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Paralympics

The Paralympic Games Are Over But Not The Spirit !

on March 23rd, 2010 by Nina Halliday-Thompson

The Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games was topped off with a spectacular closing ceremony at Whistler that was designed to not only thank the volunteers, known as Smurfs but also the true meaning of “sport” that was displayed by the Paralympians in Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Ice Sledge Hockey and Wheelchair Curling events. Most Canadians held

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GO CANADA GO

on March 15th, 2010 by Nina Halliday-Thompson

GO CANADA GO – www.vancouver2010.com Official Government of Canada site for the Paralympics. It provides up-to-date schedule-changes due to weather factors; ticket purchasing and some live feed for selected events that might NOT be broadcast by CTV. Canadians across Canada and Americans are frustrated that there is not more televised coverage for these games. 95%

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