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- Oct 05 2009 Richmond O Zone Celebration Site Getting Ready to Rock When the 2010 Olympic Games officially kick off, the O Zone, conveniently located at the start of the new Canada Line, will host the largest free festival of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. "We're creating an exciting and unforgettable experience in the O Zone," says Richmond City Mayor Malcolm Brodie. "It is going to be fun for everyone - and it's free!" Expected to attract more than 15,000 people per day, the O Zone will host some of Canada's hottest young bands (Bedouin Soundclash, Tokyo Police Club, Wintersleep and over 50 more acts) from February 12 to 28, 2010.
- Oct 01 2009 Holland Heineken House Finds a Home in Richmond During the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games Throughout the Olympic Games the Holland Heineken House, hosted by the NOC*NSF (Dutch Olympic Committee), has been the traditional 'home away from home' for the Dutch sporting world. Having first opened its doors in Barcelona 1992, during the XXI Olympic Winter Games, Holland Heineken House Vancouver 2010 will be situated at the Minoru Arena in Richmond. For the 10th time the Holland Heineken House will be open to all Dutch athletes, their families, friends and supporters, sponsors, VIP's and media representatives during the Olympics. In the past, the Holland Heineken House has been widely regarded as the 'hottest place in town' during Olympic competition.
- Sep 28 2009 Tourism Richmond and the City of Richmond Launch Share Richmond 2010 Olympic Winter Games Contest Richmond, BC, Canada (September 28, 2009) – Tourism Richmond and the City of Richmond announced today the launch of its largest 2010 Olympic Winter Games contest to date featuring two grand prizes each worth over $13,500. Running from now to November 24, 2009, a Richmond resident has the chance to win and then share a once in a lifetime Richmond 2010 Winter Games experience with friends or family from anywhere in the world. The contest winners will experience the thrill of attending the opening or closing ceremonies as well as potentially watch Canada win gold at two long track speed skating events at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
