JOIN US!!! Thursday, February 20 at the Campbell River Community Centre, Room 1, to watch and discuss YINTAH, a new riveting documentary film about Indigenous sovereignty and the push for resources by fossil fuel companies in central BC. Viewing begins at 7 PM with...
Environment
Finding Climate Solutions
This fast-paced, interactive, action-oriented workshop focuses mainly on what we can do personally and publicly about climate change. Collaboration with other participants is part of the joy of our time together and is critical as building a community is key to...
NIPR Green Party candidate talks about the coming election with Cortes Currents
North Island – Powell River Green Party candidate Jessica Wegg talks with Roy Hales of Cortes Currents about the coming election.
What’s Happening with Salmon Farms in the Discovery Islands?
In December, 2020 the federal Government finally decided that it was time to get the salmon farms out of the channels of the Discovery Islands near Campbell River. As Greens, we are delighted with this decision; it has long been Green policy to get the farms out and...
Fairy Creek – A short history
(Jay Van Oostdam, Jan 1, 2022) In early August 2020 a group of Forest Defenders known as the Rainforest Flying Squad (RFS), with support from Pacheedaht elder Bill Jones, blocked a logging road on the west side of the headwaters of Fairy Creek. Teal Jones, the tree...
Greens on Canada’s Galapagos
Mitlenatch Island …a collaboration between Betty Donaldson, Carol Thatcher, and Mark de Bruijn Sometimes called “the Canadian Galapagos,” Mitlenatch Island is a BC Class A Nature Provincial Park located in the Salish Sea between Campbell River and Powell River....
Open Letter to Catherine McKenna re BC Ferries
Opportunities for a green infrastructure investment in BC Ferries The Honourable Catherine McKenna Minister of Infrastructure and Communities January 27, 2020 Dear Ms. McKenna: Re: Opportunities for a green infrastructure investment in BC Ferries. I have read your...
Name-that-Trail Contest
Name that Trail! The North Island - Powell River Greens have adopted a trail in the Beaver Lodge Forest Lands in Campbell River. You can submit your idea for the yet unnamed trail (see the red arrow pointing to the new trail in the map below). Email your fantastic...
Green Recycling Team at Canada Day in Campbell River
Having fun, and promoting a healthy environment, a group of Green party supporters volunteered at the recycling stations during the Canada Day festivities in Campbell River.
Green Party Values – Survey Results
“Living Green”: An interview with Susan Holvenstot
Susan Holvenstot, Green Party supporter As part of a series of "Living Green" interviews with local Green Party supporters, I had the pleasure of interviewing Comox Valley resident Susan Holvenstot. Susan spent a month this past winter visiting indigenous occupation...
Town Halls with Adriane Carr
Join Brenda Sayers and Adriane Carr at Town Halls this week in Powell River and Comox. Powell River Town Hall Tuesday, August 25, 7 - 9pm Cranberry Seniors Centre Entry by donation Light refreshments served Comox Town Hall Wednesday, August 26, 7 - 9pm K'omoks Band...