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February 2008

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge honoured with a Salish name during ceremony with Four Host First Nations

February 28 2008
VANCOUVER -The Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Four Host First Nations, partners in hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games), hosted a reception on Wednesday, February 27, marking the visit of the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the 6th Meeting of the Coordination Commission for the XXI Olympic Winter Games, Vancouver 2010...
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IOC gives high mark to Vancouver’s Games preparations

February 28 2008
On his second visit to Vancouver since the city was awarded the 2010 Olympic Winter Games five years ago, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, praised the progress that the Organising Committee (VANOC) is making...
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VANOC begins select testing of field of play at first official Sport Event

February 20 2008
Whistler, BC - The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will begin testing its operational readiness at the first official Sport Event for alpine skiing, taking place in Whistler, BC from February 21 to February 24...
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After one day, more than 10,500 Games enthusiasts apply to volunteer for 2010 Winter Games; www.vancouver2010.com sets new single-day record of more than 1.3 million page views

February 13 2008
VANCOUVER – After launching the Call for Volunteers and celebrating the two-year countdown to the 2010 Winter Games, www...
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Vancouver 2010 to Post Daily Simulated Weather/Sport Program Reports to vancouver2010.com

February 12 2008
VANCOUVER – One of the single largest factors that will influence the actual staging of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be the weather...
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Bell celebrates culture through partnership with Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad - New emblem unveiled at Countdown Concert

February 12 2008
VANCOUVER — Bell and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) tonight launched the telecommunications company’s role as presenting partner of the Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad...
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Canadians and Games enthusiasts around the world invited for volunteer experience-of-a-lifetime at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

February 12 2008
Volunteer application process begins today at www...
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2010 Merchandising and Sponsorship: How BC Businesses Will Fit In

February 8 2008
Vancouver, BC (February 8, 2008): Sales of Olympic and Paralympic licensed merchandise will total more than $600 million between now and 2010...
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Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Declared Canada’s Games - The Countdown to 2010 Begins in the Nation’s Capital

February 6 2008
OTTAWA – Today, at a public event attended by an enthusiastic crowd, David Emerson, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics, and John Furlong, Vancouver 2010 CEO, unveiled the Vancouver 2010 Countdown Clock in Ottawa alongside Olympic and Paralympic athletes...
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Top Minds Gather for 2010 Winter Games Ceremonies Symposia

February 1 2008
VANCOUVER  – Over 100 respected leaders in Canada's artistic scene, representing some of the country’s most influential artists, cultural and theatrical practitioners, directors, writers, designers and community leaders, will gather in Vancouver over the course of the next three weekends – starting February 1 to 4 – to participate in six Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Ceremonies Symposia...
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Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad 2008 takes the stage

February 1 2008
Cultural Olympiad 2008 today launches a multi-year celebration of arts, culture and creativity staged as part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games...
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