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Saturday, January 25 2020 - 07:03
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Great Towers and Landmarks Worldwide Unite in Global Show of Support for Australia on Jan. 26
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/--

The CN Tower, fellow members of the World Federation of Great Towers, and 
landmarks around the world are uniting to raise awareness and show support for 
Australia as the country works to fight and recover from devastating wildfires.

Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1081871/CN_Tower.jpg

On the night of Australia's national holiday, January 26, the CN Tower will be 
among many landmarks to light in the country's national colours of green and 
gold. Still others plan to join in the effort through social media and online. 
To date, towers and landmarks that have confirmed their participation include:

    --  The Berlin TV Tower, Berlin, Germany 
    --  Busan Tower, Jung Gu, Busan, South Korea 
    --  The Calgary Tower, Calgary, Canada 
    --  The CN Tower, Toronto, Canada 
    --  The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France 
    --  The Empire State Building, New York, USA 
    --  Euromast, Rotterdam, Netherlands 
    --  La Grande Roue, Montréal, Canada 
    --  N Seoul Tower, Seoul, South Korea 
    --  Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Canada/USA 
    --  One Liberty, Philadelphia, USA 
    --  Pavillon Bonsecours, Montréal, Canada 
    --  The Reunion Tower, Dallas, USA 
    --  The Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, UK 
    --  The Shard, London, UK 
    --  SkyTower, Auckland, New Zealand 
    --  The Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan 
    --  Toronto sign, Toronto, Canada 
    --  The Willis Tower, Chicago, USA

"Australia is facing some of the worst wildfires ever seen. The scale of the 
ongoing crisis and its impact on the environment, people and wildlife concerns 
all of us around the world," says Peter George, the CN Tower's Chief Operating 
Officer. "Under the circumstances, we felt a global show of support would be 
meaningful to many. Not only would it convey a powerful message of support to 
all Australians, especially those on the front lines, but it can hopefully 
inspire the world to take action."

For anyone looking to take action, donations may be made to several 
organizations, including the Australian Red Cross 
(www.redcross.org.au/campaigns/disaster-relief-and-recovery-donate), the NSW 
Rural Fire Service 
(https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/support-your-local-brigade), and WIRES 
Wildlife Rescue (https://www.wires.org.au/donate/emergency-fund).

About the CN Tower
At a height of 553.33 metres (1,815 ft., 5 inches), Canada's National Tower is 
an engineering wonder, award-winning dining and entertainment destination, and 
has been Toronto's "must-see" attraction for over four decades. The CN Tower 
was visited by more than 1.98 million people last year. For more information: 
www.cntower.ca

About Canada Lands Company
Canada Lands Company is a self-financing federal Crown corporation that 
specializes in real estate development and attractions management. Since 1995, 
Canada Lands has enriched Canadian communities and experiences by embracing the 
full potential of the properties it owns and operates. Canada Lands is a leader 
in attractions management with its operations of the CN Tower and Downsview 
Park in Toronto, the Old Port of Montréal and the Montréal Science Centre. 
Canada Lands Company strives to enhance economic, social and environmental 
value for Canadians. It has delivered more than $1 billion in economic benefits 
to Canada since inception. 
For more information: www.clc.ca

For further information: 
Jennifer Paige
Director, Marketing and Communications
CN Tower
+1-416-601-4750
jpaige@cntower.ca 

SOURCE: CN Tower
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