by Larry McCumsey | Sep 21, 2023 | Newsletters
Hi Friends! Whew - it’s been a while since our last issue! Apologies for that. A lot has happened since March, and we are looking forward to sharing the highlights with you here. We hope that, in these pages, you find stories that challenge, motivate, and inspire. And we want you to know that we are here, we are working, and we are listening. NIPR Newsletter (Vol II - Issue 2) Sept...
by Larry McCumsey | Aug 1, 2023 | News and Events
As usual, the NIPR riding has a number of festivals of various kinds during the summer months. Your EDA executive is taking advantage of these events to get out and meet people, spread the Green message and just have some fun. On Canada Day we manned the recycling station at the Campbell River pancake breakfast and the kids had a chance to “Go Green”. We also had a booth at the Powell River Canada Day festivities. Look for us at the August 18 Blackberry Festival in Powell River and on August 19 at OrcaFest in Port McNeill. Drop by and say hello. If you’d like to volunteer a bit of your time and help us man our booth at either location shoot us a note at...
by Larry McCumsey | Apr 1, 2023 | News and Events
Spring greetings to you all! Spring is such a time of renewal and, as many gardeners agree at this time of year, ‘last year’s season is over and there’s nothing but potential ahead!’ This past year NIPR Greens, along with Greens across the country, have been thoughtfully planting seeds to ensure the Green values we appreciate and uphold in our lives, have increasing representation in Parliament. These values, along with your participation and support, are needed now more than ever! Please join us in person for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. (please arrive 10 minutes early) at the beautiful Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 Island Hwy, Campbell River. The meeting will be chaired by our CEO, Mark de Bruijn. Our Special Guest Speaker - IN PERSON, following our brief business meeting, is Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. We look forward to greeting you all in person, but for those who can’t make it to the Maritime Heritage Centre, Zoom access will be available online for registrants. The AGM is open to anyone, but only Members are able to vote. Any member can join the Executive team. If you are interested, please contact Mark de Bruijn before April 28. We encourage you to join us! If you are not already a member, this is an excellent opportunity to join or to renew your membership. In order to vote at the AGM, you must be a member for at least 30 days prior, so memberships must be in place before Thursday, April 6, 2023. Buy or renew...
by Larry McCumsey | Mar 30, 2023 | Newsletters
Your NIPR EDA has been VERY busy and has for you a newsletter that is chock full of news! The lead story is announcement of our Annual General Meeting, planned for May 6, 2023. Elizabeth May will be joining us. Check the details in the newsletter and mark your calendar. The NIPR EDA has also been proactive by naming the Green Party of Canada candidate for North Island - Powell River in the next federal election, whenever that might be. Check out this and other stories in this version of the newsletter. NIPR Newsletter (Vol II - Issue 1) Mar...
by Larry McCumsey | Feb 3, 2023 | News and Events
It’s cold out there. And on February 25 the Green Party Comox Valley team is going to do something about it. Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we’re walking and fundraising to support and serve people and families experiencing homelessness, hurt, and hunger in our community. Please, give generously. We are supporting the Comox Valley Transition Society and Dawn to Dawn. Please support Green Party Comox...
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