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”.
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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.
Live greener everyday
October 4, 2009
Welcome to the live greener every day blog. This blog is about sharing ideas that can help all of us liver greener every day. Living green is about thinking through the actions you take and living for the future not for the moment. There are many ways to live green. Please share your insights and ideas on how we can live green in Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminter.
By Election – November 9, 2009
October 4, 2009
Its official, the by-election was announced earlier today for New West – Coquitlam. We are going to the polls on November 9, 2009.
Welcome to New West-Coquitlam Greens
September 29, 2009
Hi, and welcome to the website of the New West-Coquitlam Greens.
My hope is that you will take some time to explore this site to find out more about myself, Rebecca Helps and your local Greens. As a long time resident of this riding I feel that New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody are great communities to live in and that we can make them stronger and healthier communities by creating more jobs locally, reducing commute time, providing more transit options and providing more resources for families and individuals.