Ali Wenworth from the Oprah Show took to the ice with Olympic stars today at GE Plaza in Robson Square. US Gold and Silver medallist Shani Davis gave Wentworth with some speed skating tips. Canada’s Gold champion Jon Montgomery was on hand to show Wentworth the Skeleton stance. US Figure-Skater, Johnny Weir, coached Wentworth to
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Oprah Show on Robson Square Ice with Olympic Stars
Samsung signs on as Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Sponsor
The announcement at Robson Square means Samsung will be the official wireless and mobile communications provider, bib sponsor and presenting partner of www.ParalympicSport.TV. Today’s signing ceremony was attended by International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven, Samsung’s Gyehyun Kwon, VANOC Chief Information officer, Ward Chapin and Canadian National Ice Sledge Hockey Captain Jean Labonte.
Olympic Torch comes to Robson Square
Olympic fever hit Robson Square this morning as excited crowds gathered to welcome the Olympic torch for the 2010 Winter Games. Premier Gordon Campbell greeted chanting crowds and was on hand to welcome the torch to GE Plaza, which was carried by Rogers Communications CEO, Nadir Mohamed. The Olympic flame was passed on to Vancouver