tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11144099679498625522012-02-04T17:01:48.853-08:00The Vancouver Life As I See ItGennavievenoreply@blogger.comBlogger91100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1114409967949862552.post-49144532635047257882010-02-19T14:46:00.000-08:002010-02-21T20:24:36.874-08:00

As a kid, I have always viewed the Olympic Games as a time of excellence; a time where people come together in harmonized spirit and where some show off their talent and skill, so that they can achieve a goal and dream of a lifetime. The Olympic Games, for me, has always been about community, sport, and celebration that brings together the nations of the world.A few days ago I went on an

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In the photo above, premier Gordon Campbell is congratulating Canada's Maelle Ricker on becoming the first British Columbian to win a gold medal at the Olympics.Maelle is also the very first woman in Canada to win a gold medal at the Olympics on home turf, though none of this has gone to her head yet.She has a pleasantly shy and sweet demeanour, laughing nervously at times when interviewed.When

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With all the American titles, the Sports Illustrated photos, and crazed hype over her skiing skills, beauty, and talent...will Lindsey Vonn be able to hold it together when her moment comes?Apparently, she can. After finishing her race just before noon today, she leads the competition by a good margin (the woman sitting in 2nd place as of now is about a whole half a second behind). She started

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He is the first ever Canadian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal on Canadian land, yes. He will have his name put into the Canadian hall of fame, yes.But perhaps his biggest achievement is not one he's accomplished on the mountain, but more the role he plays at home - in his older brother, Frederic's, life.Alexandre Bilodeau is a 22 year old freestyle skier from Quebec. In the Torino 2006

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This past Saturday, about 50 trucks were shipping snow to Cypress Mountain.This is all due to the lack of snow on the mountain from the surprisingly mild winter tempertures Vancouver has been experiencing these past few months.Now, however, there are more extreme measures being taken. Vanoc decided to cut off two practice days for the halfpipe snowboarders to help snow stay on the mountain,

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While everyone is excited about the upcoming Olympics, none are as excited as the members of the IFST.The IFST, also known as the International Federation of Snowball Throwing, is an organization promoting the sport of snowball throwing. The group is hoping to be able to represent their sport at the Games, and is also hoping to "get some more ink on their petition", which would help them get into

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When we first step outside each morning we are now greeted by a draft of chilling air. As we walk, frost crunches beneath our boots or we may even slip across ice. We are wearing scarves, mittens, and toques. Usually this change in our atmosphere is the symbol of hope for many of us: the winter holidays are almost here! Something to look forward to after slaving away at work since the summer.This

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Earlier today, a pregnant woman due to go into labour ran with the Olympic torch as part of the torch's run across our nation.Is that inspiring, or is it just me who thinks so?To me, I find the olympics to be a special event that, in a way, connects the many different nations of our world and brings them together. Although we celebrate our many talented athletes, we are also celebrating the

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It has come to my attention recently that the new retractable roof that is being planned to go on BC Place stadium is going to cost near $500,000,000.Am I the only one who thinks that this is slightly ridiculous? Actually, you might even call me outraged.A retractable roof will be amazing, yes, and it will certainly improve the enjoyment levels of all those die-hard fans out there, but just look

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