Every August 6, Winnipeggers commemorate the August 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a Lanterns for Peace Ceremony. People come together to make and float their lanterns in the fountain at Memorial Park to express their desire for…
By Paul S. Graham This interview with Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff says more about the psychopathology of militarism than I would have believed could be found in a daily newspaper. Read along with me and ask yourself what kind…
By the Canadian Peace Alliance As the violence escalates in Syria, there are further calls from Western media and government officials for a foreign intervention into the conflict. The Canadian Peace Alliance stands against any intervention from outside powers and…
by Peace Alliance Winnipeg Bill C-38, over 400 pages of legislation that makes widespread changes to almost every aspect of Canadians’ lives – from Old Age Security to how the environment is protected – passed the House of Commons on…
Location: York Ave @ Main St, on York across from Earl’s (sidewalk) A candlelight vigil instead of fireworks to mark Canada Day, 2012 10:30 pm – start gathering 11:00 pm – candle lighting coincides with fireworks at the Forks. Once…
Location: Osborne Village, Winnipeg Canada: born 1867 – if you consider “Confederation” the birth of a democratic country died 2012 – if you consider the total disregard for the health and welfare of its people as the death of a…
