(The following article is from the May 1-15, 2010, issue of People's Voice, Canada's leading communist newspaper. Articles can be reprinted free if the source is credited. Subscription rates in Canada: $30/year, or $15 low income rate; for U.S. readers and  overseas readers - $50 per year. Send to: People's Voice, c/o PV Business Manager, 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L 3J1.)

May Day celebration - Sat., May 1, at BCGEU office, 2994 Douglas St., 5 pm potluck, 7-9 forum, organized by Communities Solidarity Coalition and Victoria Coalition Against Poverty.


Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast - Sunday, May 9, 10 am-1 pm, (last call for pancakes at 12 noon). All you can eat, $10/person ($8 under 12), 5435 Kincaid St. Proceeds to People’s Voice, auspices Burnaby Club CPC. Info: Anna 604-294-6775.

May Day activities - Sat., May 1, march starting 12 noon, from Clark Park (14th & Commercial), evening celebration at Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. For info, call VDLC, 604-254-0703.

Canadian-Cuban Friendship Assoc. AGM - Sun., May 2, 1:30 pm, Chilean Co-op, 3390 School Ave. (south of Kingsway & Tyne), with guests from the Federation of Cuban Women. Info: Ray, 604-254-1350.

Spring Bazaar - Sat., May 8, 11 am-4 pm, Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave.

Communist Party of Canada 89th anniversary, forum and celebration - 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 27, 706 Clark Drive. Sponsor: Vancouver East Club CPC, 604-255-2041.

Stop Harper’s War Now, antiwar rally - 1 pm, Sat., May 29, Vancouver Art Gallery, organized by StopWar peace coalition, http://www.stopwar.ca.

Left Film Night, Sunday - May 30, 7 pm, “From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks,” on ILWU  leader Harry Bridges. Free admission, donations welcome, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive. For info, call 604-255-2041.

May Day Cabaret - Saturday, May 1, 7 pm, Ukrainian Centre, 11018-97 St., featuring Notre Dame des Bananes choir and Maria Dunn, tickets $15 ($8 low-income), call Naomi, 465-7893.


March for Status for All! - 1 pm, Sat., May 1, from Wellesley St. and Ontario St., annual march for workers’ rights organized by No One Is Illegal and other groups.

May Day 2010 celebration, solidarity with workers around the world - Sat., May 1, 7 pm, Greek Hall, 290 Danforth Ave. (Chester subway). Speakers, live music, food, ausp. People’s Voice, call 416-469-2481.

People’s Summit fundraiser - Mon., May 10, Steelworker’s Hall, 25 Cecil, including dinner,  entertainment, speech by OFL president Sid Ryan. Tickets $25, proceeds to 2010 People’s  Summit in Toronto, for details call Marya, 647.702.7914.

Bazaar & White Elephant Sale - Sat., May 29, 11-4, AUUC Cultural Centre, 1604 Bloor West (between Dundas and Keele). Arts & crafts, bake table, bingo, raffle, bargains galore, lunch and refreshments. Tables for rent $15. For info, contact Patricia, 416-604-8724.

G8/G20 rally and march - Sat., June 26, 1 pm, from Queen’s Park to Trinity Bellwoods Park, for info see page 3, or call 416-441-3710.


Mayworks events:

• Club Native - May 4-5, 7 pm, film on exclusion and attitudes that confront First Nations people, at Cinematheque, 100 Arthur. 
• The Best of the Left: 1994 to 2009 - Sat, May 8, 7 pm, with Winnipeg Labour Choir, at Gas  Station Theatre, 445 River, call 774-8573.
•  General Strike Bus Tour - May 9, 1-4 pm, from Union  Centre, 275 Broadway. $10 (limited seating), 947-2220.

May Day, rally at Metro Lionel Groulx - noon, May 1, march to Park St. Gabriel in Pointe St.  Charles, food and entertainment. South Shore rally, gather 10 am at 30 Park St. Charles, march at 11 pm to Le Moyne Park. Evening event at Association des Travailleurs Grecs, 5359 Ave du Parc. For information: 514-279-3526.

Parti Communiste du Québec and Clarté Office launch - 1 pm, Sunday, May 9, at Association des Travailleurs Grecs Hall, 5359 Ave du Parc. Live music, refreshments, discussion on the Common Front and the fightback.