March 23rd 1999 marks the United Nation's World Meteorological Day. This year's theme is “Weather, Climate and Health”.
In recognition of the day, Environment Canada is issuing the 1999 Great Canadian Weather Quiz. This year's quiz includes questions related to climate change, weather and health, and interesting weather trivia.
Test your weather knowledge!
Ever wonder which province is a member of the “60 below club”? You can find out the answer and other weather facts, by checking out the 1999 Great Canadian Weather quiz.
For more information, please contact:
Jennifer McKay
Environment Canada
(416) 739-4759
This year, we have media spokespersons ready to test your listeners on the air. Please call one of the following spokesperson:
National English Spokesperson: David Phillips (416) 739-4316
National French Spokesperson: Etienne Grégoire (819) 997-3803
Regional Spokespersons:
Sylvain Boutot - Fredicton, New Brunswick (506) 451-6015
Martha McCulloch- Halifax (902)426-9200
Stu Porter -St.John's, Newfoundland (709) 256-6611
John Parker - Winnipeg at (204)984-7923
Dennis Dudley - Calgary at (403)299-7800
Bob Cormier - Saskatoon at (306)975-6911
Brian Paruk - Edmonton at (780)951-8607
Yvonne Bilan-Wallace - Edmonton (Arctic Weather Centre) at (780) 951-8797
Kent Johnson, Vancouver (604) 664-9000
Geoff Coulson, Toronto (416) 739-4466
Stan Siok, Ottawa (613) 990-2005
Jacques Lavigne, Montréal (Québec) (514) 283-1105
The 1999 Great Canadian Weather quiz is also available on the Greenlane, Environment Canada's website: www.tor.ec.gc.ca.
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