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North Island–Powell River and Courtenay–Alberni
North Island–Powell River and Courtenay–Alberni
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
As members of the North Island–Powell River and Courtenay–Alberni communities, we truly believe that the federal Conservatives and Poillievre pose an existential threat to Vancouver Island and Canada.
We are writing to ask you to commit to voting strategically to stop the Conservatives. In our ridings, this means voting NDP.
Please sign our pledge, talk to friends & family about strategic voting, and volunteer to help get out the vote on Election Day, Monday, April 28th.
Why Strategic Voting Matters: The Conservatives cannot win if the rest of us rally together.
Why Strategic Voting Matters: The Conservatives cannot win if the rest of us rally together.
North Island–Powell River and Courtenay–Alberni have elected either an NDP or a Conservative - not a Liberal - in every election since 1974. Let’s be clear: the Liberal and Green candidates in these two ridings do not stand a chance of winning, no matter what happens nationally. Whether your priority is to stop the Conservatives, or elect a Liberal government, voting NDP locally is the only way to support that outcome.
Pollievre and the Conservatives present a clear and present danger to the social and environmental values that we share. Their Trump-style rhetoric is polarizing and harmful to our communities. Tax cuts for the wealthy, privitatization of critical services, cutting environmental protections and pushing projects that increase climate change impacts are not the way forward for Vancouver Island or Canada.
Aaron Gunn’s record is alarming – with hate filled views toward Indigenous peoples and alignment with far-right figures like Elon Musk and MAGA-style politics.
In North Island–Powell River and Courtenay–Alberni, the only way to stop a Conservative win is to rally behind the strongest candidates—and here, that’s the NDP.
Every vote counts. Vancouver Island is likely to determine the balance of power in Parliament. Electing strong NDP MPs like Tanille Johnston and Gord Johns ensures our voices are heard.
What You Can Do:
What You Can Do:
Sign our pledge to commit to voting NDP—the only way to stop the Conservatives here.
Talk to friends & family about why strategic voting matters.
Volunteer to help get out the vote.
Join the ‘Stop the Vote Split’ group on Facebook or Instagram for updates
Put up a window sign or post online about stopping vote-splitting
Join our Signal chat to stay updated on announcements, events, and actions
Go door knocking in your community - email to join an existing door knocking day
Go postering (there are many posters available, see them all)
Vote NDP on April 28 - even if it’s not your usual party
Mark your calendar: Election Day is Monday, April 28th. Let’s come together to ensure our voices are heard and our values are represented.
Signed,
Community Members & Supporters
Community Members & Supporters
North Island - Powell River
North Island - Powell River
Arzeena Hamir - Business owner, organic farmer, community leader & BC Green
Colin Gabelmann - former MLA North Island and BC Attorney General
Darren Blaney Chief Homalco First Nation
Steve Wood - Retired, former CR City Councillor
Sonny Assu - Kwakwaka’wakw artist
Sherry Moon - Dzawada’enuxw First Nation
Mark Vonesch - Regional Director, Cortes Island
Tim Krutzmann - Educator
Kevin Peacey - Chief Klahoose First Nation
David Mungo Knox - Hereditary Chief
Caitlin Hartnett - Kwakiutl Health Director
Nick Moore - Teacher
Lisa Petrunia - Community organizer and social justice advocate.
Brenda Lenahan - Disability advocate/ Tahsis councillor
Jamie Bryant - We Wai Kai Member, social justice advocate & social work student
Tara Scurr - Human rights researcher, campaigner, and educator
Caleb Burd - Legal advocate
Fairahn Reid - Registered social worker
Maureen G Schat - Addictions Worker
Patricia Dawson Hunt - Culture Teacher
Jennette Child - Language Revitalization
Susan M. Child - Finance
Lucy Hemphill - Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw community member, mother, advocate
Zoe Mathias - First Nations citizen of Campbell River
Pamela Johnson - Admin
Leif Jason - Entrepreneur, Communitarian, Father
Mark Worthing - Environmental & Human Rights Advocate
Andrea Craddock - Public School Support Worker
D.A. Caverly - Secondary teacher
Lisa Moffatt - resident, voter, community planning consultant
Christine Kuizema - Skydiver, aviation nerd
Darlana L Treloar - Health care worker
Leonora McMahon - Librarian
