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Environmentalists and citizens call for public hearing on new coal terminal
- Wilderness Committee: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 3:07pm -
Arts Summit News: Community Snapshots / Art for Social Change
Another feature of Arts Summit 2013 will be a series of inspiring presentations under the title "Community Snapshots / Art For Social Change". Confirmed participants so far include Benedicte Schoepflin of Roedde House Museum who will talk about the museum's work in education and their relationship... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 12:54pm -
Alliance Announces Group RRSP Opportunity
The Alliance for Arts and Culture is pleased to introduce a Group RRSP Savings Plan for its individual and group members. The fact that many of our member companies provide Extended Health Benefits for their employees through our excellent group benefits program demonstrates that as a sector we are... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 12:03pm -
Bids Accepted to Host the 2014 & 2015 ArtsBC Conference and AGM
ArtsBC has held a conference every year since its inception in 1979. The conference brings together representatives from community and regional arts councils, other arts and culture organizations and individuals engaged in arts based community development. The conference program offers professional... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:12am -
Delegation to Oppose Coal Export Plans at Port Metro Vancouver Offices
- Wilderness Committee: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 10:13am -
Alliance Introduces New Member Advantage Program Partners
Alliance members are eligible for discounted rates on products and services via a range of participating partners through the Member Advantage Program (MAP). For more information about Alliance membership benefits, click here. The Alliance is pleased to introduce two new Member Advantage Program... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 9:35am -
2013 Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Nominees
The nominees for the 31st Annual Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards were announced at the Jessie Nominations Party held on Tuesday, May 21 at the Vancouver TheatreSports League Improv Centre on Granville Island. The Jessies began in 1983 and takes its name from Jessie Richardson, one of Vancouver’s... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:37pm -
Fair Vote Canada National Council election results 2013
Fair Vote Canada is governed by a democratically elected National Council of 15 persons. Five people are elected each year to a three-year term using the Single Transferable Vote (STV), a proportional voting system. This year, because of vacancies on Council, there were four extra positions to fill... - Fair Vote Canada: Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:16pm -
HD Mining Court Ruling Puts Temporary Foreign Issue Squarely Back in Government Hands
The B.C. Federation of Labour is calling on the federal and provincial governments for a complete overhaul of the Temporary Foreign Worker program following today’s dismissal of a judicial review challenge of Temporary Foreign Worker permits issued to HD Mining. “When the court determines, that... - BC Federation of Labour: Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:02pm -
Panel Event to Address Impact of Development on Manitoba Wildlife
- Wilderness Committee: Tue, 05/21/2013 - 2:55pm -
Report on Culture Days Results and Impact
Culture Days has made available a report on the results of the third annual event that took place from September 28 – 30, 2012. This summary of statistics, testimonials, photos, tweets and more provide a sense of the impact Culture Days has made in just three years since its launch. Did you... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 05/21/2013 - 8:52am -
Raven Coal Mine Application Rejected by Regulators
- Wilderness Committee: Fri, 05/17/2013 - 1:28pm -
UBCIC Remembers Elijah Harper
We shall be eternally grateful to Elijah Harper for the tremendous contribution he made, in spite of great personal sacrifices, to defend the sovereign interests of the Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island. - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:00pm -
BCCLA and UBCIC slam BC decision to stop working on missing and murdered women recommendations
The Attorney General says that the government “remains committed to creating a legacy of safety of security for vulnerable women”. On the contrary, it appears that the government is prepared to indefinitely stall or abandon this work - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Thu, 05/16/2013 - 9:00pm -
Stan Douglas Wins Scotiabank Photography Award
Vancouver artist Stan Douglas has won the third annual Scotiabank Photography Award. The award is Canada’s largest annual peer reviewed celebration of excellence in Canadian contemporary photography. The $50,000 prize, announced Thursday evening at Toronto's Ryerson Image Centre, also comes with... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/16/2013 - 7:38pm -
Proving the Proven: A safe consumption site for Ottawa
Photo by fieldtripp. Flickr/Creative Commons. “There’s a health crisis in Ottawa.” Chris Dalton’s pronouncement contains not a trace of drama, but it’s hard to reconcile with the city I see at the moment. It’s springtime in the national capital, and it’s beautiful—the bike paths along the canal... - Positive Women’s Network: Thu, 05/16/2013 - 6:42pm -
Arts Summit 2013 Early Bird Registration Extended!
