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A Winter Olympics With No Snow?

Thursday, January 21, 2010

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A combination of environmental factors this Olympic year could see the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver – Whistler be nearly snow free. The world-class resort of Whistler which will be the scene of many of the skiing events is not fairing too badly, but the locations closer to the city of Vancouver are in [...]

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West Vancouver joins Vancouver 2010 family as a Venue City

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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The District of West Vancouver and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) announced today that West Vancouver has become a Venue City for the 2010 Winter Games. The focus of West Vancouver’s participation in the Games is to engage residents of all ages – youth, families, seniors, and to [...]

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VANOC files Statement of Defence on women’s ski jumping at the 2010 Winter Games

Friday, May 30, 2008

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The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) filed a Statement of Defence this morning in response to the Statement of Claim issued by several female ski jumpers on Wednesday, May 21, 2008. VANOC’s Statement of Defence is available for review from the Supreme Court of British Columbia Vancouver Registry. VANOC respects [...]

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

Monday, March 31, 2008

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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, [...]

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Aquilini Investment Group expands partnership with 2010 Winter Games

Sunday, March 30, 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) [...]

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Whistler Blackcomb Transfers Ownership of Gravity Logic

Friday, March 28, 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

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

Sunday, March 23, 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 [...]

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

Thursday, March 20, 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 [...]

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

Wednesday, March 19, 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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2010 Winter Games to source clean power from BC Hydro and promote energy conservation – VANOC CEO John Furlong joins Team Power Smart

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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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 [...]

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