JOB ACTION TOMORROW TODAY AT VIU   CUPE 1858 to participate in two-day job action along with other locals at BC post-secondary institutions VIU RELEASE: 2012/138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 19, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) has just learned that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 will participate [...]

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CUPE 1858 SERVES JOB ACTION NOTICE VIU and support staff union continue to work to conclude renewed collective agreement without disruption to students VIU RELEASE: 2012/137 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, November 16, 2012 NANAIMO, BC – Vancouver Island University (VIU) has received 72-hour notice from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1858 for [...]

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PORT ALBERNI – A feast held today in Port Alberni represents a significant step in healing a 143-year-old wound in the relationship between Hesquiaht First Nation and B.C. Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Ida Chong and other B.C. government representatives participated in a reconciliation feast at which forgiveness and regret were expressed over the hangings [...]

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NANAIMO – CUPE staff at BC’s colleges are readying for strike action.  Tentative plans call for an all-campus walkout starting on Tuesday, Nov. 20. Organizers say they are leaving the door open for the BC government to stop stalling and settle with the 3,000 CUPE support workers who have been without a contract for 2 [...]

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PRESS RELEASE November 15, 2012 PORT ALBERNI – Leaders from the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations are united in their protest against the federal government’s recently announced cutbacks. “Massive cutbacks to First Nations organizations are illegal and unconstitutional, and will be met with the full force of political protest,” said Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council President Cliff Atleo. [...]

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VANCOUVER – The fourth annual British Columbia Aboriginal Business Awards were announced today by Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chair of the BC Achievement Foundation. The honourees will be celebrated at a gala ceremony on Nov. 26, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency in Vancouver. “The British Columbia Aboriginal Business Awards showcase the continuing positive [...]

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VICTORIA – Residents and interested parties will soon have an opportunity to take part in the B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process. As part of the B.C. government’s commitment to open government, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is holding a series of public meetings to get input on coastal ferry services. The review [...]

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VANCOUVER – Anti-violence organizations and government partners came together today to share information and provide input into the development of a three-year provincial domestic violence plan. More than 80 participants, including child and family-service providers, Aboriginal groups, counsellors, police and representatives from anti-violence programs attended today’s domestic violence forum. Participants highlighted innovative practices and consulted [...]

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VICTORIA – As the holiday season approaches, a time when people are typically feeling more generous, you may find that you’re getting more requests to donate to charities. And while there are many legitimate companies and charities calling you for fundraising purposes, it’s a good idea to take some precautions and be informed. Nov. 1-7, [...]

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VICTORIA – The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union members working in the public service have ratified a two-year agreement that provides for modest wage increases within existing budgets, Finance minister Michael de Jong announced today. The new agreement covers approximately 26,000 BCGEU members employed in the B.C. public service working in occupations that provide [...]

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SURREY – Groups working to keep youth out of gangs, young women out of human traffickers’ hands and violence out of family homes are among those invited to share up to $1 million – all of it proceeds forfeited as a result of unlawful activity. The latest round of grants from B.C.’s successful civil forfeiture [...]

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National Home Fire Safety Week – Woodstove and wood-burning fireplace safety The Canada Safety Council’s National Home Fire Safety Week is November 24 – 30. There is comfort in the crackling sound of a wood-burning fireplace or stove on a cold winter’s night. But warm and cozy can quickly turn dangerous, destructive and deadly if [...]

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Historic Commencement of The International Common Law Court of Justice: The Case of Genocide in Canada

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Public Announcement and Instructions to Citizen Jurors

Brussels: Monday, November 5, 2012 6:30 pm GMT

The first evidence in the opening case in the docket of our Court is now posted online for examination and a verdict by our Citizen Jurors and the world community. It is accessible through the youtube link posted in this email.

