Printed in the Orono Weekly Times
Wednesday June 3, 2010
It is regrettable that siting wind turbines has become such a controversial subject (Wind farm opponents vocal at Manvers meeting, Orono Weekly Times, Wed May 26).
In order to maintain a reliable electrical system, Ontario will need an ambitious energy efficiency program, demand management, a smart grid and a diverse and distributed mix of renewables, including wind generation.
Yet, how to address the concerns of the community?
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Between the frenzy and excitement of election campaigns, what do political parties do?
Well, they try to keep interest in the political process, recruit new members, raise funds for the next election. They also develop policy alternatives, prepare electoral platforms and generally try to stay in the public eye.
With the Greens, it's the same, yet also different.
Stephen Leahy, independent environmental journalist, is the nominated candidate for Durham in the next federal election. Stephen was our candidate for the 2008 federal election and earned 11.4% of the popular vote, finishing ahead of the NDP.
In a July 2 media release, Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May supports Durham Region councillors who advocated zero waste to avoid an incinerator.
DURHAM--Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she is encouraged that some Durham Region councilors were advocating for a zero waste approach in order to avoid an incinerator, even if they were outvoted. “This is an excellent example of why Canadians must be sure to participate in municipal politics, where decisions are made that affect local issues. Unfortunately, the council decided to vote for an expensive and outdated technology to deal with their waste, despite the plethora of voters against the idea.”
A new chapter in the evolution of the Green Party of Ontario opens today, July 1st. With this leadership contest, the party gives a big hug of thanks to leader Frank de Jong, and announces the opening of the contest that will decide the next leader at the conference in London, November 13-15.
Please read the message from Bill Hewitt, President of the GPO.
Greetings to all GPO members!
It is with great excitement that I am contacting you today. Today, I am announcing that the Green Party of Ontario Leadership Contest is open for nominations as of Canada Day, July 1st!
Medial Release 29.06.2009 - 13:05
The Green Party of Ontario is applauding this morning's announced suspension of nuclear procurement by the Liberal Government.
TORONTO ON, June 29nd, 2009 – The Green Party of Ontario is applauding this morning's announced suspension of nuclear procurement by the Liberal Government. Greens have been speaking out over the costs of constructing new nuclear plans in Ontario and, as predicted by financial institutions and environmentalists, those costs have come in over budget.
