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Economic boost seen from 2010 Games preparations

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Preparations for next year's Olympics have given Vancouver an economic boost that's comparable to those enjoyed by past host cities, according to a study released on Thursday. Venue construction and other ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  5 Nov 2009

Related Topics: PricewaterhouseCoopers,  Gary Lunn

Going to 2010 Games? Offset your carbon

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Spectators, media and sponsors planning to attend next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver will be under pressure to offset their carbon emissions, organizers said on Tuesday. The Vancouver Organizing Committee ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  3 Nov 2009

2010 athletes, spectators urged to get H1N1 shots

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Athletes and spectators will be encouraged to get vaccinated against the H1N1 flu before traveling to next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver, an official said on Wednesday. The hundreds of volunteers and staff ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  28 Oct 2009

Balanced budget still seen for 2010 Games

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Organizers of next year's Vancouver Olympics are confident of meeting their balanced budget goal, saying the economic downturn has had a milder impact than initially feared, officials said on Monday. Sales of high- ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  26 Oct 2009

Related Topics: International Olympic Committee

Each medal at Vancouver Games to have unique design

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Medals awarded at next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver will feature Canadian aboriginal art, and for the first time in Games history, every single medal will have a unique design. Designs for the 2010 Olympic ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  15 Oct 2009

Vancouver confident about 2010 transport plan

VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Organizers of next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver unveiled their final transport plan on Wednesday, saying they are confident residents will help prevent traffic gridlock for athletes and visitors. Organizers said they have ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  14 Oct 2009

Bank of Canada repeats dollar warning

T he Bank of Canada repeated its concern about the strength of the Canadian dollar on Thursday, warning that it could delay the return of inflation to the bank's 2 per cent target. The latest comments came after the currency CAD/USD-I hit a one-year ...

From ALLAN DOWD, Globe and Mail,  8 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Paul Jenkins,  Federal Reserve

Little beetle a big puzzle for Canadian lumber

I nvestors in Canada's forestry sector should pay attention to the speed skating competition at next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver because it could help them with an insect problem. Western Canada's mountain pine beetle infestation has left ...

From ALLAN DOWD, Globe and Mail,  5 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Chicago Mercantile Exchange,  Brookfield Asset Management Inc

2010 Games branding sparks free speech fears

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - Civil liberties advocates warned on Wednesday that efforts to protect Olympic branding deals during next year's Winter Games in Vancouver may infringe on free speech. They say that agreements Vancouver organizers ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  16 Sep 2009

IOC gives assurances on 2010 sponsorship revenue

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee has assured organizers of next year's Winter Olympics in Vancouver it will help with a potential budget gap caused by the global recession, officials said Wednesday. Canadian ...

From ALLAN DOWD, The Washington Post,  26 Aug 2009

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