November 22nd, 2008
The organizers of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games have announced the route of the torch relay leading up to the event. Once the torch arrives from Athens, the relay will be solely within Canada, traveling 45,000 kilometers and visiting 1000 communities in all parts of the country. The relay begins on October 30, 2008 in […]
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November 20th, 2008
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Excluding womens ski jumping from the 2010 Vancouver Games has nothing to do with gender, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Olympic governing body ruled in 2006 to omit the sport from the Vancouver Games because there are so few participants worldwide to represent the sport. Not so says […]
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October 9th, 2008
Canadian residents can request tickets for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games from now until November 7, 2008 by visiting the Vancouver 2010 Web site. Residents of the United States can get information on tickets via Cosport, the official hospitality provider for the Vancouver Olympic Games, beginning October 10. Residents of other countries are […]
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September 25th, 2008
As you know the 2010 Winter Games are being held in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. To help you plan your trip or to just get you into the spirit of the site, British Columbia is offering a free set of travel guides. To request your online or print copy, visit the British Columbia tourism […]
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September 13th, 2008
“Inspired by Dreams” is an official commercial for the Vancouver Winter Games, which are just 517 days away. Take a look:
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August 31st, 2008
The Beijing Games are barely over, but ESPN is already looking to 2010 with their picks for athletes to watch in Vancouver. They mention that the host country always has an advantage (due to patriotism and strong support from the crowds) and that Canada always excels at the Winter Games. Look for a particularly […]
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August 29th, 2008
The organizing committee for the 2010 Vancouver Paralympic Games is making an effort to make the events affordable for spectators. Most (but, obviously, not all) of the tickets will cost $20 or less. Here are some examples:
Tickets will range from $15 for alpine skiing to between $20 and $50 for ice sledge hockey.
Opening ceremony tickets […]
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August 28th, 2008
Twenty-four-year-old alpine skiier, Julia Mancuso won the Gold Medal in Turin in the Giant Slalom event…and she’s hungry for more in Vancouver. Mancuso also has four World Cup victories to her credit and has a run named for her in Squaw Valley. Here’s a look at this defending Olympic Medalist:
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August 26th, 2008
After an exciting two weeks in Beijing, don’t forget that the Winter Games in Vancouver are just 535 days away–February 12 to 28, 2010. In the intervening months, we’ll be talking about the 86 events, 7 sports, and many of the estimated 5500 athletes to be featured in those Games as well as the […]
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August 13th, 2008
Are you watching the Beijing Games, thinking how fun it would be to actually witness some of the events in person? Well, if you’re lucky enough, you can win a trip to the next Olympic Games–the Winter Games in Vancouver in 2010. The Vancouver Olympics are just 548 days away–February 12 to 28, 2010.
Several companies […]
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