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The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) welcomed today the Province of British Columbia’s decision to upgrade BC Place Stadium facilities before the 2010 Winter Games, and to move ahead with a retractable roof, in the facility’s life beyond the Games.

The announced pre-Games upgrades including renovations to suites, seating, washrooms and concession stands, and the enhancement of the existing roof liner – will ensure the facility is in top form in time for the 2010 Winter Games. VANOC’s financial contribution towards the stadium upgrades will be used in large part to upgrade access for people with disabilities. The new retractable roof, to be constructed after the Games have concluded, will ensure BC Place remains a premium venue long after the Games are over.

“BC Place Stadium has always been the perfect stage for spectacular ceremonies in 2010, offering the opportunity to stage special effects and spectator comfort unique to these Winter Games. The upgrades announced today will help ensure a great spectator experience,” said John Furlong, VANOC Chief Executive Officer. He also commended BC Premier Gordon Campbell and PavCo (BC Pavilion Corporation) for plans to complete a retractable roof at BC Place after the 2010 Winter Games. “We support the decision to complete the new roof after the Games, and are very familiar with the savings that can be found when construction is undertaken under the right timing.” Continued Furlong, “Outside of the sport venues, BC Place Stadium is where many of the most spectacular and inspiring moments of the 2010 Winter Games will happen. Memories will be made there and BC Place Stadium will permanently gain a special stature as a premiere Games venue. With the global exposure afforded by the 2010 Winter Games, a new retractable roof, post-2010, and as home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and the BC Lions, BC Place Stadium will clearly attract world-class professional sport and celebration events for years to come.”

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony will take place in the 60,000-seat BC Place Stadium on February 12, 2010. The Closing Ceremony, to take place on February 28, 2010, will also be held at BC Place Stadium. During the Games period, Nightly Victory Ceremonies will also be held there. This will be the first time in Olympic Games history that the Olympic Ceremonies will be staged in the comfort of an indoor venue. The Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony will be held at BC Place Stadium, on March 12, 2010.

In addition to the in-stadium spectators, an estimated three billion television viewers are expected to watch the Opening Ceremony on February 12.

VANOC is responsible for the planning, organizing, financing and staging of the XXI Olympic Winter Games and the X Paralympic Winter Games in 2010. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from February 12 to 28, 2010. Vancouver and Whistler will host the Paralympic Winter Games from March 12 to 21, 2010. Visit www.vancouver2010.com

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Investigators have uncovered a scandal involving North America’s premier ski resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and the notorious and unpredictable “Old Man Winter.”

According to investigators, Whistler Blackcomb paid Old Man Winter an undisclosed sum of money to “delay the arrival of Spring.” Whistler Blackcomb has received a total of 959 cm (31.5 feet) of snow so far this season due to Old Man Winter. This transaction also resulted in the arrival of 170cm of snow throughout the month of March, including one incident where 31cm (12 inches) of snow fell over a 24-hour period.

Old Man Winter denies allegations that he accepted money to rough up Spring.

“Look, these allegations are false,” he told reporters earlier today. “I was just doing my job here. The skiers and riders wanted snow so that’s what I gave em. I’m not responsible for any harm done to Spring.”

Whistler Blackcomb refused to comment.

However, further evidence indicates that while Old Man Winter held on to his end of bargain, Whistler Blackcomb was working on the back-end with its own snowmaking department.

Jodie McCutcheon, Snowmaking Senior Supervisor for Whistler Blackcomb disclosed that the mountain has been busy pumping 4.2 million gallons of water throughout the month of March to ensure excellent snow coverage for skiers and riders in the event that Spring does appear.

Meanwhile, skiers and riders appear happy with the delay of Spring and are busy enjoying the 267cm base (8.8 feet).

Spring is now suing both Whistler Blackcomb and Old Man Winter, claiming they are breaking international weather rights. The case is ongoing, but with this morning’s bite of frost in the valley, experts are indicating this could be a lengthy trial.

Consistently ranked as North America’s top ski and snowboard resort, Whistler Blackcomb continues to raise the level of mountain excitement for its guests. With the landmark Peak to Peak Gondola project underway, the return of the popular Symphony Amphitheatre, and a host of other on-mountain improvements, this winter promises to be one of the most exciting yet. Located a scenic two-hour drive north of Vancouver up the spectacular ‘Sea to Sky’ Highway, this resort is home to the continent’s two greatest vertical-rise ski mountains Whistler and Blackcomb. With over 17 alpine bowls, four glaciers, 200 trails, 8,171 acres of skiable terrain and a one mile vertical rise, the choices of where and what to ski/ride at Whistler Blackcomb from beginner to advanced terrain are staggering. Joined at the base by a vibrant pedestrian village filled with restaurants, patios, cafes, shops, galleries and spas, and surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this four season resort is spectacular. Check it all out at www.whistlerblackcomb.com

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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 regional advertising avenues through a value-in-kind allocation of print and online advertising in Canwest’s ten regional daily publications: The Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, Windsor Star, Regina Leader-Post, Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Calgary Herald, Edmonton Journal, Vancouver Sun, The Province, and Victoria Times Colonist. In turn, Canwest will receive exclusive rights in the regional newspaper publisher product/service category for the 2010 Winter Games in addition to the Canadian Olympic team for the Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012 Games. The sponsorship is a marketing and advertising partnership and is independent of Canwest’s editorial coverage of the 2010 Winter Games.

“Our investment in the 2010 Winter Games is the largest sponsorship commitment in our history,” said Dennis Skulsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canwest Publishing Inc. “Our regional newspaper network is thrilled to play a key role in promoting one of the biggest events of our generation right in our backyard – and we will continue to deliver comprehensive and objective coverage of the Games to our readers across the country.”

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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

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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) as an Official Supplier for the 2010 Winter Games. The sponsorship extends the partnership between VANOC and the Aquilini

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