Olympic Cauldron Re-Lit for Jack Poole Plaza Dedication

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In the Province today: Jack Poole Plaza dedicated w/cauldron lighting Oct22 7:30pm, bring your mittsOn October 22nd the Olympic Cauldron will be lit during the dedication of Jack Poole Plaza. While the flames have been ignited since the Games for Canada Day and a few other occasions, this celebration will commemorate the memory of Jack Poole, architect of Vancouver 2010, as the plaza has finally been completed.

The ceremony will take place at 7:30pm and everyone is encouraged to bust out their red mittens for the occasion.

Even though it’s been eight months since we hosted the world, and plush toy mascots are now in the clearance bins of local stores, many who were unable to see the cauldron during the Game will now have a chance. If the event also manages to rekindle a bit of the spirit that was around town in February, be prepared for a sea of red shirts, maple leafs, and a whole lot of high-fives.

Jack Poole Plaza is located at the North end of Thurlow at Burrard Place (just North of Cordova).

In related news, the Canadian Paralympic Committee will host its first Awards Ceremony the following night to celebrate the accomplishments of those who made an impact at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.

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  1. CaioMonday, October 18th, 2010 — 8:48pm PDT

    Thanks for letting me know, I will be there on Friday

  2. janeThursday, October 21st, 2010 — 10:37am PDT

    Does anybody know how long the flame will be burning for? I can’t make Friday evening but have weekend visitors and would like to show them the flame.

  3. RebeccaThursday, October 21st, 2010 — 12:08pm PDT

    I heard it will be lit until Saturday at midnight

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