This first posting addresses the evidence of…[more]

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Six Regional Innovators Honoured With a MISTIC Innovation Award 2012 Announced as Final Year for MISTIC Innovation Awards Nanaimo, BC November 5, 2012 – The six winners for the 7th annual MISTIC (Mid-Island Science Technology & Innovation Council) Innovation Awards were announced on Friday November 2nd at the “Retro Tech” themed gala dinner at the Vancouver [...]

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Canadians believe modern veterans deserve more support Commissionaires Remembrance Day Survey sheds light on plight of modern vets Victoria, BC — November 5, 2012 — A Nanos national survey released today by Commissionaires, revealed a growing concern among Canadians with the plight of modern veterans, many of whom are struggling to make the transition from [...]

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Facility strike vote results to be released Saturday at 11 a.m. News release November 2, 2012 The multi-union Facilities Bargaining  Association will release the results of province-wide strike votes on Saturday, November 3 at 11 a.m. Hospital Employees’ Union secretary-business manager Bonnie Pearson is the chief spokesperson for the FBA. She will be available for [...]

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October 29, 2012 China-Canada investment treaty carries ‘serious risks’ expert warns. An expert on International Investment Law has added his voice to the chorus calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper and provincial leaders to conduct a thorough ‘risk assessment’ before ‘locking in’ a proposed investment treaty with China. Gus Van Harken, an associate professor at [...]

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October 31, 2012 Vancouver Island University workers poised for job action NANAIMO—Vancouver Island University support workers have voted overwhelmingly for strike action.  The 300-member CUPE local gave its bargaining committee an 86% strike mandate this week. CUPE 1858 president Deborah Hopper says, “we listened to the voice of our members and the message received was [...]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution Time to put ocean health and wild salmon at the centre of decision-making October 29, 2012, Victoria – The report by Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen into the collapse of the Fraser River Sockeye run in 2009 should be interpreted as an alarm bell by the Federal and Provincial governments. [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Justice Cohen – DFO prohibit salmon farming unless certain by 2020 Sointula, British Columbia, October, 31, 2012 – Today Justice Bruce Cohen released the Final Report on his $26 million inquiry into the 17-year decline of the Fraser sockeye.  Cohen states DFO should be relieved of its duty to promote salmon farming, [...]

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Media Release October 31, 2012 Salmon Conservationists Commend Justice Cohen on his Final Report—But Will Government Listen? Today, the much-anticipated Final Report of the Cohen Inquiry was made public. The 1,100 page Report was released almost three years after Prime Minister Harper announced Justice Bruce Cohen’s mandate to investigate and provide recommendations for improving the [...]

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Stay safe, stay social online October 31, 2012 Social media offers the ability to immediately connect with other people – and that has both good and bad implications. Offering spaces where people virtually gather, social media is evolving to establish rules about what is acceptable behaviour online. Safety needs to be part of that evolution. [...]

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For Immediate Release This Halloween, Canadians use social media campaign to speak out about scary cell phone service October 31, 2012 – OpenMedia.ca knows that Canadians find their cell phone providers ghoulish; now the grassroots group is trying to determine which type of cell phone horror haunts our nation the most. Is it long-term contracts [...]

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THE CENTRAL VANCOUVER ISLAND MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS HARMONIES OF FAITH ….In the name of peace An evening of sacred music, chants, hymns, songs and spoken word to build understanding Directed by Greg Bush   Professor of Music at Vancouver Island University Thursday, December 20, 2012    7:00 – 9:00pm The Port Theatre, Nanaimo A Great Way [...]

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NEWS RELEASE – from the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) Ferry service consultations – questioning the point 30 OCTOBER 2012 – The ferry service consultation just launched by the provincial government is confusing, rushed, and missing key parts of the picture, say representatives of coastal ferry users. In the light of what’s missing, the Ferry [...]

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The crew is out under the full moon out in the Aussie bush just past the Palmer River Roadhouse. Only 2 weeks until we align again. This time with the TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE on November 14th out in the tablelands of Far North Queensland, Australia. People from all over the world are gathering on this [...]

