CBC, VIA Rail and CFC to mark Canada's upcoming 150th BD with national conferences

OTTAWA - In preparation for Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017, CBC/Radio-Canada, VIA Rail Canada and Community Foundations of Canada, in collaboration with a number of leading organizations across the country, have announced cities and dates for its Canada 150/2017 Starts Now conference series. The Canada 150/2017 Starts Now conferences will inform, inspire and incubate local and regional projects to mark the milestone, and will leverage new ways to connect Canadians to national initiatives. The events will be accessible to participants in both official languages and will bring together citizens and leaders from communities across every region of the country, representing...