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GREAT CANADIAN SCHOLARSHIPS Value: $1,500 – $2,000 Number of Awards: 4 Application Deadline: April 30 Description: Studentawards.com is pleased to offer up to $8,000 in cash prizes through the fourth annual Great Canadian Scholarship Program. We are running this scholarship program for the fourth year in a row because we recognize the need for our… Read more »

Voice Events Listings

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with the word “events” in the subject line. SPRING THEATRE CLASSES Feburary 06 to May 01, 2006 – Kelowna, BC Kelowna Actors Studio – Ticket Prices very reasonable Kelowna Actors Studio – 250-862-2867 info@kelownaactorsstudio.com http://www.KelownaActorsStudio.com THEATRE IN THE TREES”LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS” on now to… Read more »

Conference Connections

CONTINENTAL DEFENCE: POLICIES, THREATS AND ARCHITECTURE May 4 – 6 2006 – Calgary njmackie@ucalgary.ca http://www.cmss.ucalgary.ca/conferences/continentaldefence This conference will follow shortly after the report of the Binational Planning Group on the renegotiation of NORAD, and the emergence of Canada Command as a working organisation. These events foreshadow major changes in Continental Defence and the security relationship… Read more »

Bushwoman Bonnie donates to Wigs for Kids for the third time!

On Apr8il 1, 2006, Bonnie (aka “Bushwoman”) Nahornick hosted the Canadian Diabetes Association Fundraiser where her head was shaved for charity. Doorprizes were donated by a variety of individuals and businesses, including The Voice. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association and her hair will be donated to Wigs for… Read more »

International Newsdesk – Italian overseas voters oust Berlusconi

In an exceptionally close April 9-10th election result, Silvio Berlusconi, Italy’s Prime Minister (twice elected since 1994), lost his position (CBC News 2006). The loss can be attributed to a change in electoral process that his government legislated. In December 2005, Berlusconi’s centre-right political party named Forza Italia (translated as “Go Italy” and used as… Read more »

Nantucket bans all chain stores from its streets

The upscale island of Nantucket, off the coast of Massachusetts, USA, has recently voted unanimously to restrict businesses with more than 14 stores nation-wide from setting up shop on the island. The legislation comes after Ralph Lauren moved in last year and paid $6.5 million US for the privilege. Residents of the island are concerned… Read more »

Scholarships & Awards

CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST Value: 1st prize $200; 2nd prize $100 Number of Awards: 2 Application Deadline: April 18 Description: Must be enrolled in undergraduate studies at a Canadian university or college, and submit 10-15 page essay on a topic related to religious studies. Essays may be assignments… Read more »

Voice Events Listings

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with the word “events” in the subject line. CHINA TRADE On now to April 08, 2006 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Vancouver, BC Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art Ticket Prices – Free admission 604-683-8326 – centrea@centrea.org http://www.centrea.org Group exhibition of installation, photography, painting, ceramics,… Read more »

Conference Connections

CONTINENTAL DEFENCE: POLICIES, THREATS AND ARCHITECTURE May 4 – 6 2006 – Calgary njmackie@ucalgary.ca http://www.cmss.ucalgary.ca/conferences/continentaldefence This conference will follow shortly after the report of the Binational Planning Group on the renegotiation of NORAD, and the emergence of Canada Command as a working organisation. These events foreshadow major changes in Continental Defence and the security relationship… Read more »