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“I didn’t see the damn 7am to 9am thing on the sign! They dinged me for 178 bucks! Drained the coffers completely!” Said a dejected Elizabeth May. “I never meant for the party to end this way!” Co-leader Johnathan Pedneault was more succinct. “Guess this not being in the leadership debate isn’t such a big deal now.” The Greens historically raised funds through vegan bake sales and Kijiji furniture posts, but lately things have dropped off severely leaving the party scrambling, and to park in a tow zone during clearly marked - do not park hours, has plunged the party into financial turmoil. One hopeful Green candidate said he had some money riding on the Habs to defeat the heavily favoured Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs, which could keep the party afloat for a few weeks.