Archive of posts tagged "olympics"

BC Sports Hall of Fame Red Mitten Weekend for Family Day

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Combining the fun of Family Day with the spirit of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic legacy, Red Mitten Weekend returns to the BC Sports Hall of Fame from February 10th to 12th! Kids (12 and under) wearing red mittens get in free.

Canada Wins Hockey Gold, Olympians Win Our Hearts

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In Canada, little else can wake a nation from its cozy winter slumber — coast, to coast, to coast — like hockey. At 3:45am Pacific Time sleepy selfies were popping up online as young and old put on their toques, turned on the TV, and cheered for Canada. Social media connected us all and hockey […]

On the Ground at the London 2012 Olympics

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We’re fortunate to have extensive coverage of the London 2012 Olympics here in Canada as the official media partners feed our insatiable appetite for athletic news and highlights. According to a Bell Media release issued this morning, the Olympic audience here has grown 74% over Beijing and the CTV websites (English and French) and apps […]

Vancouver History: Percy Williams

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It has been 84 years since Percy Williams of East Vancouver won two gold medals in track and field at the Amsterdam Olympics — a feat that has never been repeated by a Canadian. 1928 – Archives item# CVA 99-3631 & CVA 99-3638. Photographer: Stuart Thomson. As part of the King Edward High School track […]