22 million watch Sidney Crosby win gold

• Record audience peaks as overtime goal sends nation into frenzy -
• Canadians consume 1.25 billion hours of Vancouver 2010 coverage -
• 2010 Winter Games audiences 138% higher than Salt Lake City 2002 -
• Nearly half of all internet users in Canada have visited CTVOlympics.ca or RDSolympiques.ca -

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Olympic trivia

Some 2010 Winter Games trivia.

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games has not only left British Columbians with a powerful and enduring legacy, it has provided one of the defining moments in our country’s history,” said Premier Campbell, “…and it has changed us forever.”

Here is some 2010 Olympic Winter Games trivia for the memory books:

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Canadians win gold

The pride and gratitude of all Canadians is due to the members of the Canadian Olympic team for their incredible performances at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games!

Their 14 gold medals broke a Winter Olympic record for most gold medals won by a host country or any country at a single Olympic Winter Games. Seven silver and five bronze brought the total number of medals for Canada to 26.

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Port Coquitlam hometown hospitality for Salmon Arm curlers

Port Coquitlam hosts games visitors from Prince George, Salmon Arm.

City of Port Coquitlam.

First Nation youth hockey players from Prince George and a seniors’ curling group from Salmon Arm will enjoy some hometown Port Coquitlam hospitality during the 2010 Winter Games.

The two groups of approximately 20 people each will bed down at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex during the Games: the Salmon Arm group on Feb. 15, followed by the Prince George group on Feb. 17 and 18. The connection between Port Coquitlam and the two other communities was made by Port Coquitlam’s Spirit of BC Committee, which offered to host upon hearing that the visitors needed a place to stay.

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Okanagan athletes make Olympic Team

35 B.C. athletes make Canadian Olympic team.

Office of the Premier / Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport.

Thirty-five B.C. athletes have been named to the Canadian Olympic Team and will have the distinct honour of representing their country at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games on home soil, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

Local athletes — Justin Kripps, Summerland (bobsleigh) – Chris Le Bihan, Kelowna (bobsleigh) – Kelsey Serwa, Kelowna (ski cross) – Steve Omischl, Kelowna (aerials) – Kristi Richards, Penticton/Summerland (moguls) – Duncan Keith, Penticton (hockey) – Shea Weber, Sicamous (hockey) – Drew Neilson, Vernon (snowboard cross)

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Cries for help beneath Olympic cheers

British Columbia Federation of Labour.

Against a backdrop of the Winter Olympics, and talk of early signs of economic recovery, the Lieutenant Governor will present a Throne Speech on February 9. Three weeks later Finance Minister Colin Hansen will present a provincial budget.

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Salmon Arm Olympic celebration

The Olympic Torch came to Salmon Arm today (Jan 27) and it’s hard to remember a time in recent years when an event aroused so much pride, not only in Canada, but also pride in our community. Red-mittened hands waved along the route and folks cheered with all their hearts while the procession wended its way toward City Hall where three thousand smiling faces waited for a glimpse of the Torch.

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Passing the torch in Salmon Arm

This short video shows a handing off of the Olympic Torch in Salmon Arm. You will see the ever-present red white and blue entourage — Coco-Cola’s red speaker truck and the sleek blue Royal Bank truck, along with the helpful boys in black who guide the runners’ every move.

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Olympic Torch Relay route in Salmon Arm

The excitement is building in Salmon Arm as the last-minute touches are put on the downtown venue in anticipation of the arrival of the Olympic Torch and the planned celebration on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010.

To make it easier for readers to find that perfect spot to watch the relay team, we have provided downloadable route map.

Don’t forget to wear your red mittens!

• Download map (PDF)

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Salmon Arm big Olympic Torch show

Wed Jan 27, Salmon Arm –

Salmon Arm plans fabulous stage show to celebrate Olympic Torch.

For months, the City of Salmon Arm has been planning a spectacular welcome for the Olympic Torch relay team and now all is in place and the exitement is growing by the day.

The event will start at 10am in Spirit Square, City Hall, with the flame arriving at 11:13am.

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