Jul. 7/2000
Instead of channel surfing for delayed telecasts of the Sydney Olympics, you’ll be able to log on to the Internet for up-to-the-minute coverage. There’s …
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Toronto Says No To New Subway Cars For Now
Toronto City Council has struck down a request by the Toronto Transit Commission to order 80 new subway cars in advance, in case the city gets to host the 2008 …
Jul. 3/2000
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee coordination commission monitoring Sydney’s progress for the 2008 Olympics, said the Sydney …
One China If Taiwan Shares In 2008 Bid
Shao Shiwei of China’s Sports General Administration, told the China Daily that Beijing will be ready to discuss the organization of the 2008 Olympic …
Beijing Gets Ready For 2008
Although Beijing is considered the front runner to host the 2008 Summer Olympics, there are concerns about the city’s traffic and environmental problems. In …
Olympic Village Plans On Hold
A column by Ian Urquhart in the Toronto Star says plans for Toronto’s Olympic Village are on hold, waiting for Toronto’s waterfront redevelopment …
Trades Agree To No Strikes Or Lockouts
The Building Trades Council has signed a letter of intent with the Toronto Olympic bid committee agreeing to a no-strike, no-lockout pact, should Toronto get …
Jun. 28/2000
It’s a first. Continuing on its 16,700 mile-tour of Australia, the Olympic flame traveled under water for two minutes and 40 seconds on Australia’s Great …
Jun. 23/2000
The Australian Security Intelligence Organization has more than tripled the number of staff dedicated to Olympic security and is cooperating with other …