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Going on right now (it’s 8:09pm PST) is the Paralympic Torch Relay. In fact, it’s passing right beneath my window! And it will be back in about half an hour! This torch run is somewhat different than the Olympic relay, but it is just as moving and heartwarming, if not more so. This flame was not kindled by rays of sunshine from far away Greece; this flame has been brought forth anew every morning of the relay. This morning it was re-lit by members of the Musquem First Nation for the last time. Overnight the flame will move throughout the heart of downtown Vancouver on a community relay that circuits Robson St, Granville St, Smithe/Haro St and Bute St. The relay will continue until 2pm tomorrow, at which time it will move to BC Place Stadium for the opening ceremonies. If you are able to, do yourself a favour and stop and see (and even follow for a bit) the torch run.

• On The Importance Of Signs As we've moved into the homestretch of final preparations for the Olympic Games, which kick off with the opening ceremonies here in Vancouver on February 12th, the city has been doing a fantastic of installing...
• Undue Canada Bashing From Colbert Continues Stephen Colbert's assault on the Canadian speed skating team and Canada in general continued this Thursday on 'The Sport Report' (pronounced The Spore Rapport) when Stephen once again attacked Canada in regards to his beef...

• Triathlon Training 101 Are you planning on training for your first triathlon? This is not an easy task for anyone to master if they do not know the...
• Training to Run the Right Way When competing in a race which involves running, there are a few different pointers which need to be kept in mind. Some people feel their...