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Earth Day: The Eye of the Wind No activity can better mark today’s celebration of Conservation, Innovation, and Inspiration than a visit to Vancouver’s iconic symbol of alternative energy Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, BC- On an occasion that celebrates the hope of a better tomorrow, one is hard-pressed to imagine a more inspiring experience of Earth Day’s values than standing directly behind

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development. Grouse Mountain’s Wind Revolution is a renewable energy movement symbolic of the resort’s leadership stance in the areas of environmental stewardship, education, research, and experiential tourism. The icon of The Revolution – the 65-metre wind turbine – will inspire visitors and onlookers alike, boldly celebrating the power of progressive thinking and our shared ability to positively impact

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in 2009. The resort is also proud to join other iconic landmarks turning their lights off from around the world including: the Golden Gate Bridge, Seattle’s Space Needle, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Acropolis and Parthenon in Athens, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Big Ben and Houses of Parliament in London, Paris’ Elysee Palace and Eiffel Tower, Beijing’s Birds Nest and Water Cube

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The Eye of the Wind Construction An Icon in the Making When the decision was made to pursue development of The Eye of the Wind, everyone who was aware of the project felt an instant sense of both exhilaration and anticipation. How many people, in their lifetimes, have the chance to become part of a world first? Artists’ renderings had done a great job of faithfully depicting what the mighty tower

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commercially viable wind turbine and is a highly visible icon,” said Bill Bennett, Minster of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. “We hope it will inspire companies and communities across the province to develop innovative, renewable energy projects in support of our provincial goal of becoming electricity self-sufficient by 2016.”“Congratulations to Grouse Mountain on being a leader in using wind energy

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match-ups. Children aged nine and ten, will compete morning in honour of the Games event. The children are all from the local North Shore Hockey League, and hopefully, Team Canada can repeat their gold medal victory. Dozens of Grouse Mountain employees and volunteers will ski from the top of the Peak to the bottom of the iconic Cut ski run, with torches in hand to mark the anniversary to the world

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Grind For Kids initiative at a press conference today were: Grouse Mountain President Stuart McLaughlin, BC Health Services Minister Hon. Kevin Falcon, pediatric cardiologist Dr. Shubhayan Sanatani, and Vancouver Whitecaps CEO Paul Barber. “Grind for Kids is a brand-new fundraising initiative that uses one of Vancouver’s most iconic natural features - The Grouse Grind - to raise money and awareness

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