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October 30, 2012 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leadnow.ca and SumOfUs.org take China investor deal fight to Canadian Parliament. People-powered campaign delivers 60,000-strong petition to NDP, Liberal & Green MPs at press conference in parliament. OTTAWA – This morning at Parliament in Ottawa, civic advocacy group Leadnow.ca and corporate watchdog SumOfUs.org presented a 60,000 Canadian strong [...]

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Winter safety tips from FortisBC Simple steps to keep your home warm and safe this winter SURREY, BC, Oct. 29, 2012 /CNW/ – With the arrival of colder temperatures, FortisBC would like to remind customers to take steps to get their homes ready for a comfortable and safe heating season. “Although there was a great [...]

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[Editor's Note: Update October 29: The complete text of the proposed Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) is available at: http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/fipa-apie/china-text-chine.aspx?lang=en&view=d. The following was originally posted October 26:] Demand more transparency and more democracy on the Canada-China trade deal You might be surprised to learn that on Oct 31, the federal government plans [...]

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The speakers and artists of TEDxVictoria 2012 VICTORIA, BC— After an exhaustive and thorough review process, TEDxVictoria is excited to announce the full list of speakers, artists, and performers set to transform the Victoria Conference Centre and share ideas as part of Victoria’s premier independently-organized TED event: TEDxVictoria 2012: Momentum. Host Dave Morris Dave Morris [...]

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NEF154: Crates & The Profound Sound return for their second Neferiu EP release since 2010′s Livin’ Poor EP. This pair packs just as much punch and chemistry as they did back then. With Crates on the beats, he smiths up premium old-school sample-laden loop-based grooves for both he and Profound Sound to rhyme on. And [...]

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NEF153: Spawned from a complete disregard for your neighbours, this instrumental beat-tape paints the sky red then drops nukes on your face. When Second Architect constructs, international government powers take heed; these are beats to accompany War Games. Handle with extreme caution. (Second Architect is the brainchild / collaboration project of Stilz + Mantrakid). Artist: [...]

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Media advisory October 26, 2012 Council of Canadians to ‘make waves’ with Nanaimo rally WHAT: The Council of Canadians will hold a march and rally with waves of participants, symbolizing the interconnected issues the weekend conference will be focussing on, including the climate crisis, austerity, and stopping the Harper agenda. At the rally, the Council of [...]

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China deal and budget sacrifice democracy to short-term goals Why, when so many people oppose the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project, would government and industry resort to such extreme measures to push it through? The problems with the plan to run pipelines from the Alberta tar sands across northern B.C. to load unrefined, diluted bitumen [...]

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For Immediate Release CRTC pushes Big Telecom to be more transparent, to set the stage for more choice for Canadians Pro-Internet community lauds CRTC decision to open up Big Telecom’s costing process October 26, 2012 – The CRTC announced today that Big Telecom will have to make more of its costing process public. Much of [...]

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Media Advisory October 24, 2012 Council of Canadians plants tree in honour of Nanaimo conference Nanaimo, BC—Leading up to the start of its annual conference, Making Waves: Sinking the Harper Agenda, the Council of Canadians will plant a maple tree in Piper Park to thank the people of the Blue Community of Nanaimo for their warm [...]

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For Immediate Release Today: OpenMedia hosts leading Internet freedom advocates, experts, and innovators for Reddit Q&A Conversations takes place on the heels of Canada joining controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement October 24, 2012 – Today, groups from the StopTheTrap.net Coalition and leaders in the Internet freedom community are hosting a live “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) on [...]

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For immediate release – Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Today: Province-Wide Day of Action To Show Unbroken Wall Of Opposition To Pipelines and Tankers In BC More than 60 events confirmed from Prince George to Osoyoos SMITHERS, BC (October 24, 2012) – Communities across BC are taking part in a province-wide Defend Our Coast day of [...]

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Media Release October 23, 2012 New report makes the case for stopping tar sands pipelines The Council of Canadians is launching a new report today titled No Pipelines! No Tankers!, coinciding with a multi-city speaking tour of the same name to challenge key tar sands pipelines. The report is available for download on the Council of Canadians website. The speaking [...]