We've extended the Early Bird Registration for the Arts Summit to Wednesday, May 22! BC's arts, culture, and heritage community leaders will gather at Arts Summit 2013 for two days of brainstorming and visioning as we take the first steps towards developing a comprehensive and sustainable... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 12:50pm -
Policies and Briefs
Policy Statements: Action Plan Affirmative Action – 1980 Boycotts – 2000 Declaration of Fundamental Workers’ Health & Safety Rights Defence Fund – 1975 Distribution of Printed Material – 1998 Drug Testing – 1990 Education – 2004 Eliminating Barriers – Womens Activities – 1987 Employment of... - BC Federation of Labour: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:21am -
BC election results do not reflect voters’ wishes, says Fair Vote Canada
The BC election results are in, and the headlines are screaming: • NDP support collapses • Liberals win strong mandate • Green Party elects first provincial legislator But all these headlines are misleading, according to Canada’s leading citizen’s movement for electoral reform. Fair Vote Canada (... - Fair Vote Canada: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:32am -
Alliance Responds to Provincial Election Results
On behalf of the Alliance for Arts and Culture, I would like to extend congratulations to Premier Christy Clark and the BC Liberal Party on their election victory. We look forward to further developing our continued positive working relationship with the Liberal government. The Alliance has... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:26am -
Environmental groups sue BC for breaking forestry law
- Wilderness Committee: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:22am -
Environmental groups to announce new forestry lawsuit Thursday
- Wilderness Committee: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:17am -
Wilderness Committee says NDP’s environmental platform has more hits than misses
- Wilderness Committee: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 10:04am -
3rd Annual Earth Day Celebration, March and Festival
- Wilderness Committee: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:59am -
VIEWPOINT: Thoughts on the Centre for Performing Arts
by Brent Belsher As many of you will have already heard, Westside Church, which is currently using Granville Island Stage for their worship services, is in the process of buying the Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts. This represents a huge loss to our city and, while I'm not sure what can be... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 9:46am -
BC election results do not reflect voters’ wishes, says Fair Vote Canada
May 15, 2013 For immediate release The BC election results are in, and the headlines are screaming: • NDP support collapses • Liberals win strong mandate • Green Party elects first provincial legislator But all these headlines are misleading, according to Canada’s leading citizen’s movement for... - Fair Vote Canada: Wed, 05/15/2013 - 7:37am -
Creative SpaceMaking Vancouver Tickets on Sale Now
Creative SpaceMaking Vancouver - June 12 & 13, 2013 Celebrate, learn about, and map the future for our cultural spaces Artist-run centres, performing arts venues, creation and production studios, indie music sites, outdoor plazas, art galleries and museums, and workspaces for creative... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:33pm -
Culture Days 2013 Info + Ideas Sessions
Last year, British Columbians celebrated 403 Culture Days activities in 61 communities across the province, a 95% increase from 2011! This year, in preparation for Culture Days 2013, BC Culture Days will be offering Info + Ideas Sessions around the province to share the many available resources,... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 05/14/2013 - 3:05pm -
DECLARATION OF FUNDAMENTAL WORKERS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY RIGHTS
Recognizing every citizen enjoys the benefits of the physical and intellectual labour of workers; and Recognizing the inherent hazard to worker health in every enterprise; and Recognizing worker health is comprised of physical, psychological and economic well being; and Recognizing the impact of... - BC Federation of Labour: Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:48am -
POLICY STATEMENT A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY
Unlike other jurisdictions in Canada, British Columbia has combined its workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety legislation into the Workers’ Compensation Act. Health and safety issues are addressed in a few sections of the Act while most of the statute pertains to claims issues. ... - BC Federation of Labour: Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:56am -
New video from our Budget Forum featuring Kevin Page
On April 25th, the CCPA hosted a forum on the changing nature of federal budgets, featuring former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page. As the keynote speaker, Mr. Page delivered a captivating talk about his time as Canada’s first PBO, and we are grateful to him for sharing his experience with... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Tue, 05/14/2013 - 10:54am -
DOXA 2013 Award Winners Announced
The 2013 DOXA Documentary Film Festival concluded with a gala event which included the announcement of the 2013 Award winners. Winners include: The Short Documentary Award was given to 18 kg, Kacper Czubak’s moving portrait of a little boy battling HIV with the love and support of the nuns who... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Mon, 05/13/2013 - 3:59pm -
Is wealth too powerful in Canada?
