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

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, [...]

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

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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Vancouver 2010 operational expenses in line with business plan projections – Cash balance positive at $56.5 million and strong sponsor revenue received

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 [...]

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Flight 2010 Cleared for Landing at Vancouver International Airport – YVR Named Official Airport for 2010 Winter Games

Richmond, B.C. (March 13, 2008): The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) today welcomed Vancouver Airport Authority as an Official Supplier of the 2010 Winter Games. This partnership marks the first time in Olympic Games history that an airport has been named an Official Supplier. As an Official Supplier, [...]

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The Whistler Sliding Centre homologation process complete

World’s 15th sliding centre praised by international federation technical officials Whistler, BC The homologation process for The Whistler Sliding Centre concluded over the weekend, achieving another milestone in the timeline to ensure the venue for bobsleigh, luge and skeleton competitions is complete for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The four days of testing and [...]

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