Bilderberg Group @ the Brookstreet, 2006: A News Round-Up
Dianne Murray, 14.06.2006 - 18:01
In June 2006, the Bilderberg Group met at the tony Brookstreet Hotel and Spa in Kanata. Journalists were frustrated in their attempts to find out what the elite decision makers who make up the group were discussing inside. Even police (!) needed permission to get inside the grounds, according to a report in the Ottawa Citizen.
News round up concerning this meeting of some of the world's most powerful people.
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Natl Community Radio Conference 2006 coverage
Conference delegates DIY contributions, 11.06.2006 - 17:37
Day-by-day coverage of the 2006 NCRA National Conference, held June 5 - 10 at the University of Ottawa.
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TONIGHT! Dr. Sylvia Earle Ocean Conservation Talk: May 30th
Dianne Murray, 30.05.2006 - 01:00
Think of her as the Suzuki of the Ocean. She started her career as an oceanographer and deep sea diver and explorer in the 1950's when no other women were in the field. Aquatic conservationist, explorer, deep ocean diver, Dr. Sylvia Earle is lots of things and she will be in Ottawa to give 2 talks this Tuesday May 30th. The evening one is free at the Museum of Nature.
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Cindy Sheehan speaks out in Ottawa, May 4
Nowar-paix, 02.05.2006 - 01:00
Cindy Sheehan speaks in Ottawa, on May 4. A founding member of Gold Star Families for Peace, a leading figure of the anti-war movement, in the US, and a military mother whose son, Specialist Casey Sheehan, was killed in Iraq (April 2004), Cindy will speak at Carleton University. This is part of a 4-city speaking tour, and Cindy's only Ottawa engagement. She struck a chord with millions of Americans when she camped outside Bush's ranch in 2005, demanding to know why Bush took the US to war.
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Monday 6 p.m. protest / vigil Parliament Hill
Trevor Haché, 08.04.2006 - 10:01
After relentless pressure from the public, the Conservatives have agreed to a debate on Canada’s role in Afghanistan on Mon., Apr. 10. But a debate is not enough. We also need public involvement and ultimately a vote. At 6 p.m. join peace activists from Ottawa & Gatineau on Parliament Hill to shout: “Tonight the debate, tomorrow the vote.” Confirmed speakers include Steven Staples, Polaris Institute; Francine Dumas of ROCG; Jade Pichette of SCAW.
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Protest Haiti's human rights violator tonight (Friday)
Ottawa Haiti Solidarity Committee/Kozayiti, 10.03.2006 - 04:56
Illegitimate puppet dictators not welcome here!
Canada should place Gérard Latortue under arrest for crimes against humanity!
Where: National Arts Centre, Elgin St.
When: Tonight - Friday, March 10, 7:00pm
What: Demonstration in solidarity with Haiti's political prisoners - to condemn their chief jailer
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Film Screening+ Discussion: Bus Rider's Union
Under Pressure Collective, 01.03.2006 - 20:10
What: Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Bus Rider's Union
Date: Friday March 17th 7PM
Location: Main Branch, Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalfe)
Cost: FREE!
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VAGINA MONOLOGUES @ the U of OTTAWA
Mélissa Laveaux, 26.02.2006 - 07:28
The V-Day campaign is a global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls locally and internationally. Universities and community organizations all around the world are given rights to produce their own screening of Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues as a way to fundraise for local charities working to end violence against women.
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Patrick Elie speaks in Ottawa March 7
Ottawa-Haiti Solidarity Committee, 25.02.2006 - 15:01
Patrick Elie, a Haiti-based political rights activist and former Minister of the first government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide (1991-96), will speak in 18 cities across Canada in February and March. He is scheduled to speak in Ottawa on March 7 at 7 p.m. at Tom Brown Arena Hall, 141 Bayview Rd., (just off Scott St.). The event is free and not-to-be missed.
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