Spirit of 2010 NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Spirit of 2010 en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 New supportive homes fostering independence CHILLIWACK – Modular units that once provided athletes with accommodations during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have been relocated and converted into 33 new supportive rental apartments in Chilliwack. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENER0124-001599.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:30:00 GMT PwC Report 7 finds jobs, economy grew from 2010 Games VANCOUVER – The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), and B.C. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon are pleased to announce the results of Report 7 of the study conducted by PwC. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011FIN0074-001355.htm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:30:00 GMT ET Canada broadcasts three live shows from Vancouver VANCOUVER – A deal sealed through Tourism BC brought Entertainment Tonight Canada back to B.C. for their first-ever live-on-location broadcast ‘ET Canada Live: Vancouver’ featuring three shows on Jack Poole Plaza at the Vancouver Convention Centre. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011JTI0123-001359.htm Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:13:00 GMT Abbott hits the streets in support of Raise-a-Reader VANCOUVER – Sept. 28 is National Raise-a-Reader Day, and Education Minister George Abbott has one request for British Columbians: please buy a newspaper in support of the 2011 Postmedia Raise-a-Reader campaign. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011EDUC0078-001210.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT It’s not too late to walk to win VICTORIA – With kids back to school after summer vacation, life is starting to settle into routine. Help keep daily physical activity a part of your family’s schedule and win some great prizes by joining in on the Healthy Families BC Walking Challenge. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011HLTH0061-001124.htm Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT Province helps Special Olympics athletes achieve their dream VANCOUVER – The Province is building on its commitment to sport by providing $1 million to Special Olympics BC to host the 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Vancouver, and to support B.C.’s Special Olympics athletes. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CSCD0049-001027.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:15:00 GMT Minister Chong to open BC Seniors Games TRAIL – The West Kootenay 2011 BC Seniors Games will open officially when Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong lights the ceremonial torch in front of a gathering of athletes, community volunteers, municipal leaders, citizens and supporters. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CSCD0045-001016.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:15:00 GMT Team BC first at Western Canada Summer Games KAMLOOPS – Team BC provided another thrilling performance at the Western Canada Summer Games and captured its 10th consecutive Western Canada Summer Games Trophy. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011CSCD0042-001008.htm Mon, 15 Aug 2011 23:02:00 GMT Mobile Medical Unit to benefit B.C. families ABBOTSFORD – A high-tech Mobile Medical Unit that acts as a mini-hospital and will be used across the province to provide medical services for B.C. families was unveiled by Minister of Health Michael de Jong, in partnership with the Provincial Health Services Authority. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011HLTH0056-000985.htm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:15:00 GMT $8.4M Olympic Legacy Housing opens in Saanich SAANICH – Modular housing that once provided athletes with accommodations during the 2010 Olympic Games have been relocated and converted into 36 new supportive rental apartments in Saanich. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011ENER0064-000911.htm Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:15:00 GMT