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2010 OLYMPIANS TRAINING IN THE COMOX VALLEY

 

Mount Washington the perfect match

Women's hockey tuneup steals spotlight in Comox - Victoria Times Colonist

Mount Washington Reaping Olympic Benefits - Vancouver Courier/canada.com network

Mount Washington - Unoffical Olympic Venue - CTV National News

Mount Washington welcomes Sweden for Olympic pre-camp - CHEK News (January 29, start at 14:25)

1st Olympic Team training on Mt. Washington - "A" News video

The Snow Leopard, Ghana's first Winter Games hopeful, readying for Olympic run - Winnipeg Free Press

Communities across BC welcome international athletes -  Vancouver Sun

Snow Leopard ready to pounce on Island - Victoria Times Colonist

 

Ski shoulder to shoulder with Olympic athletes - Calgary Herald

As Olympians arrive, Mount Washington is deep in snow - Victoria Times Colonist

The Snow Leopard, Ghana’s first Winter Games hopeful, readying for Olympic run - Yahoo Sports/Canadian Press

Sweden Olympic Training @ Mount Washington - SVT Sweden

Kwame Nkrumah Acheampong, of Ghana, takes a break from training to talk to the media on Mount Washington - Yahoo France/Canadian Press

Conheça a história de superação do esquiador conhecido como “Leopardo da Neve” - Brazilian TV R7

Ghana's Snow Leopard set to make history - CTV.ca

China and Sweden National Teams Schedule Final Vancouver 2010 Warm Up Exhibition Game in Comox Valley on Feb 7, 2010 - Ming Pao Vancouver

Snow Leopard Skiing Olympics - Daum (South Korea)

Snow Leopard photo on ESPN

Ghana's 1st Winter Olympian to hit B.C. slopes - cbc.ca

The Snow Leopard, Ghana's first Winter Games hopeful, readying for Olympic run - Metro News Toronto

OLYMPIC/SPORT TOURISM

   

Communities showcase their best on B.C. Street

Street takes B.C. to the world

Games give small B.C. towns international exposure

The Comox Valley's Olympic Spirit page 1

The Comox Valley's Olympic Spirit page 2

Island to Gain Huge Legacy from Games

Record Snow Lures Thousands to Mount Washington

Comox Valley's Olympic Efforts Garner Significant Media Interest

Olympics coming early - on CHEK TV

Comox Valley knew how to go green - Vancouver Sun

Comox Valley's Hustle pays Olympic Dividends - Victoria Times Colonist

Olympics coming early to the Comox Valley

Comox Valley’s World Class Destination
Reputation and New Sports Facilities Key in Attracting IPC World Cup

International Paralympic Committee World Cup comes to the Comox Valley

Olympic Familiarization Tours Comox Valley

 

Comox Valley Olympic Legacy Through Sport

Former Olympian Leads Comox Valley to Beijing

Comox Valley Water Company Doing Business with Beijing Cube

Vancouver Island delegation travels to Beijing

Mount Washington Alpine Resort part of Vancouver Island mission to Beijing

Olympic Update - Mukmuk Boost

Valley Boasts Numerous Opportunities to Leverage and Celebrate Coming Games

Comox Valley Chef Cooking for Canadian Olympians in Beijing

Comox Valley Artist brings First Nations culture to Beijing

Comox Valley Athletes Compete at Beijing Games

     
   

CULINARY/AGRI-TOURISM

 

Conditions Ripe for Farming in Comox Valley

Comox Valley Grows Agritourism

Natural Pastures Brie - World Champion

Award winning Beaufort Vineyard and Estate Winery

A Feast of Culinary Events

R is for Ronald, who acts locally (by Eric Akis, Victoria Times Colonist)

Table Champetre event on "A" News

UrbanDiner pays a visit to the Comox Valley - Part 1

UrbanDiner pays a visit to the Comox Valley - Part 2

 

The Other Side of Vancouver Island - Globe and Mail

Comox Valley Celebrates Opening of First 100% Local Foods and
Products Grocery Store

West Coast valley invigorated by
rookie farmers with fresh ideas

Farmers Wanted

Comox Valley Named One of Top 8
Canadian Communities for Agriculture

Growing beyond the ordinary

Culinary Opportunities Abound in Comox Valley

Small Business BC Community Spotlight: Courtenay – Wild Sophistication

Taste the Comox Valley at 2nd Annual Alpine Food Festival

Brambles Market Grand Opening

     

OUTDOOR RECREATION/HEALTH & WELLNESS

   

Destination Comox in North West Yachting Magazine

Enjoy both nature and sophistication
in B.C.’s sea-to-sky playground

From Ski to Surf - Winnipeg Free Press

Trail Runners Hit Pay Dirt

Coastal Trek - Hikings the thing

Exploring our Natural Beauty

Exploring the Valley's Heritage

Vancouver de ville en île

 

Follow the Scenic route to the Comox Valley

Canada's Famous Girlfriends Getaway

Seeking Bliss at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa - Vancouver Sun

Seeking Bliss at Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & spa - Vancouver Province

Comox Valley Hits Global TV BC (go to Getaway BC March 11)

     
   

A GREAT PLACE TO MEET

 

Variety of Meeting Spaces to Choose From

Mixing Business with Pleasure

Meet and Eat in the Comox Valley

Meet here in 2010

     

GETTING HERE IS EASY

   

Boats, Trains, and Floatplanes:  Vancouver Island without a car - Seattle Gay News (see page 12/13)

Float plane service takes off from Comox