by Pieter Vorster | Feb 13, 2019 | News and Events
Mark de Bruijn Nominee for the Green Party of Canada Candidate for NIPR Much of my passion for the natural world and it’s wonders comes from leaving my urbanized European homeland at the age of 3, and moving to a country with nothing but wilderness everywhere. My father was smitten by it, and our family spent countless weekends and summers exploring the wilds, from our home in the Calgary foothills to the California Sierras. I grew up hiking, canoeing, trail riding and rock climbing my summers away in the glorious Rockies, much of it as a counsellor with a YMCA wilderness camp near Banff. Upon graduating from the University of Calgary with a 1st class honours B.Sc. in zoology, I worked as a fish biologist in the Arctic on Canada’s first major environmental assessment for a pipeline destined to bring Alaskan natural gas to Edmonton. Our work ultimately contributed to the Canadian government’s decision to decline the development application – the huge pipe was never built. Gradually I discovered my real interest lay in helping others appreciate and treasure the wonders of nature. I became a college biology instructor at Mount Royal College in Calgary. Later I completed the training to teach high school chemistry, biology and math, including a stint as school principal. As economics, interests and lifestyles changed, I gathered an eclectic range of skills working as general contractor, sporting goods buyer, healing program coordinator, and employability teacher and coach. But always I returned to education and the natural world as my primary passion. Along the way I discovered an interest in exploring the potential of creative...
by Larry McCumsey | Jan 16, 2025 | Environment, News and Events, Political Activity, Social Justice
North Island - Powell River Green Party candidate Jessica Wegg talks with Roy Hales of Cortes Currents about the coming...
by Larry McCumsey | Dec 21, 2024 | Newsletters
2024 is almost a wrap - time for our year-end newsletter. Check out this issue for our CEO’s end of year message and a review of a number of events and issues relevant to our riding. Season’s greetings from the NIPR EDA executive and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year! NIPR Newsletter Vol III-Issue 4 - Dec...
by Larry McCumsey | Sep 15, 2024 | Newsletters
Hello fellow Greens! We’ve had a fairly busy summer – you’ll find some of the details here. We’re also looking forward, reviewing issues and making plans. In each issue we try to present thoughtful articles that help to define what it means to be Green. Check out our quarterly newsletter for September 2024: NIPR Newsletter Vol III - Issue 3 - Sept...
by Larry McCumsey | Aug 19, 2024 | Featured Events, News and Events
Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NIPR candidate, Jessica Wegg, to Visit the North Island! August 26th and 27th, 2024 Federal Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is coming to North Vancouver Island. She will be accompanied by the North Island Powell River candidate Jessica Wegg. As many of you know, Elizabeth has spent her adult life and much of her youth tirelessly promoting social justice, the environment, human rights and fair economic policies. As an author, lawyer, environmentalist and human rights activist she has served Canadians since the 70’s, and has inspired a generation of like-minded people at home and around the globe. https://www.greenparty.ca/en Jessica Wegg, Green Party candidate for North Island Powell River, is one such inspired woman. A resident of K’omoks, Jessica is a wife, the mother of two young children, human rights lawyer and climate activist. Jessica has worked with sexual abuse victims and been a strong advocate for prisoner’s rights. She is passionate about the outdoors and spends a great deal of time there with her husband Jon and children. With that passion comes her commitment to our children and grandchildren to make our nation, and the earth, a better place for them to grow and thrive. https://jessicawegg.ca/ The events below are opportunities to let the Green Party know what’s important to you and the issues that affect your lives. You have our attention! North Island Events: Monday, August 26th, 11am-1pm, Sointula - Coffee with Elizabeth & Jessica at Coho Joe’s Café Monday, August 26th, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Port McNeill - Meet and Greet, Gatehouse Theatre Tuesday, August 27th, around 2:30pm, Alert Bay - Meet and Greet, Council Hall Join us in the...
by Larry McCumsey | Jun 19, 2024 | Newsletters
It’s time to peruse the quarterly update from your EDA executive. After our annual AGM we have someone new in the CEO role and also a new face on the executive. These stories and much more at NIPR Newsletter Vol III-Issue 2, June...
