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Riverites switching off for Earth Hour

Three community leaders in Campbell River will switch off their lights and take extra steps to save electricity for Earth Hour on Saturday between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.
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City manager Andy Laidlaw might have to find an alternative way to take in the hockey game Saturday night as the community tries to score big in the annual Earth Hour challenge amongst B.C. municipalities.

Three community leaders in Campbell River will switch off their lights and take extra steps to save electricity for Earth Hour on Saturday between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.

The City of Campbell River in conjunction with the Arts Council and Chamber of Commerce are encouraging residents to participate in support of climate change action.

Here’s what these community leaders will be doing to celebrate Earth Hour:

Campbell River’s City Manager Andy Laidlaw pledges to turn off his lights and reduce heat consumption for Earth Hour, and emphasizes that this annual event will also serve as a time of reflection on how he can reduce his energy consumption year-round.

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