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Public support for Vancouver 2030 bid waning, according to new poll of British Columbians

Researchers say “the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent experience of Tokyo as a host city” appear to be reasons for the slide.
Public support for Vancouver 2030

Olympic leaders remember Jacques Rogge as a man of his word

IOC doyen Richard Pound tells Around the Rings “He was someone who earned his living as a surgeon, but his passion in life was sport”.
Olympic leaders remember Jacques Rogge

In the Moment: June 30, 2003 Vancouver Campaigns for 2010 Winter Olympics

(ATR) Ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky among the stars from Canada to support the Vancouver bid at the IOC session in Prague.
In the Moment: June 30,

Are the Olympics Worth the Trouble, Cost? - Olympic Forum Debate

(ATR) - To host or not to host ... Olympic veterans and Olympic opponent square off.
Are the Olympics Worth the

Confessions from Vancouver Olympics Leader

(ATR) John Furlong speaks about some difficult times to a crowd of Vancouver movers and shakers.
Confessions from Vancouver Olympics Leader

Furlong Says Vancouver 2010 "Changed Our Country"

(ATR) Vancouver 2010 president John Furlong delivers keynote for Smart Cities & Sport Summit in Lausanne.
Furlong Says Vancouver 2010 "Changed

Vancouver Olympic Chief Anticipates Toronto Bid -- On the Scene

(ATR) Also: Pan Ams could help softball to Olympics ... Canadian geese "not scared" of athletes
Vancouver Olympic Chief Anticipates Toronto

Funeral for Furlong Wife; Canada, Rwanda NOC Elections; WOA Tender

(ATR) Funeral service for late wife of VANOC chief... Elections for Canadian and Rwandan National Olympic COmmittees... WOA seeks to expand digital presence....
Funeral for Furlong Wife; Canada,

Tragedy Strikes Vancouver Olympics Chief

(ATR) Vancouver 2010 CEO John Furlong pleads for privacy as he deals with the death of his wife in a car crash in Ireland. Bob Mackin reports from Vancouver.
Tragedy Strikes Vancouver Olympics Chief

Vancouver View: Taxpayers -- IOC Help VANOC Balance Budget

(ATR) The taxpayers of Canada – and the IOC -- help keep the Vancouver Olympics in the black. More on the latest financial report from VANOC by Bob Mackin in Vancouver…
Vancouver View: Taxpayers -- IOC