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Discover something new about being green! Attend one or more of the many exciting
guest speakers and forums we’ve lined up at the Green Living Show Main Stage.
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| Friday April 15, 2011 |
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| 11:30 A.M. – 1 P.M.
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| Don’t miss fun, educational and exciting guest speakers geared to inspire young minds.
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11:30 A.M. – 12 P.M. 
GreenHeroes
Joan Prowse, producer, Director, CineFocus Canada;
Emily Hunter, writer, journalist, ecoHuntress and daughter of the late Greenpeace Co-founder, Bob Hunter
Host: Sangita Patel, Weather Specialist, CityNews
Be inspired! Join Joan Prowse, producer and Director of the TV series and web channel GreenHeroes, and Emily Hunter, one of the 24 GreenHeroes profiled in the series, who will share her experience working on numerous environment campaigns, including saving whales in the Arctic Ocean and protecting indigenous species in the Galapagos.
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12 P.M. – 12:30 P.M.
 The Challenge of a Generation: Canadian Youth and Climate Change
Peter C. Schiefke, environmental activist, columnist & National Director of Nobel Laureate Al Gore’s The Climate Project Canada
Peter will get youth audiences thinking about how climate change will affect them physically and economically in their lifetime. Hear about an array of youth initiated projects currently underway across Canada and around the globe that attempt to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate anthropogenic contributions to climate change.
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 12:30 P.M. – 1 P.M.
Fink and the Screaming Avocados Speak Local
Paul Finkelstein, chef, teacher, writer
Join Paul Finkelstein, who will share his philosophy around food as a tool for change, and explore unique opportunities to challenge the way we eat and co-exist. Fink, a high school culinary arts teacher, creator of Screaming Avocado Café, chef, and host of Fink on Food Network Canada, is sure to get young minds engaged on why local food matters.
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3 P.M. – 4 P.M.
 Recognizing the True Value of Nature
Dr. Faisal Moola, Director of Science for the David Suzuki Foundation and an Adjunct Professor of Forest Conservation at the University of Toronto
Discover how we, as biological creatures, depend on nature to sustain the health and well-being of our communities. Dr. Moola explains how trees clean our air; wetlands filter our water; and green urban spaces cool our cities and protect us from storms — not to mention the psychological, and for some, spiritual, benefits people receive from time spent outdoors!
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7 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Green Toronto Awards
Hosts: Adam Stiles, Meteorologist, CityNews and Elissa Lansdell, host, My RONA Home
Special musical guest: Canadian singer-songwriter Alyssa Reid!
Come Celebrate!
Join us at the City of Toronto’s environmental awards of excellence to celebrate the people, organizations and companies helping to lead the way to a cleaner and greener Toronto.
Hosts Adam Stiles and Elissa Lansdell will announce the winners of the prestigious Green Toronto Award, which includes $5,000 to further their work or donate to a charity of their choice. 
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| Saturday, April 16, 2011 |
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10 A.M. – 11 A.M.
 EcoMentors Youth Conference Opening Presentation
Special Guests: Joey McColm, NASCAR Driver;
Peter Schiefke, environmental activist
Youth! Environment! Leadership! Earth Day Canada kicks off a full day environmental conference for young eco-leaders. Don’t miss the line up of inspiring speakers and presentations, including NASCAR Canada driver Joey McColm who advocates individual responsibility when it comes to the environment in professional racing and his personal life.
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11:30 – 1:30 P.M.
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| The green job market is exploding with exciting new career prospects for business owners and employees alike! Learn something new about rapidly expanding and evolving environment job opportunities in Canada at this information-packed panel event. |
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11:30 – 12 P.M.
The New Green Economy
Tom Rand, venture capitalist, author, and Lead Cleantech Advisor at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada
What is the new green economy? Learn about key areas of growth and opportunities; how government policies are driving green jobs; and who is leading the way!
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12 P.M. – 12:45 P.M.
Green Job Credentials, Pathways and Workforce Development
Moderator: Joe Bilé, Toronto Hydro
Panelists: Keith Brooks, Blue Green Canada;
Andrew Heintzman, Investeco Capital and author of The New Entrepreneurs: Building a Green Economy for the Future;
Lyle Shipley, Canada Green Building Council
Find out how the green economy requires new skills, offers new career possibilities and areas of entrepreneurial focus, and discover ways traditional skills can be transferred to the new areas of innovation.
