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Riots in Vancouver after Stanley Cup final loss Comments Off

Posted on June 16, 2011
Riot police in Vancouver had to use tear gas to quell a wave of violence that broke out shortly after the local ice hockey team, the Vancouver Canucks, lost to the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals. Cars were set ablaze and shops were subject to looting after the Canucks ... Read More >>

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British flag to be carried by Shelley Rudman in Vancouver Comments Off

Posted on February 12, 2010
Shelley Rudman is set to bring the flag of Britain at the opening Winter Olympics ceremony in Vancouver later today. The athlete already won a silver medal four years ago in Turin and is said to be a a strong contender for the skeleton competition scheduled to take place in the ... Read More >>

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Devo at Winter Olympics Comments Off

Posted on January 28, 2010
The 80s techno-pop slash new-wave group Devo has announced plans to perform during the  2010 Winter Olympic Games in Canada. The band, which has recently revealed that they are currently hard at work on fresh material produced by Santigold, is scheduled to perform live on February 22 at one of the ... Read More >>

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Vancouver Ready For Olympics But Missing Snow Comments Off

Posted on January 25, 2010
Tons of snow are being flown in to prepare western Canadian city for the Winter Olympics Games. Although for most people around the world, Canada is synonymous to digging-your-car-out-of-the-snow and permafrost, few outside the country realize that some spots, such as the western province of British Colombia, actually experiences balmy weather ... Read More >>

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Vancouver Airport Bracing For Huge Olympic Crowds Comments Off

Posted on November 18, 2009
Huge crowds of spectators and athletes are expected at Vancouver International Airport during the departure period one day after the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Games. It’s believed that the avalanche of departures will greatly outdo the previous peak at the facility, making it look like a picnic in the ... Read More >>

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