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Archive - Dec 23, 2008
Tough economic times. Vancouver 2010 Olympic organizers consider to cancel evening award ceremonies, $18.5-million party
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WHISTLER, B.C. - Vancouver 2010 Olympic organizers are considering canceling the evening award ceremonies and giving the medals out at sport venues to save money.
Gary Lunn, the minister of state for sport, said that in tough economic times the Vancouver Organizing Committee has to look at its bottom line.
"They are looking at all of their options and that is the right thing to do in today's economic climate . . . They have to prepare for the unknown," he said.
But Whistler Mayor Ken Melamed said residents do not support the cancellation.
"We know there are challenges but this would be a huge blow to Whistler," he said.
Whistler is planning to throw a $18.5-million party, slated to run 24 hours a day for the duration of the Olympics, which will include concerts, shows and celebrations.
The party will be held at Whistler Village and at the Celebration Plaza Olympic venue, the construction of which is due to be completed in September. read more »