Royce Anderson - Political Activist
Craig Turney - Carpenter
Stephanie Abbat-Slater - Small business owner (The Mustard Lady)
Joanne McKechnie - Public School Support Worker
Brielle Jenkins - Advocate
Monica Judd - Retired Union Activist
Julie Gallagher - Health Worker
Francis Lange - Day School Survivor
Valerie Susan Martin - Retired Healthcare Worker
Audrey Smith - Health worker
Jessie Sheridan Busch
Dave Clark - Community organizer
Katherine Brach - Counsellor
Nicole Mackay
Jennifer Bean - Nurse, Mother, Community Member
Bell Arden
Erin Egan - Mental Health Clinician
Elisabeth van Assum - Mental Health
Karen Trace
Anicca Wendy de Trey - Retired
Scott Rogers - Community member
Marie Loreen Hunt - Retired
Calvin Allan Hunt - Self employed artist
Patricia Rudiak
Max Thaysen - Paramedic, Alternate Regional Director, Community Organizer
Emily Hope Mason
R. Sydenham - Land Steward
Malcolm Coupe - Teacher
Shelly Hollingshead
Kristie Keyworth - Teacher
Candace Rubin - Harm reduction worker
Lindsay Crane
Meagan Roberge - Teacher
Sarah Fowler
Heather Wood - mental health worker
Marnie Hollingsworth - Canada Post Lettercarrier
Mel Mundell
Marvin Boyd - Retired bush pilot
Renee Eoy
Barbara Berger - Retired teacher, community activist
Heather Kew
Patti Willis - Business owner; Researcher
Alana Closs
Heidi windebank
Miel Creasey - Self employed
Monica Strimbold - Teacher
Toril Turner - Teacher
Trina Isakson
Dave Merrick - Concerned Voter
Liz Brach
Geoff Heith
Wendy McCullough - Retired
Levi Mymko - Archaeologist
Peg Campbell - Professor Emeritus
Emily Walz
Emily Lambert - Ecologist
Margaret Gisle - Women's & Girls Support Worker
Rosalind Humphreys
Lisa Hallgren
Greg Olynyk - Retired
Kevin McPhail - Real Estate Appraiser
Kimberley Kufaas - Kwakwaka’wakw Photographer
Travis Pawlak
Cheryl Scott
Whitney Vanderleest
Jill Ogasawara - Farmer, small business owner
Mandy Luck - Business Owner, Mother
Nikki Scow
Fiona McQuillan - Business owner
Jackee Thaysen - Retired
Bob Gardali - Retired RR Conductor
Linda Wickstrom - Concerned citizen
John Chan - Environmental Consultant
Brennon SL - Service Tech
Linda Rosen - Retired
Michael Darling - Retired
Yakira Parise - Photographer
Brody Abbat-Slater - Small business owner (The Mustard Lady)
Megan Jamer - Concerned citizen
Mark Brown
Blake Egan - Former pastor
Claire MacPherson
Paul Guelpa - Software Developer
Sally Houghton - Notary Public
Leah Raymond-Faggiolo
Shannon Massey - Spa
Tanya Best
Kristina Pucell
Judy Wing
Ofri Livneh
Kristina Pucell
Heather Lalonde - Retired
Eric Ripa
Mira Andrews
Karen Louise Jordan - Retired Transit Operator
Sophie Gilmore
Courtenay-Alberni
Courtenay-Alberni
Evan Jolicoeur - Courtenay Councillor
Wendy Morin - Local leader
Emily Thiessen - Artist
Josh Klassen - Artist
Anna Rambow - Community organizer
Meaghan Cursons - Community leader, event producer
Shawn Gabel - Lawyer, Musician
Bobby Herron - Producer, Musician
Robin Konstabaris - Community and Event organiser, small business owner
Helen Austin - Musician
Juliana Bedoya - Artist, community organizer
Step Carruthers - Musician and Post Supervisor
Andy MacDougall - Screen printing consultant
Mads Elia - Teacher
Judith Goldschmidt - Human rights activist
Jay de Montarnal - Consultant/Youth Worker
Sharie Valentine - Community Social Services worker
Calliope Gazetas - Graphic Designer
Lisa Christensen - Small business owner, avid volunteer
Elisabeth Ormandy - Nonprofit sector
Kir Tancon - Educator
Theresa Clinton - Climate Activist. Retired Health Worker
Amanda Ritchie - Health worker
Siskin de Balasi Brown - Queer community organizer, parent, social work student
Paula Holmes-Rodman - Health Advocate
Christopher David Hansen - Retired chef, Musician
Noah Ross - Lawyer
Joy Hofer - Retired health worker
Janet Fairbanks - Retired Union Activist/ Non Profit Sector
Mallory McLeod - Teacher
Camille Mayville
Sandi Krenbrink - Retired
William Thomas Engleson - Author
Corinne Robin Clark - Retail Sales
Patrick Lui
Holly McDonald - Teacher
Hannah Slomp - Teacher
Katie Van Waterschoot - Educator
Sandra Shaffer
Margaret Hansen - Artist
Heather Mcansh - Nurse
Lisa Pierce
Jan Kennedy - Retired
Ruth Armstrong - Health care worker
Peter Lorian - Teacher
Adam Hockin, RPF - Forester
Melissa Roeske - Community events organizer, harm reduction, mental health and substance use support worker
Erin Betty Matz - Hospitality
Elisabeth Lee - Notary Public
Troy Therrien - Councillor
Roger Vernon
Christa Leigh Petch - High school Teacher
Ronda Murdock - Retired
Lisa Kenzie - Counsellor
David Fielden
Lani Barrett
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