Furstenau: It’s time to end age of scarcity in our public schools

October 15, 2020 MAPLE BAY B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party, highlighted the party’s education platform and reiterated her commitment to lowering the voting age to 16 today at a campaign stop in Maple Bay.  “Investing…

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LNG in BC Is a ‘Losing’ Bet, Report Finds

Andrew Nikiforuk A respected U.S. energy group has criticized a rosy Conference Board of Canada report championing more liquefied natural gas development in British Columbia as “a lobbying effort for government subsidies, support and flexibility.” The scathing critique by the…

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Sonia Furstenau outlines plan for sustainable forestry

October 17, 2020 METCHOSIN  B.C. – Today, Leader Sonia Furstenau outlined the B.C. Greens’ plan for sustainable forestry, with candidate for Esquimalt-Metchosin, former forest biologist and current Metchosin Counsellor Andy Mackinnon.  “We can’t continue to liquidate our natural resources for…

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Elizabeth May in Shawnigan Lake – Sunday, March 29th

Elizabeth May is coming to Shawnigan Lake Community Centre this Sunday at 12:30. This is an opportunity for us to come together again, and to be clear that what we want is for all levels of government to commit to…

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Momentum is Building

The clear message from Shawnigan Lake is being heard – we do not want a contaminated soil dump in our watershed.  Our voices are strongest when we use them together. Be sure to add your voice – soniafurstenau.ca/save-shawnigan-water. Copy all…

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Shawnigan Stands Together for its Future

At the community meeting held on March 23, close to 300 residents came out to get informed about the serious threat to our watershed and get involved in saving it. As Sean Hern eloquently said, change is possible, but you…

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Community Meeting, Monday March 23rd, 8:00 pm

There will be a Shawnigan community meeting on Monday, March 23rd at 8 pm at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. We will discuss the outcome of the EAB decision and the path forward for the Shawnigan community.

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Environmental Appeal Board upholds SIA permit

I am devastated by the news that the Environmental Appeal Board has upheld the permit to allow 5 million tonnes of contaminated soil in our watershed. We cannot give up on this fight – it is a fight for the…

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Buildling a Cooperative Community at the Shawnigan Gathering

You will not want to miss this year’s Shawnigan Gathering! Friday night will feature a showcase of local talent at the open mic session, followed by the beautiful harmonies of the Twisted Vine Farm Band.  There will be Bonterra Pizza…

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Mark Your Calendars for The Shawnigan Gathering – March 13th and 14th

The Shawnigan Gathering will take place this year on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th.  This year’s theme is “Cooperative Community” and there will be an exciting lineup of presenters and entertainers.  Look for lots of information in the…

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