News Releases

“Canada’s Games reaching Canadians across the country through Canada’s national newspaper.” VANCOUVER (May 2, 2008) – The Globe and Mail announced today that it has been named the Official National Newspaper by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). Officials from The Globe and Mail and VANOC celebrated the news with Globe employees at the paper’s Vancouver office. As

Local voice to bring the spirit of the Games to communities across the country VANCOUVER (April 23, 2008) – As Canada’s Games draw closer, Canwest Publishing Inc. announced today that it is partnering with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) to help inform and engage communities across the country as the Official Regional Newspaper Publisher for the 2010 Winter Games. The sponsorship provides VANOC with greater

Open Call for artists’ proposals and Artist Registry invite widespread participation Vancouver, BC – Following on the heels of its successful seven-week 2008 festival, the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad is well on its way to developing the 2009 program. An open call for artists’ proposals for Cultural Olympiad 2009 is now underway and organizers today announced the first two major international events for Cultural Olympiad 2009. Co-presented in partnership

Vancouver, British Columbia - The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today released its second corporate Sustainability Report, re-affirming its commitment to deliver a socially, economically and environmentally responsible Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The report covers the 12-month period between August 1, 2006 and July 31, 2007, and can be viewed at www.vancouver2010.com. Based on Vancouver 2010 Bid commitments and

Local family business reinforces its commitment to sport, youth and the Games Vancouver, BC (March 30, 2008) – With only 688 days until the opening faceoff of the Olympic hockey tournament at General Motors Place, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today welcomed the Aquilini Investment Group (AIG) as an Official Supplier for the 2010 Winter Games. The sponsorship extends the partnership between VANOC and the Aquilini

Developer of Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver now on board Vancouver, March 20, 2008 – The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today welcomed the Millennium Development Corporation to its team as an Official Supplier through a financial contribution to VANOC of $3 million. Awarded the contract by the City of Vancouver in April 2006, Millennium is the developer of the Millennium Water project that will serve as the Olympic

Vancouver, BC – The Board of Directors for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) met today in Vancouver for its second meeting of 2008. The meeting included: a management update from Chief Executive Officer John Furlong; Board authorization of contracts and agreements that will continue to support the planning and staging of the 2010 Winter Games; and reports, updates and decisions on various topics, including VANOC’s

VANCOUVER – A new standard of environmental stewardship for Olympic and Paralympic Games was reached today with the announcement of an agreement between BC Hydro and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). In its role as an Official Supporter of the 2010 Winter Games, BC Hydro will provide the resources to supply clean power for the Games. In addition, through its Power Smart programs, BC Hydro will work with VANOC to ensure the

VANCOUVER, B.C.—Manitoba talent will take to the world stage at the 2010 Winter Games as part of a contributing province agreement between the Province of Manitoba and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). Premier Gary Doer signed the agreement here today with John Furlong, Vancouver 2010 CEO, at the VANOC offices. “The 2010 Winter Games are an opportunity for provinces like Manitoba, as well as Canada, to showcase

Vancouver, BC – Operational activities are ramping up, venue construction continues to wind down, and the second quarter financial statements of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) released today reflect this stage of planning for the Games. In addition VANOC is in a favourable cash balance position, at $56.5 million. VANOC’s financial reporting reflects the two components of its business: 1) venue development