers and writers. Also incorporated are cross-provincial screening tours, general/youth seminars, workshops, galas and much more. The St. John's International Women's Film Festival is produced by St. John's International Women's Film and Video Festival Inc. - provincially registered, non-profit organization located in St. Johns, NL, Canada.

Venue:  Various
Location:  St. John's, NL
Website:  http://www.womensfilmfestival.com/index.php
For information contact:  St. John's International Women's Film Festival
Phone:  709-754-3141
Categories:   Women; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

This years Vancouver Asian Film Festival will present an array of feature films, shorts and documentaries influenced, produced or directed by Asians. The VAFF provides a forum for independent North American Asian filmmakers to showcase their work to both Asian and non-Asian audiences. The aim of the Festival is to foster an understanding and appreciate of today's independent North American Asian filmmakers. Screenings will take place in Cinemark Tinseltow Theatres in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Venue:  Cinemark Tinseltow Theatres
Location:  88 West Pender, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.vaff.org/
For information contact:  VAFF hotline
Phone:  604-737-9958
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture; International

Multi-Disciplinary Forum for physicians and surgeons with an interest in facial plastic surgery techniques

Time:  7:30 a.m. - 5:00 P.M.
Venue:  Hilton Toronto Airport
Location:  5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://cafprs.com
For information contact:  Marcy Binsky
Phone:  905-569-6965
Categories:   Health/Health Care

ANA's multicultural conference is the industry's premier multicultural event. Expanded and renamed the ANA Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference. This event recognizes the intersection of multicultural marketing and diversity management in driving strong business growth. The conference is programmed with guidance from ANA's Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Committee, and topics focus on multicultural marketing organizational structure, multicultural Insights, acculturation, and driving superior business results through diversity.

Venue:  Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Location:  4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Website:  http://www.ana.net/events/conferencemtg/MCC-NOV10
For information contact:  registration@ana.net
Phone:  212.455.8056
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Founded in 1997, The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by East and Southeast Asian artist in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. The Festival, founded by producer Anita Lee and journalist Andrew Sun, has grown into an eagerly anticipated annual event that attracts thousands of attendees within the 5 frenetic days of galas, screenings, forums, workshops and parties. Having been named Toronto’s Best Small Festival by NOW Magazine, the Reel Asian Festival provides a public forum for homegrown Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing appreciation for Asian cinema in Canada.

Venue:  Various
Location:  Toronto
Website:  http://www.reelasian.com/
For information contact:  Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
Phone:  416-703-9333
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

This conference brings together about 1000 renowned experts from across the spectrum of society to offer ideal models for education experts and decision makers.

Location:  Qatar
Website:  http://www.wise-qatar.org
Categories:   Education; International; Information, Libraries, Research

aluCine is the premiere showcase of cutting-edge Latin short film and video. From its beginning aluCine has included and international showcase to promote critical dialogue between Latin and non-Latin artists. For 2010, aluCine continues the productive rethinking of issues around programming, and representation. The Festival is taking place at Cinecycle, the alternative film venue that has been in operation since the 1970' and Lennox Contemporary Gallery.

Venue:  Cinecycle & Lennox Contemporary Gallery.
Website:  http://www.alucinefestival.com/
For information contact:  aluCine Toronto Latin Media Festival Office
Phone:  416-548-8914
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

The presentation will be lead by Darryl McMahon, who has expertise in peak oil, climate change, electric vehicles, renewable energy options etc. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary: The End of Suburbia.

Time:  7:00 - 10:00 pm
Venue:  St. Paul's U. Amphiteatre
Location:  223 Main St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ustpaul.ca/aboutSPU/
For information contact:  jamieoastler@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; International