17) WHAT'S LEFT

(The following article is from the November 1-15, 2009, 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, 133 Herkimer St., Unit 502, Hamilton, ON, L8P 2H3.)

War Resisters Wine and Cheese Benefit - Fri., Nov. 13, 7 pm, featuring the music of Shari Ulrich, tickets limited by space, $50/person, 390 North Springer Ave., reserve by calling 604-251-3439.

You, Me and the SPP - Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 pm at Fifth Avenue Cinema, followed by Q & A with filmmaker Paul Manly. The film’s full tour schedule is online at http://www.youmespp.com.

Revolution Celebration, with guest speaker Miguel Figueroa, CPC leader - Friday, Nov. 6, 7 pm, Chilean Housing Co-op, 3390 School Ave. (off Kingsway & Tyne). Donations welcome, refreshments and light lunch available. Sponsored by BC Committee, Communist Party of Canada, 604-254-9836.

1929-1939, From Crash to Catastrophe, World Peace Forum teach-in - Nov. 7-8-11, Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St. For full details, visit http://www.worldpeaceforumbc.ca.

Left Film Night, “The War on Democracy”, dir. by John Pilger - Sunday, Nov. 29, 7 pm, Centre for Socialist Education, 706 Clark Drive. For info, call 604-255-2041.

Day of Action for Poverty-Free Manitoba - Thur., Nov. 5, rally at the Leg 12:30 pm. Marches/rallies begin at Univ. of Manitoba (11:30 am) and Univ. of Winnipeg (Noon). Information: Canadian Federation of Students, 783-0787.

90th Anniversary of the Winnipeg General Strike, dinner, music, speakers - Sat., Nov. 7, doors open 5:30, Ukrainian Labour Temple, 591 Pritchard Ave. Advance tickets only, for details see ad on page 7, or call Manitoba Committee CPC, 586-7824.

Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution - Sunday, Nov. 8, 1 pm, Friendship House, 280 Queen St. W. (east of Spadina), speakers, cultural performance, food, raffle. Sponsored by Northstar Compass and Canadian Friends of Soviet People, 416-977-5819.

Stars of Ballet, featuring dancers from Ballet Nacional de Cuba, with Artistic Director Alicia Alonso - Tue., Dec. 8, 7 pm, Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga. Tickets $25-90, contact 1-905-306-6000 or 1-888-805-8888.

Political discussion & beer, all welcome to join Saskatoon CPC members - third Monday of every month, in the tv room at Amigo’s, 632-10 St. East.

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Joya Book Tour Afghan woman MP Malalai Joya, an outspoken critic of the NATO occupation, is touring Canada to launch her new book, “A Woman Among Warlords.” Her itinerary includes:
VANCOUVER: Sat., Nov. 14, 7 pm, book launch at St. Andrew’s Wesley Church, 1022 Nelson St., organized by StopWar.ca.
VICTORIA: Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 pm, book launch at University of Victoria, David Lam Auditorium, MacLaurin Bldg. Hosted by Victoria Peace Coalition.
WINNIPEG: Monday, Nov. 16, 7 pm, University of Winnipeg, Convocation Hall, organized by Peace Alliance Winnipeg.
TORONTO: Nov. 18-20. Details TBA.
HALIFAX: Nov. 21-22. Details TBA.
MONTREAL: Nov. 23-24. Details TBA
OTTAWA: Thursday, Nov. 26, 7 pm, Centretown United Church (507 Bank St), Ottawa Peace Assembly.