By Eric Margolis, Toronto Sun, Feb. 5, 2010 U.S. President Barack Obama calls the $3.8-trillion US budget he just sent to Congress a major step in restoring America’s economic health. In fact, it’s another potent fix given to a sick…
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Displaced Afghans face harsh winter
Al Jazeera English, Feb. 7, 2010 NATO and Afghan troops are preparing for a major offensive against Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan. Ahead of the operation, thousands of civilians have fled their homes near the Marjah area of Helmand province.…
Free Abousfian Abdelrazik from the Prison Without Walls
Abousfian Abdelrazik meets the press in Montreal on his return to Canada on Saturday, June 27, 2009. Photo: Tatiana Gomez Delist Now!: Six-Month Campaign to Free Abousfian Abdelrazik from the Prison Without Walls By Project Fly Home, Feb. 5, 2010…
Winnipeg Afro-Aboriginal Cross-cultural Association Concert
Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Time: Doors open at 7:15 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. Place: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue (at Sherbrook) Tickets: $15 regular, $10 student, available at the door. Advance tickets available West End…
Social Justice Fair: Women and Justice
Date: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Place: Duckworth Lounge (2nd Floor) University of Winnipeg Feature events: – War and its Unique Impact on Women; Panel Discussion 11:30 AM -12:20 PM – Room 3M64 – First…
Please take 30 seconds to help restore Canadian aid to UNRWA
By Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, Jan. 22, 2010 In January, the Harper government quietly announced that after decades of support, Canada was ceasing aid to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA.) Founded in 1949,…
Solidarity Rock in support of the Cuban underground music scene
SOLIDARITY ROCK IN SUPPORT OF CUBAN UNDERGROUND MUSIC SCENE Date: March 6, 2010 Time: Doors 7:15 / Show 8:00 Place: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue at Sherbrook Tickets: $10 (advance), $12 (at the door); available at the West…
Afghanistan Film Festival and Mini Market
First Annual Afghanistan Film Festival and Mini Market Date: Monday, March 8, 2010 Place: Eckhart-Grammate Hall (3rd floor, Centennial Building), University of Winnipeg Films and Times: 4:00 p.m. Enemies of Happiness (free afternoon matinee) 6:00 p.m. Beauty School of Kabul…
Reading: A Deserter’s Tale
The Deserter’s Tale Reading with Author Joshua Key Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010 Time: 12 p.m. Place: Aqua Books, 274 Garry Street, Winnipeg Joshua Key is a United States Army deserter who fled while on leave from the Iraq War.…
Haiti Relief Fundraiser
The West End Cultural Centre and the Winnipeg-Haiti Solidarity Group present a Haiti Relief Fundraiser Date: Thursday February 11, 2010 Doors open: 7:15 p.m. Show time: 8:00 p.m. Location: West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Av at Sherbrook Tickets: $15…