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BC Greens South Island Rally⚡️

If you’re able to contribute to my campaign, we’d be very grateful for your support. Please donate at the link below to get BC Greens in the legislature!💚

https://bcgreens.donordrive.com/donate_lapointe/donate

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Hands Off Old Growth rally today in Victoria with BC Greens candidates @coles_sidney @carolynhowebcgreens @rajinderssahota 🌲

Wonderful to see so many old friends and make some new ones, all while talking about protecting our forests.

Did you catch our platform announcement today? Read our plan for BC’s forests at bcgreens.ca.

#oldgrowthforest #ancientforests #bcforestry #bcgreens #bcpoli

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🌲#wildernessculture 🌲 #indigenous 🌲#life #forestbathing 🌲#forest 🌲

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🌲#wildernessculture 🌲 #indigenous 🌲#life #forestbathing 🌲#forest 🌲

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Very fortunate to have attended the Old Growth Rally and catch up with Esquimalt-Colwood BC Greens candidate Sidney Coles!
It was so encouraging to see so many people come out and voice their support in protecting the land and our forests. People of all ages showed up which made me feel hopeful for our future too. We can do it people!!
The stronger we stand, the stronger we are! 💪🏼
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#bcpolitics #bcpoli #bcgreens #bcgreensparty #greenparty #oldgrowthrally #bclegislature #carolynhowe #victoriaswanlake

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Yesterday, we announced the BC Greens’ platform to take on Big Tech and protect British Columbians from the risks of AI.

The BC Greens are moving forward with our plan to keep British Columbians safe from the rapid expansion of AI. We’ve been the only party who has called for a moratorium on AI data centres and for real regulations on these corporations—it’s time to take this plan to the Legislature,” said Lowan.

The BC Greens will:
* Put a moratorium on the construction and operation of AI data centres, until a detailed public-interest audit is developed and appropriate regulatory regime implemented.
* Work with the federal government to create an independent AI oversight commission so new AI is properly tested for safety and regulated before it’s used in B.C., because even the companies building it now say things are moving too fast.
* Develop clear, province-wide direction on the safe and ethical use of AI with students, placing a moratorium on AI use in K–12 classrooms until that plan is in place.
* Stop the Slop — push Ottawa to require Big Tech platforms to give every user a simple, easy-to-find way to opt out of the algorithm - your feed, your choice.

Please find our full AI and Technology policy brief on our website: https://bcgreens.ca/announce-plan-to-regulate-ai-and-hold-big-tech-accountable/ #bcelection #bcgreens #ai

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⚡️CANDIDATE ANNOUNCEMENT: Sidney Coles for Esquimalt - Colwood! @coles_sidney

“I want to support Esquimalt and Colwood in continuing to be places where people and their families feel welcome, safe, and are able to thrive.”

Sidney Coles is a journalist, communications professional, researcher, and former public servant running to represent Esquimalt-Colwood. Her career has focused on environmental justice, human rights, Indigenous issues, gender equity, and building stronger, more inclusive communities.

As a reporter in the Capital Regional District, Sidney has developed a close understanding of the challenges facing local municipalities and communities. She is running to bring that experience to public life with a focus on evidence-based policy, environmental responsibility, reconciliation, accountable government, and ensuring Esquimalt-Colwood remains a place where people and families can feel welcome, safe, and able to thrive.

Believe in Better. Vote Green. Join us: bcgreens.ca #bcelection #bcgreens

https://bcgreens.ca/candidates-2026/sidney-coles/

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⚡️POLICY DROP: Rights for Renters!

For renters, secure housing is never assured; British Columbia leads the country in “renovictions” (displacement due to a landlord renovating), access to housing remains the top reason for surrendering pets, and a third of renters will spend over half of their income on rent.

North Vancouver and Vancouver are the two most expensive cities in Canada for renters, with average rents of $3,039 and $2,686 per month respectively.

Six of the 20 most expensive cities to rent in Canada are in British Columbia.

The BC Greens believe that housing is a basic human right, a place where individuals, families and communities can live in security and dignity—not a tool for generating profit. Today we announced the leadership we will deliver:
The BC Greens will:
-Bring back the Community Housing Fund the NDP cancelled
-Bring in vacancy control, so rents can’t spike every time someone moves out
-End pet bans, the promise Eby broke

Read our full Policy Brief on what we will deliver for renters on our website here: https://bcgreens.ca/announce-plan-to-support-renters-unveil-two-new-candidates-for-south-island/

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Today, we announced housing policy that champions rights for renters across the province.

For renters, secure housing is never assured; British Columbia leads the country in “renovictions” (displacement due to a landlord renovating), access to housing remains the top reason for surrendering pets, and a third of renters will spend over half of their income on rent.

North Vancouver and Vancouver are the two most expensive cities in Canada for renters, with average rents of $3,039 and $2,686 per month respectively.

Six of the 20 most expensive cities to rent in Canada are in British Columbia.

The BC Greens believe that housing is a basic human right, a place where individuals, families and communities can live in security and dignity—not a tool for generating profit. Today we announced the leadership we will deliver:
The BC Greens will:
-Bring back the Community Housing Fund the NDP cancelled
-Bring in vacancy control, so rents can’t spike every time someone moves out
-End pet bans, the promise Eby broke

Read our full Policy Brief on what we will deliver for renters on our website here: https://bcgreens.ca/announce-plan-to-support-renters-unveil-two-new-candidates-for-south-island/

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This is a tree growing in someone’s front yard in Victoria. Magical. Thanks to my pal @coles_sidney for capturing the moment

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Victoria! What fun to hang with the local badass lesbians, activists, students and even family! Great discussion about meanings and learnings of analogue and how to build communities of care. Thanks to Dorothy Elias & AC Hunaj Barrios-Stewart for being part of talkback, @coles_sidney for funnest moderation ever, @camasbooks for book table, @cinecentafilms , a small but mighty rep cinema beloved by all. Big gratitude to tarasbociurkiw & Iris Heskwith-Boles for hospitality & hikes! On to Calgary for the final stop of the #feministemergencytour train, hello Calgary! Join us tonight @globecinema_yyc April 1, 7pm w Michelle Wong & others. Brought to you by U Calgary Gender & Sexuality Studies & @aleagueoftheirowncinema !

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