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Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad muscles up with 36 new projects
A Russian prima ballerina known for portraying the fleeting final moments of a dying swan and an acrobatic New York youth dance troupe that dodges swinging cinder blocks and “flies” through glass like action heroes are adding some muscle to the Vancouver 2010Cultural Olympiad, presented by Bell, which starts in just 64 days. >>>
VANOC confirms board leadership and updates on progress and remaining challenges
Vancouver, BC — The board of directors for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) received a comprehensive update on Games-time planning today, including the need for more volunteers with accommodation in the Sea to Sky region and expanded traffic management plans to encourage the public to leave vehicles at home and use alternative forms of transportation leading up to and during the Games. >>>
Vancouver 2010 ticketing operations running smoothly; Website experiencing high volume of Olympic and Paralympic ticket fans at www.vancouver2010.com
Vancouver, BC ― Ticketing operations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are running smoothly today and as expected, the site is experiencing a high volume of visitors at www.vancouver2010.com. VANOC would like to thank everyone for their patience in the virtual waiting room. >>>
VANOC statement on British Columbia Court of Appeal decision regarding women's ski jumping at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
In a ruling released today, the British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal of a ruling by the British Columbia Supreme Court regarding women’s ski jumping at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The appeal was heard November 12 and 13, 2009 in Vancouver, BC, by a panel of three appeal court judges. >>>
Vancouver 2010 Official Souvenir Program now on sale across Canada
Celebrated Canadian authors Douglas Coupland and Roch Carrier are among the major contributors to the Vancouver 2010 Official Souvenir Program, which goes on sale this week across Canada. >>>
Reminder: Over 100,000 Winter Olympic Games tickets on sale Saturday, November 14 including gold medal hockey, curling, Opening, Closing and nightly Vancouver Victory Ceremonies
Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games’ fans wanting to purchase tickets to city events, including gold medal hockey, curling, as well as Opening, Closing and nightly Victory Ceremonies will have another chance on Saturday, November 14 at 10:00 am (Pacific Time). Over 100,000 tickets for the third and final phase will be available to Canadian residents on a first-come, first-served basis at www.vancouver2010.com. >>>
Vancouver 2010 Phase 3 Ticket Sales postponed to November 14
Vancouver BC, November 7, 2009 – Visitors hoping to purchase Olympic and Paralympic tickets today at www.vancouver2010.com were not able to access the site as previously planned and as a result, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) has made the decision to postpone the start of Phase 3 ticket sales to Saturday, November 14 at 10am Pacific Time. >>>
Vancouver 2010 congratulates City of Toronto on winning 2015 Pan Am Games
The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) congratulates the City of Toronto for earning the honour today of hosting the 2015 Pan Am Games - marking the third time Canada will host the games. >>>
Statement from VANOC with regard to BC Ambulance Service at the 2010 Winter Games
Like any major international event that draws thousands of participants, safety is our number one priority. When athletes and the public are at our venues, we must ensure the necessary medical services are in place to provide a safe environment >>>
Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay to visit 11 communities in 10 days across Canada starting March 3, 2010 Coca-Cola, RBC, Province of BC join Government of Canada in support of relay
Nine more Canadian communities will celebrate the endless possibilities of the human spirit and the awe-inspiring stories of Paralympic athletes when they welcome the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Torch Relay, starting on March 3, 2010 in the nation’s capital. >>>
Pay tribute to Olympic champions and enjoy top Canadian talent - all at an affordable price with nightly Victory Ceremony tickets on sale Saturday, November 7
This Saturday, Olympic fans are encouraged to be among the first to purchase Vancouver Victory Ceremony tickets at www.vancouver2010.com and reserve their place in 2010 to witness Olympians from around the world have their Vancouver 2010 medals placed around their necks for the first time. >>>
City of Vancouver hands over Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver to VANOC
Vancouver, BC – Officially marking the 100 day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and a major milestone in the road to 2010, City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson handed over the keys today to the Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver to John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). >>>
Vancouver 2010 promises bilingual experience so all Canadians can share in excitement of Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
Vancouver, BC — Bienvenue and welcome to Canada’s Games in 2010! In exactly 100 days from now, visitors at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will enjoy a bilingual experience sharing in one of the world’s largest sporting and cultural events. >>>
With nearly 100 days to go until start of 2010 Winter Games, VANOC completes search for Sea to Sky workforce accommodation
Vancouver, BC — Accommodation for more than 6,000 people needed to stage the 2010 Winter Games in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky region has been secured by the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC). The accommodation solutions range from a cruise ship to billeted rooms in private homes between North Vancouver and Pemberton. >>>
Partners of 2010 Winter Games join forces to help make Canada’s Games carbon neutral VANOC, Offsetters to offset air travel of 2010 Olympians and Paralympians
On the eve of the 100-day countdown to the Games, 25 partners of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are among the first to join forces in an ambitious effort to leave Canada and the world an environmental legacy of carbon neutral Games in 2010, including offsetting air travel for Olympians and Paralympians. >>>
