14 WHAT'S LEFT

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VANCOUVER, BC

My Name Is Rachel Corrie - co-produced by neworldtheatre and Teesri Duniya Theatre, based on the writing of Rachel Corrie, 7 & 9:30 pm, Jan. 25-Feb. 3, Havana Restaurant, 1212 Commercial Dr., for tickets 604-231-7535.

Protest the Giveaway of Rivers and Hydro Power - rally 1 pm, Sat., Feb. 2, Robson St. side of Art Gallery; evening forum 7 pm, Ukrainian Auditorium, 154 E. 10th Ave. Presented by Council of Canadians, 604-688-8846.

Unite to Defeat the Tory/corporate assault, public forum with CPC leader Miguel Figueroa - 7:30 pm, Thur., Feb. 7, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive, for info call BC Committee CPC, 604-254-9836.

Shutdown the Olympic Countdown, protest VANOC luncheon at the Hyatt Regency - gather 12 noon, Mon., Feb. 11, at the Art Gallery, for info contact: 604-682-3269 x8009.

Annual Women’s Memorial March - Thursday, Feb. 14, 12 noon, from Carnegie Center, Main & E. Hastings.

$10 Minimum Wage Now! - rally Sat., Feb. 16, 1 pm, Gordon Campbell’s constituency office, 3615 W. 4th Ave. Organized by Vancouver & District Labour Council Young Workers Committee, for info call Stephen, 778-231-4635, email vs.stephen@gmail.com.

Left Film Night, “Five Ring Circus”, documentary on the Vancouver 2010 Olympics - 7 pm, Sunday, Feb. 24, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive, call 604-255-2041 for details.

Anti-war rally, marking 5th anniversary of US/UK war against Iraq - organized by StopWar peace coalition, gather 12 noon, Sat., March 15, Vancouver Art Gallery, for info visit http://www.stopwar.ca.

StopWar.ca coalition - next meeting Wed., Feb. 13, 5:30 pm, Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. See http://www.stopwar.ca for updates.

KELOWNA, BC

Unite to Defeat the Tory/corporate assault, public forum with CPC leader Miguel Figueroa - 7 pm, Wed., Feb. 6, Room C-368, Okanagan University College, for info call Mark, 250-860-6108.

WINNIPEG, MN

Manitoba-Cuba Solidarity Committee - meets Mon., Feb. 4, 7 pm at Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 280 Smith St. Info: 783-9380.

Peace Alliance Winnipeg - meeting Tue., Feb. 5, 7 pm at Workers Organizing Resource Centre, 280 Smith St. to discuss plans for March 15 day of anti-war action.

Young Communist League-UW campus club - meets every 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 pm, U of W buffeteria (4th floor top of escalators). Next meetings Jan. 23 & Feb. 6. E-mail us at ycl_manitoba@ycl-ljc.ca

YCL movie nights on U of W campus - to get on the notice list for time, room, and films, just e-mail us at yclmovienight@hotmail.com.

EDMONTON, AB

“Everything you ever wanted to know about Communism, but were afraid to ask” - question period with Naomi Rankin, Alberta leader of the Communist Party, Friday, Feb. 1, 4 pm, Student Group Lounge, U of A Student Union Bldg. Hosted by the Young Communist League.

Unite to Defeat the Tory/corporate assault, public forum with CPC leader Miguel Figueroa - 7 pm, Monday, Feb. 4, Student Union Bldg. Alumni Room, University of Alberta, call 780-465-7893 for info.

Edmonton Young Communist League - meets regularly at Remedy Cafe, 8631-109 St., 5 pm on the second Friday each month. Discussion topics and suggested readings on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3559215104.

TORONTO, ON

Housing and homelessness, adding up the costs, counting the benefits - Friday, Feb. 8, 9-11.30 am, 519 Church Street Community Centre, call 416.972.1010, Wellesley Institute.

Jose Marti Dinner and Dance - Sat. Feb. 2, 300 Bloor St. W. (1 block from St. George Subway), dinner 7 pm, cultural event 8:45, dance with band “Sol De Cuba,” 9:15 and 10:30 pm, advance paid ticket $25 ($30 at door), $10 for dance only starting at 9:15 pm. To reserve tickets, mail cheque to CCFA Toronto, PO Box 730 Stn. F, Toronto M4Y 2N6. For info, Canadian-Cuban Friendship Association, 905-951-8499, or Elizabeth Hill, 416-654-7105.