Rally to stop Forest Minister Mike de Jong from selling Spotted Owls:

We have yet to heed the warnings of climate change. The arctic iceshelf has now broken apart. There are natural disasters, directly occuring as a result of climate change, all over the world at alarming rates. This has become the norm. The price of convenience.

We were warned in the 80's but oil industry economists plowed ahead and bankrolled us all into oblivion. What we are looking at now, for the next few centuries, is a world of turmoil, chaos, and anarchy. So says the Pentagon, in a not-so-round-about way.

"Secret" Pentagon report warns of the impact of climate change, and foretells of disasters for the coming decades. If you have been paying attention, it is already obvious to you. But for some, ignorance really is bliss. After reading this report, from "The Observer", it is easy to understand why.

News we want to ignore, but can't. | key findings of Pentagon | Climate Change

On February 24, many people will find themselves in a state of disarray, not knowing where to turn to for help after they are issued their last social assitance cheque. Those with children will not be immediately cut off, but will see a reduction in the small amount they do receive.

With recent changes to Residential Tenancy Act, and cuts to most social programs in the advent of the BC Liberal government a disaster looms. But as knowdedge increases, may we become more empowered to work towards a compassionate society. So to increase your awareness on the most critical social issue in British Columbia right now, read this informative and timely article written for ELP by Joey Only.

Joey's Report | BCTF Opposes 2 Year Limits. (take action here) | PovNet

Kettle Creek and Cascade Canyon at risk of being dammed.

Since the mid 1990's an environmental assessment of a proposed dam on the Kettle River, near Christina Lake, BC has been underway. The assessment is now in the final stages and the public has until February 16th, 2004 to submit comments on the project. Please take a few minutes to learn about the project and take action to help save the canyon and the Kettle River.

Learn More | Take Action | US Citizens Oppose (1999)

The NDP are working hard to make it loud and clear to Paul Martin that Canadians say NO to the Missile Defense Shield. Paul Martin has entered talks with the US on the issue, despite the fact that there is no benefit to Canadians in this "program". If Canada supported this Bush regime venture we would be increasing the risk of threat to our personal safety exponentially. We would also be expected to contribute financially, through our hard earned tax dollars, towards the 1 Trillion dollars it would cost for the weaponization of space.

Lets try to grasp the concept of a portion of a trillion and how many people could benefit from that much money. There is no money left over from our hard earned tax dollars to pay for weapons of mass destruction. We are facing health care cuts, public transportation cuts, education cuts, welfare cuts, social housing cuts. One portion of a trillion could give free education, health care, job training and housing to the entire planet. One trillion is equivalent to one thousand thousand million or one thousand billion.

Here at Vancouver Indymedia, we are not politically affiliated, but we say NO to the weaponization of space, and join with all other groups, organizations and unions across the country, who are doing the same.

Make your voice heard, call Paul Martin and tell him how you feel about this. 1.613.992.4284

Contact Paul Martin | NDP Star Wars Ad of Opposition | Online Petition | On Missile Defense (an imc posting)

1. The Making of the Paul Martin Myth
   
2. Bilderberg, Martin and the UN
   
3. Canadian Politics: Where is the democracy?
   
4. Paul Martin: Bilderberg
   
5. Paul Martin to Complete Corporate Global Takeover of Canada
   
6. Sheila Copps Challenges Paul Martin to Clarify His Policies
   
7. Is it too late to save Canada? by Mel Hurtig

Wednesday January 14 at 7PM on CBC-TV

Alternative Agriculture: Food For Life, looks at alternatives to factory farming and the growing demand for nature-based or organic foods. Animals, grains, fruits and vegetables are raised to thrive in a natural environment – the antithesis of factory farming. Increasingly, consumers are looking for food produced without the use of chemicals, pesticides, hormones or antibiotics. Even though organic food is more expensive to produce, shoppers are willing to pay the added cost. They believe that by buying factory food, they are supporting a socially and environmentally destructive form of agriculture.

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Demonstration at Vancouver Supreme Court to Free Organic Egg Farmers from Marketing Boards – Wednesday at 9 am