http://www.nwcgreens.ca New Westminster - Coquitlam EDA Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:03:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Let's be honest: 2009 was a challenging year for greens around the world.  After the by-election, most of us had high hopes for significant progress in Copenhagen, but our leaders failed to deliver anything significant. It is pretty clear now that if we are to save our planet and our futures, ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/youre-not-done-yet/ Today is voting day in the New Westminster - Coquitlam riding. Polls are open 7am to 7pm throughout the riding. To find your poll station select WHERE TO VOTE from our menu, or follow this link. A by-election is a good time to vote Green to send a message to Ottawa. Please remember to ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/vote-today-nov-9-2009/ Rebecca did a great job of answer questions at tonight's "Most Candidates debate" (to coin Fin Donnelly's line).   As expected, Diana Dilworth (Conservative) did not attend.   Shame on her! The 3 candidates that did attend all competed for the "green" vote.   Almost every question turned into three targeted messages ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/douglascollegedebate/ Two all candidate meetings are coming up in this final week of campaigning.  One is in New Westminster, the other in Coquitlam: - Douglas College will be hosting a debate on Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009 at 6 pm on the 3rd floor of the student union building.  The exact address is ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/all-candidate-meetings-this-week/ This month's edition of Scientific American lays out a plan for a Sustainable Future.  How to get all energy from  wind, water and solar power by 2030. Inside, guys with all the smarts and credentials say that it can be done, should be done, and how it will be done.  It ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/plan-for-a-sustainable-future/ 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.) http://www.nwcgreens.ca/ctv-bridge-to-a-cool-planet/ 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 ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/climate-action-rally/ 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 ... http://www.nwcgreens.ca/age-of-stupid-paying-at-douglas-college-nw-oct-22-700-pm/ Watch David Suzuki in Toronto for "good news" about environment. (If video does not load, you can view it here.) http://www.nwcgreens.ca/david-suzuki-in-toronto-asked-for-good-news-about-environment/ 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 . http://www.nwcgreens.ca/snow-job-launch-video/