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September 2009

VANOC celebrates opening of 2010 athlete training venues at Trout Lake and Killarney Facilities designed as lasting Games’ legacies for surrounding communities

September 24 2009
VANCOUVER — Some of the world’s most artistic and nimblest athletes on skates will conduct their final training sessions for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games on the ice at two brand-new community arenas, officially opening this week in Vancouver...
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Successful Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay training exercise solidifies plans to engage and inspire a nation Operational plans tested to bring Olympic Spirit from coast to coast to coast

September 23 2009
VANCOUVER — Residents of seven British Columbia communities received a special preview today of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay convoy and celebrations as the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) put their operational plans to the test in a simulation exercise representing an actual day along the national relay route...
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Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad adds over 70 new projects to eclectic lineup

September 21 2009
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad, presented by Bell, is adding more international flair to its impressive lineup of music, theatre, visual arts, dance, and digital programming in its largest announcement of 2010 projects to date — more than 70, including hardcore troubadour Steve Earle, an inspiring Ugandan dance troupe and an all-star lineup of emerging Canadian talent brought together by an American music producer, often called the inventor of the modern tribute album, saluting the godfather of grunge: Neil Young...
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VANOC Board of Directors reviews final five month home stretch of activities and operations before start of Games

September 18 2009
VANCOUVER - The board of directors for the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) met today in Vancouver to discuss an exceptionally busy fall schedule full of operational activities and major announcements leading up to the opening of the Games, as well as updates on standing agenda items such as ongoing financial management, Games-time planning and the Olympic Torch Relay...
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A balance of interests: freedom of expression in public spaces, athletes competing at their best and spectator enjoyment at the 2010 Games

September 16 2009
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) is working closely with its partners to provide a reasonable balance of interests at the 2010 Winter Games including freedom of expression in public spaces; the protection of Olympic marks and Games sponsors against commercial infringement and ambush marketing; and venues where athletes can compete at their very best before spectators who can fully enjoy the events...
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People of all ages and abilities invited to volunteer as performers for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games

September 14 2009
VANCOUVER — Looking for a chance to create lifetime memories as part of a huge international event with thousands watching live and millions more tuning in around the world? Five thousand spots are available starting today for volunteers wanting to be a part of the breathtaking and inspiring Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games...
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