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For immediate release Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, 2012 Malaspina Choir and Chor Leoni In Performance at Remembrance Concert Nov. 10th Nanaimo’s Malaspina Choir will be joining forces with the award-winning Vancouver men’s choir, Chor Leoni, in a special concert 4 pm, Saturday, Nov. 10th. The concert, We Remember…/Intonations of Immortality, will commemorate Remembrance Day, and also includes the Aspengrove Concert [...]

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Media advisory: Jim Manly’s ordeal nearly over; the ordeal in Gaza continues 23 October 2012 Jim will hold a press conference on arrival When: Wednesday 24 October 2012, 9:30AM EDT Where: Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1 Jim Manly, Former Canadian MP (1980-88) and retired United Church Minister, is expected in Toronto Wednesday morning after being [...]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution Green Party of BC asks the Government and Opposition to intervene on the China-Canada Investment Treaty October 23, 2012, Victoria – The Harper Conservative Government is about to sign the China-Canada Investment Treaty with China. This trade agreement has profound risks to Canadian sovereignty, security and democracy. It binds the [...]

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Province-Wide Day of Action To Show Unbroken Wall Of Opposition To Pipelines and Tankers In BC More than 60 events planned from Prince George to Osoyoos SMITHERS, BC (October 23, 2012) – Communities across BC are planning a province-wide Defend Our Coast day of action to show growing opposition to tar sands, pipelines and tankers and [...]

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Media Advisory October 23, 2012 Speaking tour set to challenge controversial BC pipelines plans starts today The Council of Canadians is launching the No Pipelines, No Tankers speaking tour today to challenge three pivotal proposed pipelines – Enbridge Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain, and the Pacific Trails Pipeline – which will move fossil fuels through BC’s [...]

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For Immediate Release October 22, 2012 THE BC LIONS SOCIETY and SHAW COMMUNICATIONS INC. Present TIMMY’S CHRISTMAS TELETHON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2012 Vancouver, BC – Helping a family with a child in need is as easy as turning on the TV and watching the 25th annual Timmy’s Christmas Telethon.  The live telethon which raises funds [...]

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For Immediate Release 22 October, 2012 (Victoria, B.C.) — Over 1,000 people from across Canada and all walks of life have gathered in front of the B.C. legislature today to participate in a mass sit-in to defend Canada’s west coast from the proposed Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipelines and tar sands tankers and to push [...]

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Dear Members of the Media For Immediate release Jim Manly must be released immediately! My parents want to raise awareness. My mother, Eva Manly has said she would like the media to focus on the PALESTINIANS of GAZA that this story is not about my dad. My parents concern is with all Palestinians and with [...]

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For Immediate Release Canadians applaud CRTC for taking a stand against Bell’s takeover CRTC denies Bell’s bid to take over Astral; finds deal to be counter to public interest October 18, 2012 – Today the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) listened to Canadians and denied Bell’s proposed Bell’s takeover over of Astral. The Commission [...]

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FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE BC Liberal Government Fails to Acknowledge or Respond to Requests for Action from Gulf Islands Trust Council regarding Concerns of British Columbians about the BC Hydro Smart Meter Program Following presentations to Islands Trust Council by the Citizens for Safe Technology, Gulf Islanders for Safe Technology, and Bowen Islanders for Safe Technology [...]

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18 October 2012 (Victoria) – More than 1,000 people have signed up to participate in a mass sit-in on the front lawn of the B.C. legislature on October 22 to defend Canada’s west coast from the proposed Enbridge and Kinder Morgan pipelines and tar sands tankers. Participants will also use this action to tell B.C. [...]

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[Press Release AMENDED and UPDATED Oct. 23, 2012] October 23, 2012 *UPDATED* Deadly season for Canadian hunters Heartbreaking headlines from across the country are highlighting a rash of injuries and premature deaths because of unintended incidents involving firearms this fall hunting season. One death in Ontario, one in Alberta, one in Saskatchewan and one in [...]

