Events

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October 24. 2007

political campaign in Ottawa conducted by Peterborough and Kawarthas chapter - protest against the Federal Government's unaccountability and no civic representation at Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) negotiations

(a) chapter street theatre: 10 am on William St., 11 am at National Arts Centre, Noon on Parliament Hill
(b) presentation of chapter SCROLLED Challenge to the Federal Government at the PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE, 2 pm

Nov 21, 2007

MAUDE BARLOW returns to Peterborough

Wed., Nov. 21 - Market Hall Theatre (tentative), 7 pm

18-site cross-country tour for her new book, "Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Fight for the Right to Water"

Maude will speak on the water issues.

March 3

Chapter participation on panel for NDP International Trade Critic Canadian tour on the SPP
Peterborough stop

March 11

Chapter and National Office delivery of "Mittens for Harper", in search of a national energy strategy for Canada, to the Prime Minister's Office

March 19

"Community Action to Reform Public Home Care Services in Ont." (includes "competitive bidding" pitfalls
Natalie Mehra, Ontario Health Coalition)
Lion's Centre, 347 Burnham St., 7 pm

April 15-16

CAMU PUBLIC HEARINGS
(uranium mining in Ontario) in Peterborough

May 1

SAGE (see above) public forum
Sadleir House, 7 pm

May 2

Peterborough Health Coalition
CoC chapter and a group of 4th Year Trent-Fleming students in a rally uptown near Charlotte and Water Sts.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
song: "The For Profit Blues"
everyone invited to join our sirens and alarm about for profit health care encroachment

May 3

Peterborough Health Coalition and CoC chapter booth at Farmers' Market
approx. 8 a.m. until noon

Kawartha Ploughshares hosting
"Caravan to End Canadian Involvement in Torture"
Public Library, 5:30 - 9 pm
co-sponsored by our chapter

May 15

"Renewable is Doable"
SAGE public meeting featuring Keith Stewart, Manager, Climate Change Campaign WWF Canada
Public Library, 7 pm
co-sponsored by Peterborough and Kawarthas chapter, Council of Canadians

June 6-9

CoC National Board Meeting
Gatineau, Quebec

June 8

full patient transfer from existing PRHC to new hospital site adjacent

June 10

Chapter Coordinating Committee meeting
new Labour Council office (near corner of Romaine and Aylmer)
7 pm, primarily LOCAL FOOD issues and Sept. event

June 8

Cross-Ontario Home Care Public Hearings
Peterborough Holiday Inn, 3-7 p.m.
Ontario and Peterborough Health Coalitions

June 20

Maude Barlow in Bobcaygeon
United Church
(see www.canadians.org)

July 1

CANADA DAY PARADE
Chapter reserved placement for our supporters and members of other progressive organizations
begins at City Hall, Noon

Wednesday, Sept. 24

the film, "A Hard Rain" (Australia, David Bradbury)
OPIRG Wednesday Night Film Series
debunks some of the myths of the nuclear industry, such as it's safe, cheap, healthy and green
Sadleir House, 7 pm
sponsored by Safe and Green Energy (SAGE), 748-2219

Monday, Sept. 29

All-Candidates Public Meeting, sponsored by our chapter
Murray St. Baptist church, 7:30 pm
following the candidates' presentations and generous time for audience questions, the political parties and our chapter will share our resources and encourage informal dialogue

September

In September look for "100 KM COMMUNITY MEAL" coordinated by our chapter - followed by chapter AGM

Monday, Oct. 1

Michael Moore's movie documentary, "Sicko" on the U.S. privately insured health care system
Sadleir House, 7 pm, OPIRG Wednesday Night Film Series
sponsored by the Peterborough Health Coalition, 745-2446

Monday, Oct. 6

All-Candidates DEBATE on Energy and the Environment
Market Hall, 7 pm
lead sponsorship by Safe and Green Energy (SAGE), 745-2446

Monday, Oct. 7

Public event on "Canada's Role in Afghanistan"
Speaker: Steven Staples, the Rideau Institute
George St. United, 7 pm
sponsored by Council of Canadians Peterborough and Kawarthas chapter, Kawartha Ploughshares, OPIRG, KWIC, SAGE, 748-2219

Monday, Oct. 8

All-Candidates Meeting on Social Issues
George St. United, 7 pm
lead sponsorship by Peterborough Community Legal Centre, 749-9357

Friday, Oct. 10

Canadian Federation of Students tour, "Students for Sustainability"
at Trent U.
Chapter table will be set up with resources for at least energy and water

Friday, Oct. 14

Canadian Federal Election - Please vote

October 31- November 2 2008

Council of Canadians AGM
Edmonton

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For further and final details please call 745-2446 or rbrady1cogeco.ca or contact the sponsoring group. Regularly check the scheduled events as some sponsors have corrections to announce.