BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Upcoming: thegreenpages - Canada Events PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090123 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Energy and Environment Information Symposium DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1338094/ ] CASLIS Calgary and CASLIS Edmonton would like to invite you to Save the Date for our Energy and Environment Information Symposium taking place on January 22\, 2009 at the International Hotel\, Downtown Calgary. This day long event will bring together Librarians\, Library staff and Information Professionals to network\, learn and listen to experts speak on topics related to energy and the environment. So mark the date in your calendar and look for more information (including how to register) coming soon! Questions? Feel free to contact: Angela Burns (ERCB) - angela.burns@ercb.ca Laura Lemmens (Library Services\, Alberta Energy) - laura.lemmens@gov.ab.ca Leeanne Morrow (University of Calgary) - leeanne.morrow@ucalgary.ca URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1338094/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1338094/ DTSTAMP:20081111T131720 LAST-UPDATED:20081111T131720 CATEGORIES:Education ORGANIZER;CN=thegreenpages:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/34309/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/365839/":International Hotel @ 220 4 Avenue SW\, Calgary\, Alberta T2P 0H5 CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:International Hotel ADDRESS:220 4 Avenue SW CITY:Calgary REGION;X-ABBREV=ab:Alberta COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:T2P 0H5 GEO:51.0494;-114.066 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://www.internationalhotel.ca/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090327 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Globe 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1236767/ ] The GLOBE Foundation is an international consultancy in the business of the environment. GLOBE's expertise lies in project management\, event development\, and management and consulting in the fields of environment and energy\, urban development and corporate responsibility. An internationally recognized champion of environmental business\, the Foundation has produced its GLOBE™ Series of Conferences and Trade Fairs on the business of the environment for over a decade. The Foundation produces a host of major events\, such as the recent World Urban Forum III in Vancouver in June 2006\, and the biennial EECO Environment & Energy Conference Series in Toronto. The Foundation also manages The EXCEL Partnership\, a forum for Canada's top business executives to share corporate environmental business strategies and to improve global competitiveness. In partnership with The Globe and Mail\, the Foundation developed annual national awards program to recognize the contributions of Canadian enterprises to environmental excellence. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1236767/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1236767/ DTSTAMP:20081016T104546 LAST-UPDATED:20081016T104546 CATEGORIES:Commercial ORGANIZER;CN=sleung:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/310891/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1648/":Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre @ 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V0N1G CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre ADDRESS:999 Canada Place CITY:Vancouver REGION;X-ABBREV=bc:British Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:V0N1G GEO:49.2981;-123.115 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://www.vanconex.com/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090328T203000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Earth Hour 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/925499/ ] With growing concern about the effects of global warming\, Earth Hour demonstrated that collectively people can make a difference. So what happened? * 50 million people around the world switched off their lights for one hour * More than 370 cities\, towns and municipalities took part * Earth Hour was held in more than 35 countries across seven continents\, including Antarctica across more than 18 different time zones * From the Middle East to Asia to Europe and the Americas – millions from all corners of the globe played a part and celebrated Earth Hour in their own local way * 40\,000 people gathered at a pedal powered concert in Tel Aviv\; 19\,000 people gathered to hear Nelly Furtado sing in Toronto\, Canada\; businesses\, school groups\, communities and individuals celebrated all over the world with candle lit dinners\, torch parties and street celebrations * The lights of the Coca-Cola headquarters in Atlanta USA switched off as did the famous Coke sign in Kings Cross\, Sydney as well as the Coke billboard in Times Square\, New York. Google home page went black. * Iconic buildings and landmarks went dark including the infamous Alcatraz Jail in San Francisco\, The Sydney Opera House\, The Sears Tower\, Azrieali Tower in Tel Aviv\, Tivoli in Copenhagen\, The Coliseum in Rome\, Italy\, Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai and the lights of Brighton Pier in the UK. Earth Hour 2008 was the biggest voluntary power down in history. It inspired many people and businesses to change their energy habits and has influenced government policy in some countries. World Wildlife Fund is proud to have had the involvement and support of so many public officials\, famous places\, individuals and families\, and major corporations – all of whom helped make Earth Hour 2008 a global success. Earth Hour is all about the small changes that everyone is capable of making in their lives and building the Earth Hour ethos into each days living. Turning the lights off\, represents turning the lights on in your mind\, to the benefit of emissions reduction. Imagine the result\, if everyone around the globe switched off their lights for one hour? Show the world you care with one simple action. Collectively we can make a big difference. Earth Hour joins people together\, it can save you money and it can help save the planet. So gear up for what will be the biggest and most important Earth Hour of our planet’s history. EARTH HOUR 2009 – SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2009 8:30 PM URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/925499/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/925499/ DTSTAMP:20080723T115045 LAST-UPDATED:20080723T115045 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=thegreenpages:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/34309/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146349/":Canada wide @ Anywhere\, Anywhere\, Ontario CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Canada wide ADDRESS:Anywhere CITY:Anywhere REGION;X-ABBREV=on:Ontario COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146349/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090329T080000 DTEND:20090329T160000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20090401T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2009 World Conference on Sport and the Environment (WCSE) DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1441391/ ] Every two years\, the International Olympic Committee\, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme\, hosts a World Conference on Sport and the Environment. In March 29th to 31st 2009\, the 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment will be held in Vancouver\, Canada with a theme of 'Innovation and Inspiration' and a subtheme of 'Harnessing the Power of Sport for Change'. The conference brings together the worlds of sport and environment to share knowledge and advance practices related to sport and its relationship with the environment and communities. