Russia News Net (Free subscription) | yesterday
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia plans to review spending on the 2014 Winter Olympics due to the global economic downturn, the deputy prime minister who is in charge of preparations for the Games said Friday...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
Since 2007, the Wal-Mart Foundation has awarded more than $3.7 million to support Special Olympics programs in communities across the country. Wal-Mart is recognized as one of the leading employers of people with disabilities in the nation. In 2007, Wal-Mart was recognized for the fourth year in a row as one of the "Top 50 Employers" for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
Halifax regional council has approved a new financial plan for the 2011 Canada Winter Games, though councillors remain nervous about being on the hook for any deficit.
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 11/18/2008
TheStar.com | Skiing | Lueders has head in the Games Lueders has head in the Games Home advantage doesn't guarantee podium spot, bobsled veteran saysNov 18, 2008 04:30 AM Randy Starkman SPORTS REPORTERPierre Lueders is the first to admit he's had some issues adjusting to the Olympic bobsled run in Whistler, B.C."I found myself in a few situations where I made a mistake and I didn't realize...
Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/16/2008
As residents of Vancouver voted in a municipal election Saturday, the freeze in credit markets and a collapse of the city's real-estate market have made the financing of the 2010 Winter Games a critical issue.
Five Live Links (Free subscription) | 11/16/2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/15/sports/olympics/15olympics.html'_r=2&partner=rss&pagewanted=all&oref=slogin Snag being: Olympics cost a CRAPload of money.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
The freeze in credit markets and a collapse of the city’s real estate market have made the financing of the Winter Games a critical issue.
Business Daily Reviews (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
The freeze in credit markets and a collapse of the city’s real estate market have made the financing of the Winter Games a critical issue. Source
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | yesterday
Olympic head says cost and size of future Games must be kept level to handle failing economy
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
The Olympic Broadcasting Services agency has scrapped a $50 non-refundable fee it was charging student journalists who wanted to work for the agency during the 2010 Winter Games. Nancy Lee, the OBS's chief operating officer in Vancouver, said the fee was originally levied in order to repay 11 participating colleges and universities for out-of-pocket costs they might have incurred for...
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
... Imrie is gaining international experience she hopes will land her a berth in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.Two-time Olympian, Robin Clegg, will guide Canada's three men through Europe this winter. The 31-year-old Ottawa native, who is entering his 10th season on the team, also posted a best-ever finish on the World Cup last season when he finished eighth.Clegg will be joined...
The Blog of Walker (Free subscription) | yesterday
...more on the women ski jumpers who couldn't be. Is the Olympics government policy? According to the website for the B.C. government's Winter Games secretariat, it is responsible for "ensuring our Olympic vision is achieved" by providing "strategic leadership, coordination and oversight to ensure the province meets its financial infrastructure and service commitments" and "ensuring the...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/19/2008
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games ticket requests by the numbers: -- Total value of tickets requested by Canadian residents from October 3 to November 7: $345 million -- An estimated 120 of 170 sessions will be allocated by lottery -- Dollar value of requests submitted on November 7 alone was 182 percent of the total dollar value of tickets allocated during phase one of the Salt...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 8 hours ago
Be a teenage push-up king, put a little ''green'' in your life or help make Canada a better place to live by taking shorter showers.These are all ways Canadians can get a shot at the memorable experience of running a leg of the celebrated Olympic torch relay that will crisscross the country from Victoria to Newfoundland and back to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games.
SI.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- The Olympic flame will shine on every corner of Canada during a historic torch relay that will serve as the national rallying cry for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
