Vancouver Sun logo Vancouver Sun 1 month ago

Olympic flame now in Canadian hands for 2010 Games

ATHENS — In the same Panathenian Stadium where the modern Olympics were born 113 years ago, the Olympic flame for the Vancouver 2010 Games was transferred to Canadian control Thursday. Full Article at Vancouver Sun

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  1. We're not going to be corralled into a corner
    SOURCE: CBC News 1 month ago
  2. We're going to get out there and we're going to go on a route that we've chosen, with stops that we've chosen, and follow our own agenda
    SOURCE: CBC News 1 month ago
  3. On behalf of all Canadians we accept the Olympic flame with humility and respect ... the flame represents much more than a sporting event. It embodies the values of peace, friendship and respect and has the power to unite, inspire and bring harmony to the world
    SOURCE: SuperSport 1 month ago
  4. We entrust the scared flame to our Canadian friends for safekeeping and wish them spectacular and successful Olympic Games as they welcome the world's best winter athletes in 2010
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