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Saturday, 16 October 2010 |
According to a recent poll conducted by the Toronto Vegetarian Association, George Smitherman & Joe Pantalone would support Meatless Mondays as mayor
TORONTO - As the election draws near, a burning question was asked on behalf of Toronto’s growing vegetarian community: “As mayor, would you endorse a Meatless Mondays resolution by city council, encouraging schools, restaurants and grocery stores to offer more plant-based options, for both health and environmental benefits?”
Smitherman and Pantalone were among eight mayoral candidates polled by the association.
“We were definitely happy to see two of the top three candidates in the race respond in favour of the resolution”, states David Alexander, the Executive Director of the TVA. “The question of what we eat is a growing concern for people in progressive cities like Toronto and with the upcoming election we thought it was a timely one to ask.”
The TVA launched a Meatless Mondays campaign earlier this year, encouraging non-vegetarians to commit to a meat-free day at least once a week. TVA believes both people and the planet benefit from a reduction in animal food products.
“We all know there are growing environmental and health problems directly caused by our over-dependence on meat. Eating vegetarian one day a week seems like a pretty simple solution anyone can adopt, so we were curious to know if our next mayor would be willing to take the lead and encourage Torontonians to participate in this global initiative.”
Meatless Mondays is a worldwide initiative spearheaded by John Hopkins School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future as a way to support the prevention of chronic diseases and minimize the substantial impact of animal agriculture on the environment. It has been adopted by major cities, including San Francisco and Washington DC, and publicly endorsed by environmental heavyweights like Al Gore. |
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Wednesday, 06 October 2010 |
Click here to download your copy of the Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off Book of Recipes.A book of winning recipes from the 2008-2010 vegan bake-offs! How did you celebrate World Vegetarian Day 2010?This year, the 3rd Annual Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off sold 600 tickets, shared 3,434 samples of vegan treats and awarded 21prizes including 1 Best in Show title. It was a very sweet celebration of compassion.  World Vegetarian Day was established to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. We celebrate to bring awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefit of vegetarian lifestyles (why, thank you, wikipedia). Sounds like an excellent excuse for a party. |
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Tuesday, 05 October 2010 |
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With the food fair and bake-off behind us, you may think it's time for a slow period, but as it turns out, fall is becoming just as busy as the summer! Nimisha Raja has announced yet another cooking class, and our Annual General Meeting will take place in November. In between of course is the Toronto election and we've got a suggestion for how you can get involved and get vegetarianism on the minds of our mayoral and councillor candidates! Outside the world of the Toronto Vegetarian Association, veganism has been in the spotlight lately in mainstream media, with Bill Clinton increasing his consumption of plant-based foods and a vegan chef winning an episode of Cupcake Wars. Read on to find out more details about the above, and to get your hands on a tasty recipe for veggie pate and tips on finding veggie poutine in the city. Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!Our Annual General Meeting s happening November 21st, followed by Sensational Vegan Soups and Stews on November 28th. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook.
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Thursday, 23 September 2010 |
Members of the Toronto Vegetarian Team aim to run a 250km and raise $7500 
On Sunday September 26th, seventeen runners will participate in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5k Run as the part of the Toronto Vegetarian Team. These runners have been working hard all summer long to prepare for the race and to raise $7500 in support of the Toronto Vegetarian Association. Together, our team will run a total of more than 250km this weekend, demonstrating that vegetarians are strong athletes and that becoming vegetarian is a great way for people to improve their health, reduce animal suffering and protect the environment. The funds raised will take this outreach a step further by supporting TVA initiatives like the Annual Vegetarian Food Fair, our community outreach program, the Veggie Challenge, Meatless Mondays and much more.
 Sponsor the Toronto Vegetarian Team today to add your support to hundreds of TVA members and volunteers working to inspire people to choose a healthier, greener, more peaceful lifestyle. Help us demonstrate the power of active, healthy herbivores! |
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Wednesday, 15 September 2010 |
Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off happens Saturday, Oct 2!
The success of this year's Annual Vegetarian Food Fair proved that food-filled celebrations inspire people to make a commitment to stop eating animals and embrace a plant-based diet. That's why we've already got our minds on the next party! Bring your appetite, celebratory attitude and pocket change down to the Harbourfront Community Centre on Saturday, October 2 starting at 2pm. Incredible sweets in five categories will be waiting for you and your discerning palate. $3 gets you a plate full of samples. Tickets will be sold for plates in each category - you can buy one or try them all! Event Details
Where? Gymnasium at Harbourfront Community Centre (at Queens Quay and Bathurst, click here then click on "contact us" for a map) When? Saturday, October 2nd from 2 to 4:30 pmHow much? $3 for each plate of samples. You can purchase a single sample plate from one category, or try them all! The choice is yours.
