Media Advisory - Green Communities Canada launches WALK Friendly Ontario designation

TORONTO, May 24, 2013 /CNW/ -

What:

• Media launch of provincial WALK Friendly Ontario designation program

Where:

• The Complete Streets Forum, held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Toronto ON

Date:

• Monday May 27^th, 2013

Times:

• 9:45 AM: pre-launch panel presentation from representatives of the five pilot communities
• 1:00 PM: official launch announcement, including remarks from a representative of the Honourable Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews

Interview Opportunities:

• Kate Hall, co-founder and Program Manager, WALK Friendly Ontario
• Representatives from Hamilton, Kingston, London, Thunder Bay and Fort Erie, five communities which pilot tested the application process in 2012 and now plan to apply for designations.

SOURCE: Green Communities Canada

See Media Release, or contact
Kate Hall, WALK Friendly Ontario co-founder and Program Manager
705-489-2110 (home office), 705-457-7201 (cell)
[email protected]