MEDIA ADVISORY - Official Launch of the Recycle My Cell Program in British Columbia

VANCOUVER, Nov. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) - in partnership with Bell, GREENTEC, Motorola, MTS, Nokia, ReCellular, Inc., Research In Motion, Rogers Communications Inc., Samsung, SaskTel, Sony Ericsson, TBayTel, TELUS, Videotron and Virgin Mobile Canada - invites members of the media to attend the official launch of the wireless industry's new mobile device and accessory recycling program in British Columbia.

    When:
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    11am (PST)
    (Media requiring set-up time are requested to arrive by 10.45am.)

    Where:
    The Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside - Ballroom 3
    1133 West Hastings Street
    Vancouver, British Columbia

    Who:
    The Honourable Barry Penner, Minister of Environment, British Columbia
    Bernard Lord, President & CEO, CWTA
    Michele Patterson, Director, Pacific Conservation Programs, WWF Canada
    (Pacific Region)

    Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA)

CWTA is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. It represents cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite carriers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services for the industry. (www.cwta.ca)

For further information: Media information and interview opportunities: Marc Choma, CWTA, (613) 233-4888 ext. 207, mchoma@cwta.ca; Colin Grewar, Public Affairs, Officer, Ministry of Environment, (250) 387-4490, Colin.Grewar@gov.bc.ca