Posted on March 15, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
During its final day, The Paralympic Torch Relay travels from Robson Square celebrations in downtown Vancouver to BC Place for the Opening Ceremony! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame around Vancouver, stops in for a coffee at Cafe Artigiano and visits the Vancouver Art Gallery before viewing some sledge hockey at Robson Square. He [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
The Paralympic Torch Relay starts its last 24 hours with a First Nation blessing on Musqueam Territory before travelling around downtown Vancouver. Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame and visits the Museum of Anthropology and the Granville Room before seeing Roberto Luongo carry the torch and light the cauldron at Robson Square
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Posted on March 10, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
The Paralympic Torch Relay comes through Whistler, British Columbia! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler follows the flame to the top of Whistler Blackcomb. There he learns about the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program with Wheelchair Basketball star Naoki Yasu. He then skis to the village with Paralympian Ski Racer Phil Chew to join in on the Paralympic [...]
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Posted on March 9, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
The Paralympic Torch Relay arrives in Squamish, British Columbia, the outdoor recreation capital of Canada! Torch Reporter Chris Wheeler journeys with the flame around Squamish and hits up a single track mountain bike ride before hearing torchbearer stories of determination, inspiration, courage and equality.
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Posted on March 7, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
The Paralympic Torch Relay arrives in BC! Torch Relay Reporter Chris Wheeler joins the Norwegian Wheelchair Curling Team to learn more about the sport before he sees the flame travel from Esquimalt to Victoria where he speaks with Rick Hansen the “Man in Motion”!
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Posted on March 4, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
German Olympians play an Ice Hockey game on Grouse Mountain in Vancouver, British Columbia during the 2010 Olympics. Tourism BC Field Reporter Chris Wheeler speaks with German Olympic Figure Skater Katarina Witt and cross-country skier Peter Schlickenrieder about Vancouver during their game of shinny hockey. Game on!
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Posted on March 1, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
Hockey Team Canada wins gold on the last day of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Tourism British Columbia Field Reporter Chris Wheeler celebrates with thousands downtown on Granville Street! What a great hockey game and what a great Olympics in Vancouver, BC! http://www.hellobc.com
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