July 2022

As you know, all parties and other non-profit organizations rely on donations to keep running.  Donors are the lifeblood of the GPC for sure, and we are providing this information because we have had some questions about different ways to donate, and donating to the Saanich-Gulf Islands Electoral District Association (the SGI EDA) vs the national party (GPC) – and what is the difference?

Here is an explanation of donation options, in the event that you are planning to make a donation this year, currently make donations,  or would like to learn more.  We want to make this as easy and clear as possible, and we thank you in advance for considering this… Continue reading Donating to the Saanich-Gulf Islands EDA or the Green Party of Canada? →

Gardening with Gary and Nancy
July 2022

We were going to write an article on growing food in containers, but that will have to wait. We can’t ignore the crisis forming in global food distribution due to Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Not only are farmers there not able to farm, but the food that is grown in Ukraine, “the breadbasket of Europe” is not able to be exported to those who are in desperate need of that food. Which brings us to the central issue of this article – growing and eating locally and in a sustainable manner. Okay, that is the topic for a book, not an article so this is a high-level synopsis. Continue reading Food Security: Growing Food Locally and Sustainably →