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What:
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Sudbury
Earth Day Festival 2006
Earth Day is celebrated by all Canadians.
Over six million Canadians recognize Earth Day by participating in
events that address challenges to
Canada
’s environment.
First launched as an environmental awareness event in 1970, Earth Day
(April 22) is a widely celebrated international day with more than 500
million people in over 180 countries participating in environmental
efforts.
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When:
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Saturday,
April 22, 2006
from
10:00 a.m.
to
4:00 p.m.
in downtown
Sudbury
’s
Market Square
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Who:
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The Sudbury Earth Day Festival Committee is comprised
of individuals who play an active role in the local environmental
community. It is a group of
people that are concerned about the environment and its affect on our
health.
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Members consist of:
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Nathalie Gara-Boivin with
Sudbury
Basin
Environmental Network
Carrie Regenstreif with Junction Creek Restoration
Jennifer Salo with Source Water Protection at Nickel
District Conservation Authority
Marie-Claude Roch
Dolores Sirola with Clean Air
Sudbury
Shannon Macphee
Janet Charlebois
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Why:
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The Sudbury Earth Day Festival Committee was formed
because the group felt there was not enough taking place in the City of
Greater Sudbury
to raise awareness of current environmental challenges on Earth Day.
Earth Day is one day out of the year where we can commit ourselves
to local environmental achievements and initiatives.
The committee wants to empower and encourage the
local community to focus on environmental issues and take action by
implementing sustainable values and solutions not only on Earth Day but
also on an everyday basis.
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Why
participate:
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Not only is it a great opportunity for local
businesses and NGOs to generate publicity, business and network but it
also inspires others in the City of Greater Sudbury into positive action.
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Cost:
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NGOS - $10.00 for table and booth set up
Businesses - $25.00 for table and booth set up
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Contact:
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For information on the event, festival agenda and
booth set up contact:
Nathalie Gara-Boivin at 705.674.1685 or email sbeni_prebs@on.aibn.com
For media inquiries contact:
Jennifer Salo at 705.674.5249 or email Jennifer.salo@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
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