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AIS Car Insurance

fir545 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:24:11 -0700

When talking about auto insurance, surely should talk about AIS car insurance too. Especially for you who are currently living in United State, there is now the better place for you to go for the complete information about auto insurance but AIS car insurance. Some of you might be wondering why you should choose this insurance company rather than the others.
Well, if you are asking me, the answer is not really hard to find. AIS car insurance has been in this field for about 40 years, so about the experience AIS car insurance is totally unbeatable. And then if in comparison to the other insurance company AIS car insurance is providing you more complete service, which is coverage insurance not only for your car physically but also including the medical payment for the injured.

Workshop on branding for social enterprises

Kate — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:50:16 -0700

If you are a revenue generating busines owned or operated by non-profit organizations this workshop is for you.

Workshop on branding for social enterprises
uesday, September 14 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm
YWCA Hotel (733 Beatty, Vancouver)

Free.
www.enterprisingnonproftis.ca

An evening stroll through lovely and historic Chinatown

Kate — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:32:39 -0700

Explore the cultural richness of Historic Chinatown at the open-air night market.

You will find a pedestrian-friendly festival-like atmosphere along the several blocks that have been closed to traffic.

Market stall vendors will delight your eyes with a visual feast ranging from massive stuffed animals to brightly coloured textiles, trinkets and exotic produce. Your ears will be treated to the sounds of live music which is often coming from the mainstage. And kids running around squealing with delight along with the many smiling faces will make for forget -if even for a moment- that you are still in Vancouver. It is like a mini vacation.

The Chinatown Night Market is a must-see.

May 16 - September 7. Friday to Sunday from 6:30pm to 11:00pm.

central park

Kate — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:25:00 -0700

Central Park
Central Park is a big beautiful wooded area with lots of trails. It boasts an accessible playground, a picnic area, walking and bicycling trails and a small lake open to remote-controlled boats. One of the oldest parks in the city, it also includes an outdoor pool, small Pitch & Putt, a track and field stadium and playground designed for children with disabilities.

To find it, head out to the space between Burnaby and Vancouver. More specifically Follow either Kingsway or the Trans Canada Highway to Boundary Road. Turn south to reach the park. Central Park is also easily accessible by the SkyTrain at Patterson Station.
(604.294.7450)

ALMOST FREE PNE

Kate — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:06:24 -0700

The weekly newsletter is a day early this week because tomorrow, I will be with a truckload full of other Vancity staffers volunteering at the PNE. Because.......TOMORROW IS MEMBER DAY at the PNE!! Vancity is saying thank you to our members with a $5 entry fee! You cna find me with the other volunteers at the gates, we'll be welcoming Vancity members and letting people know how to get into the PNE for only $5 tomorrow morning! Hope to see you there!

Tuesday, August 24th 10 am – 7 pm
Vancity is hosting a member appreciation day at the PNE on Tuesday, August 24th. As a benefit of being a part of Vancity, all members and one friend will pay only $5 admission each for entrance to the PNE on August 24th. This is a way for Vancity to give back to our members and let the whole family enjoy the PNE.
The PNE Fairgrounds – Hastings and Renfrew Street
$5 each for a Vancity member and one friend

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Want a chance to be a good ChangeEverything host? Drop on over to Nick D’s profile to say 'welcome' to the CE community. And here is another chance to be part of the unofficial welcome wagon for a person new to Vancouver. Bonus points if you have a spare bike to lend her.

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Thought we'd share the beautiful spirit of community in Northern India with you.

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Almost free things to do before summer is over!
Central Park
Central Park is a big beautiful wooded area with lots of trails. It boasts an accessible playground, a picnic area, walking and bicycling trails and a small lake open to remote-controlled boats. One of the oldest parks in the city, it also includes an outdoor pool, small Pitch & Putt, a track and field stadium and playground designed for children with disabilities.

Jim Diers work in India

conversationworks — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 22:10:55 -0700

Jim Diers is a dynamic changemaker..A recent trip to Northern India finds a great spirit of community

Webinar on the DFO's proposed Regs for Pacific WIld Salmon Aug. 19, 1 pm

jsmr — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:57:25 -0700

Join the Webinar - New federal aquaculture regulations for B.C.

DFO: Tip the scales!

A webinar briefing and discussion on DFO’s draft Pacific regulations for salmon farming.

When: Thursday, August 19 at 1:00 p.m. PDT
Who: Living Oceans Society and T. Buck Suzuki Foundation
What: The Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform has analyzed the draft regulations and is preparing formal comment. Hosts Catherine Stewart and David Lane with lawyer Karen Wristen will walk through the draft, highlighting CAAR’s concerns and recommendations. To be followed by a Q and A and discussion period where we can learn from each other and share insights, analysis and ideas.

To register for this webinar, please reply to david@salmonsupporters.org and login details will be sent to you.

Aussie girl seeks bike

biking_girl123 — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:26:40 -0700

Hello,

I'm an Aussie girl that is moving to Vancouver this month. I've always been an avid biker, and I would love to get involved in making biking more accessible in my new city.

I'm arriving in Vancouver later this week and will be spending the first few days zipping around town looking at apartments to rent. If anyone has a bike that they can lend me for a few days (August 21st - 23rd) to make me move a little faster, could you please consider me? I can return the bike to you right after I've found a place. Thanks for considering me!

week in review

Kate — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:48:53 -0700

Do you give a damn?

