Michelle Bowman

🚨 FINAL WARNING

“We have the tools to stave off and reduce the risks of the worst impacts of the climate crisis, but we must take advantage of this moment to act now.”

Scientists deliver ‘final warning’ on climate crisis: act now or it’s too late IPCC report says only swift and drastic action can avert irrevocable damage to world

Good to see some progress at COP15

Historic biodiversity agreement reached at UN conference Negotiators reached a historic deal at a UN biodiversity conference early Monday that would represent the most significant effort to protect the world's lands and oceans and provide critical financing to save biodiversity in the developing world.

The link between biodiversity and ecosystem services is missing in much of the COP15 coverage

Ecosystem Services & Biodiversity (ESB) Ecosystems – living elements which interact with each other and their non-living environments – provide benefits, or services, to the world.

🚨 Rally this Sunday in Guelph!

Photo: Take Action - Tell Premier Ford: Hands Off The Greenbelt!
Sunday December 4th, The Boathouse, 11am - 12 noon

https://environmentaldefence.ca/handsoffthegreenbelt/

🚫 Big turnout and welcome reception at the doors in Fergus today - voters value the greenbelt and understand it won’t provide the housing we need.

Mike Schreiner said keep the pressure on even if these bills pass - your voice does make a difference!

🚨 We need everyone to help out!

Otherwise expect sharp increase in property taxes and insurance rates, and irreversible destruction of drinking water sources, flood protection and endangered species.

I’d love to do something other than protest this weekend but we can’t sit this one out.

Join fellow Greens and supporters for a province-wide day of action on November 26, as we head out into our communities to engage our neighbours in the campaign to stop Ford’s plan to destroy the and build supersprawl highways. Learn more at gpo.ca/greenbelt

Drinking water, food security, biodiversity and more are needlessly at stake!

Donate and request a sign at greenbeltpromise.ca

Sign petitions and join rallies too

🚨 You don’t want to sit this one out!

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💚 In a sea of bad news, check out this encouraging thread on Twitter

https://twitter.com/politicofnature/status/1588150627045089283?s=21&t=bChrerPi2KR1IGur0_bJNw

🌳 Nice to be back in the local forests

Terrific recap of the election results, as always

SPECIAL EDITION: The Grateful Eight! And the five new peeps on council.

🗳 I’m happy with the outcome

I got to know many people that care about each other and Guelph. Support came in many unexpected & wonderful ways.

An unforeseen triple whammy in September meant I didn’t really get started until October - not bad for ~ a month and $1400!

It felt like Erin, Dhruv and I were on the same team so don’t believe what you hear about politics.

Many thank yous to come!

There are a couple of notable disappointments
- We need to level the playing field for a representative council
- Kevin Bowman has some amazing ideas so I hope council listens

Congrats to the new councillors Erin, Carly, Michele, Linda and Ken - well deserved!

Anxiously awaiting the results!

VOTE TODAY!

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Polls are open 10am - 8pm

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There are 29 ways to verify your eligibility to vote
(Voter cards make things quicker but are not needed to vote) -

https://vote.guelph.ca/ufaqs/what-is-considered-acceptable-identification-to-vote/

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And 7 locations to choose from in Ward 1 -

École Guelph Lake Public School: 595 Watson Parkway North
Brant Avenue Public School: 64 Brant Avenue
Victoria Road Recreation Centre: 151 Victoria Road North
Ken Danby Public School: 525 Grange Road
St. Patrick Catholic School: 391 Victoria Road North
William C. Winegard Public School: 25 Lee Street
Royal Canadian Legion: 57 Watson Parkway South

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Photo credit vote.Guelph.ca: Your vote makes a difference, 2022 Municipal Election, October 24 depicting 5 diverse voters

🗳 And that’s a wrap - It’s been a terrific campaign! I appreciate all the support and enjoyed meeting many new people. Best of luck to all the candidates. Over to you to vote, Guelph!

🗳 2000+ Vote reminders delivered!

My legs and I would like to thank: Ross, Jeanie, Jason & Ella, Tim, Heather, Claudia and the weather

(I hope I didn’t forget anyone)

Thanks to my good friend Heather for coming out two Saturdays in a row!

🗳 Vote for Municipal Climate Action!

Link to Climate Coalition Candidate Survey at getinvolvedguelph.Wordpress.com (and in comments)

Photo: From roads to transit, to buildings, food and production, and waste, municipalities have influence of over half of carbon emissions in Canada (For Our Kids Canada)

Are you able to drop some business cards off in Ward 1 this weekend?

Easy porch pick up - drop off takes one person a few hours but teams of 2-3 are quick!

🌀 One day until we elect a new Guelph City Council!

There’s still lots to do (e.g., lit drops) so come join us

Photo: V🌀lunteer 2 hours to help bring Balanced Representation to Guelph City Council - [email protected]

🍻 It was nice to catch up with the Guelph Greens- The Green Party in Guelph tonight

“The Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is coming to Guelph. The free book program was inspired by Parton's father, who was unable to read.

Starting Tuesday, children ages zero to five living in the Brant neighbourhood can register for the program.

Program registration will take place at the Garden Fresh Program at 35 Algonquin Dr., or online at this link: https://imaginationlibrary.com/enhanced-profile/“

https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/dolly-partons-imagination-library-comes-to-guelph-5967981

Dolly Parton's imagination library comes to Guelph 'What I would love to see someday, is that every time a child is born in Guelph, that they automatically get signed onto the program and get books'

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Getinvolvedguelph.Wordpress.com

Voting in this year's election is more important than ever.

That's why we made a website that gives voters all the information you need to vote in Guelph's 2022 Municipal Election.

Learn about the candidates at our website today 🗳️👉 getinvolvedguelph.wordpress.com