Media Advisory - What does the future hold for food? National Vital Signs report launches October 1st

OTTAWA, Sept. 26, 2013 /CNW/ - Community Foundations of Canada will release its national Vital Signs 2013 report at Algonquin College in Ottawa. President Ian Bird will release the report, Fertile Ground: Sowing the seeds of change in Canada's food system, which highlights how food is at the epicenter of Canada's most pressing issues and how communities can mobilize locally for change.

The national report coincides with the launch of 26 local Vital Signs reports published by community foundations across Canada.

Vital Signs 2013 National Report Launch

Date:	Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Time:	10:00 - 11:00 am EST
Location:	Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave.
	Media Building (N Building), Room N205
	Ottawa, Ontario

About Vital Signs
Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada. Vital Signs measures the vitality of communities in key areas, providing critical information that can help set priorities and identify opportunities for action.  Learn more at www.vitalsignscanada.ca.

About Community Foundations of Canada
Community Foundations of Canada is the national network for Canada's 191 community foundations, which help Canadians invest in building strong and resilient places to live, work, and play. Find out more at www.communityfoundations.ca.

SOURCE: Community Foundations of Canada

For further information or to schedule interviews please contact:

Skana Gee
Media Relations Coordinator
902-223-5234
[email protected]

David Venn
Communications Manager 
613-236-2664 x 302
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