Rushed Bid to Host 2030 Olympics Heavy on Symbolism But Light on Details and Costs.
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Three recent media comments or articles concerning the attempt to gain public financial support for a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics. See also
July 15: Vancouver 2030 Winter Olympics bid on thin ice: Deputy city manager’s report
July 9: Mayor violated civic code of conduct with misleading Olympic bid Tweets: integrity commissioner
July 9: Another Vancouver Olympics in 2030 would cost taxpayers at least $1 billion, but many costs hidden or unknown
July 7: B.C. NDP sport minister’s letter demands answers about Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid
June 29: Olympics bid inspection trio revealed
June 15: Vancouver 2030 bid podium, so far: No cost estimates, no provincial support, no referendum
June 14: The IOC’s “democracy deficit”: Canadian Olympic officials tell partners to avoid a Vancouver 2030 referendum in local election year
May 25: Sneak peek at the Vancouver 2030 Winter Olympics bid’s unlikely venues: Sun Peaks, Agrodome and Hastings Racecourse
May 7: Vancouver 2030 bid team big on hopes, vague on specifics
May 3: IOC keeps Vancouver visit under wraps, as delegation ponders 2030 Winter Games sites
March 26: Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes 2030 Olympic bid plebiscite
Dec. 12: Analysis: Vancouver 2030 Olympics bid — Who really wants it?