Thursday evening at the Canadian War Museum, in a debate presented by the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and moderated by historian Jack Granatstein, CCPA Senior Economist Armine Yalnizyan and economist William Watson debated the motion, “Wealth has too much power in Canada.” Read Armine's argument... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Sun, 05/12/2013 - 6:34pm -
Challenging Shame
(Please note- this piece has references to rape and violence) I have growing admiration for Elizabeth Smart. Here’s a young woman who was kidnapped and raped on an ongoing basis during her entrapment. Her captors were discovered, and she returned to a “free” life- never free from those... - Positive Women’s Network: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 9:10pm -
BC Liberal government pushed for expedited HD Mining temporary foreign work permits
Vancouver – The controversial Liberal government’s job program came under fire again today after it was revealed in court documents that a senior provincial official was pushing the federal government on a daily basis to “expedite” work permits for 200 miners to come to China-based HD Mining’s coal... - BC Federation of Labour: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 2:24pm -
Winners Announced for Richmond’s Fifth Annual Arts Awards
The six winners of the annual Richmond Arts Awards were announced at a ceremony last night (May 8) at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers. Established to recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders, the Richmond... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:18pm -
Arts Summit 2013 Announcements
The schedule of events for Arts Summit 2013 (June 21 & 22) is now available, along with the list of confirmed guest speakers, Dialogue Leaders, presenters, and a special offer from our hospitality partner BEST WESTERN PLUS Chateau Granville. Visit artssummit.ca for all the latest updates. ... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:35pm -
Notice to Members - New Legislation: Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
New Legislation: Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act EXPLANATORY NOTE The new Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (NFP Act) establishes a new set of rules for federally incorporated not-for-profit corporations in Canada. These new rules replace Part II of the Canada Corporations Act, the law... - Fair Vote Canada: Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:57pm -
Applications Accepted for ‘Festival Launch!’
149 Arts, a newly formed non-profit society of SFU's Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, has announced the premiere of Festival Launch! Vancouver's Professional Emerging Artist Showcase and Workshop, taking place June 21 and 22. Hosted by popular musician and composer Veda Hille, this annual festival... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 1:39pm -
Applications Accepted for ‘Festival Launch!’
