Hello everyone! Undoubtedly, by now you will have heard the news - the decision to exclude Elizabeth may from the televised leaders' debate has been overturned! It doesn't get better than this! Especially considering that it was a direct result of the thousands of regular Canadians, not necessarily Greens, who were paying attention and took action against this clear injustice. Thanks to every one of you, and congratulations on a very significant victory and one big step in the right direction.

It is 5:30 PM on Monday, and word has just been pronounced (of course not to Elizabeth directly) that she will NOT be allowed to join the televised leaders' debate in October. According to a spokesperson from the media consortium who was interviewed on CTV news, "3 out of 4" other party leaders refused to participate if she were to be included, "despite the urging of the consortium". Knowing as we do that the Liberals have always supported our inclusion, it isn't difficult to deduce, therefore, who those 3 might be.

Dear NDG-Lachine Green Party members!

I hope you have had a pleasant and restful summer, although it did seem to go by so quickly... As you have undoubtedly heard, there have been rumblings about a general election lately, and THIS time...

we can be quite certain they are TRUE, since the origin is the Prime Minister himself.

Therefore, I, your local candidate, am preparing myself for another undoubtedly draining, yet gratifying experience as I get out there and meet voters, listen to their concerns, try to pass on the Green message and hope to surpass our previous achievements.

Annual General Meeting of the NDG-Lachine Electoral District Association - 2009
When: soon! to be announced
Where: to be announced
Who: open to the public, although according to our constitution, only local members in good standing as of at least 14 days prior will have the right to vote.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS OPEN for the following positions:

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO): organizes regular meetings, builds the executive where needed, and oversees the operation of the EDA. Ensures there is a candidate.

Wow - I am so excited that our site is finally coming together, thanks to a true NDG hero: Gord Fisch, and his internet services company, EcoHosting (www.ecohosting.net). Check them out if you're like me, and you're always looking for the greenest option for everything! Keep an eye on the site as it will be growing over the next few months. Certainly it will be a key tool of communication during the campaign (whenever that may be - your guess is as good as ours!).