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Canadian Tourism Commission Wins Gold as Canada’s Marketer of the Year
7 December 2009
Groundbreaking social media strategy cited a “bold and brave move” by Marketing magazine Read more
International Olympic Torchbearers Yang Yang and Ye Qiaobo Meet Prime Minister Harper in Beijing
4 December 2009
Prototype of Vancouver 2010 Olympic torch presented to international torchbearers in China, one of Canadian Tourism Commission’s key Read more
China grants Canada Approved Destination Status
3 December 2009
VANCOUVER, British Columbia  - December 3, 2009 -  The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) acknowledges the importance o... Read more
German cross-country skiing star to run in Québec City during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
1 December 2009
Québec City, QC, Dec. 1, 2009 – Olympic silver medallist and five-time German cross-country champion Peter Schlickenrie... Read more
Brazilian Olympic champion César Cielo to run at New Brunswick’s Hopewell Rocks for 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
20 November 2009
Hopewell Cape, NB, Nov. 20, 2009 – One of Canada’s most iconic maritime spots will soon be hosting one the world’s ... Read more
Chinese star Olympian carries the flame in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, on Nov. 22
19 November 2009
Summerside, PEI, Nov. 19, 2009 – With an impressive five Olympic medals, including two gold, Chinese speed skater Yang Yang is ... Read more
International Torchbearer Akshay Kumar Prepares for Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay in Mumbai
16 November 2009
Vancouver, BC, Nov. 16, 2009 – Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is all set to go as a torchbearer for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Tor... Read more
Japanese speed skating star to run with the flame on Nov. 17 during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
13 November 2009
Port Hawkesbury, NS, Nov. 13, 2009 – After competing in three Olympic Games, Japanese speed skating star Ikue Teshigawara is ba... Read more
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