Plan for a Sustainable Future
October 29, 2009
Inside, guys with all the smarts and credentials say that it can be done, should be done, and how it will be done. It was the first positive hit by “mainstream” media and folks in the US that what we greens have been talking about all along is doable with today’s technology, not tomorrow’s. Great articles.
See the interactive online here.
CTV “Bridge to a Cool Planet”
October 25, 2009
Rebecca was quoted in CTV’s coverage of Vancouver’s contribution to the 350.org international day of climate action. Vancouver held Canada’s largest event “Bridge to a Cool Planet” with 5000+ in attendance.
(If video does not load, see it here.)
Rebecca joins thousands in Climate Action rally
October 24, 2009
Putting the planet before politics, Rebecca joins thousands on Saturday October 24, 2009 for Climate Action rally.
Rebecca Helps, the Green Party candidate in the by-election has been canvassing almost non-stop since the by-election has been called. However, her dedication to the campaign didn’t stop her from taking off a few precious hours on Saturday to take part in a climate action rally being dubbed “bridge to a cooler planet”.
“We must put the planet before politics,” said Helps. “I’ll be jumping on the Skytrain to show my support for real action on climate change.”
Helps, along with thousands of other BC residents will join together for a parade across the Cambie bridge, which is being partially closed for the rally. Similar rallies are happening around the globe on Saturday to mark the International Day of Action leading up to the Copenhagen Climate.
The rallies are pushing the government to reduce global carbon dioxide levels down to 350 ppm, the level leading scientist feel is safe, from their current 390 ppm. The current levels, according to recent reports are having devastating affects on the planets ice caps.
Rebecca Helps believes that a by-election is the perfect opportunity for voters to send a strong message that they want real action on climate, and that win or lose, a strong green vote will put pressure on the government.
“Every time the Green Party does well, the other parties suddenly announce new climate initiatives. Win or lose, I know a Green vote can make a difference.”
Elizabeth May, our amazing Green Party leader, went to Ottawa to join another similar demonstration called “Fill the Hill”.
(If video does not load, you can see it here.)
Age of Stupid Playing at Douglas College NW Oct 22 7:00 pm
October 21, 2009
This must see film is playing in New Westminster Thursday October 22 at 7:00 pm at Douglas College room 1614. Tickets are $6.00 at the door. Come early it appears likely to sell out.
If video does not load, see the movie trailer here.
If you want to find out more, go to Age of Stupid website.
David Suzuki in Toronto asked for “good news” about environment?
October 19, 2009
Watch David Suzuki in Toronto for “good news” about environment.
(If video does not load, you can view it here.)
Snow Job Launch Video
October 19, 2009
Sunday Oct 18th a large number of guests got to meet Elizabeth May, Rebecca Helps and listened as Bill Deverell launched his great new book Snow Job. Catch a glimpse of the launch on this short video clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ewL4z1HYF0 .
Voting Day Nov 9 Advanced Poll Oct 30,31, Nov 2
October 17, 2009
Advanced Poll is open 12:00 noon until 8:00 pm.
Link to Elections Canada for address of your polling station, advanced polling station or the local Elections Canada office.
http://www.elections.ca/home.asp
Please vote, remember Voting Helps.
504 Cottonwood Avenue, Suite 100
Coquitlam, British Columbia
It’s Not About How Green You Are but How Green You Are Becoming
October 14, 2009
I often get asked if I do such and such very green thing. Some of them I do many I don’t, yet. In fact there are many ways I could be greener and each day I find new ways to be greener. Compare how green you are with how green you were. If you are satisfied with the improvements just keep taking one step at a time. Each step you’ll find yourself enjoying the unexpected benefits of the change you’ve made and you might see some additional options you might pursue. Becoming greener is about becoming more secure from a very uncertain world.
Rod
Book Pre-Launch with Elizabeth May
October 13, 2009
Meet William Deverell, author, Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader and local candidate, Rebecca Helps at a very special book launch for Snow Job. It’s a book pre-launch preview with William Deverell at the Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre, 319 North Road, Coquitlam – Sunday October 18, from 2-4 pm
From McClelland & Stewart -
“In bestselling Deverell’s latest hilarious mystery, Arthur Beauchamp moves to Ottawa, and all hell breaks loose. Arthur Beauchamp has followed his wife, the leader and first elected member of the Green Party, to Ottawa. But he hates it there: the cold, the politics, and his place in his wife’s shadow.”
Come out for the special event and meet the author, Elizabeth May and Rebecca Helps as the Green Party launches the byelection campaign in New Westminster – Coquitlam.
Join Rebecca for her birthday!
October 12, 2009
That’s right! Rebecca is celebrating her birthday this Wednesday.
So, NOW would be a REALLY good time to make a donation of money and/or time to the Rebecca Helps campaign. Rebecca’s birthday is on Wednesday, October 14th and we are having a party party. That’s a birthday party within a Green Party launch party.
The party is from 7pm – 8:30pm at the Poirier Library, the corner of Winslow and Poirier in central Coquitlam. We also really need help with the campaign. Tell us what you could do. Take a sign? Canvass your neighbourhood with Rebecca? Invite Rebecca to a meeting or event? Do phone calling?
It’s all very informal. Please come out to MEET Rebecca and her team – and if you can, bring a cheque or cash (credit card too). Make cheques payable to: New Westminster-Coquitlam Green Party EDA.