LONDON, ON, May 16, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada was born out of the need to connect. Confederation brought together our vast and sparsely inhabited country with the promise of connectivity. The future of Canada as a country and economy depended on it. The Trans Canada Railway, completed in 1885, represented a significant infrastructure investment and became the first platform to connect our nation. Now over 125 years later, our physical infrastructure is in need of repair, and a new platform for connectivity is emerging as an imperative link for economic prosperity.
Kadie Ward, an economic developer, is taking the train across Canada to advocate for the much needed transit, transportation, and information communication technology infrastructure. As she rides from Halifax to Vancouver May 21st to May 29th she will discuss the role transit and transportation infrastructure played in building the Canadian economy as well as discuss the importance of the digital infrastructure needed to support smart, connected, and sustainable future economic growth.
Kadie Ward will board the train in Halifax accompanied by a videographer, photographer, and digital media entrepreneur. With stops in Halifax, Toronto, Waterloo, Stratford, London, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Jasper, and Vancouver, the team will showcase infrastructure investments across Canada that are fueling local economic development. She will have video and still footage available for local media at each stop.
Presented in partnership with the Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) www.cdmn.ca, the experience of the ride will be presented through multiple platforms including an online blog, social media, and videos .The content will be published at www.buildstrongcities.com .
The Build Strong Cities Ride is presented by Kadie Ward and the Canadian Digital Media Network, and sponsored by Cisco Canada, Holcim Canada Inc., Via Rail, and Libro Financial Group.
Schedule and Route
| Date | City | Arrival | Departure |
| May 21st | Halifax | 12:20pm | |
| May 22nd | Toronto | 3:32 | 5:40pm |
| May 23 | Kitchener | 9am | 12:36pm |
| May 23rd | Stratford | 1:11pm | May 24th 1:13pm |
| May 24th | London | 2:19pm | May 25th 11:00am |
| May 25th | Toronto | 1:11pm | 10:00pm |
| May 27th | Winnipeg | 8:00am | 12:00pm |
| May 28th | Edmonton | 6:37am | 7:37am |
| May 28th | Jasper | 1:00pm | 2:30pm |
| May 29th | Vancouver | 9:42am |
Video footage and stills will be available for media
Video with caption: "Video: En route to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Annual General Meeting, the Build Strong Cities ride across Canada discusses the need to invest in transportation, transit, and information communication technology as a means to connect Canadians and support sustainable economic development.". Video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8QpSscHaTc
Image with caption: "The 'all red route' Kadie Ward and her team will take across Canada as they advocate for investment that keeps Canadians connected: roads, rails, and ICT infrastructure. (CNW Group/Build Strong Cities Corp.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130516_C7620_PHOTO_EN_26807.jpg
Image with caption: "Economic developer and place-brand expert, Kadie Ward and her team are taking the train across Canada to advocate for investment in transit and ICT infrastructure. Pictured with her left to right: Manoj Kelath, Videographer; Josh Wright, Marmot Labs; and Jean Francois Tremblay, Photographer. (CNW Group/Build Strong Cities Corp.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130516_C7620_PHOTO_EN_26808.jpg
Image with caption: "Kadie Ward is the Founder of Build Strong Cities, where she does economic development advocacy and place-branding. (CNW Group/Build Strong Cities Corp.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130516_C7620_PHOTO_EN_26809.jpg
PDF available at: http://stream1.newswire.ca/media/2013/05/16/20130516_C7620_DOC_EN_26811.pdf
SOURCE: Build Strong Cities Corp.
Kadie Ward
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