London 2012 on track to be the most sustainable Games
10 Jun 2010Nearly two million tonnes of contaminated soil have been cleaned to be reused on the Olympic Park in the UK’s largest ever soil-washing operation.
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WHISTLER, B.C. ' With all the risk-taking, young men in the world, it's hard to believe that there are actually more women than men with disabilities.
Of course, you wouldn't know that looking at most of the Paralympic teams ' including Canada's.
Vancouver, BC ― After 17 days of thrilling athletic competitions, amazing displays of sportsmanship and magical moments when lifelong dreams were finally realized on the podium, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games will draw to their official close tonight.
In looking back and celebrating the impact of Canada’s Games and the future of the Olympic Winter Games, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) would like to share some of the initial statistics available.
Clara Hughes leads the way for hosts Canada on Friday / lake images
Bill Keay, PNG
VANCOUVER -- Vancouverites remain ambivalent to the Winter Olympics on the eve of the start of the games, a new poll has found.