Vaughan Powers Down for Annual Earth Hour Event at City Hall

March 25, 2014 11:00 a.m.

​March 25, 2014

The City of Vaughan, in partnership with Earth Hour Vaughan, will host its annual Earth Hour celebration at City Hall on Saturday, March 29. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., with Earth Hour observed from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
 

VIDEO: Click here to watch Mayor Bevilacqua's Earth Hour message.

 
The event features a number of activities, including:
  • Opening ceremonies with Mayor and Council at 8 p.m.
  • Lantern making, followed by a lantern walk around the community
  • An environmental Jeopardy game for participating secondary schools
  • A cycling night ride
  • An awards ceremony to recognize Vaughan’s green heroes
  • Live entertainment and refreshments
Visitors to the energy conservation exhibit will learn about energy cost savings, energy technologies, conservation tips and environmental solutions for work, home and school. The electrical vehicle exhibit will reveal how charging up on clean energy — electricity from renewable sources — promotes a cleaner climate future.
 
Cyclists interested in participating in the cycling night ride are required to register with the Bicycle Users Group by emailing vaughanbug@gmail.com. Space is limited and cyclists must be equipped with the proper cycling equipment and gear.
 
QUOTE
“The City of Vaughan is committed to being an environmental leader, and our annual Earth Hour event at City Hall is just one of the ways that we proudly promote environmental awareness within the community. Last year, Vaughan residents and businesses conserved enough energy during Earth Hour to power more than 800 average-sized homes for 24 hours. That’s a tremendous success. As we look toward a greener future, we will continue to foster meaningful partnerships and work with the community to ensure we address local environmental issues and focus on making Vaughan an even better city for tomorrow.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
  • Earth Hour is held annually on the last Saturday of March and is organized by the World Wildlife Fund
  • Earth Hour, which began in 2007, is a global sustainability movement that brings attention to the issues of energy conservation and climate change
  • In 2013, more than 7,000 cities and towns in 153 countries across seven continents participated in Earth Hour
  • More than 13 million Canadians took part in Earth Hour in 2013
  • In 2013, Vaughan reduced its energy use by 27 megawatts — enough energy to power more than 800 average-sized homes for 24 hours
 
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