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Campaign launch party

Charlie Halpern-Hamu — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:47:55 +0000

Saturday, 2012 February 11, 6pm
393 Danforth Ave (near Chester)

By Saturday, the office will look like an office and we will celebrate the arrival of Sharon Labchuk to manage the campaign here. Come out to see the office, meet Sharon, find out about what’s planned for the campaign and help kick the campaign off into high gear.

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Our children deserve better

Charlie Halpern-Hamu — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:09:05 +0000

Here’s Adriana at the nomination meeting where she was chosen as the Green Party candidate for the 2012 by-election:

Posted by Charlie Halpern-Hamu to Danforth Greens

Welcome

Bob Halstead — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:58:40 +0000

Welcome to the Green Party in Toronto-Danforth, the area between the Don Valley and Coxwell.

Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu is our candidate for the 2012 Canadian federal by-election.

Adriana’s Bio, her Blog, her Literature, and Views
Green Party of Canada Principles and Vision and Platform

We need your help! Join our team!

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By-election day in Toronto-Danforth [moved a week]

Charlie Halpern-Hamu — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:02:09 +0000

Update: Harper updated the original announced date.

Voting day in Toronto-Danforth will be Monday, 2012 March 19. Of course there will be advance polls and other alternatives available before then.

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Our children deserve better

Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:36:08 +0000

I am so honoured to be the Green Party candidate in Toronto-Danforth again. My very great thanks to all those who participated in the nomination. I look forward to working with you to paint this riding a rainbow of green! Here is a part of my nomination speech:

Our children deserve better.

In my lifetime, we will burn through 80% of the available oil. Our generation has enjoyed unprecedented luxury. It’s our solemn duty to leave something for our kids
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2012 by-election nomination contestant: Emma Richardson

Bob Halstead — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:46:58 +0000

Emma Richardson was born and raised in Toronto, benefitting from a first-rate public school education. An economist by training, Emma completed a Master’s degree at the London School of Economics before working for five years with the United Nations in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala.

In 2009, Emma moved back to Toronto with her husband Pablo and gave birth to her daughter, Sara Isabel, who now attends the local city daycare. Emma is currently completing a PhD in public health at the University of Toronto. She concurrently teaches about global health policy at the University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus and carries out consultancies in the development field

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2012 by-election nomination contestant: Ann Peel

Bob Halstead — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:59:36 +0000

Ann Peel is endorsed by Mary Ann Grainger, former CEO of the Toronto-Danforth Green Party Assn and Campaign Manager of Toronto-Danforth’s 2008 federal election campaign; and Chris Lea, former leader of the Green Party of Canada.

Dear fellow Toronto-Danforth greens,

I’m not at home. I’m away on a trip and will miss the nomination meeting, but I am most pleased there will be a contest. For the last few years I have been impressed with the hard work of Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu but I am convinced that a change would be heathy and take us to a new level. After considering the candidates I would like to endorse Ann Peel to be our next candidate.

Chris Lea, former Leader, Green Party of Canada

Ann Peel writes

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2012 by-election nomination contestant: Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu

Bob Halstead — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:28:01 +0000

Update: Adriana was selected as our 2012 candidate from a field of three strong Green women. She needs your help.

Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu is the Climate Change Critic for the Green Party of Canada and was the party’s local candidate for the 2011 general election. She has lived in Riverdale for 10 years with her husband Charlie and their children. This community is her home and she will always work to make it more safe, beautiful and vibrant.

As part of a commitment to fight for a liveable world for her five children, Adriana joined the Green Party in 2005 and revitalized the riding association as the CEO. Since then, she has been reaching out to the community, raising awareness of the climate crisis and promoting the policies necessary to address it.

As the Green Party candidate for the 2011 election, Adriana has canvassed the riding twice through

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Choose a candidate for Toronto-Danforth federal by-election

Bob Halstead — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:47:37 +0000

Update: It’s Adriana.

Nomination Meeting
Sunday, 2012 February 5, 4pm
(followed by Annual General Meeting)
Riverdale branch, Toronto Public Library
(northwest corner of Broadview and Gerrard)
All are welcome.

Following the untimely passing of Jack Layton, Toronto-Danforth is not currently represented in Parliament. This vacancy will be filled in a by-election that must be called by Prime Minister Harper before the end of February.

On February 5th, 2012, we will select both a new riding executive and our candidate for the Toronto-Danforth by-election, who will aim to double the number of Green Party representatives in Parliament

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Latest date to announce Toronto-Danforth by-election

Bob Halstead — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:43:10 +0000

Update: The by-election was announced February 5, the same day we chose Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu as our candidate. Election day will be Monday, March 12.

According to Elections Canada, the by-election in Toronto-Danforth must be called no later than 2012 February 26.

