Alexandra Morton: Get Out Migration
The walk will start on April 22 and will end in Victoria on Mothers' Day May 9.
Mark those calendars!
- She is calling residents of BC to stand up for the salmon, quite literally, by performing a migration. On Earth Day April 22, people are invited to walk to Victoria from wherever they live, to demand from government an immediate end to the fish farm scandal.
- There is a Gandhi inspiration to that initiative, and I like that. Our family - my wife and myself along with our 7-year old daughter and one-month old son - are planning to walk along with Alex. Obviously, people will not be required to walk hundreds kilometers from their home to downtown Victoria (unless they actually want to), so I'll post specific details about the logistics of the event as I learn about them.
In Morton's own words:
"We cannot match the corporate fish farm PR machine, nor their lobbying power. So I am simply inviting people to make themselves visible by joining us on foot, electronically and by mail. This will be peaceful, colourful, musical, fun, family oriented. Unless we all stand up and become visible, government will continue to degrade the laws of Canada to the benefit of the salmon farming industry, as suggested in the most recent throne speech."
www.salmonaresacred.org org
TODAY: Campbell Island
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Paddle for Wild Salmon
A core group of us committed to the survival of wild salmon, will put our canoes in the waters of Hope, B.C., and paddle down river for 9-10 days until reaching the mouth of the Fraser.
How you can help:
- In the time between now and our date of departure, we are asking communities all along the Fraser River to sign petitions asking for the end of fish farms that are contributing to the demise of Wild Salmon through poor practice and the resulting spread of sea lice.
The Plan:
- As we paddle down river, we will be stopping at every community along the Fraser River that offers safe welcome and a place to pull off, and will ask members of the community to join us and bring with the them the petition that has been signed by their people.
- Eventually, we will bring all petitions collected along the river across the Georgia Straight to Sidney, where we will meet up with Alexandra Morton on May 7 and join her on the final stretch of her walk to Victoria where we will stand together as many before Parliament on May 8 and demand that Wild Salmon come before industrial fish farms.
Participation:
- We welcome those who wish to join us on stretches of the paddle down the Fraser River. An itinerary will be available on the salmonaresacred.org website and facebook page soon. Those who want to paddle with us on the departure from Hope, please contact me at oceananele@hotmail.com. We encourage banners, flags and signs for wild salmon!
- We would love a great send off! If you can’t paddle but support the cause, come send us off with a great “Hoorah!”
- All paddlers will have to show they have a river worthy vessel before joining us and must have paddling experience, as well as be self sufficient with all personal needs and requirements.
oceananele@hotmail.com
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National Day of Mourning for workers injured or killed on the job.
Vancouver Art Gallery
The BC Federation of Labour, the Vancouver & District Labour Council and the New Westminster & District Labour Council invite you to pay tribute to workers who have been injured or killed on the job or died of occupational disease.
Bring your own union banners and invite co-workers, friends, and family to attend with you.
Keziah McCrystal Rothlin
VDLC Executive Assistant
cope378
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Design & Build New Energy-Efficient Schools
J&R Segal Event Rooms at SFU Harbour Centre
Email: jessica@cascadiagbc.org
Contact Phone: 604-909-9559
The BC Hydro Power Smart New Construction Program and Cascadia Region Green Building Council are pleased to offer this new full-day workshop for owners, developers, architects, engineers, cost consultants, and others involved in new K-12 school facilities.
- Architectural Institute of BC: The conference has been approved by the AIBC; 6.5 Core Learning Units.
Location: J&R Segal Event Rooms at SFU Harbour Centre
Please contact Jessica Woolliams if you are interested in group rates or half-day rates at 604-909-9559 or jessica@cascadiagbc.org. Half day rates are available for those whose schedule does not permit the full day event, and start at $130 for Early Bird Cascadia Members or BC Hydro Partners.
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International Day of Mourning
At the Steelworkers Hall on Montrose
10:00 AM - Doors Open:
- Chainsaw Demonstration by Kelly Drybrough
- Safety Glove Display
- Safety Quizzes
10:30 AM - Service Begins:
Guest Speakers:
- City of Port Alberni - Mayor Ken McRae
- ACRD - Hira Chopra
- On behalf of MLA Scott Fraser - Patty Edwards
- SD#70 Chairperson - Larry Ransom
- On behalf of Federal NDP Candidate - Zeni M. - Marlene Dietrich
- Catalyst Paper - Mill Manager Tom Paisley
- CEP 686 - Rick Lord
- WFP Alberni Pacific Division - Mike Shewchuk
- WFD Franklin - Kevin Somerville
- City of PA Fire Department - Captain Les Norden
- USW 1-85 - President Dave Steinhauer
Following a Moment of Silence there will be the laying of the wreaths/bouquets and Lowering of the Flag at the Cenotaph
Coffee will be served following the Service
in the Steelworkers Hall
April 28th - National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job.
