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17th TOPSHEE Memorial Conference-
"Reclaiming Democracy- Pathways to Participation"
Saturday, May 25, 9am- 5pm & Sunday, May 26, 9am -12:15pm
at St F X University, Antigonish, NS
which has among its guest speakers, Nancy Riche, Sec-Treasurer, Candian
Labour Congress
All registration, meals and accomodation are provided free of charge [maybe
childcare too] through support from coperatives, credit unions, labour
union locals and the Federations of Labour in the Atlantic provinces.
Rooms [only Sat. is free] must be booked by May 10th- call 1-902-867-2855
or <sendto:clgrant@stfx.ca>.
To register, send your address particulars, and any special needs, to
<sendto:lmcmulli@stfx.ca>
Other speakers are:
! Stephen Lewis, special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa for the UN
!Jim Bickerton, co-author of "Freedom, Equality, Community-
Six Canadian Thinkers Who Made a Difference"
!Rankin MacSween, president of New Dawn Enterprises of Sydney, CB
and there's plenty of discussion time.
Saturday night features a BBQ & Square Dance!
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{Unfortunately, that's the same w'end as the CEN AGA in Ottawa, but the
TOPSHEE should be a great opportunity to network with union people!}
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CBC enviro news-briefs follow:
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'PEACEFUL SCHOOLS' ACCEPTING MEMORIAL DONATIONS
The family of a teenager who took his life in Halifax this week is
asking that memorial donations be made to the group, <I>League of Peaceful
Schools.</I>
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ns_emmet020412
JAG STILL BANNING ACTIVIST FROM MEETINGS
The Joint Action Group on the Sydney Tar Ponds clean-up plans to continue
barring an outspoken activist from its meetings.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ns_jag020412
A NEW WAY TO GAMBLE IN NS
The Hamm government is hoping to cash in on a new way to dispense
lottery tickets in licensed businesses.
About 50 vending machines will be placed in bars and restaurants this
summer as part of a three-month pilot project.
FULL STORY
http://novascotia.cbc.ca/template/servlet/View?filename=ns_gamble020411
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