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(08:44) Dan Larocque shares the inspiring story behind the Parksville community garden, from its 2022 Agriculture Canada grant origins to becoming a vital social hub. Learn how this barrier-free space produces fresh food for anyone who needs it while teaching gardening skills, building community connections, and bringing neighbors together across generations on Vancouver Island.
(21:37) Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, discusses her decision to step down as Green Party leader after the next leadership race. She explains her proposal for a Council of Canadian Governments modeled after Australia's system, designed to improve coordination between federal, provincial, territorial, First Nations, and municipal governments across Canada.
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"We deliberately set out to create a social hub, but we didn't realize that it would become quite as accepted and popular and vital to the community. I think we have people walking through here all the time of all ages, just enjoying the space." - Dan Larocque, Parksville Community Garden
"I think the party needs renewal and we will do better with a change in leadership, but I will not be retiring, and I hope to continue as a member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and run again next time." - Elizabeth May
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