Preparation for Winter Olympics and Paralimpics 2010

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The 2010 Winter Olympics return to North America on February 12, 2010, when the world of snow sport enthusiasts descend upon one of North America's most beautiful cities, Vancouver, BC. It will be hosting the events, Winter Olympics and Winter Paralimpics. 2010 Winter Olympics will start in February 12-28, 2010. Followed by Winter Paralimpics in March 12-21, 2010.
Vancouver calls above 25,000 volunteers. Meanwhile, more than 500,000 residents of the peninsular city separates the Strait of Georgia from the Coastal Mountains have endured six years of inconveniences. The Sea to Sky Highway was widened to accomodate the traffic between Vancouver and Whistler venues. Cambie Street was outfitted with the aptly named 'Canada Line,' a new underground mass transit line, from the airport to downtown Vancouver.
And, while many cities have famously undergone huge facelifts in preparation for hosting the Olympics. Vancouverites, by their nature, would rather party than pout. Thus, constructions frustration and budgetary consternation will be ancient history when the world marches into BC Place Staduim for the Opening Night Ceremony.