Categories 1. Terrific Vegan Treats (cookies/bars) 2. Terrific Vegan Treats (cupcakes/tarts/pastries) 3. Decadent Vegan and Raw Sweets 4. Glorious Vegan and Gluten-Free Desserts 5. Professionally Crafted Vegan Classics |
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 |
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Don't think that the end of summer means the end of celebrations. In fact, we're just getting started! There's less than two weeks to go until the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair! This year's event promises to be a spectacular array of cooking demonstrations, talks on compassion for animals, and as always, a diverse collection of delicious vegetarian food. If dessert is your favourite part of a meal, you can look forward to the 3rd Annual Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off in October. This year there's going to be many new twists and lots of sweet prizes! Perhaps you'd like to practice your baking skills in advance by trying out our recipe for Raw Mango Pie with Coconut Crust, a great way to make good use of the food of the month, coconut. If all of that excitment in Toronto isn't enough to make you want to stick around as we move from summer to fall, check out our Discount Profile this month of Active Veggie Tours, which gives TVA discount holders $100 off their trip! Don't Miss These Upcoming Events!The Annual Vegetarian Food Fair is happening September 10th to 12th, followed by the 3rd Totally Fabulous Vegan Bake-Off on Saturday, October 2nd. Find out more in the TVA in Action section or on Facebook.
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 |
This just in! All members of the Toronto Vegetarian Team who fundraise for TVA will be invited to a private meet 'n greet with Brendan Brazier at the 26th Annual Vegetarian Food Fair! If you like to run or walk, and you want to support the Toronto Vegetarian Association, then you don't want to miss the chance to join the Toronto Vegetarian Team at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 26th!
Now is the perfect time, as we just confirmed that Brendan Brazier will hold a private meet 'n greet for all fundraisers on the team, where you can ask him for tips and advice before the race. Plus, our new sponsor, Raw Aura, has invited all team members to a discounted dinner in September, so that you can fuel up on healthy, delicious raw food. There's no need to fear joining the team, as this race, which can be completed as a 5k, 1/2 marathon or full marathon, is commonly described as flat, fast and festive. You also have the option of either running, or walking, in the 5k and 1/2 marathon distance.  Joining the team also presents a great opportunity to demonstrate that vegetarians are indeed healthy, athletic and strong. Plus, it's a great way to support TVA and help us raise funds to support programs like the Veggie Challenge and community outreach. Sponsors Whole Foods and Sequel Naturals will be giving away fantastic plant-based prize packages to the top three fundraisers on the team!
Joining the team is simple. Contact Barbi Lazarus at 416-544-9800 or blazarus@veg.ca to receive your special pincode for a discounted registration rate and full information on signing up.  Are you already registered with another charity at the race? Really not interested in running or walking?
You can still support the Toronto Vegetarian Team in one of two simple and easy ways! All donations of $20 or more are tax deductible. 1. You can sponsor a runner on the Toronto Vegetarian Team: To sponsor someone already registered on the Toronto Vegetarian Team, visit our official charity page and click the link below that says "Sponsor a Participant" and search for Toronto Vegetarian Association for a list of team members. 2. You can sponsor the entire Toronto Vegetarian Team: To sponsor the Toronto Vegetarian Team rather than a specific runner, visit our official charity page and click the link below that says "Sponsor a Team" and search for Toronto Vegetarian Team. We hope you'll consider supporting the Toronto Vegetarian Team! |
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Thursday, 12 August 2010 |
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 Support Local Farmed Animal Sanctuaries and the Toronto Vegetarian Association at the First-Ever TVA Trot-a-Thon a family-friendly fundraising walk and potluck picnic.
This is a new fundraiser supporting the TVA's work promoting compassion for animals and the work of Animal Outreach supporting animals at local farmed animal sanctuaries. This event also aims to raise awareness about five wonderful Ontario farmed animal sanctuaries. Where? Registration and the walk will begin at Christie Pits Park
When? August 21st from 11 am to 3 pm
How much? $20 to register. You can make a greater impact by raising through an online giving page! (Read on for instructions.) You can take part by walking to raise funds for this special campaign. Simply follow the instructions under the heading "Register to raise funds." Up to $1000 of funds raised will be matched by Toronto Vegetarian Association directors. That means for every dollar you raise, the impact is doubled! |
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