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• Exciting Announcement – MOvember MO Photo & Story Contest!

  Date: 2010.10.29 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 1

  

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  Timeraiser is excited to announce our brand new partnership with MOvember, taking place during the month of, you guessed it – November! Purchase viagra online Levitra prix pharmacie

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  • Visit our Civic Footprint Blog (right here!) anytime from November 1st – 30th 2010
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  • Our team will select the winner based on the creativity of your MO and the reason for being involved.

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  “Well, each year, MOvember, the month formerly known as November, is responsible for the sprouting of thousands of Mo’s (Australian slang for moustache, where the movement began) on men’s faces around the world, raising vital awareness and funds for men’s health – specifically prostate cancer”.

  The rules are simple, start MOvember 1st clean-shaven and then grow a moustache for the entire month. Pastillas levitra Cheap viagra online  The moustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for prostate cancer. Kaufen viagra Viagra alternatives  Much like the commitment to run or walk for charity, Viagra sale the men of MOvember commit to growing a moustache for 30 days. Levitra pas cher

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  In 2009, global participation of MO Bros and MO Sistas climbed to 255,755, with over one million donors raising $47 Million for MOvember’s global beneficiary partners. Viagra levitra  Last year’s Canadian campaign was the second largest in the world behind Australia, with 35,156 MO Bros and MO Sistas coming together to raise $7.8 million for Prostate Cancer Canada. Kauf von viagra

  

  Team Timeraiser at the Toronto MOvember launch

  Team Timeraiser was present at last night’s Toronto MOvember launch party – special thanks to Schick and Molson! Online levitra Viagra sin receta  It was a well attended launch party and a great way to kick off the month.

  

  Emily at MOvember launch

  

  At the Toronto MOvember launch

• Tornadoes and Earthquakes and Heat Waves, Oh My!

  Date: 2010.07.08 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  When travelling in South East Asia a couple of years back, I remember thinking how tranquil and peaceful living in Canada was, with our relatively mundane weather and lack Purchase viagra online of life-threatening natural disasters. Online levitra Kaufen viagra More recently however, it seems I have been proven wrong in my naive perspectives. Viagra sale Levitra prix pharmacie With the onset of tornadoes, earthquakes and heat waves happening across Ontario perhaps we no longer live in a serene area defined by snowy winters, sunny summers and some moderate seasons in between Over the counter viagra ?

  Talks of global warming have been prominent in last decade yet it seems few have made the fundamental changes necessary to reverse the inevitable changes coming our way. Whether you acknowledge impacts of Global warming or not, we can all agree that adopting more sustainable ways is always a best practice. Cheap viagra online

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  Well, a quick Google search of ‘how to be sustainable’ will result in numerous sources with expertise in everything from how to be sustainable at home or the office, to sustainable business practices and communities and sustainable living guides in general. Viagra sin receta However if you’d like to chat in person with some local experts in sustainability and green living there are a couple of shows coming up in August that could put you in the right direction. Viagra levitra Prospecto levitra Kauf von viagra Pastillas levitra

  The Green Lifestyle Show:

  August 21st, 2010: To showcase Green Businesses and Organizations to the general public. Levitra pas cher Viagra alternatives 308 Green Candiditates and 400 Green Convention participants and their families from across Canada will demonstrate ways of living that embody and inspire Green Policies. Check out their site for more details. Levitra pill Viagra for women Brand viagra Levitra contraindicaciones Levitra achat Viagra bestellung

  Live Green Toronto Festival

  August 28th and 29th, 2010: Toronto’s annual celebration of all things green turns Yonge Street into ‘green street’ with more than 100 exhibitors of green products and services, local food, live music, and more Check out their site for more details.

• Federation of Metro Tenants Association Annual Fundraiser

  Date: 2010.06.04 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  I am currently in the “wonderful” process of finding a new apartment to rent this summer. Brand viagra Viagra sale Levitra prix pharmacie If you’re like me (and the majority of Torontonians) who describe yourselves as a perpetual renters, then I would advise you learn about the Federation of Metro Tenants Pastillas levitra Assocation (FMTA).

