Elizabeth May tours Salt Spring Island, Vancouver Island, and Vancouver Wednesday–Saturday
October 15, 2019
SIDNEY, B.C. — Leader of the Green Party Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands) will visit Salt Spring Island on Wednesday, followed by a three-day tour of Vancouver Island and Vancouver. Ms. May will visit every riding on Vancouver Island and several ridings in the Metro Vancouver area. On Saturday night, the tour will conclude with a rally downtown Vancouver, with special guests, live music, and speeches. Details are subject to change.
OCTOBER 16
GREEN PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ms. May will make an announcement with Racelle Kooy (Victoria).
When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 11:15 a.m. (PDT)
Where: Campaign Office of Racelle Kooy, 625 Broughton St., Victoria, B.C.
SALT SPRING ISLAND ALL-CANDIDATES DEBATE
Ms. May will participate in an all-candidates debate on Salt Spring Island.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Gulf Islands Secondary School, 232 Rainbow Rd., Salt Spring Island, B.C.
OCTOBER 17
Ms. May will set off on a bus tour of Vancouver Island, through North Island-Powell River, Courtenay-Alberni, Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, Saanich-Gulf Islands, and Victoria. Media are invited to join.
CAMPBELL RIVER GREEN PARTY RALLY
Ms. May will rally with Mark de Bruijn (North Island-Powell River) and supporters.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. (PDT)
Where: Spirit Square, Shoppers Row, Campbell River
COMOX VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET
Ms. May will meet with volunteers at Mr. de Bruijn’s Comox campaign office.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m. (PDT)
Where: Campaign Office for Mark de Bruijn, 276 Anderton Rd., Comox
GREEN PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT AT QUALICUM BEACH
Ms. May will make a Green Party announcement at Qualicum Beach on Thursday afternoon, alongside local candidates.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:15 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Brant Viewing Area, located on the Old Island Highway (Hwy 19A), north of Crescent Rd. W., Qualicum Beach
COURTENAY GREEN PARTY RALLY
Ms. May will rally with Sean Wood (Courtenay-Alberni) and supporters.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 1:20 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Campaign Office for Sean Wood, 470 5th St., Courtenay
NANAIMO SIGN WAVE
Ms. May and Paul Manly (Nanaimo-Ladysmith) will wave at commuters in front of Rona Hardware in Nanaimo.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 3:20 p.m. (PDT)
Where: In front of Rona Hardware at the Southgate Entrance, 1250 Island Highway, Nanaimo
MAINSTREETING IN LADYSMITH
Ms. May and Mr. Manly will mainstreet in downtown Ladysmith.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:50 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
LADYSMITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECEPTION
Ms. May and Mr. Manly will join the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce for a reception.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Eagles Hall, 921 1st Ave., Ladysmith
NANAIMO SOIRÉE
Ms. May and Mr. Manly will attend a mingling event at the Vault Cafe in Nanaimo.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17, 7:50 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Vault Cafe, 499 Wallace St., Nanaimo
OCTOBER 18
Ms. May will continue her tour down Vancouver Island. Media are invited to join.
NANAIMO SIGN WAVE
Ms. May and Mr. Manly (will wave at commuters in downtown Nanaimo on Friday morning.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 7:30 a.m. (PDT)
Where: Corner of Commercial St. and Terminal Ave., Nanaimo
GREEN PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT IN NANAIMO
Ms. May and Mr. Manly will make a Green Party announcement.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. (PDT)
Where: Campaign Office of Paul Manly, 1601 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo
CAMPAIGNING IN DUNCAN
Ms. May will support the campaign of Lydia Hwitsum (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford).
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 10:45 a.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
GREEN PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ESQUIMALT
Ms. May will make a Green Party announcement in Esquimalt with David Merner (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke) and other local candidates.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
CAMPAIGNING IN ESQUIMALT-SAANICH-SOOKE
Ms. May will support the campaign of Mr. Merner.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
GREEN PARTY RALLY AND CANVASSING IN LANGFORD
Ms. May will rally supporters and canvass in Langford with Ms. Hwistum.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
GREEN PARTY RALLY IN VICTORIA WEST
Ms. May will rally supporters alongside Racelle Kooy (Victoria) and Mr. Merner.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 4:15 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Lime Bay Park, at the end of Cooperage Pl., Vic West
SIGN WAVE IN VICTORIA WEST
Ms. May, Ms. Kooy, and Mr. Merner will wave at commuters on Friday afternoon.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 4:30 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
MONKEY TREE PUB NIGHT
Ms. May, Mr. Merner, and Ms. Kooy will attend a pub night in Saanich.
When: Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Monkey Tree Pub, 4025 Borden St., Saanich
OCTOBER 19
Ms. May will continue her tour into Metro Vancouver on Saturday. Media are invited to join.
CANVASSING IN WEST VANCOUVER
Ms. May will support the campaign of Dana Taylor (West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country).
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11:35 a.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
CAMPAIGNING IN NORTH VANCOUVER
Ms. May will support the campaign of George Orr (North Vancouver).
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 1:20 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Campaign Office of George Orr, 111 West 3rd St., North Vancouver
CAMPAIGNING IN BURNABY
Ms. May will support the campaign of Amita Kuttner (Burnaby North-Seymour).
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 3:25 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
CAMPAIGNING IN VANCOUVER CENTRE
Ms. May will support the campaign of Jesse Brown (Vancouver Centre).
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 4:55 p.m. (PDT)
Details to be confirmed.
VANCOUVER GREEN PARTY RALLY
Ms. May will participate in a Green Party rally at the Vancouver Conference Centre. Attendees can expect music, speeches, special guests, and local candidates!
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m. (PDT)
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, West Building, Room 211, Vancouver
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For more information or to arrange an interview contact:
Anna Dodd
Leader Media Liaison
250-858-0507
anna.dodd@greenparty.ca
Rosie Emery
Press Secretary
613-562-4916x206
rosie.emery@greenparty.ca