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October 17, 2012 For Immediate Release Firearm Safety Starts at Home The majority of Canadian firearm owners have long guns, which they use for hunting, sport and wildlife control. About three-quarters have a rifle, and two-thirds a shotgun, according to the RCMP. Almost always, they keep these firearms at home when not in use. “Most [...]

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Pumpkins for Charity Fundraiser Kicks Off in Support of 14 Local Hospital Foundations VICTORIA, BC – From October 17 until October 31, one dollar ($1) from the sale of every BC pumpkin sold at all 28 Thrifty Foods locations will be donated to fourteen Hospital Foundations throughout the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and on Saltspring [...]

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For Immediate Release 17 October 2012 (Edmonton) – Critics of Shell’s proposed tar sands mine in Alberta are crying foul after the oil giant cited the new environmental assessment rules included in the federal budget to block them from presenting evidence to an environmental review panel. In an October 4th letter to the chair of [...]

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For Immediate Release Canadians invited to tell their cell phone horror stories, as CRTC considers new protections Public interest group asks citizens to show the human side of a broken cell phone market October 17, 2012 – In response to the CRTC’s recent call for citizen comments about national standards to protect cell phone users, [...]

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In two weeks, Prime Minister Harper could pass the most secretive and sweeping trade deal of a generation. This deal would pave the way for a massive natural resource buyout and allow foreign corporations to sue the Canadian government in secret tribunals, restricting Canadians from making democratic decisions about our economy, environment and energy.1 Most [...]

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For Immediate Release 16 October 2012 (Vancouver) – Well known entertainers from Canada and the United States, including Mark Ruffalo, Daryl Hannah, Michael Moore, Ellen Page, Pamela Anderson, Peter Keleghan and Tantoo Cardinal have added their names to the growing number of supporters of the Defend Our Coast mass sit-in on October 22nd in Victoria, [...]

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BC Liberal Party October 16, 2012 IDA CHONG THE LATEST BC LIBERAL TO BE NOMINATED AHEAD OF 2012 CONVENTION Oak Bay – The BC Liberal Party has announced that Ida Chong, MLA and Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, will be acclaimed the Party’s candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head at a meeting in Oak Bay [...]

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Citizens for Safe Technology (CST) has posted on their website open letters to the Victoria School Board (SD61) regarding WiFi safety and EMF radiation in schools. The post, with additional links, is available at: http://www.citizensforsafetechnology.org/Letter-to-Victoria-School-Board-by-Martin-Blank-Columbia-University,2,2696

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BC LIBERAL GOVERNMENT CAUCUS NEWS RELEASE For immediate release October 15, 2012 BC LIBERAL GOVERNMENT CAUCUS NEWS RELEASE For immediate release October 15, 2012 BUDGET CONSULTATIONS COMING TO PARKSVILLE PARKSVILLE – As part of Premier Clark’s commitment to open government, a public hearing about next year’s budget will be held in Parksville on October 17. [...]

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Please note that a new BC Hydro refusal letter and No Trespassing Notice has been supplied to us for your use. We are making these available at this link below. Please make sure to also read the instructions that come with this new material. http://citizensforsafetechnology.org/Documents-to-PREVENT-SMART-METER-INSTALLS-IN-BC–TIME-SENSITIVE,25,2686 Stay strong, and hold onto your rights! If you hear [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 11, 2012 Contact: Diana Hart admin@westernedge.org 250-668-0991 WESTERN EDGE PRESENTS HILARIOUS AND CONTROVERSIAL PLAY, VERSION 2.0 The most talked about play in recent years comes to Nanaimo later this month as Western Edge Theatre presents “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.” Hilarious and eye-opening, Mike Daisey’s passionate script takes [...]