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12:45 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Green Job Search Techniques
Panelists: Kirsten Vanstone, TREC Education Director of Education;
Alan Kearns Career Coach and CareerJoy founder;
Peter Blanchard, founder of GoodWorkCanada.ca
How does one find a green job? Who advertises them? How do
I advertise myself? Learn techniques and strategies to help guide you
to the right green career.
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3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Special EcoMentors Youth Conference Performance
A full day of youth sharpening their green smarts wraps up on the Main Stage with the Planet in Focus Youth Action short, An Inconvenient Route, and high-energy performances by artists from UrbanArts Toronto!
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6 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.
Canadian Environmental Media Awards
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Host: Roger Petersen, anchor & reporter, CityNews
Special Guest Presenter: Canadian actor Rachelle Lefevre, EMA Young Hollywood Board Member, film/TV star Barney’s Version, Casino Jack, Twilight.
Join Green Living Enterprises and the Environmental Media Association to honour the creative efforts of film and television productions. The inaugural Canadian Environmental Media Award will present awards to entertainers, artists, film and television directors, producers and productions who increase public awareness of environmental issues and inspire personal action. |
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INTERNATIONAL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Canadian Environmental Media Awards’ jury has unanimously awarded Dr. David Suzuki and the film, Force of Nature: The David Suzuki Movie, the 2011 Winner of the International Award of Excellence. View other Canadian Environmental Media Awards winners »
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which are designed to reduce the environmental footprint of film and television productions.
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6:45 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.
 Parks Canada — Centennial Celebration
Live performance by Sarah Harmer
A celebration of Parks Canada Centennial featuring Sarah Harmer and the National Parks Project.
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| Sunday, April 17, 2011 |
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12 P.M. – 1 P.M.
Green Living Health Forum — beauty products — are they safe?
Moderator: Gill Deacon, environmental broadcaster and author of Green For Life. Panelists: Farrah Kahn, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and Dr. Rick Smith, Executive Director, Environmental Defence and co-author of Slow Death by Rubber Duck
Should we think twice before lathering on body lotion, soaping up our hair or spraying on cologne? Increasing evidence suggests that personal body and cosmetic products contain a host of potentially toxic chemicals. Find out what’s safe and what’s suspect in Canadian cosmetics. And discover what needs to be done to protect Canadians so that personal comfort and beauty don’t come with hidden health costs.
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 1 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Eco Fashion Show
Doing good while still looking stylish is the driving force behind this fashion extravaganza where eco-friendly fashion shows showcase just how chic green can be!
Emcee: Kelly Drennan, Fashion Takes Action Founder
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1:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M.
GreenHeroes Award Announcement
GreenHeroes, an exciting web channel and television series announces the Grand Prize Winner of their GreenHero contest. The lucky winner, selected from nominations to www.greenheroes.tv will be featured in an upcoming episode of GreenHeroes.
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2 P.M. – 3 P.M.
Kick the Fossil Fuel Habit: 10 Clean Technologies to Save Our World
Tom Rand, venture capitalist, author, and Lead Cleantech Advisor at the MaRS Discovery District, in Toronto, Canada
Join the author Tom Rand as he addresses achievable solutions that will have a real and meaningful impact on the future for our children. The book deals with solar, wind, and ocean (tidal and wave) power, hydropower, geothermal, biofuels, smart buildings, conservation, transportation and the "energy Internet."
Opportunity to WIN 1 of 200 of these beautiful and informative books!
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3:45 P.M. – 4:45 P.M.
Why Local and Sustainable Food Delivers More Than Anything
Anyone Can Imagine
Wayne Roberts, Canada’s leading food policy analyst, emeritus
Join Wayne Roberts as he explores one of the best good news stories of the day — all the benefits of local, sustainable food, including how it is good for the environment, good for the economy, good for your health, and good for the community. He’ll also provide helpful tips about to find local food.
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Main Stage Host, Candice Batista,
Environmental journalist and eco-personality
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