Interim Liberal Leader Bob Rae (Toronto Centre, ON) will be the keynote speaker at a breakfast hosted by the Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa, 9805 Seaport Place. Call 613-947-5100.
The Saanich-Gulf Islands Riding Association hosts the 2012 Green Party of Canada convention. Highlights include training sessions, policy workshops, shadow cabinet meeting with members, and more. The event will take place at the Mary Winspear Centre. Contact: convention@greenparty.ca.
The Saanich-Gulf Islands Federal Liberal Association will hold its AGM and Election of Officers. The event takes place at the Mary Winspear Community Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue. More information is available online.
Festivities to celebrate the Canadian Coast Guard's 50th birthday will take place. The Canadian Coast Guard's 50th anniversary year will offer Canadians an opportunity to celebrate the history of this Canadian institution. The event takes place at the DFO Institute of Ocean Sciences, 9860 West Saanich Road. Call 604-775-8809.
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) will make an important announcement regarding Southern Strait of Georgia protection at Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, 9811 Seaport Place. Call 819-953-8371.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, BC) will hold a press conference to call for ban on the possession and trade of shark fins in Canada. Shark-finning is a cruel and wasteful practice that is helping put shark species at risk of extinction. May will accept a petition on the issue signed by many … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) will celebrate the naming and dedication of a new 47-foot high-speed lifeboat for the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Cape Naden. This event will take place at the Institute of Ocean Sciences, 9860 West Saanich Road. Call 604-775-8809.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will hold a press conference to discuss her victory in the riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands, BC, and the results of the federal election at Sidney Pier, at the end of Beacon Avenue, near the bandshell. Call 613-240-8921.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will attend the Green Party's election night celebration and victory party to watch the election results at Viscount Aero Hangar, 9800 McDonald Park Road. Call 613-240-8921.
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will wave to commuters at the corner of Patricia Bay Highway and Beacon Avenue. Call 613-240-8921.
