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September 22, 2011

PRESS RELEASE

 

Sooke, BC, September 22, 2011:  Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours is excited to receive the 2011 Tourism Vancouver Island Tourism Sustainability Award.

This award recognizes a tourism business in the Vancouver Island Region that has that set out to minimise their environmental impact, conserve natural resources, respect local cultures and benefit local communities in the past 12 months. Their commitment to environmentally responsible tourism and changing the way they conduct business serves as an example to the industry.

“Winning the Tourism Vancouver Island Tourism Sustainability Award is another key indicator of how seriously we are taking our initiatives to remain sustainable in the long term.  We want to be a model of success for other businesses that are looking to grow while being environmentally responsible” Sales and Marketing Manager Jonathan Heerema said. “Our efforts to reduce our environmental impact have been noticed in the community and we hope that others realize the importance of an environmentally sound approach to their respective operations “, said owner Jeremy Wilson.

Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours has built a solid reputation by providing a world class ziplining experience for tourists and adventure seekers in British Columbia. Adrena LINE offers zip line tours daily in 2011, from March 2nd through the end of October, as well as Night Zipping offered on select dates starting in March and the Haunted Zip offered at the end of October. We are accessible for almost any adventure seeking guest. Be on the lookout for more exciting events and new adventures in the near future and check our website at www.adrenalinezip.com for information as it becomes available.

Media Contact:
Jonathan Heerema
Sales and Marketing Manager
Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours
250-642-1933
www.adrenalinezip.com

June 2, 2011

PRESS RELEASE

The Capital Regional District Recognizes Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours as the winner of the 2011 Eco Star Award for Land Stewardship

 

Sooke, BC, June 2, 2011: Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours is excited to receive the 2011 Eco Star Award from the Capital Regional District in the category of Land Stewardship.

The Land Stewardship Award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations working on preserving, enhancing or restoring ecosystems and/or land for local food production, urban forests or natural parks. Innovation and education, protection and preservation of our natural landscapes are important aspects of the Land Stewardship Award, and could include urban forest projects, ecosystem planning, best practices in land use management or food security education programs.

“This award is a direct result of the collective effort within our organization and the dedication of our key partners at The Land Conservancy.  The ownership at Adrena LINE and our Zipline Operations Manager were fully commited to reducing our environmental impact through various internal initiatives.  Bill Turner and his excellent team at The Land Conservancy were also intstrumental in partnering with us to create another way we could conserve land beyond our 100 acres in the Sooke Hills” Sales and Marketing Manager Jonathan Heerema said. “We would like our efforts to reflect our values.  We also want to inspire others businesses in the community to reduce their impact on the environment”, said owner Scott McQueen.

Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours has built a solid reputation by providing a world class ziplining experience for tourists and adventure seekers in British Columbia. Adrena LINE offers zip line tours daily in 2011, from March 2nd through the end of October, as well as Night Zipping offered on select dates starting in March and the Haunted Zip offered at the end of October. We are accessible for almost any adventure seeking guest. Be on the lookout for more exciting events and new adventures in the near future and check our website at www.adrenalinezip.com for information as it becomes available.

Media Contact:
Jonathan Heerema
Sales and Marketing Manager
Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours
250-642-1933
www.adrenalinezip.com

April 20, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Victoria, BC, April 20, 2011 – Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is extending this year’s nationwide celebration of our planet by partnering with local businesses and organizations for its Earth Expo & Farmer’s Market on Saturday April 30, 2011.

The event is designed to be fun and educational (and tasty!) for kids and adults alike, offering a glimpse into some of the creative ways Victoria is initiating eco-friendly practices.

EARTH EXPO & FARMERS’ MARKET: 1PM to 4PM

  • Farmers’ Market courtesy of Ambrosio Produce Wholesale
  • Recycle Drive courtesy of ReFuse
  • Kids’ Crafts
  • Urban Fusion
  • Abby Sprouts
  • Cold Comforts Ice Cream
  • AquaTerre Spa
  • Hemp & Company
  • The Land Conservancy
  • Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition
  • The Metal Mermaid
  • The Good Planet Company
  • KP Athletic Wear
  • Bite Size Company
  • LEED ® tours

Parkside is a multiple award-winning sustainable resort leading Canada in innovative green resort hotel development and design, built to LEED® Platinum Certification Standards, the highest rating. Parkside was awarded a 5 Green Key rating with the Green Key Global Eco-Rating Program, a rating system designed to recognize the commitment of hotels, motels and resorts to improving environmental performance. Parkside offers an exceptional guest experience and flexible second home ownership in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC, Canada. The resort consists of 126 fully furnished designer suites in two independent seven- and eight-storey towers joined by a three-storey glass garden atrium.