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- Open Letter to Mr Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank Of Canada, as he prepares to come to Nanaimo …to present to the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, October 16th. Mr. Mark Carney Governor, Bank of Canada 234 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0G9 October 11, 2012 Dear Mr Carney, On behalf of MISSI [...]

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Media Advisory October 11, 2012 Speaking tour set to challenge controversial BC pipelines plans In two weeks, the Council of Canadians will launch the No Pipelines, No Tankers speaking tour to challenge three pivotal proposed pipelines – Enbridge Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain, and the Pacific Trails Pipeline – which will move fossil fuels [...]

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For Immediate Release CRTC announces plans to protect Canadian cell phone users OpenMedia.ca pleased with announcement of public consultation for national rules for wireless October 11, 2012 – Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced* today they will hold a public hearing to develop measures to protect cell phone users. Grassroots group OpenMedia.ca [...]

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For immediate release – Thursday, October 11, 2012 Province-Wide Day of Action To Show Unbroken Wall Of Opposition To Pipelines and Tankers In BC 35 events planned in communities from Campbell River to Prince George SMITHERS, BC – Communities across BC are planning a province-wide Defend Our Coast day of action to show growing opposition [...]

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For Immediate Release Canada officially joins secretive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP); OpenMedia demands government come clean on proposed Internet restrictions October 9, 2012 – Canada became an official signatory to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement today, as citizens express concerns about the deal’s negative implications for Internet openness and affordability. Over 100,000 peopple and several ogaizations [...]

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NEWS RELEASE – from the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) New ferry fare hikes: Beyond the tipping point 02 OCTOBER 2012 – Representatives of coastal ferry users say new ferry fare hikes announced Monday raise questions about the effectiveness of government response to the ferry affordability gap. The Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs (FACC) are concerned [...]

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Pre-registration is now open for Wab Kinew Presents Aboriginal Urban Star 2013 Talent Search in association with Urbnet Wab Kinew Presents Aboriginal Urban Star 2013 is an exciting new one-hour series featuring the country’s most talented and charismatic up-and-coming performers. Hopeful rappers, country singers, pop artists, R&B singers, dancers, will compete for a record deal and [...]

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VICTORIA – Thrifty Foods wishes to inform the public that the following Thrifty Foods stores have been affected by the XL Foods beef recall, due to the expansion of the beef recall to include “whole cuts”: Tsawwassen, Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, North Vancouver, Duncan, Tuscany Village, Hillside, Admirals Walk, Central Saanich, Quadra/Cloverdale, and Saltspring Island. [...]

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***From the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division*** NEWS RELEASE For immediate release: Sept. 26, 2012 Awards honour Paola Ardiles, Stephen Smith and the BC Medical Association for groundbreaking work in mental health and addictions care Vancouver, BC— Paola Ardiles, Stephen Smith and the BC Medical Association are this year’s recipients of an award named [...]

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For Immediate Release                                                            September 27, 2012 Teen girls prompt United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child to question Canada on climate change GENEVA AND VANCOUVER – Two Canadian teen girls are creating a stir in Geneva this week, capturing the ear of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child by [...]

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September 27, 2012 Council of Canadians and Social Coast to have an Open Bus instead of Kinder Morgan’s Open House WHAT: Social Coast and Council of Canadians will be parked outside of Kinder Morgan’s Open House at the Union of BC Municipalities meeting today at 1:30pm (PST) to expose the real “surprises” to BC mayors [...]

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 For Immediate Release Major Parties Receive Food Security Recommendations Vancouver, BC September 26th –This past Tuesday, the British Columbia Food System Network (BCFSN) submitted recommendations and a brief summary of the core principles of food security, the urgent need for action in B.C., and potential policy directions to the four major provincial parties. The BCFSN [...]

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For immediate release Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 Your Right to Die as You Choose It’s your life and it should be your choice as to how and when you die. That’s what BC resident Gloria Taylor believed. That’s why Taylor, who has Lou Gehrig’s disease, took her case for the right to die to the BC Supreme Court this [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Investment Agriculture Foundation Seeks Nominations for Innovation Award September 24, 2012 – Victoria, B.C. The Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. (IAF) is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Award of Excellence for Innovation in Agriculture and Agri-Food. This award celebrates the innovative thinkers in the B.C. agriculture and agri-food industry who are [...]

