CFL B.C. Lions

Wally Buono Returns Olympic Flame Back To British Columbia

Published on January 21, 2010 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
B.C. Lions News Release


(Kicking Horse) - Lions general manager and head coach Wally Buono helped welcome the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay back to British Columbia today as he accepted the flame from fellow torchbearer, former Alberta Premier Peter Lougheed at the Kicking Horse Pass.

Making its way through Yoho National Park, both torchbearers were greeted by British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell and Alberta's Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation Cindy Ady, on behalf of Premier Ed Stelmach.

Marking day 84 of the 106-day relay, the flame will continue its journey through BC with a stopover and celebration in Golden this evening. With a total of 27 days spent in British Columbia, the Olympic Flame will be carried by 3,500 torchbearers and will run through 268 BC communities and places of interest, 50 of which have been designated Celebration Communities.

"I am both honoured and humbled to take part in the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, which has united Canadians from coast to coast," said Buono. "As a former resident of Alberta, it is very exciting for me to have been selected to run this particular stage and help welcome the flame back to British Columbia. The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will undoubtedly provide lasting memories for athletes, visitors and all British Columbians."

When the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay arrives at BC Place on February 12th for the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the flame will have travelled 45,000 kilometres across Canada, making this the longest torch relay in history to be contained within the host country.

For a map of the Olympic Torch Relay route and a list of Celebration Community events, please visit vancouver2010.com.

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