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Oprah Show on Robson Square Ice with Olympic Stars

on February 25th, 2010 by The Afro News

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 [...]

Filed under: Local News Tagged as: Jon Montgomery, Olympic Stars, Oprah Show, Robson Square

Samsung signs on as Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Sponsor

on February 25th, 2010 by The Afro News

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. [...]

Filed under: Local News Tagged as: Canadian National, Robson Square, Samsung, Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Sponsor

Olympic Torch comes to Robson Square

on February 12th, 2010 by The Afro News

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 [...]

Filed under: Local News Tagged as: Nadir Mohamed, Olympic torch, Premier Gordon Campbell, Robson Square, Rogers Communications
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