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An Earth Hour Climate Cafe in Fort St. John drew a crowd of 70 earlier this year.

September 29, 2009

Power Smart leads Climate Cafes across B.C.

On the night of Earth Hour 2009, young and old in Fort St. John packed the Whole Wheat & Honey Café to talk about climate change and enjoy some music by local artists by candelight.

Inspired by that gathering, organized in part by BC Hydro, similar Climate Cafés are set for October 17-22 in communities across B.C. These Climate Cafés will be led by a Power Smart specialist, and will focus on issues – electricity-related and beyond – that affect climate change.

Team Power Smart members are getting a special invitation to the event, and a small gift for attending. It's part of BC Hydro's plan to give Team Power Smart members every opportunity to get involved in conservation initiatives including the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in September.

The Climate Café is open to everyone and will be held at the following locations:

Victoria
Black Stilt Coffee Lounge, #103 – 1633 Hillside Ave.
October 20, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Courtenay
Best Western Westerly Hotel, 1590 Cliff Ave.
October 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Kamloops
*Note the venue change to a different room at TRU.
Thompson Rivers University Residence and Conference Centre
Multi-Purpose Room – first floor
October 20, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Richmond
Waves Coffee House, 12231 1st Ave.
October 20, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Fort St John
Whole Wheat & Honey Café, 10003 100th St.
October 21, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dawson Creek
Sorry! The event originally scheduled for October 22 has been cancelled due to the unavailability of space at the Dawson Creek Public Library.

Masset, Queen Charlotte Islands
Sea Breeze Restaurant, 1675 Main St.
October 17, 7 to 8 p.m.

Smithers
Kokopelli Café, 1235 Main St.
October 20, 7 to 8 p.m.