The Wine Ladies Holiday Special (in support of) The United Way Thursday, November 11 Ticket Information Ticket Type Price Quantity General Admission $25.00 1 0 1 2 3 4 TICKETS: Add to Calendar Event Information Get yourself red carpet ready for the holiday season. Coming up, November 11th, The Wine Ladies TV show "One Sip At A Time" will be shot on location at Liasion Colleg@ Otello’s Banquet and Conference Centre. A fabulous fundraiser, The Wine … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
October 9, 2010 by
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving Day in Canada has been a holiday on the second Monday of October since 1957. It is a chance for people to give thanks for a good harvest and other fortunes in the past year. What do people do? Many people have a day off work on the second Monday of October. They often use the three-day Thanksgiving weekend to visit family or friends who live far away, or to receive them in their own homes. Many people also prepare a special meal to eat at some point … [Read more...]
Governor General – Letter to Canadians!
September 30, 2010 by
Message from the Governor General 'Letter to Canadians' September 30, 2010 OTTAWA—As my mandate as governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada draws to a close, I have only one wish, and that is to say THANK YOU. What an incredible journey I have taken since September 27, 2005, travelling all across the country to meet you and be by your sides, and around the world nearly 40 times on your behalf. Thanks to you, the hope that drove me from that very first day has stayed with me all … [Read more...]
CANADA – Avaaz: In 3 Days!
September 28, 2010 by
The deadline is just three days away for public comments opposing special CRTC favours for "Fox News North," the right-wing network being readied by the Sun media empire. Sun wants the government to force cable companies to offer them to Canadian customers. In these final 72 hours, let's rally thousands of Canadian voices against state-sponsored bias: In three days, the deadline will expire on the CRTC’s public comment period on Sun TV -- the proposed right-wing “Fox News North” … [Read more...]
Get Working NOW – The Longest Journey begins with Step 1
September 18, 2010 by
The Longest Journey begins with Step 1 Welcome to the OppCourse as I call it in short form. Everyday it gets built out a little more, and in a month we hope to launch, so have a look around, sign up as a member, and definitely come back! – Frank Abrams, zenPeak Recruiters (September 2010) Membership is FREE today! REGISTER HERE: http://www.opportunitytrainingcourse.com/oppcourse/start-here/ … [Read more...]
AVAAZ – Wow – $70,000 raised in 24 hours!
September 14, 2010 by
Wow - $70,000 raised in 24 hours! And not a peep from "Fox News North"... Let's keep it going! Dear amazing Avaaz community across Canada, Our campaign to keep "Fox News North" from getting special access to our cable fees is working! The media giant behind the project has launched a massive assault on Avaaz in response, including smear pieces and intimidation tactics -- threatening a lawsuit with a 24 hour deadline. Let's give them our answer by raising a large campaign fund to win the … [Read more...]
The Canadian Cancer Society – Jackie Bond Bunch
September 8, 2010 by
Myself and some family members as well as friends are participating in "Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer" in Whitby on October 17th to support the mission of the Canadian Cancer Society. Mom and I were both diagnosed with cancer in 2008. She had her breast cancer reoccur (13 years after the original bout) and I had throat cancer. Mom decided that after she/we got better she would throw a big fundraiser to raise money for cancer research. As you can tell mom did not get better but I did. … [Read more...]
Labour Day – Celebrating in CANADA & the U.S.A. on Sept. 6
September 5, 2010 by
The Labour Day, Canada & the U.S.A. September 6, 2010 The Labour Day holiday in Canada, as in the U.S., celebrates worker solidarity. Most workers, public or private, are entitled to take statutory holidays off with regular pay. Some businesses remain open on holidays, such as medical clinics and some stores, restaurants, and tourist attractions. In a time when the news of labour "strife" is dominated by disputes between millionaire athletes and billionaire owners, history … [Read more...]
Governor General’s Women’s Conference: “Together for Women’s Security”
September 2, 2010 by
Women's Conference 2010 September 9-10th, 2010 Governor General’s Women’s Conference: “Together for Women’s Security” OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will host the conference “Together for Women’s Security” at Rideau Hall, on September 9 and 10, 2010. The event will gather women and men from all provinces and territories. Throughout her mandate, the Governor General was determined to break down the wall of indifference by giving a … [Read more...]
AVAAZ – Petition to support CRTC Chair Konrad von Finckenstein
August 31, 2010 by
Prime Minister Harper is trying to force American-style hate media on Canada. Sign the petition to support CRTC Chair Konrad von Finckenstein (above) and encourage him to protect Canadians from a "Fox News North" channel funded by our own cable TV fees: Prime Minister Harper is trying to push American-style hate media onto our airwaves, and make us all pay for it. His plan is to create a "Fox News North" to mimic the kind of hate-filled propaganda with which Fox News has poisoned U.S. … [Read more...]
WENDY LADD – 'Do You Dare?' !~Reminder~!
July 23, 2010 by
DO YOU DARE…CONTEST Leave a Comment WendyLadd.com proudly presents – DoYouDare Event Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location: LaMaquette Restaurant 111 King Street (south east side of King & Church) City/Town: Toronto, ON http://www.lamaquette.com/ Opportunity is Everywhere/WendyLadd.com is proud to be Hosting this Event. I was very moved and inspired with Apples story and wanted to support her journey. Apple will be the main speaker, however, this … [Read more...]
WENDY LADD – ‘Do You Dare?’ !~Reminder~!
July 23, 2010 by
DO YOU DARE…CONTEST Leave a Comment WendyLadd.com proudly presents – DoYouDare Event Date: Thursday, July 29, 2010 Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm Location: LaMaquette Restaurant 111 King Street (south east side of King & Church) City/Town: Toronto, ON http://www.lamaquette.com/ Opportunity is Everywhere/WendyLadd.com is proud to be Hosting this Event. I was very moved and inspired with Apples story and wanted to support her journey. Apple will be the main speaker, however, this … [Read more...]