For more information contact:

Neil Judson, Communications Specialist

Aviawest Resort Group, 250.361.1999 (ext. 8159) neil.judson@aviawest.com

April 13, 2011

Wild Hills and BeachesVICTORIA, B.C. – TLC is proud to announce that Prince of Whales and Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours will be donating proceeds from their Friday, April 22nd, 2011 (Earth Day) Marine and Wilderness Experiences towards TLC’s Wild Hills and Beaches Campaign in order to protect 5,800 acres of land in the Jordan River, Sandcut Beach, and Sooke Hills area.

Adrena LINE’s and Prince of Whales goal is to inspire individuals, other businesses and all levels of government to contribute over the coming months to TLC to support this worthwhile campaign.

Prince of Whales is stepping up by donating 10% of ticket sales to TLC from the Ocean Magic Winter Wildlife Tours on April 22. “We want to make certain that TLC will have long-term funding to continue their work in B.C. Their effort to protect natural areas and encourage environmental stewardship has a far reaching impact in our community as well as promotes a healthy ocean environment,” says Leshell Michaluk, Prince of Whales Sales and Operations Manager.

Adrena LINE is contributing $20 from every individual zip line on Earth Day to TLC. Jonathan Heerema, Adrena LINE Zipline Adventure Tours Sales and Marketing Manger adds, “TLC’s Wild Hills and Beaches Campaign is a critical project that focuses specifically on the area around us. We are focusing on a long term effort, in conjunction with TLC that will focus on the preservation of the ecosystem on Vancouver Island.”

As part of TLC’s Business Advantage Program, Adrena LINE and Prince of Whales are also offering TLC Members, upon presentation of membership card, a special discounted rate of $10.00 off for either an adult or a youth that includes a cash donation of $5.00 back to TLC for every adventure.

“Partnerships are the backbone of our work at TLC. We are pleased to see local businesses taking an active role in fundraising for these West Coast icons and spreading the word about our Wild Hills and Beaches Campaign,” says Bill Turner, TLC Executive Director.

To participate in these Earth Day fundraisers on Friday, April 22, 2011, please visit TLC’s website at www.conservancy.bc.ca or contact:

Prince of Whales www.princeofwhales.com
Phone: 1-888-383-4884, E-mail: info@princeofwhales.com

Adrena Line Zip Line Adventure Tours www.adrenalinezip.com
Phone: 250-642-1933 or toll-free: 1-866-947-9145

To donate to TLC’s Wild Hills and Beaches campaign, please visit conservancy.bc.ca or call 1-877-485-2422.

April 6, 2011

For Immediate Release

London Drugs hits recycling milestone: 92,000 lbs of
Styrofoam recycled since March 2007

Vancouver Island stores reduce garbage going to landfill by 63%

Victoria, BC – (March 30, 2011) – It was four years ago in March that London Drugs partnered with B.C.-based Genesis Recycling to come up with a process and plan to divert Styrofoam from B.C. landfills. Since then, London Drugs has diverted one semi truck of Styrofoam each week from entering the waste stream. 

For the next month in Victoria, London Drugs will be hosting educational workshops and building awareness within the Capital Regional District of its “Bring Back the Pack program” which allows customers to bring back all of their packaging from London Drugs purchases, including cardboard, plastic and Styrofoam to London Drugs for proper recycling.

“We are really excited to be connecting with our loyal customers in Victoria to let them know that thanks to their commitment to recycling, London Drugs has hit a milestone unmatched by any other major retailer in Canada,” said Clint Mahlman, London Drugs senior vice president.

“London Drugs is committed to working together with our customers to decrease the amount of waste from going into the Hartland landfill. Packaging from products purchased at London Drugs such as cardboard and Styrofoam can simply be brought back to a London Drugs store for proper recycling,” said Mahlman.

Thanks to London Drugs employees, partners and customers across Western Canada the company has reduced waste going to landfills by at least 64 per cent chain wide. In Victoria, Garbage picks up are down by 63.6% since 2007.

For more information including videos and blog posts detailing London Drugs recycling please visit www.greendeal.ca

About London Drugs

Founded in 1945, B.C.-based London Drugs has 75 stores in more than 35 major markets throughout British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba including its online store www.londondrugs.com London Drugs offers consumers a range of products from digital cameras and cosmetics to computers and televisions. Renowned for its creative approach to retailing, the company employs more than 7,500 people with pharmacy and health care services being the heart of its business. Committed to innovation and superior customer service, London Drugs has established itself as a reputable and caring company and continues to position itself for future growth and development.

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