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STATEMENT ON THE OPENING OF THE 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES
August 8, 2008

BEIJING – Premier Gordon Campbell made the following statement as he attended the opening of the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China.

Premier Gordon Campbell discusses the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in B.C. during a live interview with NBC's Today Show with hosts Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira. August 14, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell discusses the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in B.C. during a live interview with NBC's Today Show with hosts Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira. August 14, 2008
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Premier Gordon Campbell talks about the Olympics with NBC Chicago in front of the Beijing National Stadium. Premier Campbell is in Beijing at the 2008 Games, promoting B.C. and the upcoming 2010 Games. August 14, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell talks about the Olympics with NBC Chicago in front of the Beijing National Stadium. Premier Campbell is in Beijing at the 2008 Games, promoting B.C. and the upcoming 2010 Games. August 14, 2008


Premier Gordon Campbell announces details of the International Media Centre for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in British Columbia, which will host thousands of journalists during the Games. The media centre will be adjacent to the Commerce Centre and showcase space in Robson Square, and will be carbon-neutral. August 12, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell announces details of the International Media Centre for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in British Columbia, which will host thousands of journalists during the Games. The media centre will be adjacent to the Commerce Centre and showcase space in Robson Square, and will be carbon-neutral. August 12, 2008 [News release]

Premier Gordon Campbell and OMEGA CEO Stephen Urquhart put their rowing skills to the test in Beijing. August 10, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell and OMEGA CEO Stephen Urquhart put their rowing skills to the test in Beijing. August 10, 2008

Premier Gordon Campbell tries his hand at watch repair while visiting the OMEGA facility at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. August 10, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell tries his hand at watch repair while visiting the OMEGA facility at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. August 10, 2008

Premier Gordon Campbell talks with NHL player Alexander Ovechkin of Russia about the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in B.C. and the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. August 10, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell talks with NHL player Alexander Ovechkin of Russia about the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in B.C. and the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. August 10, 2008
 

Premier Gordon Campbell announces that the 13 red cedar arches that stand at the entrance to the British Columbia Canada Pavilion at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be given as a gift to the City of Beijing. The 13 arches symbolize Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, and represent the best of business and culture, in British Columbia and throughout Canada. August 9, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell announces that the 13 red cedar arches that stand at the entrance to the British Columbia Canada Pavilion at the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be given as a gift to the City of Beijing. The 13 arches symbolize Canada's 10 provinces and three territories, and represent the best of business and culture, in British Columbia and throughout Canada. August 9, 2008 [News release]

Premier Gordon Campbell receives a gift from Beijing's vice-mayor Chen Gang - a soccer ball-shaped gourd - after announcing that the 13 red cedar arches at the entrance to the British Columbia Canada Pavilion in Beijing will be given to the city as a gift. August 9, 2008
Premier Gordon Campbell receives a gift from Beijing's vice-mayor Chen Gang - a soccer ball-shaped gourd - after announcing that the 13 red cedar arches at the entrance to the British Columbia Canada Pavilion in Beijing will be given to the city as a gift. August 9, 2008

Premier Gordon Campbell and VANOC chairman Jack Poole with a giant $1-million Canadian coin at the Royal Canadian Mint booth in Beijing as part of the 2008 Olympic Expo, which showcases olympic-themed artwork and products.
Premier Gordon Campbell and VANOC chairman Jack Poole with a giant $1-million Canadian coin at the Royal Canadian Mint booth in Beijing as part of the 2008 Olympic Expo, which showcases olympic-themed artwork and products.

Premier Gordon Campbell stands in front of Beijing National Stadium - the Bird's Nest. Premier Campbell is in Beijing cheering on Team Canada and promoting the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in British Columbia.
Premier Gordon Campbell stands in front of Beijing National Stadium - the Bird's Nest. Premier Campbell is in Beijing cheering on Team Canada and promoting the upcoming 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in British Columbia.