Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

Syria: The Palmyra victory changes the narrative

The liberation of Palmyra is a decisive turning point in the war on Syria. While there were earlier military successes by the Syrian Arab Army and its allies, the publicity value of securing the valued Roman ruins of Palmyra is ...

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Certain Natural Farm brand fish products recalled due to undeclared egg

Canadian Food Inspection Agency:  Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen): Certain Natural Farm Brand Fish Products Recalled Due to Undeclared Egg  The food recall warning issued on March 18, 2016 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information ...

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The City of Toronto Historic Sites Events April 7-20

Ilena Aldini-Messina — The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events in April that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information.   FORT YORK NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE  250 ...

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‘Shuttering Pickering Nuke = jobs, savings and safety’

Angela Bischoff — Closing the Pickering Nuclear Station when its license expires in 2018 and getting to work on dismantling the plant immediately will be safer, create more jobs between now and 2030, and save hundreds of millions of dollars. ...

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Time for police to investigate Hydro One sale: CUPE

Craig Saunders — Following revelations that a bank underwriting the Hydro One sale backed a fundraiser that funnelled tens of thousands of dollars into Liberal party coffers, it is time for police to investigate, says Fred Hahn, president of the ...

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Toronto’s Riverside presents Winefest Mar. 29-Apr. 3

Jennifer Lay — From March 29 to April 3 Riverside restaurants, retailers and tourism ambassadors partner with Ontario wineries to celebrate local food, wine and shops. From March 29th to April 3rd, get ready to experience an Ontario Wine Tour ...

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CUSJ Board passes motion in support of Dr. Hassan Diab

CUSJ’s mission is to defend and promote Unitarian principles, such as the inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice and equity in human relations, democracy, peace, and freedom for all. These principles call upon us to be a witness for ...

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Statement of solidarity with sexual assault survivors

Editor’s note: Although the judge in this matter ruled that there wasn’t a sexual assault based upon the alleged victims’ co-operation with the accused, there is still a large constituency that demurs. The following is from Women’s Legal Eduation and Action Fund: ...

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CUPE Ontario joins Black Lives Matter demo

Craig Saunders — Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario, including President Fred Hahn, will join a growing list of anti-oppression groups at a Black Lives Matter demonstration against police violence this Saturday, outside the Toronto police ...

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