by Larry McCumsey | Sep 19, 2022 | News and Events
Sue Moen is a Campbell River resident who is a long-time friend, supporter and member of the Green Party of Canada. She was instrumental in founding the North Island-Powell River Greens in 2014 and served on its board for a number of years. Her values are firmly rooted in the six core Green Principles. If elected she would bring these in to Campbell River Council at a time when they are sorely needed, as the city struggles with housing, homelessness, climate change, a struggling economy and 1st Nations reconciliation. It is candidates like Sue who give hope for the kind of bold and progressive local governance communities all across BC need. This is a letter she wrote to NIPR as a way of introducing herself and her candidacy for council person in the upcoming municipal election. Mark de Bruijn North Island - Powell River EDA CEO My name is Sue Moen and I am running for Council in Campbell River. I previously ran both federally and provincially for the Green Party so wanted to let folks know they have an opportunity to have those principles and values reflected at City Hall this October. My core values are equity, diversity and inclusion and my biggest priorities include housing, climate change, reconciliation and revitalizing the local economy on a human scale. We are living within multiple crises. The effects of climate breakdown are already being felt and we are not demanding development and city operations meet the highest standards for efficiency, mitigation and resiliency. The number of people un- or precariously housed is growing. Folks are struggling to meet...
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...
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