Archive for February, 2010
Vancouver Games seen as nation-building milestone for Canada - The Vancouver Sun
February 28th, 2010 | 
Author: Seventeen days, 26 medals and a host of unforgettable Olympic moments: skier Alex Bilodeau’s first home-soil gold, the Canadian women’s hockey triumph, skater Joannie Rochette …
Posted in Cypress a mountain of trouble - Calgary Sun
WEST VANCOUVER — Organizers of the 2010 Winter Olympics diplomatically referred to Cypress Mountain as their “special child.” But the El Nino-affected freestyle skiing and …
Cypress a mountain of trouble - Toronto Sun
WEST VANCOUVER — Organizers of the 2010 Winter Olympics diplomatically referred to Cypress Mountain as their “special child.” But the El Nino-affected freestyle skiing and …
Rob Ramage to appeal conviction, sentence in fatal crash - Globe and Mail
R ob Ramage is arguing he should get a new trial because his Charter rights were violated shortly after a crash that killed his friend, former NHL player Keith Magnuson. Suffering …
Historic Olympics a nation-building milestone for Canada: experts - The Vancouver Sun
Seventeen days, 26 medals and a host of unforgettable Olympic moments: skier Alex Bilodeau’s first home-soil gold, the Canadian women’s hockey triumph, skater Joannie Rochette …
A golden day for Canada at Games - The Vancouver Sun
VANCOUVER — It was a gold rush for Canada on the penultimate day of the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. And it was a record-setting day, too. Three gold medals pushed Canada’s …
Long-track team fell short of expectations - CBC Olympics
At the Torino Winter Olympics in 2006, the Canadian long-track speedskating team walked away with eight medals: two gold, four silver and two bronze. Heading into Vancouver, high …
Rochette, Bilodeau could carry flag on Sunday - CBC Olympics
As speedskater Clara Hughes recognized, being chosen Canada’s Olympic flag-bearer is a most distinguished honour. While Hughes held the title at this year’s opening ceremony …
Canada vs. U.S. for all the Olympic marbles - The Chronicle Herald
Team Canada’s Sidney Crosby and goaltender Roberto Luongo share a laugh during a practice at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver on Saturday. Team Canada will play Team U.S.A. in …
Gold rush for Canada - The Chronicle Herald
Canadian speed skaters Denny Morrison, Lucas Makowsky and Mathieu Giroux celebrate their gold medal in the men’s team pursuit. (Robert Skinner / CP) Canada’s men’s curling …