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  To celebrate the Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations 36th year in existence they are holding their annual Fundraising Gala tonight (June 4th). FMTA are inviting their supporters to come out and enjoy Levitra pas cher the delicious buffet, dancing and an exciting raffle. Viagra bestellung

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  Here’s some small insight into what FMTA’s accomplished most recently:

  • rallied successfully against the implementation of smart sub-metering
  • improved Toronto by-law to protect rental housing
  • helped fight hundreds of rent increase applications affecting thousands of tenants
  • helped thousands of tenants on our Tenant Hotline
  • successfully exposed and shut down an illegal database with tenant information on it
  • prompted new rulings on tenant issues by the Federal Privacy Commissioner
  • highlighted issues and abuses with Automatic Rent Reductions on TV, radio, and in print
  • got low-income buildings audited by the MRAB program and spoke about the program in the media
  • played a major rule in funding and creating the Tenant School

  If that’s not enough they are currently working hard to:

  • bring in real rent protection for all tenants
  • ensure fair laws so that tenants don’t get bad with smart sub-metering
  • improve environmental action in apartment buildings
  • improve the Landlord and Tenant Board by making it easier for tenants to get justice when landlords violate the Residential Tenancies Act
  • educate more and more tenants about their rights

  It’s nice to know there is a dedicated group of individuals working hard to ensure proper tenant rights, so here’s a Civic Footprint High Five to everyone th Levitra pill at is working for or associated to the FMTA. Purchase viagra online Cheap viagra online Be sure to check out their Website and Facebook Fan Page to learn how you can get involved. Levitra contraindicaciones Over the counter viagra

• Celebrate Doors Open Toronto at Evergreen BrickWorks

  Date: 2010.05.25 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

  I recently heard the statement that Toronto has two seasons: Winter and Construction. Viagra alternatives Cheap viagra online Well, this summer put the construction blues behind you and take a peek at some of Levitra achat the fantastic festivals and events happening every week across Levitra pill the city. Viagra sale To start the season off right is “Doors Open Toronto”, where the theme this year is Architects and Architecture.

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  Evergreen Brick Works is currently in construction mode, with a grand opening planned for September 2010. Levitra pas cher Online levitra Levitra contraindicaciones Over the counter viagra Wanna a sneek peek at the final product Pastillas levitra ? Click here to get a bird’s eye view of what’s to come. Better yet, visit in person every Saturday starting May 29th until October for the infamous Saturday Farmers Market, which features a fabulous assortment of fruits, vegetables, wild fish, meat, cheese, milled flours, eggs and oils— all from local farmers. Viagra levitra Viagra for women

• It’s Earth Week! Featuring the Earth Run at Green Living

  Date: 2010.04.19 | Category: Civic Footprint | Response: 0

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  We will be there all weekend, talking with environmentally conscious attendees about getting involved in their community and building their Civic Footprint. So come check us out at booth 720 and learn how you can enter to win a pair of WestJet tickets, anywhere WestJet Flies (with conditions)

  Last year our team attended the Green Living Show as participants, after completing the 5K Earth Run. The Earth Run Foundation is a charitable organization with a mandate to bring people toward building a sustainable future. Viagra for women Their core values centre on bringing people together to create awareness and support for local environmental initiatives that help:

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  Earth Run is looking to host 100+ community runs around the world by 2012. Certainly worth checking out more details.

  

  Team Timeraiser at the 2009 Earth Run

  With the added bonus of scoring a photo with Olympian Adam van Koeverden (!!), we had a fantastic time at last year’s EarthRun and definitely encourage everyone to sign up for your local run as soon as possible. Levitra pas cher Not only will you be supporting a great cause, but the run Viagra alternatives is a fantastic way to get some exercise and to check out local green initiatives at the 2010 Green Living Show, right after the run. Viagra sin receta If you participate in the Earth Run, be sure to come check out the Civic Footprint Kiosk to get your Earth Run picture taken (it’s free!) and to enter to win WestJet tickets.

  Earth Run Times and Locations:

  City	Vancouver	Toronto	Toronto	Kelowna	Kamloops	Nelson
  Location	Jericho Beach Park	Exhibition Place	Downsview Park	Waterfront Park	Riverside Park	Lakeside Park
  Date	April 25, 2010	April 25th, 2010	April 25th, 2010	April 25th, 2010	April 24th, 2010	April 25th, 2010