149 Arts, a newly formed non-profit society of SFU's Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, has announced the premiere of Festival Launch! Vancouver's Professional Emerging Artist Showcase and Workshop, taking place June 21 and 22. Hosted by popular musician and composer Veda Hille, this annual festival... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 1:39pm -
Canadian Heritage Restores Queer Arts Festival Funding After Public Outcry
The Pride in Art Society (PiA) announced today (May 8) that Canadian Heritage has restored partial funding for this year's Queer Arts Festival (QAF). The society received word in April that Canadian Heritage was withdrawing its funding for the festival. Canadian Heritage had provided support to... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 11:19am -
Union goes to court to stop Capilano University’s Board from approving budget cuts
Faculty Want Budget Meeting Re-Scheduled to June, After the BC Election The Federation of Post-Secondary Educators (FPSE), the provincial organization that represents over 10,000 faculty and staff in BC’s post-secondary institutions, is asking the BC Supreme Court to issue an injunction that would... - Federation of Post Secondary Educators of BC: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 10:05am -
The Jessies Nominations Party
The Jessie Richardson Theatre Awards Society will be announcing the nominees for the upcoming theatre awards honouring Vancouver’s vibrant artistic community at the 2013 Nominations Party on Tuesday, May 21 at the Improv Centre, 1502 Duranleau Street on Granville Island. The doors open at 4:00 p.m... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/08/2013 - 8:57am -
VIVO Media Arts Centre Looks for New Home
After 20 years on Main Street, VIVO Media Arts Centre will be searching for a new home. The building that houses the organization has been sold, and VIVO must vacate by May 1, 2014. VIVO currently occupies a 6000 square foot warehouse space, and the search is on to find a suitable, affordable... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:58pm -
Advance Election Voting Opens May 8!
Over 87,000 BC citizens have their primary employment in arts and culture according to StatsCan, more than mining and forestry combined. Make sure your voice is heard in this provincial election by casting your vote! Vote at any advance voting location in the province from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (local... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:21pm -
Watch the Culture Days National Congress Online on May 24!
All you need is a computer and Internet connection to join the Culture Days live stream and participate in the discussion about the most vital topics affecting public engagement, funding, marketing and sustenance of the cultural sector. In order to ensure truly national access to the first ever ... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 05/07/2013 - 3:49pm -
FNLC OPEN LETTER TO BC HYDRO: DESTRUCTION & DESECRATION OF PETROGLYPHS
This is an affront to the dignity of First Nations and completely disrespects the cultural heritage of the Snuneymuxw First Nation - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Mon, 05/06/2013 - 9:00pm -
FNLC OPEN LETTER TO BC HYDRO: DESTRUCTION & DESECRATION OF PETROGLYPHS
This is an affront to the dignity of First Nations and completely disrespects the cultural heritage of the Snuneymuxw First Nation - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Mon, 05/06/2013 - 9:00pm -
Changes at Dance International Magazine
The Vancouver Ballet Society has announced that Maureen Riches, managing editor of Dance International magazine will step down after the publication of the Summer 2013 issue. The press release states: "Mrs. Riches has been the editor for almost 30 years and has taken the magazine from a modest... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Mon, 05/06/2013 - 2:49pm -
CCPA presents on income inequality to the Standing Committee on Finance
CCPA Senior Economist Armine Yalnizyan was among the witnesses who testified to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance as part of the committee’s ongoing study of income inequality. Armine discusses income inequality—giving us cause to consider what inaction could mean—and shares some... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:15pm -
Vancouver Chamber Choir Questionnaire on Arts & Culture and the Provincial Election
The Vancouver Chamber Choir Advocacy Committee submitted a questionnaire to 137 Metro Vancouver candidates in the provincial election from the BC Conservatives, BC Liberals, BC NDP and Green Party of BC. Four questions and one optional question were asked, with a deadline of April 30. The party... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:00pm -
2013 BC Book Prizes Winners
The 29th Annual Lieutenant Governor’s BC Book Prizes Gala took place on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Government House in Victoria, BC. The British Columbia Book Prizes celebrate the creative, diverse writers and publishers of British Columbia, as well as their contribution to the strength of Canada’s... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:05am -
We did it! One episode of Border Security down!
