February 9, 2010 - 10:46 am |
Posted by Jonathan Ross
Premier Gordon Campbell and his buddy VANOC CEO John Furlong have done a good job of monopolizing the Olympic spotlight throughout the past few months.
If the 2010 Winter Olympics are Premier Gordon Campbell’s final hurrah, then I’d say he has done about as good a job for himself as humanly possible.
Why do I contend that? Well, as Charlie Smith correctly notes:
“He’s done a hell of a job linking himself to the Olympic torch run, even though it has usually been the mayor of the host city who grabbed the lion’s share of attention in past Olympic Games.”
And in the accompanying article, the tight public relations strategy that has been employed by the provincial government to have the Premier hoard the local exposure of the Olympic flame has been perfectly executed.
But Gordon’s pissing to mark his territory has gone far beyond the symbolic extinguishment of the flame in recent months.
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February 5, 2010 - 9:34 am |
Posted by Jonathan Ross
Breathtaking, isn't it?
The situation with regards to the Canadian pavilion – in theory, something that should have been one of the jewels of the Olympics – is a national disgrace.
Now, before I go on, let me say that in general, I am shocked to still see general work and even construction happening across the downtown core at this late stage in the game. From the Alberta showcase to the tents around BC Place, it seems as though many attractions will be ready to go just in time for the start of the opening ceremonies.
But with regards to the Canadian government’s involvement, the sordid details speak for themselves
January 29, 2010 - 11:49 am |
Posted by Jonathan Ross
January 26, 2010 - 8:58 am |
Posted by Jonathan Ross
Not all Vancouver cab companies have the same level of quality control in the leadup to the Olympics.
Yesterday’s CTV story on the lack of knowledge on Olympic venue locations by cabbies was troubling. In a city where personal vehicles will most likely (hopefully) be kept at home for the duration of the Games, taxis are going to be a vital resource for transporting people around the city.
There are four taxi companies in Vancouver – Yellow Cab, Black Top, McClure’s and Vancouver Taxi – and three of four were featured in yesterday’s investigation.
So, I decided to call the one that escaped a starring role on the broadcast to see how they are preparing to host the world.
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