The local Green Party riding association hold their candidate nomination meeting on February 5 at 4pm at Riverdale Library, click here for all the details

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Durban climate negotiations update

Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:42:14 +0000

I’ve been following the COP17 climate change conference in Durban, South Africa from right here in Riverdale. This will be a long, rambling omnibus post on my thoughts and concerns

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Toronto-Danforth candidates Q&A

Charlie Halpern-Hamu — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:14:30 +0000

The Beaches Riverdale Mirror and East York Mirror have published a question-and-answer article featuring Tim Whalley and other candidates.

Follow this link to the whole article reproduced on Inside Toronto.

Here are Tim’s answers

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Televised debate on Rogers

Sarah Massecar — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:28:36 +0000

You can watch the debate live on Rogers TV or later, online.

The Local Campaign: Toronto-Danforth
Hosted by Dale Goldhawk
Monday, 2011 September 26, 9pm
Rogers TV cable 10 and 63, and online

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Meet Tim Whalley and hear Mike Schreiner

Sarah Massecar — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:24:50 +0000

Tim Whalley will be attending the Raise Green Voices rally with Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner.

Come meet Tim and hear Mike.

Tuesday, 2011 September 27, 6:30pm
87 Harbord St (beside Tim Grant’s campaign office)

From the announcement:

The televised Leader’s debate is Tuesday
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All-candidates debate

Sarah Massecar — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:34:01 +0000

There will be a truly all-candidates debate on Thursday. All registered candidates have been invited.

Thursday, 2011 September 29, 7pm – 9pm
United Church, corner of Pape and O’Connor

Update: David Langer uploaded the complete video:

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Why is that little girl in a pantsuit?

Charlie Halpern-Hamu — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:19:43 +0000

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Withrow Park farmers’ market photos

Sarah Massecar — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:26:10 +0000

Pictures from our day at the farmers’ market

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Tim Whalley to speak at Toronto-Danforth Education Debate

Michela Pasquali — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 17:43:39 +0000

Tuesday, 2011 September 20, 7 pm
Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute
(800 Greenwood Ave north of Danforth Ave)

Toronto-Danforth Trustee Cathy Dandy is holding a debate on Education and Tim Whalley, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Toronto-Danforth, will be one of the featured speakers. Come show your support for Tim and for education in Ontario!

Thanks, Chris, for these beautiful photos

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Join Tim Whalley’s volunteer team

Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:24:26 +0000

We’re now less than a month away from provincial election day. We’ve got a big team of volunteers helping Tim Whalley, our Green Party of Ontario candidate. But we always need more. Please let us know if you can help out in any way. There’s lots of fun, easy ways to help, either with a group of people together or on your own time at home. Here’s your first volunteer task: request a sign.

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Order your lawn sign now!

Bob Halstead — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:18:27 +0000

Small lawn sign (24″×16″) on wires

Show your support for the Green Party of Canada in the 2012 by-election by requesting a lawn sign for your property. (Signs not as shown, we still need to choose a candidate, and you can help do that.)

If you live in the Toronto-Danforth riding and want to show your support, please fill in the form below:

[contact-form-7]

Big lawn sign (48″×32″) on stakes

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Nomination speech, part 1

Tim Whalley — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:39:08 +0000

Here’s the first part of the speech I made at the nomination meeting where I was chosen as the 2011 Green Party of Ontario candidate for Toronto-Danforth. I made some last-minute edits in pen, so there will be a slight delay before I post the rest.

I wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet you and to tell you a little bit about myself in order to help you make an important decision for the riding of Toronto-Danforth. As you make your decision, please consider my past experiences – I currently manage a not-for-profit organization that has grown considerably over the last few years, I have valuable experience in fundraising, organizational and financial management, have taught at the university level, volunteered for the Green Party of Canada and am involved with a number of local environmental and sustainable organizations and groups.

As a new father of a three month old boy, the decision to put my name up for nomination was one I considered carefully
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Ontario advance polls open

Michela Pasquali — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:26:35 +0000

Wednesday, 2011 September 21 to Friday, September 30
10 am to 8 pm at your returning office

As soon as the election is called, you’ll be able to take advantage of the advance polls to cast your vote. The places and dates for the advance polls will be listed on your Notice of Registration Card that you’ll receive in the mail, or you can use Elections Ontario’s online application.

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Ontario advance polls close

Michela Pasquali — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:22:51 +0000

Wednesday, September 21 to Friday, 2011 September 30
10 am to 8 pm at your returning offic

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Ontario election day

Michela Pasquali — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 01:01:56 +0000

Thursday, 2011 October 6, 9 am to 9 pm

If you are qualified to vote and your name is on the Voters List, Elections Ontario will mail you a Notice of Registration Card that lists your voting location on election day, plus the dates, times and locations for advanced voting

Read full post: Ontario election day

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