by Larry McCumsey | May 1, 2024 | News and Events
AGM Announcement! Sunday, June 2, 2024 — 1:30-3:00pm Powell River Public Library #100-6975 Alberni Street Featured speaker: Jessica Wegg, Candidate for the North Island-Powell River Greens and International Trade Critic for the Green Party of Canada. Jessica will be accompanied by her Campaign Manager, Don Goodeve. We look forward to greeting you all in person. If you are unable to attend in person Zoom access will be available online for registrants. Register by clicking on the below link. RSVP 2024 NIPR AGM (greenparty.ca) VOTING AND MEMBERSHI[PS The AGM is open to anyone, but only Members are able to vote at an AGM. If you’re unsure of your membership status, you can find out here (you will need your user name and password) or you can contact us and we’ll confirm your standing. If your membership has lapsed less than one year before June 2, 2024 you can renew it up to the day of the AGM. If it has expired more than 1 year before June 2, you must renew it at least 30 days before the AGM (i.e., by May 4). Buy or renew membership here. NOMINATING MEMBERS TO THE NIPR BOARD One of the key functions at an AGM is the election of a new Board of Directors for the coming year. We are always keen to welcome new board members. Any member is eligible to join the board. Any member can nominate another member to join the board. If you are interested, please contact Mark de Bruijn before May 26. We encourage you to join us!...
by Larry McCumsey | Mar 17, 2024 | Newsletters
Hello fellow Greens! 2024 is promising to be a busy year if this first quarter is any indication. In addition to taking part in the Green Party AGM, your executive has been busy mapping out our plans for the future, attending local events and holding our own Town Hall with Elizabeth and Jonathan. We hope you find our quarterly newsletter to be informative and interesting. To go to the newsletter: NIPR Newsletter Vol III-Issue 1 Watch for more information about our NIPR EDA Annual General Meeting - we’ve set the date as Sunday, June 2 and are busy working on the details such as location, time, special interest speaker, etc. Carol, Jay, Jessica, Larry, Linda, Mark, & Susan...
by Larry McCumsey | Feb 28, 2024 | News and Events
GREEN PARTY LEADERS COMING TO CAMPBELL RIVER ON MARCH 2 Canada is expected to have another Federal election in October 2025. Green party leaders Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault launched their national campaign almost two weeks ago. Cortes Currents interviewed them in Ottawa (via ZOOM) this last Monday. They will be coming to the Maritime Heritage Centre in Campbell River on Saturday, March 2. Check out the interview at: Green Party Leaders coming to Campbell River on March 2 | Cortes...
by Larry McCumsey | Feb 15, 2024 | News and Events
Tired of being pulled apart? – LET’S COME TOGETHER! What a time we’re in! There is so much at stake as we head toward another Federal Election (before the end of 2025), where The Green Party of Canada seizes the opportunity to reinforce the impact and counter-balancing presence of our current Green MP’s — Party Leader, Elizabeth May and Kitchener-Waterloo MP, Mike Morrice. Instead of being ‘pulled apart’ by the dysfunction in Ottawa, let’s ‘come together’ in support of what’s already working! Let’s boldly bring our Green values into Parliament! Let’s magnify the qualities we long to see in our politics! We are thrilled to have the Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Elizabeth May, and Deputy Leader Jonathan Pedneault, coming to North Island-Powell River for a public TOWNHALL. Join us at 3:30 pm, Saturday, March 2nd at the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Centre, 621 Island Hwy. Bring your questions and concerns, and help build a bright future for Canada. SAVE THE DATE! …and join us for what’s sure to be an invigorating and inspiring conversation! Feel free to bring your neighbors and your kin–all are welcome! We look forward to seeing you...
by Larry McCumsey | Dec 21, 2023 | News and Events
December 21, 2023 Greetings, The wild and wacky days of winter are upon us, high winds, rain/frost/snow or all of the above in one day. Bring out the boots, coats and mittens and enjoy the cold air! Our Green NIPR (North Island-Powell River) Executive team is preparing for our Strategic Planning retreat in early 2024 and we are asking for your support. We also put out our quarterly newsletter this month: see the December Newsletter here! We are very thankful for the support that you have given in the past. It does take all of us working together to create the positive changes we are looking for, and we appreciate and value the contributions that you are able to make. There is a new Green Party initiative, the Campaign School, that is another activity you could assist us with. The first two modules were presented this past month and the next modules will begin in the spring. Your donation for this unique project can have a real impact. Our NIPR EDA has committed funding and personnel to participate in this new initiative designed to build a winning campaign culture and team as we prepare for the next election. This training series will blend the approach of Community Organizing & Leadership championed by Marshall Ganz, with the demonstrated best practices within the Green Party of Canada that have helped get Greens elected and our issues debated in Parliament. Recently, Green Party MP Mike Morrice introduced a motion to apply a windfall tax on oil and gas profits that would generate $4.2 billion to be directed towards proven climate solutions and affordability measures for Canadians. If...
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