Monthly Archives: August 2024

Hopeful Developments (August 11, 2024)

Good Sunday Morning!

Thanks to all the local Saanich-Gulf Islands Greens who came to yesterday’s annual picnic! It was such a boost to see so many friends, including my dear sister and Deputy Leader Rainbow Eyes. I was glad to introduce our newly nominated BC Green candidate for Adam Olsen’s seat of Saanich North and the Islands. Rob Botterell will be a great MLA, It was a contested nomination and the other candidates – Stuart and Amy – were great- and thanks to Stuart for making it to picnic. It is time to pull together and do all we can to ensure the two ridings – federal and provincial remain double-Green! Continue reading Hopeful Developments (August 11, 2024)

Prisoner of Conscience (August 4, 2024)

Good Sunday Morning!

A bit of a shock realizing July has sped by without a break. Ah well, we do have a family vacation planned soon!  From August 17-27  I will down tools and with John, my daughter, and her partner, we will be on a BC Ferries vacation package to Haida Gwaii. It is my first 10 days off in a row since 2014. Not a happy realization, but I am very happy to be able to share one of the most amazing places on earth with John, who has never been, and with Cate’s partner. Cate and I have been very lucky to have visited thanks to a dear and generous friend aboard one of the Maple Leaf Adventure trips in summer 2018.  I can’t wait. We will be doing a campaign stop in Duncan on August 16 for Cammy Lockwood, BC Green and then a series of events for federal Green Jessica Wegg for North Island Powell River; back in Port Hardy and Alert Bay as our vacation winds down Continue reading Prisoner of Conscience (August 4, 2024)