Film producer Avi Lewis named as NDP candidate in B.C. riding
by The Canadian Press
Last Updated May 22, 2021 at 8:41 pm EDT
HALFMOON BAY, B.C. Documentary film producer Avi Lewis has been acclaimed as the federal NDP candidate in a riding in southern British Columbia.
Lewis, the grandson of former federal NDP leader David Lewis and the son of former Ontario NDP leader Stephen Lewis, is looking to flip the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country riding from the Liberals.
The candidacy was confirmed at a virtual nomination event on Saturday, with NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh in attendance along with David Suzuki and Jane Fonda.
Film producer Avi Lewis named as NDP candidate in B C riding
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International Day For Biological Diversity Quotes By Naina Raghavan
on May 22 2021 9:20 PM The islands rich biodiversity includes five species of penguins (King penguin chicks pictured) and more than 25 species of whales and dolphins
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms that are found in a particular place on Earth. The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed annually on May 22 to raise awareness about biodiversity issues such as species extinction, habitat loss, illegal wildlife trade and climate change.
The theme for this year’s celebration is We’re part of the solution, which is a reminder that biodiversity is the answer to several sustainable development challenges.