by Larry McCumsey | Sep 1, 2022 | News and Events
On November 19, Green Party of Canada members will elect our new Leader. Over the next 80 days there will be a variety of events designed to allow members to get to know each candidate. We are very honored and excited to announce that the 2022 Green Party of Canada Leadership Candidates are: Simon Gnocchini-Messier Chad Walcott Elizabeth May Anna Keenan Jonathan Pedneault Sarah Gabrielle Baron For more information about the race and the candidates visit The Amazing Canadian Leadership Race - Green Party of Canada / Parti Vert du Canada Decidons...
by Larry McCumsey | Jul 29, 2022 | News and Events
Want to make an impact while having fun? Join our Comox Nautical Days Volunteer Team and help make sure the compost, recycling, and garbage is placed in the correct bins during the July 30th to August 1st weekend. If you are interested, please send an email to Councillor Jonathan Kerr at jkerr@comox.ca. For more information about Nautical Days go to https://www.comoxnauticaldays.com Healthy Community, Healthy People, Healthy...
by Larry McCumsey | Jul 2, 2022 | News and Events
The leadership race has started. In support of the efforts to host a professional and accessible contest, we are once again reaching out to our members and asking them to share their talents, skills and time to make this the most transparent and inclusive race of any national party. For a full list of volunteer needs please visit Volunteer in the Leadership Contest ....
by Larry McCumsey | Jul 2, 2022 | News and Events
As the planet ventures further into the climate crisis unfolding before us, we need someone to bring Canadians together and lead the charge for substantial and positive change in the ways we govern ourselves. Potential candidates are encouraged to apply now. The application period will remain open until August 5. For more information: Green Party is looking for new leadership Leadership Contest Announcement and...
by Larry McCumsey | Jun 12, 2022 | Featured Events, News and Events
Come and join in the Canada Day festivities in Courtenay! NIPR will be hosting a booth at the Canada Day fair in Simms Park, along with our Green friends from the Courtenay-Alberni riding next door. This will be a great place for people from all over the Comox Valley to meet Greens, ask us questions, and share their concerns. If you would like to help greet folks in our booth any time between 10:00-3:00, please contact Mark de Bruijn at mark.debruijn@greenparty.ca. Whether you can come for a half hour or a half day, it would be wonderful to have you as part of the fun! See you...
by Larry McCumsey | Jun 12, 2022 | News and Events
The CBC News “What on Earth?” newsletter discusses “What is the Keeling Curve and what does it tell us about the health of the planet?”. “On June 3, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which tracks global carbon emissions, made another dire announcement. The American agency said that atmospheric carbon dioxide peaked in May at an average of more than 420 parts per million, ‘pushing the atmosphere further into territory not seen for millions of years.’” Read the full article at What is the Keeling Curve and what does it tell us about the health of the planet?...