Earth Day Energy Quiz
April 22, 2010
How much do you know about energy in Canada? Take the test and check back for the answers on Monday.
The most fuel-efficient car sold in Canada today is
a) a hybrid
b) a clean diesel
c) a three-cylinder conventional gasoline-powered internal combustion powered Smart car
d) a plug-in electric
Which provides more electricity in Canada?
a) wind power
b) solar power
c) biomass thermal power
d) tidal power
What uses the most energy in a typical Canadian house?
a) space heating
b) water heating
c) appliances
d) lighting
In terms of daylight hours per year, where is the best place in Canada to install solar panels?
a) Calgary, Alberta
b) Alert, Nunavut
c) Leamington, Ontario
d) Churchill Manitoba
Tidal power is unique to which province?
a) British Columbia
b) Manitoba
c) New Brunswick
d) Nova Scotia
Which province or territory generates the largest portion of electricity from wind power?
a) Yukon
b) Alberta
c) Saskatchewan
d) Prince Edward Island
In Canada, RSI Values relate to:
a) effectiveness of home insulation
b) radioactivity of nuclear waste
c) air resistance across the rotors of a wind turbine
d) refractive qualities of solar panels
In which province is it least advantageous to generate your own electricity?
a) Alberta
b) Ontario
c) British Columbia
d) New Brunswick
How much more efficient than a conventional incandescent light bulb is a compact fluorescent light bulb?
a) 65%
b) 75%
c) 85%
d) 90%
Which of these vehicles doesn’t come in a hybrid version?
a) car
b) pickup truck
c) motorcycle
d) transit bus
Friday, April 23, 2010
Destination SW Nova AGM, Conference
Destination Southwest Nova Association
AGM & Conference, May 12 & 13, 2010
White Point Beach Resort
DSWNA Board of Directors Call for Nominations!
Conference Program & Schedule
Registration Form - deadline Friday May 7th
Southwest Award Nominations
Award Criteria
Nomination Form
DSWNA By-laws
Minutes from 2009 AGM
Silent Auction
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AGM & Conference
This years Annual General Meeting and Conference will take place on May 12 & 13 at White Point Beach Resort. The conference program features a municipal tourism summit, marketing update and Nova Scotia partnership opportunities as well as several educational sessions such as Events Nova Scotia, Canada Games 2011, Adventures in Taste, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, New7Wonders of Nature and more. The Annual General Meeting will be important to attend as there will be proposed changes to Association By-laws and the 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors will be selected. To register for the DSWNA AGM and Conference please complete and return this form by Friday May 7th.
Southwest Award Nominations
Nominate a deserving business in Southwest Nova Scotia for an award that will be presented on Wednesday May 12th, 2010 as part of the DSWNA Annual Meeting and Conference. Award categories include: Regional Awards, Partnership Award and Sustainable Practices Award. Submit your nomination form by Friday April 30th, click here for the award criteria.
Silent Auction
As part of the conference, we will be holding an silent auction and a live auction; anyone wishing to donate an item(s), please contact the office at (902) 634-8844 or email jjoudrey@destinationsouthwestnova.com or item submission by May 7th, 2010.
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Call for Nominations, 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors
The nominating committee is seeking Nomination/Applications for partners to serve on the Volunteer Board of Directors for Destination Southwest Nova Association. The Board of Directors criteria and information is listed here for your information.
Additional inquires and comments should be made directly to the Nominating Chair person, Rick Welsford at nominations@destinationsouthwestnova.com or by fax at (902) 634-8056. Deadline for nominations is Friday May 7th.
AGM & Conference, May 12 & 13, 2010
White Point Beach Resort
DSWNA Board of Directors Call for Nominations!
Conference Program & Schedule
Registration Form - deadline Friday May 7th
Southwest Award Nominations
Award Criteria
Nomination Form
DSWNA By-laws
Minutes from 2009 AGM
Silent Auction
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AGM & Conference
This years Annual General Meeting and Conference will take place on May 12 & 13 at White Point Beach Resort. The conference program features a municipal tourism summit, marketing update and Nova Scotia partnership opportunities as well as several educational sessions such as Events Nova Scotia, Canada Games 2011, Adventures in Taste, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, New7Wonders of Nature and more. The Annual General Meeting will be important to attend as there will be proposed changes to Association By-laws and the 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors will be selected. To register for the DSWNA AGM and Conference please complete and return this form by Friday May 7th.
Southwest Award Nominations
Nominate a deserving business in Southwest Nova Scotia for an award that will be presented on Wednesday May 12th, 2010 as part of the DSWNA Annual Meeting and Conference. Award categories include: Regional Awards, Partnership Award and Sustainable Practices Award. Submit your nomination form by Friday April 30th, click here for the award criteria.
Silent Auction
As part of the conference, we will be holding an silent auction and a live auction; anyone wishing to donate an item(s), please contact the office at (902) 634-8844 or email jjoudrey@destinationsouthwestnova.com or item submission by May 7th, 2010.
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Call for Nominations, 2010/2011 DSWNA Board of Directors
The nominating committee is seeking Nomination/Applications for partners to serve on the Volunteer Board of Directors for Destination Southwest Nova Association. The Board of Directors criteria and information is listed here for your information.
Additional inquires and comments should be made directly to the Nominating Chair person, Rick Welsford at nominations@destinationsouthwestnova.com or by fax at (902) 634-8056. Deadline for nominations is Friday May 7th.
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Pot Luck Supper
Rossway Baptist Church Friday April 30th. Bring your favourite dish and a neighbour or friend!
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