Archive for the 'Activism' Category


Corporate Greed

The Washington Post wrote an interesting article entitled You Can Cap The Pay, But The Greed Will Go On a couple of days ago that confirmed my suspicions about corporate greed and executive compensations. With the current state of the economy, many of us are beginning to question the stability of an unfettered capitalist system. […]

Bike Week 2008

It is Bike Week in Burlington from May 31 to June 8. Today is Bike to Work Day, so show your support to everyone out on their bikes today. Saturday, June 8 from noon to 3 pm there are bike related activities and a community barbecue at Central Park. The weather is finally warm and […]

Boycott Beijing 2008

As a condition of being granted the 2008 summer games, China promised the IOC and the International community that it would make positive changes in its human rights record. As soon as it was awarded the games, China turned its back on those promises and began to crack down even harder on what it considers […]

Commuter Challenge Week – 1 to 7 June 2008

Set to coincide with the Canadian Environment Week from June 1st to 7th, is Commuter Challenge Week. Commuter Challenge is a national program that encourages Canadians to walk, cycle, take transit, carpool or tele-work instead of driving alone to work. Cities across the country are getting in on the action by planning events and support. […]