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1441391/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1441391/ DTSTAMP:20081215T142847 LAST-UPDATED:20081215T142847 CATEGORIES:Education ORGANIZER;CN=flos:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/86516/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1648/":Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre @ 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V0N1G CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre ADDRESS:999 Canada Place CITY:Vancouver REGION;X-ABBREV=bc:British Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:V0N1G GEO:49.2981;-123.115 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://www.vanconex.com/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090427 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Green Living Show Toronto DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1195961/ ] Toronto's largest consumer show dedicated to all things green returns BIGGER\, BETTER and GREENER in its 3rd year. The Green Living Show is a trusted source for all things green. Information... Innovation... Inspiration... everything you need to green up your life is right here! What to Expect At the Show * About the ShowPurchase the latest new green products and services from 450+ participating exhibitors * Gain earth-friendly advice and information * Be entertained by the many features areas within the Show * Sample * Sip * Shop * Learn * Discover * Play * Be inspired by eco-celebrities\, world leaders and local personalities URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1195961/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1195961/ DTSTAMP:20081009T105518 LAST-UPDATED:20081009T105518 CATEGORIES:Commercial ORGANIZER;CN=thegreenpages:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/34309/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53293/":Direct Energy Centre - Exhibition Place @ 100 Princes’ Blvd.\, Toronto\, Ontario M6K 3C3 CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Direct Energy Centre - Exhibition Place ADDRESS:100 Princes’ Blvd. CITY:Toronto REGION;X-ABBREV=on:Ontario COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:M6K 3C3 GEO:43.6441;-79.4118 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53293/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090511 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:EPIC VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1069222/ ] EPIC: The Vancouver Sun Sustainable Living Expo is Vancouver's largest green consumer show and eco-marketplace. Visit EPIC to learn about environmentally-friendly products and companies that mix style and quality with sustainability. Greening your life is easy - all you need is a little education and inspiration. EPIC has lots of both. Join us for this three day celebration of green living\, and surround yourself with truly inspiring people and environmentally innovative products. Learn how to live a healthier\, more sustainable life from experts in everything from eco traveling to green weddings. Reveal your inner treehugger and spend the day shopping in our marketplace of over 200 organizations offering the latest green products that are earth-friendly\, ethically sourced\, and better for your health. Let EPIC inspire you to 'Shop and Th!nk'. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1069222/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1069222/ DTSTAMP:20080902T173003 LAST-UPDATED:20080902T173003 CATEGORIES:Commercial ORGANIZER;CN=thegreenpages:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/34309/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1648/":Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre @ 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V0N1G CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre ADDRESS:999 Canada Place CITY:Vancouver REGION;X-ABBREV=bc:British Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:V0N1G GEO:49.2981;-123.115 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://www.vanconex.com/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090520 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090523 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2009 BC Land Summit DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/735598/ ] The 2009 BC Land Summit will be an interdisciplinary conference organized by six professional organizations\, all of whom share ties to land use in British Columbia and who will combine their 2009 annual conferences into this exciting joint venture. The 2009 BC Land Summit will build on the success of the 2004 BC Land Summit in Vancouver\, and will provide opportunities to learn\, share ideas\, collaborate and network with others working in diverse land-related fields. Mark your calendars\, and be sure not to miss this exciting conference opportunity! The 2009 BC Land Summit – A Better Future: Adapting to Change May 20th – 22nd\, 2009 Telus Whistler Conference Centre Whistler\, British Columbia URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/735598/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/735598/ DTSTAMP:20080528T153641 LAST-UPDATED:20080528T153641 CATEGORIES:Education ORGANIZER;CN=thegreenpages:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/34309/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/23011/":Telus Whistler Conference Centre @ 4010 Whistler Way\, Whistler\, British Columbia V0N 1B4 CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Telus Whistler Conference Centre ADDRESS:4010 Whistler Way CITY:Whistler REGION;X-ABBREV=bc:British Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:V0N 1B4 GEO:50.1243;-122.958 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/23011/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20090531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20090604 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1045362/ ] Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009 (HFC2009) is one of the leading international conferences for the fuel cell and hydrogen industry. The fourth edition of this biennial conference will be held from May 31-June 3\, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre in beautiful Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada. HFC2009 will feature keynote addresses from prominent industry and government figures as well as plenary and parallel sessions focusing on key issues in the sector. The Exhibition and Trade Show are of the conference will provide attendees with a place to network and partner with global leaders in the business\, government and scientific community. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1045362/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1045362/ DTSTAMP:20080825T173430 LAST-UPDATED:20080825T173430 CATEGORIES:Commercial ORGANIZER;CN=fuel_cell_researcher:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/290753/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1648/":Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre @ 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, British Columbia V0N1G CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre ADDRESS:999 Canada Place CITY:Vancouver REGION;X-ABBREV=bc:British Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=ca:Canada POSTALCODE:V0N1G GEO:49.2981;-123.115 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://www.vanconex.com/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR