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2ND ANNUAL 2010 LEGACIES NOW CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TOUR TO INSPIRE BRITISH COLUMBIANS TOWARDS 2010 AND BEYOND
Vancouver, B.C. (August 31, 2006): After the success of last year’s inaugural tour, the 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour, presented by Bell Canada and the Province of BC, will be traveling to ten communities this fall to once again share the spirit of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games with British Columbians across the province.
“2010 Legacies Now is actively working to ensure every region in B.C. will benefit from the legacies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games,” said Bruce Dewar, Chief Executive Officer, 2010 Legacies Now. “By partnering with Bell Canada and the Province of B.C. on the Connecting Communities Tour, we want everyone in British Columbia to be excited about and connect with the opportunities being generated by the 2010 Winter Games.”
As a presenting sponsor, Bell Canada is contributing $1 million to support the 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour. Bell is also honoured to help connect all Canadians to the 2010 Winter Games experience as Premier National Partner of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
“Bell Canada is pleased to present the 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour. This is part of our commitment to helping generate legacies now and long-after 2010 in the communities that we serve by supporting youth, local athletes and just as importantly, community and economic development,” said Justin Webb, Vice President, Olympic Services, Bell Canada.
“One of the commitments of the Province of B.C. during the Bid was to ensure that all corners of the province were connected with the opportunities the 2010 Winter Games can provide,” said Hon. Stan Hagen, Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. “The 2010 Legacies Now Connecting Communities Tour is one of those ways we are assisting communities create lasting legacies for all British Columbians to enjoy for generations to come.”
The Tour, a 2,000 square-foot display, features informative panels and interactive activities. Visitors can test their winter sport skills at the hockey shoot and ski simulator, sign-up for volunteer opportunities through VolWeb.ca™ and showcase artistic talent at the children’s activity centre. Learn about ways to connect to sport with Bell technology as well as Canadian winter sport history.
Following Richmond, the Tour will travel to Courtenay, Whistler, Prince George, Terrace, Fort St. John, Kamloops, Penticton, Cranbrook and Abbotsford. The display will be open to the public from Thursday through to Sunday in each community. For a complete list of dates, please visit www.2010LegaciesNow.com.
About Bell Canada
Bell is Canada’s national leader in communications with 28 million customer connections across the country. The company provides consumers with simple solutions to all their communications needs, including telephone services, wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and voice over IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications technology (ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual Chief Information Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Communications Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell is wholly-owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell’s products and services, please visit www.bell.ca, and for corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca.
About 2010 Legacies Now
2010 Legacies Now is a not-for-profit society that works in partnership with community organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), the private sector and all levels of government to develop sustainable legacies in sport & recreation, arts, literacy, and volunteerism. 2010 Legacies Now actively assists communities discover and create unique and inclusive social and economic opportunities leading up to and beyond the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more information visit www.2010LegaciesNow.com.
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Media Contacts:
Ian Buckley
Manager, Communications
2010 Legacies Now
Ph: 778-327-5155
Cell: 778-840-5155
ibuckley(at)2010LegaciesNow.com
Linda Low
Associate Director, Corporate Communications
Bell Canada
Ph: 604-678-7509
Cell: 778-835-6818
linda.low(at)bell.ca
