Sportworld’s Brendan Connor heads to spectacular Vancouver, Canada to check on the preparations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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For more information on the XXI Olympic Winter Games, visit http://www.vancouver2010.com
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Miga the Sea Bear : Miga is a snowboarding sea bear inspired by the legends of the Pacific Northwest First Nations tales of orca whales that transform into bears when they arrive on land. Part Spirit Bear, a rare white bear unique to BC, Miga’s outgoing spirit and high energy draw her to action and adventure.
Quatchi the Sasquatch : Quatchi, a shy and gentle giant, is a sasquatch; a popular figure in local native legends of the Pacific West Coast. The sasquatch reminds us of the mystery and wonder that exists in the natural world. Although Quatchi loves all winter sports, he’s especially fond of hockey and dreams of becoming a world-famous goalie.
Sumi the Thunderbird : Sumi is an animal spirit who wears the hat of the orca whale, flies with the wings of the mighty thunderbird and runs on the furry legs of the black bear. With a name that is derived from the Salish word sumesh meaning guardian spirit, Sumi is passionate about the environment and is a fan of all Paralympic sports.
Mukmuk the Marmot : Mukmuk is a small and friendly Vancouver Island marmot who always supports and cheers loudly for his friends during games and races. Mukmuk, the mascot sidekick, is considered an honourary member of the team and enjoys surprising his friends by popping up on occasion to share in the spirit and fun of the Games. Mukmuk gets his name from the word muckamuck, Chinook jargon for food, because he loves to eat when he’s not playing with his mascot friends.
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A CHALLENGE AND A PROMISE
Own the Podium 2010 is a challenge to our nation to step up and show the world its very best. It is an unprecedented commitment to Canadian winter sport that spans virtually every discipline and region. It is a promise to our athletes that they will have solid support from training ground to finish line. And it is a bold statement of purpose, setting the highest possible standard for performance on the worlds most demanding stage.
Launched in January 2005, Own the Podium 2010 is a national sport technical initiative designed to help Canadas winter athletes win the most number of medals at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, and to place in the top three nations (gold medal count) at the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
The initiative is a collaborative effort supported by all of Canadas winter national sport organizations (NSOs) and the major winter sport funding partners, including Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), the Calgary Olympic Development ociation (CODA), the Government of British Columbia, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), and several of VANOCs corporate sponsors.
Canadians want to Own the Podium in 2010!
Learn more about this initiative at http://www.ownthepodium2010.com
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Vancouver Invites You To Be Part of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Experience.
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Vancouver 2010 is an open invitation for everyone to share in the Olympic and Paralympic journey, to find and step up to their own podium. It is about creating everyday champions, every day. Video Credit: Own the Podium 2010 NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED Visit http://www.vancouver2010.com to learn more about the 21st Olympic Winter Games. Vancouver Invites You To Be Part of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Experience. …
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YOU COULD BE A 2010 OLYMPIC TORCHBEARER
Be part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay by making a personal pledge to do something in your daily life to make Canada an even better place to live.
For over 100 days leading up to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, 12,000 Canadians will be helping the Olympic Flame make its way across Canada. And you could be one of them.
As a presenting partner, RBC is giving thousands of Canadians just like you the opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame. Applying is easy.
For more information and to apply, visit https://www.carrythetorch.com/
The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is proudly co-presented by RBC and Coca-Cola in partnership with the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee.
The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay begins its journey to Vancouver with a traditional lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece. The Olympic Flame will then travel 45,000 kilometres across Canada, passing through every province and territory. Twelve thousand Canadians will have the privilege of carrying the Olympic Flame over the course of 100 days.
The relay will culminate at BC Place on February 12, 2010, with the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, signaling the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
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Vancouver invites the world for the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games.
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Raise a glass to supporting our athletes — Petro-Canadas glassware is back!
Millions of Canadians came together in 1988 during the Olympic Winter Games in Calgary to help athletes and coaches by purchasing over 50 million Petro-Canada glasses.
For the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games, Petro-Canada is releasing a new set of glassware to support Canadas Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Start your collection with the first glass in the series, the Capilano 16 oz water glass, for only $3.99 (plus taxes).
Plus, earn 10X Petro-Points™ on every glass you purchase!
Glasses are available at participating Petro-Canada locations and only while supplies last.
Collect the Set — Support Our Athletes
Each Petro-Canada Vancouver 2010 glass is a one-time only, limited edition keepsake. Collect the series of Petro-Canada Vancouver 2010 glasses leading up to the Games and help our athletes fuel their dreams!
Each limited edition glass sold helps support Canadas Olympic and Paralympic Teams at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
Arc International, world renowned for its glassware collections, designed the Petro-Canada Vancouver 2010 glassware collection. Clear in colour, each piece of glassware displays a petroglyph on one side and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games emblem embossed on the other.
The petroglyph on the glass is influenced by the ancient etchings and carvings found on rocks and caves across Canada. Its specific themes show the connection and harmony between humanity and nature in Canada.
This Vancouver 2010 glassware is exclusive to Petro-Canada. Glasses are only available at a participating Petro-Canada location while supplies last — start your collection today!
For more information: http://retail.petro-canada.ca/en/olympics/3194.aspx
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Vancouver Welcomes the World for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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An overview of Vancouver and Whistler, site of the 2010 Winter Games, showcasing the area’s natural beauty and culture.
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Visit: http://www.vancouver2010.com
Vancouver Invites You To Be Part of the 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Experience.
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A commercial for Petro-Canada’s new 2010 Olympic Glassware.
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