Notice from the Office of the Secretary: In the Matter of Western Wind Energy Corp. et al.

For Immediate Release
Notice from the Office of the Secretary

IN THE MATTER OF THE SECURITIES ACT
R.S.O. 1990, c. S.5, AS AMENDED

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IN THE MATTER OF WESTERN WIND ENERGY CORP.,
BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE ENERGY PARTNERS LP, and
WWE EQUITY HOLDINGS INC.

TORONTO – On February 5, 2013, the Commission issued a Notice of Hearing pursuant to Sections 104 and 127 of the Securities Act to consider motions relating to an Application of Western Wind Energy Corp. dated January 28, 2013. The hearing will be held on February 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the temporary offices of the Commission at ASAP Reporting Services Inc., Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay Street, Suite 900, Toronto, Ontario.

A copy of the Notice of Hearing dated February 5, 2013 is available at www.osc.gov.on.ca

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
JOHN P. STEVENSON
SECRETARY

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