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12.12.2009
Kyle Rae won't run again
Long-time Toronto city councillor Kyle Rae has announced he will not run for re-election next year.
In an email he sent to supporters this week, Rae confirmed he would not run.
He was first elected 19 years ago by voters in Toronto Centre-Rosedale, Ward 27.
Rae was outspoken on gay rights and was most recently chairman of Toronto's economic development committee. He helped the city build Pride Week into one of the biggest in the world.
He didn't give a specific reason why he won't run again and did not mention plans for the future.
I'm not a fan of Kyle Rae and am happy to see him go, it's time for a change.
12.11.2009
Mike Schreiner on The Agenda- Dec 8, 2009
If you think the Green Party of Ontario is made up of a bunch of anti-business, hippie tree huggers think again! I strongly suggest you take a few minutes to watch this interview with the new Ontario Green Party leader Mike Schreiner.
Ontario as a leader in green business initiatives? More power for municipalities? These are just a couple of topics Mike touches on in the interview. He is a man who believes that good business and good enviromental practices can work in harmony for a prosperous and greener Ontario.
I've met Mike and have listened to his ideas and am very pleased to have him as the new party leade
You will get to know a bit about Mike and his vision for the future of The Green Party in Ontario. To learn more about the Ontario Green Party or to become a member please follow this link: http://www.gpo.ca/
12.09.2009
Make your voice heard - Say no to the Gas-Fired Power Plant in Holland Marsh
Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, has joined with concerned citizens and local farmers from the Holland Marsh, to launch a province-wide campaign against the construction of a natural gas plant on some of Ontario’s most bountiful farm land. Together, they are calling on the McGuinty government to stop imposing these plants on local communities and ensure Ontarians’ voices are heard.
Please sign the petition today! Click here.
Please sign the petition today! Click here.
12.08.2009
$75,000 in rewards offered for clues to downtown murder
Toronto police and the family of Christopher Skinner have both issued cash rewards for help finding the killer of the 27-year-old who was described yesterday as a “collector of friends.”
Skinner was run over by a black SUV in the early morning of Oct. 18, while on his way home from celebrating his sister’s birthday at an Entertainment District nightclub. Police say as many as four men had exited the car and beaten him, before running him over.
“The SUV proceeded to drive directly over top of Christopher Skinner … and just drove away,” Detective Stacy Gallant said Tuesday morning while announcing a $50,000 incentive for witnesses to come forward.
12.07.2009
Copenhagen Climate Summit Begins
December 7 to December 18 2009, Canada will be joining the rest of the world in Copenhagen to negotiate a new treaty to address climate change.
The treaty is about much more than stabilizing the climate. At stake is the security of our energy, food and water. At stake is human development, human health and human rights. At stake is the sustainability of our ecosystems, renewable resources and economy. At stake is our future.
"We are certainly going to face a dire crisis, if not a catastrophe, across the world," says UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, urging countries like Canada to seal the deal on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
As we address our current economic challenges around the world, many people are asking why we were not prepared, why we did not see it coming?
Now, as the UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize winning scientists and economists tell us loudly and clearly the dangers that we face with climate change, we must pay attention.
Unfortunately, Canada has not been living up to its treaty responsibilities. Our government is now working to weaken the climate negotiations.
It is critical that right now, we Canadians demand real action on climate change.
It is time for real leadership.
Background
World leaders are gathering in Copenhagen to negotiate a global agreement on climate change for the post-Kyoto period. The decisions they make will determine the world our children inherit. Failure to commit to the dramatic changes that science demands could leave a vastly impoverished planet this century, no longer able to sustain us all.
Emerging science indicates that the emissions reduction targets being discussed in Copenhagen are likely too weak and Canada is proposing targets well short of this inadequate range. The Green Party of Canada is joining with Canadians to press our government for the commitments our children need.
Now is the time for Canada to take responsibility.
Green Party Will be There!
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Jacques Rivard, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada will both be attending the negotiations in Copenhagen along with a large delegation of European Greens to push for meaningful political action on Climate Change.
Watch our website for updates from Elizabeth and Jacques on how the negotiations are going – check out their blogs and for video updates.
Join Elizabeth May at the Send-Off to Copenhagen Climate Rally happening Thursday, December 10th at the Halifax Airport Hotel @ 7:30 pm AT in Salon 200.
What can we do?
The treaty is about much more than stabilizing the climate. At stake is the security of our energy, food and water. At stake is human development, human health and human rights. At stake is the sustainability of our ecosystems, renewable resources and economy. At stake is our future."We are certainly going to face a dire crisis, if not a catastrophe, across the world," says UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, urging countries like Canada to seal the deal on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
As we address our current economic challenges around the world, many people are asking why we were not prepared, why we did not see it coming?
Now, as the UN Secretary General and Nobel Peace Prize winning scientists and economists tell us loudly and clearly the dangers that we face with climate change, we must pay attention.
Unfortunately, Canada has not been living up to its treaty responsibilities. Our government is now working to weaken the climate negotiations.
It is critical that right now, we Canadians demand real action on climate change.
It is time for real leadership.
Background
World leaders are gathering in Copenhagen to negotiate a global agreement on climate change for the post-Kyoto period. The decisions they make will determine the world our children inherit. Failure to commit to the dramatic changes that science demands could leave a vastly impoverished planet this century, no longer able to sustain us all.
Emerging science indicates that the emissions reduction targets being discussed in Copenhagen are likely too weak and Canada is proposing targets well short of this inadequate range. The Green Party of Canada is joining with Canadians to press our government for the commitments our children need.
