Confront Rice and the "Security" Partners

Ottawa Anarchists, 19.02.2007 - 18:35
February 23rd, 2007 - 9:30 AM - 125 Sussex Dr. - Lester B. Person Building
(#3 OC Transpo)
"Security" and "Prosperity" Partership Ministers meeting in Ottawa. Confront Condoleeza Rice, Peter Mackay, Stockwell Day, US secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and others!

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"Independent Media in a Time of War" Talk & Film: March 3rd

batoche, 01.02.2007 - 20:24
Come out and find out more about how important independent journalism is, as the Ottawa Indpeendant Media Centre, and the Ontario Public Interest Research Groups @ Carleton U, and the University of Ottawa present: "Independent Media In a Time of War".

Admission is by donation & is pay-what-you-can.
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Imprisoned Immigrants Direly Ill, Receive No Medical Treatment During Hunger Strike

tasc/batoche, 30.01.2007 - 10:03
3 of 5 imprisoned immigrants being held at the federal Kingston Immigration Holding Centre (KIHC) on controversial security certificates, are on a hunger strike. They are being denied medical monitoring even though they have had noting but juice and water for 2 months now. One has blood in his urine (a possible sign of kidney damage), another has symptoms of extreme electrolyte imbalance. Severe electrolyte imbalances can lead to cardiac arrest, coma, kidney failure, and death.

Stockwell Day, Federal Minister for Public Safety, would not meet with the men during his recent visit to what has been dubbed "Guantanamo North".

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Rally for Kyoto, 7:30 a.m., Mon. Jan. 29

Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, 21.01.2007 - 19:18
Canada's lawmakers return to Parliament Hill on Mon. Jan. 29th and Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (CYCC) campaigners pushing for real action to stop the climate crisis will be there to greet them. CYCC activists are demanding Canada live up to its Kyoto commitments and that all Members of Parliament take urgent non-partisan action to make it happen.
Please invite all your friends and plan to attend.
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Chew On This! Activist Training & DIY Films @ Carleton U.

Karen Hawley/angela mooney, OPIRG Carleton., 16.01.2007 - 12:13
Free films, discussion and 2 day activist training sessions sponsored by OPIRG-Carleton (a.k.a. the Ontario Public Interest Research Group @ Carleton University). Workshop sign up info below.

FREE! OPEN TO EVERYONE!



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Five Canadian Workers a Day Die from Accidents and Disease

Various: IMC editorial, 04.01.2007 - 06:46
The workplace fatality rate is rising in Canada while falling in almost all other countries.

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Ottawa Indymedia editorial policy (revised)

Editorial Collective, 08.11.2006 - 14:09
What is acceptable material for posting on Ottawa Indymedia
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Take action against Climate Chaos Saturday

Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, 31.10.2006 - 18:24
Join the GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION Saturday, Nov. 4th at 1 p.m. on Parliament Hill.

Guest speakers confirmed so far include:

Paul Dewar, New Democractic Party MP
David Chernushenko, Green Party of Canada
Dale Marshall, David Suzuki Foundation

Actions worldwide are confirmed to be taking place in at least 45 different countries. In Canada, concerned citizens in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Ottawa will take to the streets. Don't miss the opportunity to join this important movement.
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Indy Journalist Killed by Paramilitaries: Oaxaca

various, posted by Dianne Murray, 28.10.2006 - 17:54
William Bradley Roland, aka Brad Will, Indymedia reporter, documentary maker, and cameraman was shot several times by a paramilitary gunman in Oaxaca. Brad died of gunshot wounds to the torso (stomach and chest) on Friday. He was with Indymedia in NYC. The shooter has been id'd thanks to others filming the incident. Brad Will was one of 4 people killed, one a teacher. Another journalist was also wounded in the gunfight. Reports follow - mostly on Indy webspace but some other sources: narconews, blogs, etc.
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Troupes canadiennes hors d'Afghanistan

Francine Dumas, 25.10.2006 - 17:42
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW

October 28: A pan-Canadian day of action to oppose the Government of Canada's decision to put Canadian troops in Afghanistan. Supported by the Canadian Peace Alliance, Canadian Labour Congress, Canadian Islamic Congress, Council of Canadians, CAW, CUPE, New Democratic Youth Caucus, and many more.

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