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On the Ball: Vancouver Olympics
Not lookin' so good |
Sarah K. Burkhalter |
08 May 2007 |
Gristmill |
| Fancy sewer heating system notwithstanding, Vancouver Olympics organizers have been slammed by a watchdog group as they ready the city for the 2010 Olympics. According to the subtly named Impact of the Olympics on the Community Coalition, Winter Games organizers receive a D- for their preparations so far. Much of the near-failing grade concerns broken promises on housing and civil liberties, but the environment also factors in. The report accuses organizers ... |
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| Topics: Canada, green living, sports, Vancouver (all these topics) |
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