SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. We support a group of lawyers called Eco-Justice who fight in the court of law to protect our environment….. They recently shared the following “success story” with their followers and we are very happy to share the good news with you… :) It would appear there are still some good guys out there…. :)
Delay no more. That’s the clear, strong message the Federal Court sent late last week when it chastised the Canadian government for its chronic, unlawful delays in producing recovery strategies for our country’s vulnerable wildlife.The judgment, coming just six weeks after our Federal Court hearing, marks the successful end to one of the biggest endangered species lawsuits in Ecojustice history. The lawsuit challenged the federal government’s multi-year delays in producing recovery strategies for four species — the Pacific Humpback Whale, Nechako White Sturgeon, Marbled Murrelet and Southern Mountain Caribou.
Justice Anne L. Mactavish wrote in her judgment:
It is … apparent that the delay encountered in these four cases are just the tip of the iceberg. There is clearly an enormous systemic problem within the relevant Ministries, given the respondents’ acknowledgement that there remain some 167 species at risk for which recovery strategies have not yet been developed.
This isn’t just a big win for the four species at issue in the case, but a victory for the rest of Canada’s wildlife struggling to survive. Thanks to your support, the pressure’s now on the federal government to step up and find a way to produce meaningful recovery strategies for the 160+ species that still need them.Lawsuits like this one require a massive investment on the part of both our staff and supporters like you. We are so grateful for your continued commitment to Ecojustice’s mission to use the law to protect and restore the environment.
We couldn’t have won this one without you.
Thank you!
SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. We are a member of a site called Meet Up…. various events are posted on this website and we would like to share the latest with you guys… It’s been a long hard winter… might be soothing to go for a long hike outdoors… :)
What’s Involved: Ready for a real challenge?!!! Here it goes: an End-to-End is the completion of the entire main Bruce Trail (currently 890 km) on foot.
This even will be happening every Sunday with some exceptions during the summer we might take longer overnight trips.
After the completion of each section we will get the Badge from Bruce Trail club of that section! And after the completion of the whole Bruce Trail- we get to be recognized as an End-to-Ender with the Bruce Trail Conservancy as well as receive END-TO-END BADGE.
Please Click Hereto view this Meet up at the source:
This Meet up Groupalso conducts weekly meetings, the meeting of April 2 will also help you understand the Bruce Trail Hike and what you need to have a successful and safe Hike.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Time: 7:00 pm
7:00 PM
Location: Ikea North York: 15 Provost Dr, North York, ON: Restaurant upstairs.
We will meet every Wednesday from 7-8 pm at IKEA North York for dinner/coffee and a conversation. This will be also a good preparation meeting for BRUCE TRAIL END-TO-END HIKES, where all your questions will be answered.
April 2 2014 Agenda includes:
1. Introduction
2. Group operation’s and budget details
3. Bruce trail and other Advanced hikes preparedness:
SGC Admin: Mary Lou is a gentle and caring soul, who loves helping others to feel better, weather in a physical or spiritual sense… As we say goodbye to the cold dark days of winter… (and what a winter it has been) … Mary Lou says hello to spring with the following fabulous offer…. :)
Banner from Soulful Living Weekend Retreat Sign Up Site…
Date (s): Friday, June 6, 2014 at 6:00 PM – Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 12:00 noon
Location: Brighton, ON
Enjoy a weekend of experiential learning and personal discovery as you learn the art of soul-full living. :)
You will learn
– the theory & practices of soul-full living
– the art and importance of equanimity as a foundation for compassion and freedom
– how to enlighten your emotional body
– how to tune into your divine truth
The retreat program will officially begin at 6:00 pm Friday June 6 2014 and end by 12 noon Sunday June 8 2014. Please plan to arrive no later than 5:00 pm on Friday June 6 2014.
Registration includes:
2 nights accommodation (shared or private room)*
3 sound healing group sessions
5 delicious vegan or vegetarian meals
Nia body movement session with instructor
Workbook and gift!
Each evening will end with : an uplifting and harmonic singing bowl meditation with quartz crystal & Tibetan singing bowls and tuning forks. Please bring a yoga mat; wear comfortable clothes
PLUS BONUS GIFT: each attendee will receive an autographed copy of Dawn’s new book How to Raise the Vibration around You- Volume One
Cut off for sign up for this event is: May 31 2014
To sign up for this sure to be fabulous event please go to:
SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. We got the following in our inbox a little while ago, we have signed the petition, basically because we don’t see an issue with the information being given to the family…. We are unsure if signatures are still needed, but haven’t heard anything to the contrary yet, we will update this post when we do…. We wish this family closure and healed hearts…
19 years ago this week,my 17 year old brother Jay and five of his friends went missing while out on a boat in Lake Ontario on a cold windy night. The pain of not knowing where he is or what happened that night has been devastating for my family and especially my mom who was so close to him.
Now, there is a shred of hope that we might get answers. Remains were found in the Niagara river wearing red Levis jeans identical to the ones my brother was wearing that night. We need to know if it’s him and we’re pleading with the police to do a DNA test, but so far, the answer has been no.
People say time heals all wounds, but that can’t happen if you don’t have closure.
Will you sign my petition asking the police to do a DNA test on the remains found with the red Levis? Our family is even willing to pay for the DNA testing. We just need the police to agree.
Every year at this time our family goes down to Lake Ontario where he was last seen. Staring at the open water which is so cold this time of year I know we’re all thinking about those last moments.
My mom hasn’t come to the memorial since 1996. It’s just too hard for her. It took her years to accept that he wasn’t coming back. Now, knowing these remains exists, she told me, this is the closest she’s ever felt to having closure in all these years.
The police have said they don’t think the body can be his. The testing done on the bones when they were originally found showed that they were from a man age 25-60, but that’s a huge range and Jay was no ordinary 17 year old, but that’s not really the point anyway. Without a DNA test my mom will wonder for the rest of her life and we just need to know.
We’re amazed at the response so far. In a few days we’ve gathered over 5000 signatures and local news has been covering the story. With more signatures and people asking questions of the police, we’re sure they’ll do the right thing. Please sign our petition and help us find out if my brother has finally been found.
