Also from FitCity’s March 2012 newsletter…
Uniting people to protect the planet
There are many things that divide people: gender,
nationality, race, political and religious beliefs
to name a few. But when it comes to fighting
climate change, it doesn’t matter who we are or
where we’re from – we’re all on the same team.
That’s important because to tackle an issue as
big as climate change, the planet needs us all.
There’s more to WWF’s Earth Hour than
switching off lights for one hour once a year. It’s
about giving people a voice and working together
to create a better future for our planet. More than
5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide
switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011
alone, sending a powerful message for action on
climate change.
Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and
governments around the world will unite for Earth
Hour. Plan to turn out your lights on Saturday
March 31 between 8:30pm – 9:30pm.
http://wwf.ca/earthhour/

DEALS AND DISCOUNTS, from the FitCity Nesletter (chrome://ietab2/content/reloaded.html?url=http://citywire.city.vancouver.bc.ca/hr/ehs/services/fitcity/site/archives/FitCity.pdf)
E-Cycle Electric Vehicles
E-Cycle Electric Vehicles, Vancouver’s leader in urban electric transportation including bicycles and electric scooters, is offering all CoV
employees the opportunity to save 10% off electric bikes and scooters, as well as 15% off accessories. With FREE PARKING in Vancouver
for electric scooters at 100+ green-topped meters and white painted zones, getting around the City on an E-Cycle couldn’t be more convenient,
green -or fun! To receive this discount please show proof of employment. For more info on the discount or their products, please email
or call 604.732.3111.

Cetaceans - Encyclopedia of Earth
http://www.eoearth.org/article/Cetaceans?topic=49540

Includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. A total of 87-88 species, covering their physical description, distribution and habitat, behaviour, and endangered status.

Found this on the AskAway Delicious site.

February 25 & 26, 2012 • 9 am to 5 pm (check-in begins at 8:30 am) • The HiVE, 128 West Hastings, Suite 210, Vancouver BC
(http://animaladvocacycamp.ca/about)

There will be one opening talk each day and a very special closing talk on Sunday by Sarah Kramer. The rest of the days will be organized by the attendees during the morning agenda-setting.
$15 per weekend.

The format of the event will be Open Space, meaning that the attendees (that means you) will set the agenda at the beginning of the day. Anyone can propose a session for the event.

Saturday
Opening speaker: Camille Labchuck - is a law student and activist based in Toronto. Before attending law school, Camille managed communications for the federal Green Party, and worked as a public relations specialist with Humane Society International/Canada.

Closing speaker: Rob Laidlaw - is a Chartered Biologist and the founder and Executive Director of Zoocheck Canada

Sunday
Opening speaker: Lesley Fox - is the Executive Director for The Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals, an organization dedicated to ending the commercial fur trade. She is also the Vice-President of Earthsave Canada.

Closing speaker: Sarah Kramer - co-author a best selling cookbook - ‘How it all Vegan’

The Suzuki Diaries: Future City. Check out CBC-TV on February 16 at 8 pm as David Suzuki and his daughter Sarika make Vancouver their last stop on a Canada-wide tour to find out if Canadian cities have what it takes to thrive in the future. (http://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episode/suzuki-diaries-future-city.html)