New Vancouver Active Communities Network To Be Launched

January 15, 2007 (No. 4) - The media is invited to the opening remarks and awards presentation which will kick off the new Vancouver Active Communities Network (VACNet) Tuesday morning at 8:30 am.

Time: 8:30 - 9:00 am
Place: VanDusen Garden Floral Hall
Address: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver

Colin Angus, Julie Wafael, Tim Harvey and Bob Lenarduzzi will be honoured at the event for their accomplishments and commitment to leading active lifestyles.

Mayor Sam Sullivan, Provincial Minister Gordon Hogg, Park Board Vice-Chair Korina Houghton and Honourary VACNet Chair Bob Lenarduzzi will outline their commitment to increase physical activity of Vancouverites 20% by 2010, a goal initiated through the Provincial Government's "ACTNow BC".

A select group of representative agencies and organizations will comprise VACNet and serve as a steering committee to advise City Council while making recommendations on a number of strategies and programs for the Vancouver Active Communities initiative.

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For information contact: Jim McKenzie, Recreation Services Coordinator, at 604-257-8492 or cell: 604-374-0109.
www.vancouverparks.ca

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.

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