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‘Henderson in the Hall’ or ‘Henderson on the Wall’ Internet Campaign & Online Art Print Auction Pay Tribute to Paul Henderson and 72 Summit Series Paul Henderson touched off an unprecedented wave of national pride when he beat Vladislav Tretiak with 36 seconds left to win Game 8 over the Soviets in the historic 1972 [...]

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Office of the Ombudsperson For Immediate Release NR 12-03 September 20, 2012 Fostering Openness, Transparency and Accountability in Local Government Meetings VICTORIA –Provincial Ombudsperson Kim Carter released today her latest report “Open Meetings: Best Practices Guide for Local Governments” aimed at municipalities, regional districts, the Islands Trust and other local governments. The guide is intended [...]

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What: Jase Tanner and Brian Campbell, two participants with the recent Vancouver Delegation to Gaza, will speak in Nanaimo. The delegation met with Palestinian organizations from the civil society, and worked to build personal connections and witness the Gazan experience since the blockade implemented since 2006. When: September 16, 2012 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept 14, 2012 “DID YOU KNOW IT’S “BREATHE THROUGH YOUR NOSE WEEK?” Surprisingly few people realize the importance of breathing efficiently and how poor breathing can adversely affect their health in a multitude of ways. Nose breathing is key to healthy breathing, with over 35 functions – such as filtering, warming, humidifying [...]

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For Immediate Release: Students: One idea will lead to $50,000! Could it be yours? Submission deadline for Imagine Canada and the Muttart Foundation’s national contest Students (Verb) Charities is NOVEMBER 30th 2012 Ottawa ON, September 2012-   When you think of the charitable sector, you probably picture individual charitable organizations and the excellent work they do.  [...]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution BC Liberal solutions to revenue loss do not address basic economic fundamentals September 13, 2012, Victoria – The expectation of an increased deficit because of dropping natural gas revenues shows the deficiencies in the BC Liberal government’s economic plan. To depend increasingly on the export of raw natural resources places [...]

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Press Release September 13, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hilde Schlosar Phone: 250-753-6911 ext 101 2nd Annual Peace Day Parade IN NANAIMO! INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE sees people in all parts of the world, come together to create practical acts of peace on a shared date – September 21st.  Last year in Nanaimo, more than [...]

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MEDIA ADVISORY September 12, 2012 The public demands the CRTC stop Bell’s takeover OpenMedia.ca and PIAC Available for Comment about Bell/Astral Hearing WHO: Steve Anderson, Executive Director, OpenMedia.ca Lindsey Pinto, Communications Manager, OpenMedia.ca Janet Lo, Legal Counsel, Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) WHAT: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is examining Bell Canada’s $3.4 [...]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution *All Three Levels of Green Government Denounce Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion* *_Vancouver, BC and Federal Green Leaders Collectively Oppose Pipeline Expansion_* September 12, 2012, Vancouver/Victoria – Leaders representing municipal, provincial and federal Green parties held a press conference in Vancouver today to denounce the plans to twin the 1,150 km [...]

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For Immediate Release Wednesday, September 12 (Vancouver) — Over 80 influential leaders from the business, First Nations, environmental, labour, academic, medical and artistic communities across Canada today announced an upcoming mass sit-in in front of the provincial legislature in Victoria, British Columbia on October 22. The sit-in will oppose tar sands pipelines and tankers and [...]

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Investment Agriculture Foundation celebrates Farmers’ Appreciation Week September 11, 2012, Victoria, B.C. – Supporting agriculture starts and ends with farmers. That is why the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C. (IAF) is proud to join the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets in celebrating the third annual Farmer Appreciation Week, September 8-15, 2012. Agriculture is a dynamic [...]

