June 29, 2007
July 14, 2006
Time: July 18th at 6:30
Meetings place: The Toronto office: 250 Dundas St. West, Suite 605 (One block west of St. Patrick subway stop)
Greenpeace Non-Violent Direct Action Training in Toronto
An Non-Violent Direct Action training in Toronto, Saturday July 29th at 10:30am until 5:00pm. The training will be held in downtown Toronto.
The purpose of the day is to: a) give people confidence in handling confrontational situations b) to increase your understanding of power, the role of non-violence and why it is a Greenpeace core value. c) to inform people about the ways Greenpeace operates d)to get people involved in taking non-violent direct action of all kinds and at all levels e) to reassure people about the realities of Police procedures, arrest, charges and our system of legal support.
To participate in this training you must meet the following criteria:
* Have a moderate to high level of fitness
* Be a team player
* Be well coordinated
* Have some knowledge of environmental issues.
* Be 18 years of age
* Be committed to the use of Non Violence as an agent of change
* Be willing to consider arrest for the right activity.
* Have government issued photo identification
July 12, 2006
They want to offer cars to me,
jewels and furs
You never
To put at my feet their fortune
And to take down me the moon
You never
And each time they call me,
they say to me that I am beautiful
You never
They beseech me and adore me
But however me I am unaware of them
You know it
Man,
You are only one man
Like the others
I know it
And like
You are my man
I forgive you
And you never
They invent stories,
That I make pretence believe
You never
They swear me fidelity
until the end of eternity
You never
And when they speak to me about love
they need too speech
You never
I insane of their fortune
That they leave there
where is the moon
without regret
Man,
You are only one man
Like the others
I know it
And like
You are my man
I forgive you
And you never
You have all the defects which I like
And of well hidden qualities
You are a man, and me, I love you
And that donot can be explained
Because man
You are only one man
Like the others
I know it
And like
You are my man
I forgive you
And you
never
May 17, 2006
BUS HIKES- Saturday, May 20 – Caledon Hills
- Level II Bus Hike, 17 km, Dropout, Maps 14-15, End to End #1 of 5, Hilly, rocky, muddy, Moderate pace, Hiking boots, Refreshments
Depart 9 am, York Mills.
This is the first hike of an end to end for the Caledon section and includes features like the Devil's Pulpit. We will be following the new reroute along the Escarpment Sideroad. We should experience the first full green canopy of spring along with warming weather. We will have a refreshment stop afterwards in Bolton.
URBAN HIKES - Saturday, May 20 – Toronto, Highland Creek
- Level II Urban Hike, 14 km, Dropouts, Hilly, flat, muddy, Moderate pace, No dogs, Hiking boots, Refreshments
Depart 1 pm, northeast corner of Ellesmere Rd. & Military Trail. Take the Bloor subway to Kennedy, the LRT to Scarborough Centre, the #38 or #133 bus east on Ellesmere to Military Trail (crossing between Markham Rd and Neilson Rd. Military crosses Ellesmere twice; we meet at the first junction).
Wet 'N' Wild: a series of hikes in Toronto's river valleys. The first part of this hike is rugged, along dirt trails (and no trails). The second part is a mixture of paved paths and dirt trails. We will walk the wild side of Highland Creek at the beginning, coming into Morningside Park., continuing into the U. of T. campus & a hemlock forest and then, on paved paths, to the lake. We will pause at the beach and then continue along the Bluffs. The hike ends at Morningside and Greyabbey Trail.
TBN Cycling plan - Saturday, May 20, 2006
- SATURDAY MORNING RIDE - Kick off the weekend with this brisk-paced 35km social ride suitable for Easy Rollers and Tourists.
· Departs at 9:30 a.m. sharp and returns by 12:15
· Start point is the Boardwalk Pub just east of Coxwell & Lakeshore in the eastern beaches area.
TBN Cycling plan - Saturday, May 20, 2006 - MOUNTAIN BIKING: KELSO CONSERVATION AREA - Featuring 16 km of single-track trails that weave and intertwine through trees, rocks and fields. One very large hill--tough going up, a blast going down. Fabulous view. Trail pass: $7.00. Leader: Albert. Terrain: Moderate, clay based hard pack with mud holes, limestone bouldersFacilities: washrooms, snack bar, camping, swimmingDirections: Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at the Summit Gatehouse of Kelso Conservation Area. Exit Hwy 401 westbound at Hwy 25, then south to Hwy 8/Steeles Ave. Turn right and head west on Steeles, parking at Old Bell School Line.
TBN Cycling plan - Sunday, May 21, 2006
- MAPLE BAKERY RIDE - Head north for brunch at TBN's favourite bakery.
· Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Kiss and Ride, NW corner Yonge and Hendon, one block north of Finch Ave. Classification: Leisure WheelerDistance: 35 kms
TBN Cycling plan - Sunday, May 21, 2006
- KING CITY RIDE - Pleasant tour in and around King City.
Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at Finch Subway Park and Ride, northwest corner Yonge St and Hendon Ave, one block north of Finch. Classification: Short TouristDistance: 70 kms
TBN Cycling plan - Monday, May 22, 2006
- HEAVENLY HOLIDAY - A two-hour exercise ride south on the Don Trail to the Martin Goodman Trail, across Queen's Quay, and then north past the Sky Dome.
Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at King Edward's Statue, Queen's Park. The statue is at the north end of the park, due south of the intersection of Bloor St West and Avenue Rd. Classification: Leisure WheelerDistance: 32 kms
TBN Cycling plan - Monday, May 22, 2006
- SCARBOROUGH SCENIC SAFARI - Cycle the wilds of Scarborough on this round trip out to the Zoo.
