Itinerary: Elizabeth May participates in Earth Day celebrations, BC Greens campaign events

(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), participates in several events in British Columbia:

Thursday, April 20 – Nelson-Creston:

Ms. May speaks at campaign events for BC Greens candidate Kim Charlesworth (Nelson-Creston).

Time: 12:30 pm*
Location: Creston and District Community Complex, 312-19th Avenue N., Creston, B.C.

Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Nelson District Rod & Gun Club, 801 Railway Street, Nelson, B.C.

Friday, April 21 - Nanaimo:

Ms. May joins BC Greens candidates Lia Versaevel (Nanaimo-North Cowichan), Glenn Sollitt (Parksville-Qualicum), and Kathleen Harris (Nanaimo) for an Earth Day celebration and rally.

Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Diana Krall Plaza Commercial Street, Nanaimo, B.C. 

Saturday, April 22 – Gabriola Island:

Ms. May joins BC Greens candidate Lia Versaevel (Nanaimo-North Cowichan) for mainstreeting and an Earth Day event.

Time: 10:00 am
Location: Folklife Village, 575 North Road, Gabriola Island, B.C. 

Ms. May and Sheila Malcolmson (MP, Nanaimo-Ladysmith) participate in Protecting Our Islands, a public meeting and fundraiser to assist with the First Nations court challenge of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project. The event is organized by Island Residents Against Tanker Expansion.

Time: Noon to 2:00 pm
Location: Gabriola Community Hall, 2200 South Road, Gabriola Island, BC

*all times local

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For additional information or to arrange an interview, contact:

Dan Palmer
Press Secretary | Attaché de presse
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m: (613) 614-4916