HomeMy WebLinkAboutHK - 2012-01-10 - 2012 Heritage Showcase Request for VolunteersCelebrate the Heritage of Power Generation on February 20, 2012
Ottawa, ON, July 22, 2011- The Heritage Canada Foundation is encouraging communities across
the country to start planning February 20, 2012 Heritage Day activities to celebrate the Heritage of
Power Generation.
HCF promotes the third Monday in February as Heritage Day and has long advocated adopting this
date as a national holiday. Power generation has played a significant role in the economic and
political life of Canada since the late 19th century, which is reflected in an impressive legacy of
unique and purpose-built historic structures across the country. From early coal-fired electric
generators that illuminated city streets and wind mills that powered prairie farms, to later hydro-
electricgenerating plants, dams and substations that transformed industry, power-related structures
are an important part of the Canadian landscape. Canada is the world's second-largest producer of
hydroelectricity, and our per-capita power consumption is among the highest in the world.
The 2012 Heritage Day theme celebrates the past, but also looks forward as the world's attention
turns toenergy-use reduction and new sources of green energy. Heritage conservation supports
these new priorities, with its emphasis on using and retrofitting historic buildings, and respecting the
inherent energy-saving design features present in many older buildings.
This year, HCF is encouraging communities across the country to link history with a sustainable
future, and start planning their February 20, 2012 Heritage Day activities now.
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WATERLOO REGIONAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION
2012 HERITAGE SHOWCASE
Showcase Details
DATE: Saturday, February 18, 2012
LOCATION: TBA
TIMING: Display set-up: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.;
Open to the public: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
Dismantle: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
THEME: Heritage of Power Generation -encouraging communities
across the country to link history with a sustainable future.
HERITAGE KITCHENER' S
SHOWCASE BOOTH COVERAGE
Display 1.
Assembly 2.
Set-u p - 1.
10:00 a.m. 2.
10:00 a.m. - 1.
12:00 p.m. 2.
12:00 p.m. - 1.
2:00 p.m. 2.
2:00 p.m. - 1.
4:00 p.m. 2.
4:00 p.m. - 1.
Dismantle 2.
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