Salt Lake City selected for potential 2030 Winter Olympics bid
The U.S. Olympic Committee said Friday it was selecting Utah’s capital to bid for the Winter Olympics, most likely in 2030. Continue reading
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Canadian weightlifter finally gets Olympic gold medal, 6 years after competition
“If I had those medals on time I would have had a different life, that is for sure.” Continue reading
London connections make it to Team Canada’s final World Junior selection camp roster
Team Canada announced their final selection camp roster for the World Junior Hockey championship, and Londoners will find a few familiar names on it. Continue reading
TransLink monthly ridership beats 2010 Olympics levels for 1st time
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Nearly 40 million people took SkyTrain, SeaBus or traditional buses in the month of October. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: IOC on the precipice of a long-overdue, much-needed existential crisis
Even in a city like Calgary, where fond memories exist of a previous Olympics, the IOC’s reputation proved to be an insurmountable obstacle. Continue reading
This is why the future of the Olympic Games is at risk
As cities around the world decline invitations to host the Olympic Games, we examine how the future of the Games is at risk. Continue reading
Nenshi criticizes province, feds over perceived Calgary Olympic bid silence
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Premier Rachel Notley said she didn’t think it was appropriate for the provincial government to weigh in on the Olympic bid debate. Continue reading
Japan’s cybersecurity chief says he’s never used a computer
Japan’s cybersecurity czar, Yoshitaka Sakurada, says he’s never used a computer, but he has a “flawless” process of dictating instructions to an aide. Continue reading
Major Calgary Olympic bid moments leading up to the plebiscite
At times, the Calgary Olympic bid process has felt like an Olympic event in itself. Continue reading
Former Olympic CEO urging confidence in Calgary bid despite cost concern
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Concerns over covering cost overruns and uncertainty over B.C.-based events sit top of mind for many when it comes to Calgary’s potential Olympic bid. Continue reading
