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Here is a collection of past news articles and videos featuring Rebecca and her adventures in politics.

APR 16th

Campaign Meet & Greet

Saturday, April 16th · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Campaign Headquarters 103 Brock Street South Whitby, ON
Saturday, April 16 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Drop in and say hello to your local Green Party candidate Rebecca Harrison. Local musicians will be performing. All ages are welcome, so please bring the whole family. Guests are also encouraged to bring a food dish. This is a pot luck event. Donations are welcome.
Official Facebook Page

APR 9th

Campaign Fundraiser

Saturday, April 9 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Green Party Campaign Headquarters-103 Brock St. S. Whitby, ON

Come out and enjoy a casual night with your local Green Party candidate as we rev up our campaign as the election approaches on May 2nd. This will be a night of fun, delicious food, and great music, with the goal of raising money for Rebecca's campaign. Admission is free with a minimum $10 donation per adult (children are free). For your donation you will get a buffet dinner, you will get to hear some very talented local musician...s, and get a free ticket to the Green Living Show in Toronto on April 15-17. Come out and show your support! Official Facebook Page

APR 2nd

Campaign Headquarters Launch

On Saturday April 2nd at 10 am we are launching our campaign headquarters, located at 103 Brock St South L1N 4J8 (Brock and Dundas Street). Please join us for the official campaign kick off, where Rebecca will be pleased to speak with you on any questions or concerns you have.

MAR 1st

Greens seek young voters

Where are the young Green voters? That was the topic of discussion Sunday when the Simcoe North Green Party Association and provincial constituency association held their annual general meetings together at Abbott's of Craighurst. And who better than young voters to answer that question? Read More.

FEB 25th

Greens call for Federal Programs and Legislation to End Child Poverty

National Green Party leader Elizabeth May called for stepped-up federal programs and legislated targets to end child poverty, in the wake of a recent report by independent Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond on the risk factors behind infant deaths in BC. The report, "Fragile Lives, Fragmented Systems", concluded that B.C.'s high poverty rate and patchwork support system for families put vulnerable children, particularly First Nations children, at risk of an early death. Read More.

JAN 18th

Campus Food Drive Raises Over $18,000.

The campus food drive reached a record this year by assisting 75 families during the holiday time. The drive helped 75 families on campus in need by raising over $18,000 throughout 2010. Read More.

NOV 8th

Durham leaders learned a lot from five days on
food bank diet.

Many of the participants reported dull headaches, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating and stomach upset as a result of the diet. Others said they simply felt sad or discouraged after trying to fashion a satisfying meal from the contents of the hamper. Read More.

OCT 22nd

Action Needed on Housing Strategy

The Green Party of Canada is calling on all MPs to vote for Bill C-304, particularly the Conservatives and Bloc who have not yet supported this Act to ensure secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing for Canadians.
Read More.

JULY 19th

Rights left Another Protest Demanding A G20 Inquiry.

Barack Obama often talks about teaching moments. But there are learning moments too – times when events require skillful adaptation and serious thought for the future. The G20 was one such moment. Read More.

When you go to the polls on May 2nd remember those in our community that can't vote. The decisions we make today will affect Canadians for generations to come. It's time for a political party that plans generations ahead. It's time. Vote Green. Thank you to the children of Whitby for participating in this video, and to the Irish Greens for your inspiration.