John Bonnar is an independent journalist producing print, photo, video and audio stories about social justice issues in and around Toronto. http://rabble.ca/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:44 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 20:27:44 -0400 rabble.ca - John Bonnar Audio Blog News & PoliticsnoJohn Bonnar is an independent journalist producing print, photo, video and audio stories about social justice issues in and around Toronto. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/7nQ750PQw2o/slain-cyclists-father-still-has-serious-concerns-about Listen to the entire press conference including the Q & A session with the media. On Thursday, Allan Sheppard Sr. met with members of the media to give a short statement and raise serious questions and concerns about the handling of his son’s case by Special Prosecutor Peck and his Toronto agent. From the press release: Documents obtained by Mr. Sheppard Sr. directly or significantly contradict and raise questions about Special Prosecutor Peck’s explanation of his decision to drop charges. Key evidence used by Peck is inaccessible under Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 101303 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Slain cyclist's father still has serious concerns about the handling of his son's case Slain cyclist's father still has serious concerns about the handling of his son's case John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/05/slain-cyclists-father-still-has-serious-concerns-abouthttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/allansh.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/E6IyR2hJfKc/thousands-join-new-union-project-telephone-town-hall-m On Wednesday evening, nearly 13,000 CAW and CEP members joined a telephone town hall meeting to find out more about the CAW/CEP New Union Project. The call was hosted by CAW president Ken Lewenza and CEP president Dave Coles. Callers had an opportunity to ask the two presidents their questions and hear updates about the New Union Project. The Canadian Auto Workers Union and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada are building a new union together. Click here to learn more about the New Union Project 101280 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Thousands join New Union Project telephone town hall meeting Thousands join New Union Project telephone town hall meeting John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/05/thousands-join-new-union-project-telephone-town-hall-mhttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/townh.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/xjxJFA9pDdw/thousands-plan-to-march-against-monsanto-on-may-25 Listen to an interview with James Connor, Co-manager, Millions Against Monsanto Toronto. From the press release: On May 25, Torontonians will join activists around the world to “March Against Monsanto.” Currently, marches are planned to occur simultaneously at 2 p.m. Eastern on six continents, in 36 countries, totaling events in over 250 cities worldwide. In Canada, events are slated in eight provinces and 30 cities.  When:   Saturday, May 25, 2013     2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Where:   101249 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Thousands plan to march against Monsanto on May 25 Thousands plan to march against Monsanto on May 25 John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/05/thousands-plan-to-march-against-monsanto-on-may-25http://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/mons.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/v5ssyVHjnn0/environmental-defence-holds-telephone-town-hall-enbrid On Tuesday, the environmental action organization held a town hall on the risks of Enbridge's Line 9 proposal. From their website: Line 9 is an aging oil pipeline owned by Enbridge Inc. that runs through some of the most densely populated parts of Canada. Right now, the 38-year-old pipeline carries conventional oil and runs across Ontario and Quebec. As part of a larger plan to export tar sands oil east through Canada and the U.S., Enbridge recently applied to reverse Line 9 and has asked for permission for the line to carry heavy crude, which could include tar sands oil. Once that tar sands oil reaches Montreal, it is expected that a second pipeline will be reversed to carry the oil south to Portland, Maine for export. 100247 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Environmental Defence holds telephone town hall on Enbridge's Line 9 proposal Environmental Defence holds telephone town hall on Enbridge's Line 9 proposal John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/04/environmental-defence-holds-telephone-town-hall-enbridhttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/envirod.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/DXCRgSxt39E/caw-president-renews-call-fair-trade-not-free-trade-ag Listen to part of CAW president Ken Lewenza's Friday morning address to the CAW Council in Port Elgin, Ontario. 100155 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG CAW president renews call for fair trade, not free trade agreements CAW president renews call for fair trade, not free trade agreements John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/04/caw-president-renews-call-fair-trade-not-free-trade-aghttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/caw.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/v_V26hUezK4/indigenous-guatemalan-communities-file-lawsuit-against Members of the Indigenous Mayan Q’eqchi’ communities from El Estor, Guatemala filed lawsuits in Ontario courts against Canadian mining company HudBay Minerals over alleged shootings and rapes at HudBay’s former mining project in Guatemala.  Listen to an interview with Rachel Small, an organizer with the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network. 99702 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Indigenous Guatemalan communities file lawsuit against Canadian mining company Indigenous Guatemalan communities file lawsuit against Canadian mining company John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/03/indigenous-guatemalan-communities-file-lawsuit-againsthttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/hudbay.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/rWGDA35Y1zQ/toronto-transit-riders-group-calls-national-transit-st TTCriders is calling on the Federal, Provincial, and City governments to properly fund the TTC so Torontonians from across the city have access to excellent and affordable public transit. Listen to an interview with Jessica Bell, a TTCriders Steering Committee member. Click here to learn more about TTCriders 99210 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Toronto transit riders' group calls for national transit strategy, more provincial funding Toronto transit riders' group calls for national transit strategy, more provincial funding John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/02/toronto-transit-riders-group-calls-national-transit-sthttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/transit.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/ncdQtNqcffE/toronto-adopts-access-without-fear-policies On Thursday, Toronto City Council passed a motion to provide services to residents without full immigration status or all their immigration documents. Listen to an interview with SK Hussan of the Solidarity City Network. 99209 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Toronto adopts 'Access Without Fear' policies Toronto adopts 'Access Without Fear' policies John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/02/toronto-adopts-access-without-fear-policieshttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/sanct.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/YPDBnU9mHR8/animal-activists-protest-dolphin-slaughter-urge-ioc-re Across the world on Friday, animal rights activists pressured the IOC to reject the Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid until Japan ends the dolphin slaughter. In Toronto, activists demonstrated for five hours outside the Consulate-General of Japan to raise awareness of the daily brutal slaughter and captive trade of migrating dolphins in Taiji, Japan. Listen to interviews with several activists including Toronto organizers Jennifer Berman Diaz and Helga Kukasch. There were simultaneous demonstrations globally on Feb. 22, 2013. Sign & Share the Petition: http://www.causes.com/actions/1724723?recruiter_id=52530925&utm_campaign... Global Event Finder: https://www.facebook.com/events/198864223593289/ 99196 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Animal activists protest Japan dolphin slaughter, urge IOC to reject Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid Animal activists protest Japan dolphin slaughter, urge IOC to reject Tokyo 2020 Olympic bid John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/02/animal-activists-protest-dolphin-slaughter-urge-ioc-rehttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/taiji.mp3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Rabbleca-JohnBonnarAudioBlog/~3/PzKwf41IvEU/ottawa-acorn-demands-stop-odsp-income-clawback On Thursday, ACORN Ottawa held a protest outside the office of Liberal MPP Yasir Naqvi to eliminate the ODSP income clawback. Under ODSP rules, recipients lose 50 cents for every dollar earned. ACORN members David Thomasson and Kat Fortin spoke later that day by telephone about the issue. Click here to learn more about ACORN.   99163 http://rabble.ca/ JOHN BONNAR AUDIO BLOG Ottawa ACORN demands a stop to the ODSP income clawback Ottawa ACORN demands a stop to the ODSP income clawback John Bonnar no http://rabble.ca/podcasts/shows/john-bonnar-audio-blog/2013/02/ottawa-acorn-demands-stop-odsp-income-clawbackhttp://rabble.ca/sites/rabble/files/audio/download/9313/acornodsp.mp3 rabble.ca - John Bonnar Audio Blognonadult