New guest column post! TheChange’s Annalea writes about where she came from and where she is taking TheChange! including , heard of it?

EVENTS

Britannia Community Centre Presents Artful Sundays: A Multimedia, Outdoor Visual Arts Market

Britannia Community Centre
1661 Napier St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2M6 604-718-5800
August 8, 2010 - September 5, 2010 – SUNDAYS 12-5pm

For 5 Sundays this summer, Aug 8 through Sept 5, Artful Sundays features local art in the vibrant Commercial Drive neighbourhood. It is an outdoor, multimedia, visual arts market hosted by Britannia Community Centre including artist demonstrations, workshops, live music and more! In Napier Square (Napier at Commercial Drive)

Tsawwassen Outdoor Movie Nights - Saturday, August 21st
Grab a blanket and the lawn chairs! It’s a family outdoor movie night on a big screen, featuring “Men in Black”. Come for the pre-show concert, food, activities and demonstrations offered by local businesses and community groups.
Diefenbaker Park, Tsawwassen
Movie starts at dusk, pre-show activities in the afternoon

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! Vancity Member Day at the PNE is coming up!!!
Tuesday, August 24th 10 am – 7 pm
Vancity is hosting a member appreciation day at the PNE on Tuesday, August 24th. As a benefit of being a part of Vancity, all members and one friend will pay only $5 admission each for entrance to the PNE on August 24th. This is a way for Vancity to give back to our members and let the whole family enjoy the PNE.
The PNE Fairgrounds – Hastings and Renfrew Street
$5 each for a Vancity member and one friend

‘Almost-free’ summer activity idea of the week
Capilano Salmon Hatchery
You can take part in a self-led tour and observe one of the great life-cycle stories in nature at this federal government hatchery in North Vancouver. Download a brochure and take it with you to guide you as you witness the life and death cycle from juvenile Pacific salmon in the ponds to returning adult salmon as they struggle up fish ladders to spawn. Open year round, but late August through to November provides good opportunities to view returning salmon, leaping up the river for spawning. (604.666.1790)

Canadian Tax Corruption & Lies

johnhalonen — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:27:48 -0700

Have received the following information from Prime Minister Stephen Harper office but no follow up or publication in National Media outlets.

What is the best formum to have this answered and followed up on?

Will this ever end?

Several weeks ago I had an eight year anniversary. Don't say congratulations as it was rather a negative occasion It was when our home was seized because of a CRA Mistake.

I am also copying a document forwarded by the Prime Minister`s office. ( in italics )

It is the words "due consideration" that causes some concern.

Was it a mistake to send out this response?

Was it also a mistake for the CRA to say they were sorry for the lies that their employees made on official Government documents. ( some 8 years ago ).

Was it a mistake that MP Colin Carrie indicated he could do nothing. ( Over 4 yrs ago )

I am not as concerned as to the mistakes but when the "DUE" will end. Since the PM`s office forwarded a reply there has not been one word of correspondence.

Will it be on my 10th year anniversary?

Is this a normal response time for a Conservative response period?

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Prime Minister/Premier ministre <pm@pm.gc.ca>
Date: Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Subject: Office of the Prime Minister / Cabinet du Premier ministre
To: John Halonen <johnh70@rogers.com>
Cc: Keith Ashfield <min.mail@cra-arc.gc.ca>

Dear Mr. Halonen:

On behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, I would like to acknowledge receipt of your latest e-mail.

Please be assured that your comments have been noted and that they will receive due consideration from the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, to whom you indicate a copy of your correspondence has already been forwarded.

Thank you for writing to the Prime Minister.

B. Funes
Executive Correspondence Officer
for the Prime Minister's Office
Agent de correspondance de la haute direction
pour le Cabinet du Premier ministre

From: John Halonen <johnh70@rogers.com>

To: Most MP`s
Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 10:15:54 PM
Subject: Re: Help!

Today, I received a letter from the office of the Minister of Finance, the Honourable James M. Flaherty, They have indicated that they are unable to go further as it is the responsibility of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) so they have forwarded to the Honourable Keith Ashfield for follow up.

I am rather pleased to have some correspondence from the government, as it has been years since the last one, with exception to Colin Carrie ( MPP representing my riding ) who has communicated saying that perhaps there has been a change in the last 5 years where my case could be reviewed. Unfortunately. I no longer have much trust in an individual that
did not represent me to start with and now indicates that he no longer has my records. ( Fortunately I have ).

I expect that if the Honourable Keith Ashfield does reply he will also request that authorization by myself for his investigations will be required. That I will give willingly.

If needed I can also provide documentation on the following if somehow it is not available in my records.

1. A penalty recommendation report where three signatures were applied to verify that what they provided was the truth.

2. A letter from an Acting Director that indicated a mistake was made. Unfortnately, the same mistake was made in different portions of the document three times. I would consider this to be a lie. The Acting Director also fails to say that I had forwarded a letter to him indicating I held him responsible for fixing this up months earlier. Also when he said a mistake was made, he sent the letter days before my home was forclosed saying he was SORRY, and to top it all off, he indicated those that made the "MISTAKE" were just doing their job. This in not my idea of being represented by an individual whose job is to represent Canadian citizens. Another point, that mistake still took years to resolve prior to CRA issuing myself cheque for the funds garnisheed.

Many more specifics, but to finalize, I am rather unhappy with the service that department performs!

John Halonen Sr.

54-401 Wentworth St. W.
Oshawa, Ont

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