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Scene from Campbell River, Nov. 2, 2009 when the Olympic Flame was on Vancouver Island at the beginning of its 106-day journey around Canada.

Lots of low-cost ways to experience the magic of the 2010 Winter Games.

Hey! Try this out. A Children’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Why not usher in 2010 with the whole family? It’s free.

A new experience awaits Burrard Inlet commuters now that the “Burrard Pacific Breeze” went into regular service December 23

Robson Square domes win architectural design award.

A Tale of Two Cities

Charles Dickins

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all going direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.

Latest News Releases

February 9, 2010
BC International Media Centre
BCMC Schedule of Events - February 9
View highlighted events happening at the BCMC and around the Lower Mainland... »more

February 9, 2010 7:30 am
Peace Arch Border - Peace Arch Provincial Park
PEACE ARCH EVENT: Premier Gordon Campbell
Premier Gordon Campbell will participate Cross-border 2010 Olympic Torch ceremony, marking the only time the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will visit the United States. »more

February 9, 2010 9:00 am
2010 Commerce Centre
Cross-Canada Open Houses
The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) invites you to go behind-the-scenes for the Cross-Canada Open House leading up to the Winter Games in Vancouver. »more

February 9, 2010 9:45 am
B.C. Media Centre, Robson Square
GOOGLE MEDIA EVENT: Premier Gordon Campbell
Premier Gordon Campbell will be joined by representatives from Google to unveil a new website to help experience the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games. »more

February 9, 2010 11:15 am
Queen's Park, 3rd Ave.-East of 1st Ave. New Westminster
2010 Olympic Torch Relay: Mary McNeil, Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC
Join Mary McNeil, Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC, for a community event in New Westminster to celebrate the ... »more

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Photo Gallery

Premier Gordon Campbell Opens the BC International Media Centre

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February 8, 2010 3:23 pm
Social enterprise founder named Vancouver’s Community Torchbearer
Ken Lyotier, founder of Vancouver social enterprise United We Can, has been selected as the City’s Community Torchbearer... »more

February 8, 2010 2:42 pm
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch designed by Bombardier carries Olympic Flame into Vancouver
Torch endures extreme winter weather on longest host country relay in Olympic history. »more

February 8, 2010 10:00 am
Bell ready to deliver the world’s first all-IP Games
With only four days until the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Winter Games, Bell is ready to deliver the first all IP (internet protocol) Games... »more

February 8, 2010 9:09 am
When You’re Not the Host City, How do you Leverage the Games?
Marking the four day countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, representatives of both Surrey, British
Columbia and Surrey, England... »more

February 6, 2010 8:42 pm
Vancouver International Airport Ready to Welcome Paralympians
YVR sets standard as a world leader in airport accessibility. »more

February 6, 2010 8:39 pm
YVR Welcomes the World
Vancouver Airport Authority prepares for record number of passengers and aircraft. »more

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BCMC News Service

Looking for high-def video, high-resolution photo and information on events happening at BCMC and throughout Robson Square? The BCMC’s own ENG news crew is on the hunt for the story you may have missed – to sign up to receive free news content courtesy of the BCMC go to www.bcmcnews.ca.

Event & Media Advisory Submissions

The BCMC will host all manner of Winter Games-related media events and briefings of interest to members of the international press corps. Organizations wishing to submit a request for access to the BCMC can do so through our Media Outreach Process.

B.C. Insights Map

B.C. communities from across the province have come together to make it possible for Vancouver and Whistler to host the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Click on the B.C. regions to discover how each area contributes to making this world class province a great place to Live, Work, Play and Invest.

The Regions of B.C. are:

• Northern Region
• Cariboo Chilcotin Coast
• Vancouver Island and Coast
• Lower Mainland
• Thompson & Okanagan
• Kootenays

Welcome to the
BC International Media Centre

Welcome to the BC International Media Centre located in the heart of downtown Vancouver at Robson Square. The BCMC is a full service media centre and broadcasting facility open February 1-28 to serve members of the unaccredited and accredited media covering the 2010 Winter Games.

BCMC-accredited media are welcome to pick-up their badge onsite at the BCMC, located at 800 Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. from February 1 to 12. From February 12 to 28, registration will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

** MEDIA MUST BE PRE-ACCREDITED TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE BCMC.

Regular operating hours for media who are pre-accredited are:

February 1 – 7: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
February 8 – 11: 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
February 12 – 28: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

For more information call:
604.827.BCMC (2262)

Getting Around

During the 2010 Winter Games, there will be road restrictions, increased vehicle traffic and no parking at venues and along key routes. But there are ways to get where you need to go. Whatever your mode of transportation, it's easy to plan your trip to and from Metro Vancouver, around the Lower Mainland and along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler.

Getting to the BCMC

Robson Square

GE Plaza at Robson Square

The BCMC is located in Robson Square Plaza
in the heart of downtown Vancouver and within walking distance of most hotels, celebration sites and venues hosting Games related public programming. ... »more

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SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY:

The BCMC is proud to be recognized through the VANOC Sustainability Star Program for our Sustainability Strategy, which focuses on employing low environmental impact, innovative and high-tech, made-in-B.C. sustainability solution.

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