We did it! CBSA and Force Four Force have confirmed that footage from the immigration raid on March 13 won’t be broadcast! A recent Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) memo cites “negative public response.” Thank you to everyone who signed petitions, endorsed letters, wrote and called the... - No One is Illegal: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 8:23am -
BCCLA, UBCIC & VATJS Travel to Prince Rupert to Hear Families' Concerns With RCMP Investigations
Union of BC Indian Chiefs, BC Civil Liberties Association & Vancouver Aboriginal Transformative Justice Services Society traveled to Prince Rupert today to meet with families of young First Nations people whose suspicious deaths remain unsolved. - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Thu, 05/02/2013 - 9:00pm -
Changes to refugee health coverage in Canada create underclass
Ah. That sigh of relief and contentment marks the end of our annual SpringBoard conference, a lovely afternoon of insightful speakers, thoughtful participants, and lots of cake. The keynote presentation focused on HIV and refugee and immigrant health, a topic made more urgent by the recent... - Positive Women’s Network: Thu, 05/02/2013 - 5:14pm -
Ninety Advocacy, Human Rights and Legal Organizations Want Border Security Off the Air
“CANCEL BORDER SECURITY” SAY 90 LEGAL, ADVOCACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS May 2 VANCOUVER, UNCEDED COAST SALISH TERRITORIES – Ninety organizations are releasing an open letter calling for the cancellation of the TV show Border Security: Canada’s Front Line. International and national human... - No One is Illegal: Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:23am -
Arts Summit 2013
Over the years there have been many conversations about the need for a holistic approach to cultural policy and practice in British Columbia. At Arts Summit 2013 we plan to take the next steps towards a comprehensive and sustainable cultural framework for our province and begin a year-long process... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:18am -
BCFED Signs onto Loblaw Challenge over Bangladesh Tragedy
A host of organizations including the B.C. Federation of Labour issued a letter May 1, 2013 to Galen Weston, Executive Chairman, Loblaw Companies Ltd., calling on the company to take immediate steps to ensure such tragedies as the garment factory collapse in Bangladesh do not occur in the future. “... - BC Federation of Labour: Thu, 05/02/2013 - 9:43am -
UBCIC Reiterates Invitation to UN Special Rapporteur on Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Dr. Anaya
Due to Indigenous advocacy and ongoing public and international pressure, the Harper Government has been forced to allow Dr. Anaya into the country, and we absolutely expect Canada to carry out any recommendations that Dr. Anaya makes - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 9:00pm -
A Party to Remember
AIDS Vancouver is turning 30 this summer- a heckuva birthday. AIDS Vancouver (AV, as it’s known for short in this community of acronyms) was the first AIDS service organization to be established in in Canada back in 1983, when so little was known about HIV except its obvious devastation. It was... - Positive Women’s Network: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 9:09pm -
Prepare To Cast Your Ballot!
British Columbia's provincial election takes place Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Over 85,000 artists and cultural workers call British Columbia home and contribute to the provincial economy. The Alliance for Arts and Culture encourages its members to advocate for public awareness and government support... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 3:54pm -
Call for Submissions: Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre
The Colin Campbell Award for Excellence in Technical Theatre will be awarded annually to an individual at any stage of their career who has displayed excellence and commitment to the field of professional technical theatre in Metro Vancouver through their body of work. Award Recipients will be... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 12:57pm -
The Key Events List: A Helpful Guide For Event Planners. May 2013 Edition
The Key Events List (pdf), compiled by your Alliance for Arts and Culture, lists upcoming events in and around Metro Vancouver through the next 12 months. The list is designed to be a helpful guide to event planners, who will find the roster helpful in avoiding scheduling conflicts. The list... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 9:55am -
Changes to Special Occasion License Policies
British Columbia's Liquor Control and Licensing Branch recently announced amendments to policies regarding Special Occasion Licenses (SOLs), effective April 1, 2013. Amendments to the SOL policy exemption requirements relate to maximum drink prices and the number of consecutive days allowed for... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Tue, 04/30/2013 - 4:50pm -
