2008 March | Whistler British Columbia Canada

VANOC Releases 2006-07 Sustainability Report for the 2010 Winter Games

31. March 2008

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, [...]

Biathlon Event Explained

30. March 2008

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Cross-country running and rifle shooting are summer outdoor sports but combined into a winter atmosphere they make a challenging contest of wills, endurance, skill, and experience. Biathlon for the Winter Games means a fit athlete with skiing prowess paired with world elite level shooting skills. Continuing World Cup level competition evolves into heats for Olympic [...]

Aquilini Investment Group expands partnership with 2010 Winter Games

30. March 2008

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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) [...]

Whistler Blackcomb Transfers Ownership of Gravity Logic

28. March 2008

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Gravity Logic Employees Will Assume Ownership and All Assets. Whistler Blackcomb has made the strategic decision to transfer ownership of Gravity Logic, an internal business operation offering a variety of mountain bike design, development and educational services, to three of Gravity Logic’s original employees. Credit:Whistler Blackcomb Transfers Ownership of Gravity Logic

Homologation of The Whistler Sliding Centre to proceed this week

24. March 2008

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Whistler, BC – The world’s top sliding athletes, coaches and technical officials will be in Whistler this week from March 5 through 8 to participate in the homologation of The Whistler Sliding Centre – the venue for bobsleigh, … View original here: Homologation of The Whistler Sliding Centre to proceed this week

2010 in Whistler?

24. March 2008

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If you are fortunate enough to purchase one of the 1.8 million tickets being sold for the winter Olympics, you will be in Whistler or Vancouver. However, as I wondered around the village one very important question kept circling in my … Original post: 2010 in Whistler?

Easter Goodies Missing as More Than 31cms of Snow Blankets Whistler Blackcomb

23. March 2008

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While skiers and riders rejoiced at the arrival of more than 31cms of fresh snow today at Whistler Blackcomb, there is one visitor to Whistler who is not impressed. Hundreds of coloured eggs and chocolates hidden by the Easter Rabbit himself have been further concealed with a thick layer of snow, leading the rabbit [...]

Canadian 2010 Vancouver Olympic Men’s Figure Skating Preview

21. March 2008

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The qualifying line for the Canadian 2010 Vancouver Olympic men’s figure skating event is now forming. In the World Cup and International level figure skating competitions running up to the 2010 Olympics, men’s figure skating will be a battle of American giants. World men’s Olympic figure skating has not seen a battle like Weir versus [...]

Millennium joins team as Official Supplier of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

20. March 2008

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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 [...]

Solid progress noted as VANOC Board of Directors reviews activities and operations during second meeting of 2008

19. March 2008

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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 [...]

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