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DJ Alex Merrell
Dance to DJ Alex Merrell at 9:15p.m. tonight as she closes down the O Zone. She performs right after the BCLC fireworks!
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Giant Cranberry Rings
13 million cranberries form giant Olympic rings in Brighouse Park. Free ferris wheel rides daily from 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
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Fireworks
BC Lottery Corp. presents Fireworks Finale tonight at 9 p.m.
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O Zone Main Stage
17 nights of world class live performances and Olympic simulcasts are featured on the
O Zone Main Stage.
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Holland Heineken House
Share the excitement at Holland Heineken House, the famous national house of The Netherlands. Open 9 a.m - 8: 30 p.m. Feb. 28.
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Ice Gate
Vibrant paint and ice formations come together at the spectacular Ice Gate, the main entrance to the O Zone.
Richmond's Official Celebration Site of the 2010 Winter Games
Exciting. Spectacular. Free, accessible, family fun in the heart of Richmond. For 17 days, from February 12 to 28, the O Zone will be the destination for your memorable celebration of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
3 - 11 p.m. weekdays, noon - 11 p.m. weekends (noon - 10 p.m. February 28).
Let your 2010 experience begin here.
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News
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Mar 01 2010
Richmond Finds Gold in Games
The City of Richmond is celebrating its success in helping to host the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. From the Richmond Olympic Oval, where capacity crowds…
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Feb 28 2010
The Future of Play: O Zone Showcases High-Tech Playground
Children scrambling over the innovative play structure in the Richmond Olympic Oval pavilion at the Richmond O Zone don’t know it’s the latest in technology…
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Feb 27 2010
The O Zone Recognizes Canada’s Olympic Speed Skating Team
The Richmond O Zone salutes Canadian success in speed skating today by welcoming multi-medallist Olympian Clara Hughes and members of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games…
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Feb 26 2010
Tokyo Police Club Kick-Off Final Weekend of the O Zone
Hectic and electric, Canadian indie rock band, Tokyo Police Club, will be playing the Main Stage tonight at the Richmond O Zone, along with pop-rock…
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Feb 26 2010
Watch Hockey as It’s Meant to be Seen at the Richmond O Zone
Looking for the best place to watch the big game? The Richmond O Zone offers the top seat in town with its 42-metre² HD screen…
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Feb 25 2010
Richmond O Zone By the Numbers
The many attractions at the Richmond O Zone have made it one of the hottest attractions for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, drawing in over…
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Feb 25 2010
Maritime Musical Talent Takes Over the O Zone Stage
The O Zone plays host to some Canadian home-grown musical talent this evening. On February 25, both Two Hours Traffic and Wintersleep headline and take…
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Feb 24 2010
Shiamak and En Karma Bring Bollywood and Bhangra to Richmond O Zone
Bollywood, belly dancing, bhangra bash, and more shake your world at the O Zone's tribute to South Asia this today (February 24.) Bollywood entertainer Shiamak…
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Feb 23 2010
Talent From Canada’s North Shines at the Richmond O Zone
Richmond pays tribute to Canada’s roots tomorrow with an agenda full to the brim with talented Aboriginal artists and artisans. Music, art and an eclectic…
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Feb 22 2010
Stunning Ice Sculptures Created This Weekend at the O Zone
Frozen water played a big role this past weekend in Richmond, where the O Zone played host to the Ice Art World Championships. On Saturday,…
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Feb 21 2010
Local Musician Set to Bring Vancouver Sound to the O Zone
Throughout the day, Richmond producer and singer Cherelle Jardine will be showcasing local talent with her music series, “Musical Expressions” at the Richmond O Zone.…
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Feb 20 2010
BC Grown NHL Players to Compete Against BC Mayors & Elected Officials Today
Generations of British Columbians have grown up playing street hockey in this province’s alleys, parking lots and driveways and two who have moved on to…
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Feb 20 2010
World-Class Ice Carvers Fire Up Their Chainsaws at the O Zone
Teams from Canada, Italy, France, USA and Japan will be furiously creating fantastic exhibits in both multi- and single-block competitions on February 20 and February…
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Feb 19 2010
Martin Mars - The World’s Largest Flying Tanker Visits Richmond
One of the world’s two remaining Martin Mars water bombers is coming to Garry Point Park on February 23 and 24. In its full red…
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Feb 18 2010
Get in the Zone early for Our Lady Peace
For one night and one Lower Mainland location only, international Juno award winning band Our Lady Peace headlines the main stage at the Richmond O…
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Feb 18 2010
Hometown Olympians to Speak at City Hall
Hometown Olympic gold medalist Kyle Hamilton and Paralympic gold medalist Walter Wu are set to speak at City Hall today and tomorrow, respectively, as part…
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Feb 18 2010
Richmond O Zone Offers Enhanced Experience
The Richmond O Zone live celebration site is bringing fun family activities and world-class entertainment to the masses, creating a once-in-a lifetime Olympic experience for…
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Feb 16 2010
Richmond Welcomes the World On Stage and Off
Four continents make their mark on the main stage today during the ‘World Bash’ programming at the Richmond O Zone. The day kicks off with…
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Feb 14 2010
Qualicum Beach Artist Creates Painting for Fallen Georgian Slider with Children’s Hospital
Qualicum Beach painter Penny Hiebert, known as "Monk‟, has dedicated her latest piece, selected for showcase at BC Street at the Richmond O Zone, to…