Fight for the Living! Mourn for the Dead
For View From Labour
April 23 2010
Submitted by Jack McLeman
Former president Port Alberni & District Labour Council
LAOUR’S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
April 28 is the day we set aside to remember our fellow workers who have been killed and wounded on the job. Every industry and vocation has its story to tell. It was only a few years ago that the Forest Industry had over 50 fatalities in one year. Pressure from the workers prompted the Provincial Government to form the BC Forestry Safety Council. This year there have so far been three killed in Forestry – two truck drivers and one faller. One Truck driver was killed in the Alberni Clayoquot area. The Safety Council have increased awareness amongst the Forestry Companies that safety is in the best interest of corporations as well as workers. Three is still an unacceptable number, but the trend is going in the correct direction.
Three farm workers were killed in March 2007 while traveling in an unsafe vehicle. The Coroners jury made some very good recommendations that require Government action. These have either been rejected outright by the government or ignored. Farm workers are vulnerable in many areas—not just in transportation to fields and farms. They are constantly working with and around chemicals that are harmful to their bodies.
Convenience store and private liquor store workers are at risk when they work alone late at night. After a fatality the Government made a wise decision and enacted regulations forbidding working alone after 10:00 PM. The Government has not policed the new regs and presently is looking at softening them at the behest of the owners.
Mining, Construction, healthcare, public safety and all other workers are at risk daily.
Over the past few years workers have made some gains in safety and some losses. When you attend the service at the Steelworkers Hall please reflect on the workers killed and injured and their families. After the service do what you can to make your own work place safer and don’t take any unnecessary risks. Short cuts kill. In the end we are all responsible for our own safety. Refuse unsafe work---It’s the Law.
PORT ALBERNI’S SERVICE
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BCTC is please ed to advise that the Eviromental Assessment Office has accepted for review the Application fro an assessment for the proposed Northwest Transmission Line Project.
This is a 45 Day public comment period from April 26 to midnight June 10, 2010
Please check put the web site and details to be able to speak at these meetings.
You must register!
April 27: Dease Lake, Community Hall
April 28: Smithers, Hudson Bay Ladge
April 29: Terrace, Coast Inn of the West
All meetings start at 5pm with presentations and discussions.
www.eao.gov.bc.ca
Questions: lesley.wood@bctc.com
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ALR forum to be presented by the Salmon River Enhancement Society (www.salmonriver.org)
Location: DW Poppy Secondary School, 23752 52 Ave
Speakers will include:
- Harold Steves (of the Steveston Steves) – he formed the Farmland Defence League and will be speaking on the threats to farmland in BC
- Heather Pritchard – Executive director of Farm Folk/City Folk (www.ffcf.bc.ca) to speak to the challenges of sustainable agriculture
- Sian Krannitz – speaking about the proposed fill site on tributaries of Nathan/Beaver Creek in Glen Valley (Langley)
- David Davis – as a long time farmer in Milner (Langley) he will be speaking about the difficulties of farming in the Lower Mainland
It should prove to be a very valuable event.
Lisa Dreves
LEPS Stewardship Coordinator
604-532-3517
www.leps.bc.ca
Upcoming Events:
- Community Clean-ups: Saturday April 24, Walnut Grove and Aldergrove, for details contact Lisa
- Arbour Day Celebration: Sunday April 25, 1-3pm, Walnut Grove Community Park
- Pasture Management Workshop - Wednesday May 5, 7-9pm, Semiahmoo Fish and Game Club, 1284 184 St, contact Lisa to register
- Glen Valley Annual Spring Bird Count: Saturday May 29, 6-12pm contact Lisa for more details
Please visit www.leps.bc.ca/events for more details.
"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not!" ~ The Once-ler, from Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax"
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“A Little Night Music”:Concert
At the Bloedel Floral Conservatory Fundraiser
Join the Friends of Bloedel Floral Conservatory for a glass of Champagne, some tropically inspired chocolates and live performances at “A Little Night Music”, a mini-fundraiser under the dome, on Wednesday April 28th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm.
- The West Coast Symphony trio, viola sensation Nathaniel Wong and up-and-coming Opera soprano Lucy Smith will perform throughout the Conservatory while participants sip their libations all under the watchful eyes of Bloedel’s chatty parrots and over 100 free flying birds.
- A Little Night Music will be a perfect after dinner event to enjoy, sans overcoat, while getting reacquainting with one of Vancouver’s iconic public facilities. Located at Vancouver’s pinnacle at 501 feet above sea level, The Bloedel Conservatory is the crowning glory of the city’s public horticultural jewel, Queen Elizabeth Park (33rd & Cambie Street).
- Tickets to A Little Night Music can be purchased in advance for $20 each or at the door the evening of the event for $25. Funds will go to saving the Bloedel Conservatory which was targeted as a Park Board budget cut late last year.
Purchase $20 Tickets in advance, in person or by phone at: Hobbs Gift Store,2129 West 41st Avenue
604-261-5998
For further information please phone Terri Clark at 778-866-9875
www.friendsofthebloedel.ca
