Remax Sea to Sky Hockey Challenge — it's game on!
It's no secret Canada's hockey teams are best in the world. Now we want to challenge you to help us put all our athletes on the podium! It's easy — come out and enjoy some great hockey at the Remax Sea to Sky Hockey Challenge, presented by TELUS and HSBC Bank Canada. Your ticket directly supports Canada's athletes on the road to Gold... tomorrow's next BC Sports Hall of Famers! More...

CelticFest Vancouver & St. Patrick's Day Parade
Over 40,000 people are expected March 11 to 17 to celebrate Celtic culture in Vancouver's entertainment district. Showcasing the best of local Celtic talent over seven days, you’ll discover some of B.C.'s best Celtic music, dance, arts, crafts, workshops, spoken word and highland sports. There will be plenty of free events, including Vancouver’s own St. Patrick’s Day Street Parade on Sunday, March 13. More...

DVBIA's Downtown Ambassadors

Mayor Larry Campbell proclaims "My Downtown Week" to recognize 15^th anniversary of the DVBIA
In recognition of the 15^th anniversary of the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association (DVBIA), Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell proclaimed the week of February 19-25 "My Downtown Week." Among its many achievements, the DVBIA created the highly successful Downtown Ambassadors program, the bike- and foot-patrol team whose distinctive red hats and uniforms are a welcome and familiar sight for residents and visitors in need of information or help. More...

Fifteen million (more) reasons to get behind 2010
"In 1,823 days, the Olympic torch will be burning in Vancouver," declared Premier Campbell at the Spirit of Vancouver®’s Countdown to 2010 event. Campbell later announced that the provincial government was seeking $15 million in new funding for sport development in B.C. Concluding his speech, five B.C. athletes were presented with equipment to help them become the best in the world so they can stand on the podium in 2010. More...

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Province plans $15 million boost for sports development
The province will seek legislative approval in February for an additional $15 million for 2010 LegaciesNow to enhance sport development programs and support young B.C. athletes and coaches on the road to 2010, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today. "As a future Olympic host, B.C. has the unique opportunity and responsibility to lead by example in celebrating sport and in promoting fitness and athletic achievement," Campbell said. Read  news release (PDF/43kb).

B.C. communities celebrate Spirit of BC Week in full force
2010 LegaciesNow, in partnership with 92 Spirit of BC Community Committees, announce that over 40 events were held across the province officially kicking off Spirit of BC Week from February 12-19. Spirit of BC Week marks the five-year countdown toward the start of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and will be celebrated annually leading up to the 2010 Games and beyond. Read news release (PDF/237kb).

Canada Place celebrates National Flag Day
Canada Place Corporation and its partner stakeholders are celebrating National Flag Day on Tuesday, February 15. This year marks the 40^th anniversary of the Canada Flag — for the occasion, Canada Place Corporation will place a giant Canadian flag on the façade of Canada Place, with Canadian flags flying proudly on all flagpoles. As well, Canada flags will be available and distributed at Canada Place. More...

Thirty-eight to receive Community Achievement Awards
British Columbia’s second annual Community Achievement Awards were announced today by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. "These 38 individuals from all over the province exemplify the characteristics and accomplishments of British Columbians who have helped shape our province into what it is today," said Premier Campbell. More...

Rogge praises Vancouver and democratization of the Olympic spirit
On his first official visit to Vancouver since our city won the right to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, IOC president Dr. Jacques Rogge said he was very pleased with the progress of the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee (VANOC). Rogge said he felt the Olympic Games would be a great success in Vancouver, but that "all of you in this room have a big role to play in this effort." More...