BC Green MLA Adam Olsen Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024, Will Serve as BC Green Party Campaign Chair
Lək̓ʷəŋən Territory / Victoria, BC – Today, Adam Olsen (SȾHENEP), BC Green Party Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Saanich North and the Islands, announced that this past term will be his final as he will not run in the 2024 provincial election. Mr. Olsen will join the BC Green Party campaign as the new Campaign Chair.
B.C. Greens Sound Alarm on Comox Valley Drought Crisis, Offer Sustainable Solutions
K'ÓMOKS FIRST NATION TERRITORY / COMOX VALLEY, B.C. – Arzeena Hamir, the party's candidate for Courtenay-Comox, held a press conference today to address the escalating drought situation in the Comox Valley and outline the B.C. Green Party’s proposed solutions.
"The Comox Valley is facing a severe water crisis that threatens the region's agriculture, ecosystems, and way of life," said Furstenau. "With below-average rainfall, diminishing snowpack, and the potential loss of glaciers, urgent action is needed to ensure water security for farmers, residents, and the environment."
B.C. Greens Strengthen Election Team with New Candidates for Langley-Willowbrook and Surrey-White Rock
Lək̓ʷəŋən [Lekwungen] Territory / Victoria B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announces the candidacies of Petrina Arnason for Langley-Willowbrook and Scott Kristjanson for Surrey-White Rock (SWR) in the upcoming 2024 provincial election.
"I am delighted to welcome Petrina and Scott to our dynamic team of candidates for 2024," said Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party. "Their deep commitment to their communities and innovative leadership reflect the core values of our party."
MLA Murray Rankin Announces Retirement: Dr. Lisa Gunderson Ready to Lead Oak Bay-Gordon Head
Oak Bay-Gordon Head, Victoria B.C. - With the recent announcement of MLA Murray Rankin’s retirement from politics, Deputy Leader and B.C. Greens Candidate Dr. Lisa Gunderson thanks Rankin for his service and commitment to Oak Bay-Gordon Head. She also wishes him and his family the very best in their future endeavours.
Furstenau demands action to protect children and youth from the toxic-drug supply
VICTORIA, B.C. - In response to updated data from the BC Coroners Service highlighting the ongoing deadly risks to youth from the unregulated toxic drug supply, Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement:
“In the last five years, 126 children and youth have died because politicians won't act on what we know works. Our youth deserve better than empty promises. It's time for real action, not just words, to keep our kids and all British Columbians safe.