TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2017 /CNW/ - Kick off a year of sesquicentennial celebrations at the Ontario Science Centre on January 25 with three new visitor experiences. Learn about notable Canadian scientific discoveries and innovations at the Canada 150: Discovery Way installation; power up at The Energy Show, an interactive stage show that explores energy sources, generation, transmission and storage; and marvel at Legacy, a life-sized, anatomically correct killer whale skeleton, carved entirely from reclaimed cedar.
| What: |
Media preview of Canada 150: Discovery Way, The Energy Show and Legacy |
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| Who: |
The Honourable Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, Innovation & Science, Province of Ontario |
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| Bruce Campbell, President and CEO, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) |
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| Ken Hall, Award-winning artist |
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| Emma Mogus, 2016 Weston Youth Innovation Award recipient |
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| Dr. Maurice Bitran, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre |
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| When: |
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Registration |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Presentation of The Energy Show |
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| 10:30 a.m. |
Formal remarks |
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| 10:50 a.m. |
Self-guided tour of Canada 150: Discovery Way and Legacy |
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| Where: |
Ontario Science Centre |
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SOURCE Ontario Science Centre
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