Now seems like a good time to look at government sources of information regarding the upcoming winter Olympics. There is an impressive array of information freely available on the web from government sites: reports, contracts, statistics, financial accounts, media releases etc.
2010 Winter Games Secretariat: From the BC government this site is a rich source of BC Government press releases, reports, business plans/budgets and contribution agreements between government(s) and venue providers!
- Hover over about us to click on the reports and publications link – which will bring up contribution agreements as well as reports
- Note, reports include Pricewaterhouse Coopers reports on the expected economic and social benefits of hosting the games
- Latest news releases are available on the homepage or you can take a look at the entire archive of releases here.
Vanoc’s site also has some interesting reports:
- Annual sustainability reports from 2005 onwards and sustainability resources.
- Business plan and budget from 2007 as well as the update d budget from 2009.
- Media Centre with links to Vanoc news releases, image gallery and backgrounders.
- Bid results
- Link to Vanoc commissioned report: Legacies of North American Olympic Winter Games: Lake Placid; Calgary & Salt Lake City.
Canada2010 is the federal government’s Olympics website. You can find:
- Fact Sheets covering topics such as Aboriginal Participation, Sustainability, and Security.
- Key Documents: such as Multi-Party Agreement; Bid Books & other related reports from various government departments.
- News Releases & Statements
You can also check out the media room on the city of Vancouver site – with links to news releases and quick facts/backgrounders