BCFed’s Sinclair calls Harper government changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program “public window dressing”
B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair called Stephen Harpers’ announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program a clear case of “public window dressing” which will do nothing to protect the jobs of Canadians. “This Program is fundamentally flawed because it allows employers to... - BC Federation of Labour: Tue, 04/30/2013 - 12:05pm -
Landmark Study Sheds Light on Profound Benefits of the Performing Arts
Performing arts presenting generates a wide range of benefits for Canadians, the communities they live in and society at large, according to a report prepared by Strategic Moves and released today by the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA). The Value of Presenting: A Study of Performing... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Mon, 04/29/2013 - 2:29pm -
World community urges response to human rights violations facing Indigenous peoples in Canada
More than 20 states raised specific concerns about high levels of violence against Indigenous women in Canada. New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland and others urged Canada to adopt a comprehensive and coordinated national action plan to end such violence. - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Sun, 04/28/2013 - 9:00pm -
Lois Lane wants Border Security off the air
Margot Kidder (“Lois Lane”) and 200 other cultural producers call for an end to racist TV show Border Security. Read their open letter here: http://www.cancelbordersecurity.ca/#!cultural-producers-letter/c1ken - No One is Illegal: Sun, 04/28/2013 - 8:12am -
Register now for the Fair Vote Canada AGM and Conference 2013
Registration is now open for the Fair Vote Canada AGM and Conference 2013, which will be held June 7 and 8 at the Granville Island Hotel in beautiful Vancouver, BC! Reserve your space now: http://fvcagm2013agarec.eventbrite.com/ The agenda is still under development, but we already have some... - Fair Vote Canada: Sat, 04/27/2013 - 6:41pm -
Capilano University Arts Programs Face Cuts
Capilano University administrators recently announced plans to suspend several programs to eliminate a $1.3-million budget deficit. On Friday, the university announced background information on its 2013-14 budget recommendations to eliminate the projected shortfall. The university's statement... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Fri, 04/26/2013 - 4:45pm -
City Council Approves VAG Plan
Vancouver city councillors have voted unanimously in favour of leasing the Larwill Park site for a new, purpose-built Vancouver Art Gallery. On Wednesday afternoon, council approved a 99-year lease on the 1.8-acre site a few blocks away at 688 Cambie Street. The VAG has outgrown the Robson Square... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Fri, 04/26/2013 - 1:07pm -
Culture Days 2013 Pre-Registration Ends April 30!
If you haven’t already, now is the time to pre-register your Culture Days activity. Register your activity by midnight EDT next Tuesday, April 30 and you will be promoted in the Culture Days’ national spring communications campaign during the first National Congress on Culture. Pre-registering an... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:54am -
A Move for the Museum of Vancouver?
The Museum of Vancouver has announced its commitment to find an optimal location that will complement its provocative, award-winning programs and exhibitions. With the announcement this week of Vancouver city council's approval of the plan to lease Larwill Park to accommodate a new Vancouver Art... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Fri, 04/26/2013 - 9:50am -
Struggling with “Breast is Best”
The “Breast is best” mantra has become the chant pregnant women and new mothers hear, and it’s no surprise- breast milk is amazing stuff. Breastfeeding helps build a child’s immune system, develop healthy gut flora, and prevent allergies, obesity, asthma and SIDS. It also boosts a baby’s brain... - Positive Women’s Network: Thu, 04/25/2013 - 9:14pm -
OPEN LETTER to AANDC Minister Valcourt: Union of BC Indian Chiefs’ Mandate, Membership & Concerns
...you were not aware of the Union of BC Indian Chief’s long history, mandate and large active membership in BC, and we are pleased to provide you with a greater depth of information, and advise you of our concerns with the April 12 meeting. - Union of BC Indian Chiefs: Thu, 04/25/2013 - 9:00pm -
Canadian Bar Association Letter Regarding Border Security Show
