Media Advisory - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority announces city-building initiative that brings nature back into neighbourhoods

SCARBOROUGH, ON, April 10, 2018 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to a joint announcement by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, the City of Toronto, and The Living City Foundation on Wednesday April 11 at noon to launch a city-building initiative that will bring nature back into our neighourhoods.

WHO:	His Worship Toronto Mayor John Tory
	John MacKenzie, CEO, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
	Tamara Rebanks, Chair, Conservation Committee, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation
	Derek Edwards, Executive Director, The Living City Foundation
	Kim Wheatley, Author and Indigenous Advisor.
WHAT:	Announcing a remarkable initiative that will redefine how we build greenspace connections in Toronto
WHEN:	Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 12:00 noon – 1pm
	12:05 pm - Indigenous Welcoming Ceremony led by Kim Wheatley
	12:10 pm – 1:00 pm: Speeches followed by Q&A and media availability
WHERE:	The Gatineau Hydro Corridor, near Benshire Drive, Scarborough
	Parking is available along Benshire Drive and adjoining streets
	See Google Map here
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
	Photo opportunities will take place after speeches
	From 11:30 am local elementary students will be onsite participating in activities
	Announcements will take place under a large tent
	Please dress for any weather, as location is largely outside
	Opportunities for one-on-one interviews after formal speeches and Q&A

SOURCE Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

Elizabeth Oakley, TRCA and The Living City Foundation, [phone] or [email protected]; Laura Currie Ryder, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, [phone], [email protected]

Related Links

www.trca.on.ca