Greetings

Welcome to Saanich-Gulf Islands (SGI) News and Events for February, just in time for the busy weekend ahead featuring the March and Rally for Old Growth and the Coldest Night of the Year!  Read on for a report from the SGI EDA (Electoral District Association) board chair, news from the BC Greens, an inspiring gardening message from Gary and Nancy, and much more.  As always we welcome feedback and suggestions, and especially contributions to the newsletter.

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Greetings

A New Year is always a time for reflecting on the past year and setting goals for the future. This is as true for organizations as it is for individuals. This issue of the SGI Newsletter features an update from Elizabeth, links to lots of gardening events, a hopeful book from CBC’s Bob McDonald and a report from your Executive.

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Seasons Greetings!

It’s almost the end of 2022, the time when we celebrate friends, family and community, and look forward to what the New Year might bring.

From the SGI Greens team to you, we wish you all the peace and joy of the season, and we will reconnect soon.

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Greetings!

Welcome to the November 2022 SGI Greens newsletter!  The much-needed rain is finally back, and we have lots to report from the EDA, an interesting gardening blog from Gary and Nancy, and some local events of interest.  Please read on…. Continue reading SGI Greens November 2022 Newsletter →

Greetings!  Welcome to the October 2022 newsletter of the SGI EDA (Electoral District Association) Green Party!

In this edition, we have news of our upcoming Annual General Meeting, a learning opportunity about the GPC leadership contestants, upcoming BC Greens events and a gardening update!  We also have some regional events to promote (one is this Thursday), so be sure to read right to the very end….. Continue reading SGI Greens October 2022 Newsletter →

Welcome to the September 2022 newsletter of the SGI EDA (Electoral District Association) Green Party!  September always seems to arrive unexpectedly, with “regular” activities resuming in full force, the gardens needing different attention and hopefully, some lovely sunny skies continuing.  We definitely could use some rain, and the sun has disappeared behind wildfire smoke.  With any luck, we will get a good downpour followed by a few more weeks of warm weather before the winter rains start in earnest. Continue reading SGI Greens September 2022 Newsletter →

Greetings!

Welcome to our August newsletter. This summer has been busy for SGI as we reconnect with our members and prepare for the always fabulous Saanich Fall Fair. And extra busy times are ahead for the GPC as there is a leadership contest right around the corner. Stay tuned for more info! Continue reading SGI Greens August 2022 Newsletter →

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Welcome to the July 2022 SGI Newsletter.  Summer has finally arrived on the West Coast, and outdoor activities are plentiful, from music concerts to sporting events.  We hope you are enjoying the lovely sunshine, that your garden – if you are able to have one – is thriving, and that you are staying covid-free. Continue reading SGI Greens July 2022 Newsletter →

Welcome to the June SGI Newsletter – it’s  Summer Solstice and National Indigenous Peoples Day as well, so a very special day.

We have a note from Elizabeth, news about participating in the Victoria Pride Parade and Festival this weekend with Elizabeth, a wonderful Green Salt Spring Island event July 2nd, opportunities to get involved with Federal Council and the GPC, and much, much more.  Continue reading SGI Greens June 2022 Newsletter →

Welcome to the Saanich-Gulf Islands Newsletter for May! In here you will find a note from Elizabeth, and news from the EDA and the BC Greens.  Also, we have enjoyed highlighting various non-profits in our community and local community events and hope that you have enjoyed that also. Last but definitely not least we present our ever-enlightening gardening article courtesy of Gary and Nancy Searing, local events coming up in Saanich, and Sidney, and information about a new virtual reality climate change course. Continue reading SGI Greens May 2022 Newsletter →