Regardless of who carries Canada’s torch, Vancouver is prepared to showcase itself to the world. This postcard-pretty city of 2.2 million people was gaining momentum Thursday afternoon along the bustling streets downtown and with large murals welcoming some 800,000 athletes, visitors and media.
More than 90 countries will compete in some 330 events between today and Feb. 28. A record 1.6 million tickets have been purchased. It’s a good thing considering some $1.75 billion has been spent getting Vancouver ready, plus another $900 million for security. The final tab could be more than $5 billion.
Canada can spend all the money in the world, but it’s not going to stop people protesting about the Olympics. Many have whined about local and provincial governments spending so much dough on sports when Vancouver is littered with drug- and prostitute-infested neighborhoods and homeless across the city.
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