The Honourable Vic Toews, Q.C., P.C., Minister of Public Safety Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 269 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa, ON K1A 0P8 Dear Minister Toews: Re: CBSA Involvement with “Border Security” Reality TV Show On behalf of the National Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar... - No One is Illegal: Thu, 04/25/2013 - 1:19pm -
Arts Summit 2013 - New Speaker Announcement
BC's arts, culture, and heritage community leaders will gather at Arts Summit 2013 for two days of brainstorming and visioning as we take the first steps towards developing a comprehensive and sustainable cultural framework for our province. One of the architects of New Brunswick’s successful... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 04/24/2013 - 3:48pm -
ArtsVoteBC: Keeping Arts on the Election Agenda
As you know, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 British Columbians will go to the polls. Are the arts a priority for this election's candidates? "Arts Vote" is a non-partisan, grassroots social media movement everywhere elections are happening. Initially activated in some Canadian municipal elections, its... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 04/24/2013 - 3:01pm -
Former Children's Festival's Artistic Director Dies at 60
Marjorie Eleanor MacLean, BA; BFA; M.ED (Leadership), Teaching Degree in Fine Arts - March 2, 1953 – April 18, 2013. Born in North Vancouver, Marjorie passed away peacefully at home in Vancouver after a long fight with cancer. As many of her friends would say, "she was strong like bull"! She was... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 04/24/2013 - 12:07pm -
NDP’s health care plans good news for B.C.’s seniors
April 24, 2013 [Burnaby, B.C.] The 43,000-member Hospital Employees’ Union says that the NDP’s commitment to bolstering standards of care for B.C.’s seniors is a move in the right direction. Printer Friendly Version (PDF) read more - Hospital Employees’ Union: Tue, 04/23/2013 - 3:01pm -
Without change in public policy, Canada's gender gap will persist
The coming weeks will see women and men graduating in nearly equal numbers from schools across Canada. By the time those women and men reach their 30s, they will see the gap between their incomes and their share of paid work widen. This pattern will continue throughout their working lives. The... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Tue, 04/23/2013 - 2:08pm -
Group of artists calls on CBSA to cancel border security reality show
By TIFFANY CRAWFORD, VANCOUVER SUN April 23, 2013 VANCOUVER – A group of artists is calling the Canada Border Services Agency to cancel its reality TV show following a raid at a Vancouver construction site last month. The group, including actors, directors, writers and musicians, has signed an open... - No One is Illegal: Tue, 04/23/2013 - 8:17am -
Release: Over 175 cultural professionals Call for Cancellation of Border Security TV Show
Over 175 CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS CALL FOR CANCELLATION OF BORDER SECURITY TV SHOW Over 175 cultural professionals are releasing an open letter of concern calling for the cancellation of the TV show Border Security: Canada’s Front Line. Reposted from here: http://www.cancelbordersecurity.ca/#!artists... - No One is Illegal: Tue, 04/23/2013 - 6:46am -
Full List of Canadian Companies Authorized to use Temporary Foreign Workers
The Globe and Mail has published a list of all Canadian companies authorized to use the Temporary Foreign Workers program. Companies on this list are not necessarily using TFWs, but the fact that the list is 475 pages long tells us something about the popularity of the program. - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Mon, 04/22/2013 - 9:03am -
Petitions, open letters calling for show’s cancellation gather steam
Canada’s immigration system and broadcast ethics questioned in light of border security reality TV show Petitions, open letters calling for show’s cancellation gather steam Apr 22, 2013 • 1:28 pm Jamie Cook. A TV camera crew accompanied the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) on a March 13 raid... - No One is Illegal: Mon, 04/22/2013 - 8:15am -
Canadian Foundation of Labour Rights International Conference
Toronto (27 March 2013) – More than 160 people gathered in Toronto to discuss the critical role labour rights and unions play in reducing income inequality, advancing democracy, and promoting the social well-being of all Canadians. The three-day conference, "Labour Rights and Their Impact on... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Mon, 04/22/2013 - 7:22am -
Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
The Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights (CFLR) is a national voice devoted to promoting labour rights as an important means to strengthening democracy, equality and economic justice here in Canada and internationally. CFLR provides a forum for its members to promote and publish their independent... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Mon, 04/22/2013 - 7:50am -
Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights
The Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights (CFLR) is a national voice devoted to promoting labour rights as an important means to strengthening democracy, equality and economic justice here in Canada and internationally. CFLR provides a forum for its members to promote and publish their independent... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Mon, 04/22/2013 - 7:50am -
FVC National Council Election 2013
Fair Vote Canada is governed by a democratically elected National Council of 15 persons. Information about this year's National Council election is now available on the FVC Web site at http://www.fairvote.ca/en/national-council-election-2013 To be eligible to vote, you must have already been a paid... - Fair Vote Canada: Sun, 04/21/2013 - 11:40pm -
Finalists Announced for Richmond Arts Awards
Eighteen finalists are vying in six categories for recognition in the fifth annual Richmond Arts Awards presented by Canadian Western Bank. The annual awards, established to recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Sun, 04/21/2013 - 6:05pm -
Letter from BC Labour to RBC President Gordon Nixon
Please see attached letter from BC Labour to RBC President Gordon Nixon regarding Temporary Foreign Workers program. Letter from BC Labour to RBC re TFW Program - BC Federation of Labour: Fri, 04/19/2013 - 1:26pm -
Cultural producers call for cancellation of Border Security in open letter
by Craig Takeuchi on Apr 19, 2013 at 11:12 am As part of a campaign to cancel the TV series Border Security, an open letter of concern has been signed by over 100 artists, calling for the show to be cancelled. Among the names who have signed are author Naomi Klein; documentary filmmaker and TV [...] - No One is Illegal: Fri, 04/19/2013 - 8:26am -
On display at Canada’s HIV research conference
It’s a lively time of year here at Positive Women’s Network. An Aboriginal women’s retreat a couple of weekends ago, a workshop on HIV and menopause yesterday, and now we’re abuzz as our annual SpringBoard health conference approaches (register now! for details click here). In between we showed... - Positive Women’s Network: Fri, 04/19/2013 - 1:58am -
Youth and Unions
A TURC member provided us with this article on the challenges of getting youth engaged with the labour movement - something we all need to figure out. - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Thu, 04/18/2013 - 1:55pm -
Youth and Unions
A TURC member provided us with this article on the challenges of getting youth engaged with the labour movement - something we all need to figure out. - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Thu, 04/18/2013 - 1:55pm -
City of Vancouver Invites Submissions for 2013 Book Award
Authors and publishers of books that contribute to the appreciation and understanding of Vancouver’s history, unique character or the achievements of its residents are invited to submit entries for the 25th annual City of Vancouver Book Award. The winning book can be of any genre and will... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Thu, 04/18/2013 - 10:27am -
Labour Symposium in Ontario
CCPA Ontario is holding a one-day symposium featuring leading union researchers and communicators on Monday April 22, 2013. Speakers include: Janet Schaffer, AFL-CIO; Brynne Sinclair-Waters, OFL, Jim Stanford, CAW, and more. Unfortunately all the spaces are taken, but we later hope to have links... - Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives: Thu, 04/18/2013 - 6:41am -
Election campaigns shine a light on training
BC’s provincial election campaign may only be days old, but skills training and post-secondary education have quickly emerged as priority issues. Both of the major parties—the BC Liberals and the BC NDP—have released platform information on where they intend to put resources and policy change to... - Federation of Post Secondary Educators of BC: Wed, 04/17/2013 - 3:47pm -
Arts Coalition BC Launches New Website With Election Toolkit
The Alliance for Arts and Culture is a proud partner in Arts Coalition BC, a network of British Columbia's arts service organizations. Together, we strive to raise the profile of arts and culture and address common issues with a unified voice. The coalition's new website summarizes our positions on... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 04/17/2013 - 2:45pm -
CARFAC National Conference Update
CARFAC National presents: Artists for ArtistsMentorship, teaching strategies and other tools for visual artists May 31 – June 2, 2013, Vancouver, BCEmily Carr University of Art + Design www.carfac.ca This spring visual artists from across Canada will meet in Vancouver for CARFAC National’s annual... - Alliance for Arts & Culture: Wed, 04/17/2013 - 1:34pm
