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 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 February 16, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
Run with Chris Wheeler on the last day of the Olympic Torch Relay! The flame journeys around Vancouver through Stanley Park, English Bay, Robson Square, Yaletown and ends with a cauldron lighting at the First Nation Pavilion. The Fist Nation Fire Attendants then take the flame to the Opening Ceremony for the beginning of the [...]
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Posted on February 14, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
Chris spends the second last day of the Olympic Torch Relay chasing the Flame through the streets of Vancouver. Watch as huge crowds of Vancouver residents line the streets to cheer on and run with some very special Canadian torchbearers. From the world of entertainment, check out torchbearers Michael Buble and Sarah McLachlan! From the [...]
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Posted on February 12, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
The Olympic Torch Relay and Chris Wheeler journey through North Vancouver from Lynn Canyon to Grouse Mountain where it travels to the peak of Vancouver! There are some pleasant surprises in the travels of the flame two days before the Vancouver 2010 Olympics! http://www.hellobc.com/2010torchrelay
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Posted on February 10, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
Chris kicks off his day by learning to make Olympic-themed cupcakes at the beachfront community of White Rock, British Columbia. He then catches up with the Olympic Flame as it travels through the historic fishing village of Steveston. Chris ends his day by joining a large and enthusiastic crowd to watch Man In Motion Rick [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
Chris spends part of his morning as a guest of the Sto:Lo Nation in Mission, British Columbia. He tours the original 9,000 year-old village site and the Xa:ytem Longhouse before turning his hand to make a traditional First Nations drum. Chris then heads to Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery in Langley where he learns the [...]
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Posted on February 10, 2010 by Chris Wheeler
Chris catches up with the Olympic Flame in Hope, British Columbia. While there, he learns the art of carving wood with a chainsaw from master carver Pete Ryan. Watch those wood chips fly! Chris then travels on to Chilliwack, where he witnesses the Flame being transported on a motorcycle!
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