By Yves Engler, rabble.ca, April 15, 2011 After a deadly earthquake rocked Haiti 15 months ago, most Canadians worried about uncovering those trapped, getting survivors water and connecting family members. But in the halls of power, it seems they were…
Two wars and no election debate
By Betty Plewes, The Mark, April 15, 2011 It’s time to start discussing Canada’s role in Afghanistan and Libya, and Canada’s declining global reputation. Co-authored by Hunter McGill and Ian Smillie. Under the Harper government, Canada has lost its way…
Let’s not talk about war in front of the voters
By Michael Byers, CBC News, April 14, 2011 Seven UN staff members were hunted down and killed this month after more than 1,000 Afghans, outraged over an insult to the Qur’an in a U.S. church, stormed their compound in Mazar-i-Sharif…
May Day in Winnipeg – Vote with your feet for Peace
The annual May Day march is organized by Winnipeg Labour Council and takes place in recognition of International Working Class Day and in support of Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities and Progress for All. Peace Alliance Winnipeg plans to have a…
Earth Day with Maude Barlowe
Location: Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba (map) Maude Barlow is the National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and she chairs the board of Washington-based Food and Water Watch. She is also an executive member of the…
Federal all-party forum on the environment
Location: First Unitarian Church, 603 Wellington Crescent Let’s give the environment a voice this election. Hear all the platforms. Ask questions. Featuring: Jacqueline Romanow, Green Party Terry Duguid, Liberal Party Dennis Lewycky, NDP Conservative Party, t.b.d. Info: josh@mbeconetwork.org or 943-0318