Monthly Archives: August 2010

Georges Laraque and local Green Party members show support for Capital Pride

OTTAWA — Green Party members from the Ottawa area were joined by new deputy leader Georges Laraque for the Pride Parade this past Sunday. Recognized by those lining the streets, Georges stopped frequently to shake hands, give hugs, pose for pictures, and sign autographs. “Georges is not a career politician.” said Green Party organizer for [...] Continue reading

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Georges Laraque and local Green Party members show support for Capital Pride

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release OTTAWA — Green Party members from the Ottawa area were joined by new deputy leader Georges Laraque for the Pride Parade this past Sunday. Recognized by those lining the streets, Georges stopped frequently to shake … Continue reading

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Pride Parade 2010 – We’re Set!

We are all set to go for Pride Parade 2010! Last year was a ton of fun (check out the video) and this year the weather is going to be so much better the crowds should be huge. All are … Continue reading

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Two years in and one year from the writ

I became seriously involved with the Green Party in 2008 when I volunteered as a telephone canvasser during the last federal election campaign. That was two years ago and since then I’ve learned that getting involved in the democratic process is as… Continue reading

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Two years in and one year from the writ

I became seriously involved with the Green Party in 2008 when I volunteered as a telephone canvasser during the last federal election campaign. That was two years ago and since then I’ve learned that getting involved in the democratic process is as… Continue reading

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Provincial Candidate Nomination Meeting

Please mark Wednesday, September 22nd on your calendar, and join us at 6:30 PM at the Blue Nile Restaurant, 577 Gladstone Avenue (just east of Percy St.) to choose a candidate to represent us in the 2011 provincial election.  One person has already been nominated, so if you or someone you know is interested in [...] Continue reading

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Western LRT – Brainstorming

After the first Western LRT public consultation meeting in June I reached out to other attendees to see if there was interest in having an extra informal discussion.  There was a lot of interest and we’re meeting tonight to brainstorm and share th… Continue reading

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MicroFIT promises kept

Green Party of Ontario candidate nominee Kevin O’Donnell today released the following statement:“I am pleased that the Ontario Power Authority has revisited the decision to retroactively change the feed-in tariff rate for ground mounted solar pr… Continue reading

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Kevin O’Donnell for Ottawa Centre MPP

I am seeking the Ottawa Centre nomination for the Green Party of Ontario because I want to see green values represented in Queen’s Park.
In October 2011 voters in Ottawa Centre will be asked who they want to represent them at Queen’s Park. I firmly … Continue reading

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MicroFIT, major issue for Liberals

The McGuinty government’s credibility is on the line as the public awaits a final decision on the proposed rate cuts to the province’s solar MicroFIT program. The unexpected announcement proposing to reduce the feed-in tariff rate for small ground-mounted solar projects by 27% has sparked outrage from thousands of farmers, solar energy entrepreneurs and citizens [...] Continue reading

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