The federal New Democratic leadership race will see another candidate on the Sunshine Coast next week.
Paul Dewar will be on hand to meet the public and answer questions and concerns about the NDP leadership on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Roberts Creek Hall.
Dewar is a three-time member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre. As the son of ex-Ottawa Mayor Marion Dewar, he grew up in progressive and community based politics. His previous experience comes from a combination of time as an international aid worker in Nicaragua, his work as a public school teacher (specializing in kids with special needs), and as a teacher union vice-president. Before running for leadership he served as the NDP critic for Foreign Affairs, focusing particularly on advocating for women's equality in war zones.
Since 2009 he has served as the chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes Against Humanity.
See more about the candidate at www.PaulDewar.ca.
Federal NDP leadership hopeful Thomas Mulcair paid a visit to the Coast Dec. 7.
Celebration of Excellence
The bi-annual Celebration of Excellence volunteer awards was launched last week at the Sunshine Coast Volunteer Centre and organizers are hoping the Coast community will come together to nominate worthy volunteers in our community.
Nominations will be accepted until March 1 at which time a volunteer review committee will receive them for review. Nomination forms and criteria information are available on the Volunteer Centre's website, www.scvolunteer.com. If required the Volunteer Centre will direct you to a mentor to guide you through the process. Please email [email protected] entering nomination form questions in the subject line or call Cathy at 604-885-1036.