Now is the time for Canada to take responsibility.
Green Party Will be There!
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Jacques Rivard, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada will both be attending the negotiations in Copenhagen along with a large delegation of European Greens to push for meaningful political action on Climate Change.
Watch our website for updates from Elizabeth and Jacques on how the negotiations are going – check out their blogs and for video updates.
Join Elizabeth May at the Send-Off to Copenhagen Climate Rally happening Thursday, December 10th at the Halifax Airport Hotel @ 7:30 pm AT in Salon 200.
What can we do?
- Find out more and demand clear targets e.g. 350.org
- Sign a petition e.g. KYOTOplus or Hopenhagen
- Write a letter to the editor
- Write to Environment Minister Jim Prentice: minister@ec.gc.ca
- Discuss the situation, use your voice, be heard
- Vote - we can change our lightbulbs and our leadership
12.06.2009
11.24.2009
Oil sands threaten our survival, Al Gore warns
Extracting oil from Alberta's tar sands jeopardizes the survival of our species, says Al Gore.
"Gas from the tar sands gives a Prius the same carbon footprint as a Hummer," the former U.S. vice-president told the Star in an interview prior to a Toronto speaking engagement scheduled for Tuesday evening. Full Story
11.17.2009
On This Day
Today I am celebrating my 42nd birthday. I thought it might be fun to see who shares my birthday and what else happened on this day. I found all this at: On this day.com
Louis XVIII (France) 1755
Rock Hudson 1925
Gordon Lightfoot 1938
Martin Scorsese 1942
Danny DeVito 1944
Lauren Hutton 1944
Lorne Michaels 1944
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio 1958
RuPaul 1960
Daisy Fuentes 1966
Ronnie DeVoe (New Edition, Bell Biv DeVoe) 1967
1558 - Elizabeth I ascended the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary Tudor.
1603 - Sir Walter Raleigh went on trial for treason.
1796 - Catherine the Great of Russia died at the age of 67.
1869 - The Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red seas.
1880 - The first three British female graduates received their Bachelor of Arts degrees from London University.
1904 - The first underwater submarine journey was taken, from Southampton, England, to the Isle of Wight.
1913 - The steamship Louise became the first ship to travel through the Panama Canal.
1913 - In Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm banned the armed forces from dancing the tango.
1970 - The Soviet Union landed an unmanned, remote-controlled vehicle on the moon, the Lunokhod 1. The vehicle was released by Luna 17.
1979 - Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini ordered the release of 13 female and black American hostages being held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
1988 - Benazir Bhutto became the first woman leader of an Islamic country. She was elected in the first democratic elections in Pakistan in 11 years.
1990 - A mass grave was discovered by the bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. The bodies were believed to be those of World War II prisoners of war.
Louis XVIII (France) 1755
Rock Hudson 1925
Gordon Lightfoot 1938
Martin Scorsese 1942
Danny DeVito 1944
Lauren Hutton 1944
Lorne Michaels 1944
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio 1958
RuPaul 1960
Daisy Fuentes 1966
Ronnie DeVoe (New Edition, Bell Biv DeVoe) 1967
1558 - Elizabeth I ascended the English throne upon the death of Queen Mary Tudor.
1603 - Sir Walter Raleigh went on trial for treason.
1796 - Catherine the Great of Russia died at the age of 67.
1869 - The Suez Canal opened in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red seas.
1880 - The first three British female graduates received their Bachelor of Arts degrees from London University.
1904 - The first underwater submarine journey was taken, from Southampton, England, to the Isle of Wight.
1913 - The steamship Louise became the first ship to travel through the Panama Canal.
1913 - In Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm banned the armed forces from dancing the tango.
1970 - The Soviet Union landed an unmanned, remote-controlled vehicle on the moon, the Lunokhod 1. The vehicle was released by Luna 17.
1979 - Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini ordered the release of 13 female and black American hostages being held at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.
1988 - Benazir Bhutto became the first woman leader of an Islamic country. She was elected in the first democratic elections in Pakistan in 11 years.
1990 - A mass grave was discovered by the bridge over the River Kwai in Thailand. The bodies were believed to be those of World War II prisoners of war.
11.16.2009
Green Party of Ontario Choses New Leader
Mike Schreiner was elected leader of the Green Party of Ontario on November 14, 2009.
A leading advocate for independent businesses and sustainable communities, Mike Schreiner is well known for his leadership in co-founding the award-winning Local Food Plus organization and brings a proven track record in business and leadership roles to the GPO leadership.
A respected, successful entrepreneur, Mike started his career in Toronto operating his own food distribution business for over 10 years that specialized in delivering local and natural foods to homes in Toronto.
Building on that success, he established Local Food Plus, which worked to bring farmers and consumers together to promote financially, socially and environmentally sustainable local food systems.
Full Story
Congratulations Mike, you will be a great leader for Ontario Greens!
A leading advocate for independent businesses and sustainable communities, Mike Schreiner is well known for his leadership in co-founding the award-winning Local Food Plus organization and brings a proven track record in business and leadership roles to the GPO leadership.
A respected, successful entrepreneur, Mike started his career in Toronto operating his own food distribution business for over 10 years that specialized in delivering local and natural foods to homes in Toronto.
Building on that success, he established Local Food Plus, which worked to bring farmers and consumers together to promote financially, socially and environmentally sustainable local food systems.
Full Story
Congratulations Mike, you will be a great leader for Ontario Greens!
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