Vancouver SunPublished: Friday, July 04, 2008
Newfoundland and Labrador's culture will be highlighted on the international stage as a result of an agreement between the province and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The province has agreed to contribute $1.5 million toward Canadian athletes and the staging of the Games in Vancouver, it was announced Friday.
"Our government is proud to be a partner in the 2010 Winter Games, and we look forward to contributing the rich cultural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador to this international phenomenon," said Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams.
Newfoundland and Labrador's culture will be highlighted on the international stage as a result of an agreement between the province and the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The province has agreed to contribute $1.5 million toward Canadian athletes and the staging of the Games in Vancouver, it was announced Friday.
"Our government is proud to be a partner in the 2010 Winter Games, and we look forward to contributing the rich cultural heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador to this international phenomenon," said Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams.
Williams said the highlight of the province's involvement will be a dedicated Newfoundland and Labrador Day held during the Games. Accompanied by a comprehensive media marketing campaign, the day will feature several activities including a warm-up to that evening's Olympic Victory Ceremony in Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium, a networking event, arts performances and concurrent celebratory activities to be held throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
Of the $1.5 million investment from Newfoundland and Labrador, $750,000 will go towards the Own the Podium 2010 program, which supports Canadian athletes in their preparation for the Games, and $750,000 will be dedicated to ensuring the province takes full advantage of a wide range of benefits associated with the VANOC partnership.
Of the $1.5 million investment from Newfoundland and Labrador, $750,000 will go towards the Own the Podium 2010 program, which supports Canadian athletes in their preparation for the Games, and $750,000 will be dedicated to ensuring the province takes full advantage of a wide range of benefits associated with the VANOC partnership.
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