Meet at Scarborough Town Centre west side parking lot at the corner of McCowan & Bushby for a 10:00 a.m. departure. Classification: Easy RollerDistance: 47 kms
May 11, 2006
Don't nuke Iran
Amsterdam, Netherlands — An exposé by respected insider journalist Seymour Hersh reveals that the US is considering the use of tactical nuclear weapons against Iran. But where would those weapons come from, and where would they strike? Those questions bear deep implications for NATO and innocent civilians in Iran.
Under something known as ‘nuclear burden sharing’ there are currently some 480 US/NATO nuclear bombs spread across six countries: the UK, Italy, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Turkey.
The US could decide to use any or all of these without consulting the host countries governments, or people, to use against Iran.
Take Action: Tell NATO to stay out of nuking Iran
Hersh writes in the New Yorker that "Air Force planning groups are drawing up lists of targets and teams of American combat troops have been ordered into Iran under cover to collect targeting data and to establish contact with anti-government ethnic-minority groups..."
Here's what a set of likely strike targets might look like, drawn from publicly available information. Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) made an analysis of likely casualties using the US Department of Defense's own methodology and concluded there would be around 3 million immediate deaths.
Reference: Greenpeace
ROGER WATERS - FALL 2006 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
September 20th, 2006: AIR CANADA CENTRE, TORONTO, ON Capacity: 19,800Concert starts: 8pm (TBC) Tickets are not yet on sale for this venue. They go on sale on May 1st through the normal ticket agents, including Ticketmaster.com More Info: brain-damage.co.uk
May 10, 2006
Toronto Bruce Trail Club
BUS HIKES
- Saturday, May 13 Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington
- Saturday, May 13 Oak Ridges Trail, Uxbridge Section
URBAN HIKES
- Saturday, May 13 Toronto, Northern Ravines
- Saturday, May 13 The Great GTA Hike, Rasberry House
CAR HIKES
- Saturday, May 13 Caledon Hills
- Sunday, May 14 The Great GTA Hike, Waterdown
Oak Ridges Trail Association
- Sat., May 13. 9:30 am. Four Trail Hike (Bruce, Caledon, Humber Valley and Trans Canada Trails) Palgrave to Castlederg Sdrd. (Map 1) 4 km, 4+ hrs., moderate. Shuttle Meet at west stile on Caslederg Sdrd. Take Reg. Rd. 50 (formerly Hwy 50) 4.5 km N of Bolton or 10 km S of Hwy 9, then west 2 km on Castlederg Rd. CONTACT Jill Doble 905-764-1673
- Sun., May 14, 10 am. Mother's Day Hike. Approx. 12 kms (loop hike), no drop outs, no dogs, boots required. Meet at the NW corner of Bathurst and 16th sideroad (Aurora). Hike to Mary Lake (Keele Street). Bring lunch for a picnic sit down at the Mary Lake Monastery grounds.Contact Miriam Stevens 905-881-3863 (6-10 p.m.).
Toronto Bicycling Network
- Saturday, May 13, 2006 · SATURDAY CRUISING SHORT: HOLLAND MARSH - A "Wednesday Wheelie" favourite, this route just north of the megacity is an ideal one early in the cycling season. See the Marsh come alive in the spring and enjoy a few training hills on the way. Meet for a 9:00 a.m. departure in King City at the arena parking lot, located on Doctor?s Dr., first south street, east of the intersection of King Road and Keele Street. Time: 9:00 amDistance: 60 kms
- · SATURDAY MORNING RIDE - West end start! Kick off the weekend with this brisk-paced 35km social ride suitable for Easy Rollers and Tourists. Departs at 9:30 a.m. sharp and returns by 12:15 p.m. so you can do your Saturday errands or relax over an apr賠ride snack or lunch. Start point is Grenadier Caf鬠High Park, which is due south of the intersection of Bloor St. West and High Park Ave. Sunday, May 14, 2006
- · SCARBOROUGH BLUFFS - Enjoy the view from the edge of the Bluffs; return via the Martin Goodman Trail and some city streets. Pack a lunch. Meet for a 10:00 a.m. departure at King Edward's Statue, at the north end of Queen's Park Classification: Leisure WheelerDistance: 38 kms
- · ETOBICOKE MEANDER - Rescheduled! Cycle through Etobicoke on the bike paths. Meet in the parking lot of Etienne Br?ark for a 10:00 a.m. departure. Etienne Brul預ark is located at the junction of Old Mill Rd and Old Mill Dr (around the corner and down the hill from the Old Mill subway station). Classification: Easy RollerDistance: 42 kmsMT.
- LBERT - LAKE SIMCOE TOUR - A scenic jaunt along the cottage-lined shore of Lake Simcoe and surrounding countryside. Bring your lunch for picnic by the lake. Meet at the Mount Albert Community Centre, Main Street in Mount Albert for a 10:00 a.m. departure. From Hwy 401, go north on Hwy 404, east on Davis Drive, and north on Hwy 48 to Mount Albert. Go east on Mount Albert Road, north on King St., and east on Main St. to the Community Centre. Classification: Country CruiseDistances: 62 & 79 kms
May 05, 2006
A long weekend of camping, workshops, training, and strategy sessions at the Forest Defence Gathering. To build the skills and community amongst
grass-roots forest and indigenous solidarity activists in Ontario.
To Register: Email ontarioforestdefence@hotmail.com or visit forestdefence.com
May 11-14: Exhibit of boots and shoes - Washington, DC
Join with Iraqis, military families, veterans, and other peace supporters to keep the pressure on Congress to end the war and bring the troops home. Please join us for a witness to the human cost of war on the National Mall, Silence of the Dead, Voices of the Living. See details at afsc.org/eyes
Eyes Wide Open, AFSC’s widely acclaimed exhibit of boots and shoes commemorating the casualties of the Iraq war is returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. after a tour of more than 70 cities.
