Capital Report~February 12, 2010
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Premier Gordon Campbell in Stanley Park before the Governor runs with the Olympic Torch. |
 PREMIER’S STATEMENT ON THE OPENING OF THE 2010 GAMES Premier Gordon Campbell issued a statement to mark the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games on February 12, 2010:   EACH 2010 PODIUM TELLS A UNIQUE B.C. STORY Each of the 23 stunning wood podiums used at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games tells a unique story of the people and communities of British Columbia.  THRONE SPEECH FOCUSES ON BRITISH COLUMBIA’S FUTURE The second session of the 39th Parliament of British Columbia was launched with a throne speech that emphasized the steps government will take to propel B.C.’s Olympic momentum to create jobs, improve the environment and support families.   | "What I saw last night was the first time that I've really seen people go that crazy for Canada. I mean I had goose bumps. I was sitting with Sarah McLachlan on the bus, we were coming down Broadway and we just looked outside, and it was raining at that point, and there were thousands of people outside. We just looked and went 'oh my' and people were just going nuts." Michael Buble. CKNW, February 12, 2010. |
|  | | "The Olympics is a positive for British Columbia, but its not the only factor that contributes to out-performance in 2010. Demand for commodities from Asia and other emerging economies, that's going to contribute to Canada's commodity producing provinces." Warren Lovely, Executive Director, CIBC World Markets. Vancouver Sun, February 11, 2010. |
| |   | | Premier Gordon Campbell with the members of the Canadian Tenors singing group at a special performance to kick off the festivities and nightly light shows at Robson Square in Vancouver. | |  | | Watch videos of the most recent Olympic Torch Community Celebrations. | |  | | Robson Square Webcam - Watch Live! | |
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| Linda Reid MLA, Richmond East. |
| Commenting on the arrival of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games:
"When the Richmond Oval opened just over two years ago, it became a source of pride. Teams from all over the world have skated and competed in the oval, giving many locals the opportunity of seeing world-class athletes at their best. Richmond and the oval are the centre of these games , and the region has never been more prepared or excited." 
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