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Feb 14 2010
Richmond O Zone Doesn’t “F.I.R.get” Chinese New Year
The Richmond O Zone is geared up to celebrate the Year of the Tiger with Asian pop group F.I.R. headlining tonight on the main stage…
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Feb 14 2010
Do You Feel Lucky? Head to the Richmond O Zone for Pins and Prizes
In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Richmond Archives Society is putting down the white gloves and handing out 1,000 lucky red envelopes with Olympic…
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Feb 13 2010
Local Talent Encourages Athletes Through Song
Local singer/songwriter Matthew David will be singing live an encouraging anthem for athletes at the Richmond O Zone Celebration Site on February 13 at 3:30…
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Feb 13 2010
Ferris Wheel Gives Visitors Unique Bird’s Eye View of Massive Cranberry Display in Richmond
From now through to Sunday, February 21, spectators can get an up close and personal look at the installation from the ground and the air.…
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Feb 12 2010
Richmond O Zone Opens to the Sound of City’s Youth
Set to open officially today, the Richmond O Zone, an official celebration site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, will welcome thousands of residents and…
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Feb 12 2010
Join Richmond’s Biggest Chinese New Year Celebration Yet
A spectacular double dragon dance at the Richmond O Zone on Sunday, February 14 will kick off what promises to be the biggest Chinese New…
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Feb 11 2010
Spectacular Ice Gate Unveiled in Richmond O Zone
Gordon Halloran’s massive and spectacular Ice Gate, presented by Inniskillin as one of the must-see attractions of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, has officially opened…
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Feb 04 2010
Entertainment at Holland Heineken House Announced
The Holland Heineken House is located in Minoru Arenas in the Richmond O Zone and is open daily from February 12 to 28, from 9…
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Feb 03 2010
Canadian Tenors to Wow the Richmond O Zone
The world-renowned Canadian Tenors will perform at the Richmond O Zone, The City of Richmond’s official 2010 Winter Games celebration site, Friday, February 19, the…
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Feb 03 2010
Grab Your Red Mittens – the Olympic Torch Comes to Richmond
Grab your red mittens and get ready to line the streets. The Olympic Torch Relay arrives in Richmond Tuesday in the late afternoon for its…
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Feb 03 2010
Clara Hughes to be Saluted at Richmond O Zone
Canadian Olympic team flag bearer Clara Hughes will be saluted on February 27 at the Richmond O Zone. COLD- FX will present Clara Hughes Day…
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Feb 02 2010
Canada Line, Buses, Get You Home from Richmond Events!
The 2010 Winter Olympics will feature speedskating at Richmond’s new Oval, some of the hottest acts in the entertainment world at Heineken House and the…
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Feb 02 2010
Communities of British Columbia Showcased at BC Street at the Richmond O Zone
Close to 350,000 tourists are expected to descend upon Vancouver, Whistler and Richmond for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, with hundreds of millions of more…
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Feb 01 2010
Richmond Residents Invited to Take Action on Climate Change by Taking Alternative Modes of Transport
The City of Richmond is encouraging residents to join forces with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, who are speaking up about climate change, by taking part…
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Jan 29 2010
Students to Help City Recycle at Richmond O Zone
The City of Richmond has enlisted 290 high school students from Richmond to help achieve its goal of 85 per cent waste diversion in the…
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Jan 27 2010
Man In Motion to Carry Olympic Torch in Richmond
Man In Motion Rick Hansen has been named as the community torchbearer when the Olympic Torch Relay completes its Richmond leg on Tuesday, February 9,…
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Jan 26 2010
Safety Key to Family Fun at the Richmond O Zone
When 15,000 people enter the gates each day at the Richmond O Zone next month to enjoy Richmond’s official 2010 Winter Games celebration site, they…
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Jan 25 2010
Single-Day Passes on Sale for Executive Hosting at O Zone
A limited number of single-day hospitality tickets are now available for purchase for Club O Zone, the hospitality suite at the City of Richmond’s official…
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Jan 22 2010
Inniskillin’s Icy Greeting Welcomes the World
Inniskillin Wines is an Official Wine Supplier of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Inniskillin’s sponsorship of ICE GATE, created by Canadian artist Gord…
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Jan 22 2010
Winners Announced for the Share Richmond 2010 Olympic Winter Games Contest
When Richmond resident Lucille Folkeringa opened her front door this morning she was greeted by Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie and a prize patrol carrying balloons,…
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Jan 21 2010
The Games Begin February 9 in Richmond With Arrival of Olympic Flame
For most of the world, the 2010 Olympic Winter Games begins February 12. Around City Hall and the community centres in Richmond, the Games actually…
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Jan 18 2010
Steveston Rotary RV Park Welcomes Visitors for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
Visitors to Richmond during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games looking to stay in the comfort of their RV will soon be able to park in…
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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…
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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…
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Sep 28 2009
Tourism Richmond and the City of Richmond Launch Share Richmond 2010 Olympic Winter Games Contest
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…
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