In light of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association opposition to gay-straight alliances, and Ontario's large budget deficit, the Green Party of Ontario is the only party showing courage and leadership by calling for the end the wasteful and unjustifiable public funding of only certain religious schools. Our current system,
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Innovation not an Economic Crutch
NDP leader Andrea Horwath is once again playing political games, rather than contribution solid ideas for Ontario's economic recovery. Last time it was selling out the environment in an attempt to buy votes, now she is calling for weekly price ceilings to be placed on gasoline. The Green Party has
Continue readingThomas "Karate Chop" Mulcair
I was looking at Canadian political websites and the header banner of the NDP site looked funny to me so I decided to edit it a bit. (click the images for full size) Here's the original: Here's the my take on it :
Continue readingLooking for Sponsors
In the run up to the Green Party of Ontario 2012 Annual General Meeting, May 4th to 6th in the lovely Niagara region, I'm looking for sponsors for the 7 motions I am submitting (4 policy, 2 constitutional, 1 bylaw): Bylaw: Responsible Implementation of Members Directives – this motion
Continue readingIntroducing Bagler IT
So it has been awhile since I’ve posted anything on this site. I’ve been busy getting my own business up and running. Bagler IT is a full service web and software development firm. From planning to design, from development to hosting we work to deliver products that not only look
Continue readingCampaign Launch in Citizen
We launched our regional campaign at the Rainbow Bistro, Saturday September 3rd. There was a great turn-out, it a fun night, and we raised so money heading in to the campaign. Big success all around.
In Ottawa-Vanier, Bagler said he has hea…
On CFRA’s Lunch Bunch
I was on CFRA's Lunch Bunch on September 5th. I was on CFRA's Lunch Bunch on September 5th. We covered a wide range of topics. One thing the host kept bringing up was the idea that this election is between two titans (the Liberals and Conservat…
Continue readingCapital Pride + a Baby Squirrel
I had a great time this weekend at Capital Pride. I've been participating for a few years now and it's fun to see how the Green Party contingent grows each year, and how it at least seems like the crowd is growing every year.
I liked the new ro…
Introducing Ottawa-Vanier Green Party Candidate Dave Bagler
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Introducing Ottawa-Vanier Green Party Candidate Dave Bagler
Ottawa,ON (August 17, 2011) – The Green Party of Ontario welcomes Dave Bagler to its growing Green team.
"I'm excited to be working with Dave Bag…
Ottawa-Vanier Green Party Candidate Off to an Early Start
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Ottawa-Vanier Green Party Candidate Off to an Early Start
OTTAWA (July 26, 2010) — Dave Bagler, the Green Party of Ontario’s candidate in Ottawa-Vanier and Community and Social Services critic, is proud…
TOMORROW Green Party of Ontario Super Saturday in Ottawa
With the Ontario election quickly approaching the Green Party of Ontario is launching Super Saturday canvassing drives across the province. This upcoming Saturday, July 23rd Greens from the Ottawa area will be meeting downtown to share the Green Party …
Continue readingGuest Bloggers
With the campaign fully underway I have not had much time at all to write new blog posts.
I'll try to get back in the habit of once a week posts but long gone are the days of four to five posts a week. With that said I'll try to write more oft…
A Great introduction to the Green vision.
This is why I'm so comfortable running under the Green banner, the GPO has simply put forward the most comprehensive, realistic and hopeful plan for Ontario.
Please watch the introduction video and then read our platform at www.itstimeforgreen.ca, …
Sandy Hill Spring Fair
For those of you in the Ottawa area this Saturday, drop by the Sandy Hill Spring Fair. From 9am until 2pm the Bettye Hyde Co-operative Nursery School will be putting on a day of family fun:
Community arts and crafts for sale
Live music
Face painting
C…
Green Party of Ontario Platform Launch
Our platform was launched on May 25th in Toronto, since then Mike Schreiner has been touring the province outlining the Green Party's vision for Ontario.
The GPO plan tackles the major issues facing Ontario and Ottawa-Vanier openly and honestly. Ou…