BLAINVILLE, QC, May 8, 2024
/CNW/ - Media representatives are advised of a tour of the weather
radar site located in Blainville,
Quebec, one of 32 new state-of-the-art radar stations across
Canada. Following the tour, the
Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate
Change, will hold a media availability.
Departmental spokespersons will be available to answer questions
and provide interviews as well. Media will have the opportunity to
collect B-roll footage during the site tour.
Event:
Site
Tour and Media Availability
Date:
Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m. (EDT)
Location: Blainville, Quebec
Media representatives are required to register for this event in
advance by contacting Media Relations at Environment and
Climate Change Canada and confirming the number of participants
that will be attending. A waiver will need to be filled out to
attend this event.
The location of the media availability will be confirmed only to
accredited media representatives who have registered with Media
Relations for Environment and Climate Change Canada. As the
radar is located in a controlled area, Environment and Climate
Change Canada will be providing transportation to the weather-radar
site. Media requiring a vehicle to transport large equipment will
have to be granted access beforehand and escorted on-site.
IMPORTANT
Although most of the tour will be visible at ground level, media
wishing to access the radar must wear appropriate footwear to climb
10 flights of open-air metal stairs, as well as the ladder into the
radome. The tour may be delayed should there be inclement weather
on the day of the event.
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