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Media Release   September 11, 2012 Nanaimo becomes a blue community, in lead-up to Making Waves conference Nanaimo – Yesterday, June Ross and Paul Manly of the Mid Island chapter of the Council of Canadians presented a ‘Blue Community’ certificate to Nanaimo mayor John Ruttan. Nanaimo will now be the first Blue Community to host the [...]

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For Immediate Release BC Food Systems Network Policy Submission  Vancouver, BC September 10th – As Farmers’ Appreciation Week kicks off across the province, the BC Food Systems Network (BCFSN) is finalizing recommendations for improving food security in British Columbia, which is being sent to all provincial parties.  “It is our hope that provincial parties who [...]

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United Way Fundraising Kick Off Breakfasts are planned for the Central Island Campaign by the Central & Northern Vancouver Island United Way. United Way Fundraising Kick Off Breakfasts Nanaimo Friday, September 21, 2012 7:00 am Vancouver Island Conference Centre For Tickets and information: 250.729.7400 info@uwcnvi.ca Campbell River Tuesday, September 25, 2012 7:00 am Anchor Inn [...]

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MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Distribution All Three Levels of Green Government Denounce Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion September 11, 2012, Victoria – Leaders representing municipal, provincial and federal Greens are holding a Press Conference to denounce the plans to twin the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. Who: Elizabeth May, Member [...]

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CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF INDEPENDENT PANEL ON INTERNET VOTING VICTORIA– Chief Electoral Officer Keith Archer announced today the members of the Independent Panel on Internet Voting.  The panel members are: Keith Archer, Ph.D., Chief Electoral Officer, Elections BC (Chair) Dr. Konstantin (Kosta) Beznosov, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of [...]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 4, 2012 Contact: Diana Hart admin@westernedge.org 250-668-0991 WESTERN EDGE THEATRE ANNOUNCES FALL 2012 SERIES Nanaimo’s Western Edge Theatre has announced a Fall mini-series of three solo shows, opening with Antony Holland in “One Man in His Time” on September 28th. Holland is well-known to Nanaimo audiences for his appearance in “Tuesdays [...]

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Media Release For Immediate Release Electronic Toy Recycling Program Launched in British Columbia New province-wide program provides environmentally responsible recycling option for more than two million electronic toys sent to landfills every year. Vancouver, B.C. – As of  July 1st, 2012, British Columbians can recycle their used or broken electronic toys at over 50 convenient [...]

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BC Liberal Party September 4, 2012 RICH COLEMAN CONFIRMS BID FOR RE-ELECTION Vancouver – Today, Rich Coleman, the MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove and the Minister of Energy and Mines, announced that he will be seeking re-election with the BC Liberal Party. “I’m strongly committed to Premier Christy Clark and the rest of the BC Liberal [...]

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[Editor's Note (ammended): The HRT has approved Citizens for Safe Technology as a representative for the class action against BC Hydro, but on a more limited basis than Citizen's had sought (refer to summary of decision).] BC Human Rights Tribunal approves smart meter class action    On August 28, 2012, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT) [...]

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An open letter to BC Hydro: The technology market offers a choice between two kinds of smart meters. There is the relatively benign variety, which transmits its data over landlines. And then there is the other kind – the type of smart meter that BC Hydro is imposing on British Columbians – which has a [...]

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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Distribution Using Smart Incentives for Long Term Economic Vitality August 28, 2012, Victoria - Long-term economic vitality in BC can be achieved by using smart economic incentives.  These incentives are meant to diversify and invigorate local industries through tax relief within a sustainable economy. “The BC Government needs to step up and [...]

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Canadians to CRTC: Bell Takeover of Astral is Bad for Canada Diverse Coalition forms in response to Bell’s proposed acquisition of Astral Media August 28, 2012 – Bell’s proposed takeover of Astral Media is bad for Canada. That’s the message being sent by the new, broad-based coalition of groups known as the Stop the Takeover Coalition. [...]

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