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OLYMPICS DRIVE GOLD MEDAL RESULTS FOR COCA-COLA CANADA

DavidHK — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:53:46 +0000

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Coca-Cola Canada has been successful in leveraging its sponsorship of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Olympic Torch Relay to drive growth. At the core of this achievement is sustainability – not only of the business results, but of how they were achieved – to leave a lasting legacy for all Canadians.

Olympic Athletes Join Together in Commitment to Protect the Environment

DavidHK — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:09:39 +0000

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Over two hundred athletes from over 40 countries have made a commitment to take environmental action during and after the Olympic Games, with Olympians like Sara Renner leading the way. Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola has partnered with two leading Canadian environmental organizations to encourage all Olympians to make a commitment to protect the [...]

COCA-COLA CANADA BRINGS THREE OF CANADA’S HOTTEST ARTISTS TO PERFORM DURING THE OLYMPIC GAMES

KristyPayne — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:25:53 +0000

Coca-Cola presents “Open Happiness” on February 20 VANCOUVER (British Columbia) February 19, 2010 – On Saturday, February 20, Coca-Cola will bring three of Canada’s hottest artists from the worlds of hip hop, rock and pop to the stage at Live City Yaletown in David Lam Park. For the first time in front of a live audience, Kardinal Offishall, Jay Malinowski and Coeur de pirate will sing “Open Happiness,” Coca-Cola’s global anthem about embracing life’s simple pleasures.

Rick Hansen and Kelly Murumets Win Coca-Cola’s “Live Positively Award” at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

KristyPayne — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:07:10 +0000

Vancouver, February 18, 2010 – Today The Coca-Cola Company honors Rick Hansen and Kelly Murumets with its “Live Positively Award” at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Coca-Cola’s Live Positively Awards celebrate people who inspire others to create a more positive Canada. The Live Positively Awards grew out of Coca-Cola’s commitment to make sustainability an integral part of its business operations and to develop initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance economic development.

Interview Advisory: The Coca-Cola Live Positively Award

KristyPayne — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:32:02 +0000

February 16, 2010 (Vancouver) - The Coca-Cola Company will honor individuals, families and organizations with the Coca-Cola Live Positively Award during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Each recipient was chosen because of his or her efforts to turn their passion for improving the well-being of Canadians into important changes that have positively impacted their local communities. With a focus on either active living or environmental sustainability, each recipient has a unique and inspirational story to share. The award ceremonies take place between February 13 and February 28 in the BCMC Media Theatre at Robson Square.

University of British Columbia Wins Coca-Cola’s “Live Positively Award” at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

KristyPayne — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:17:15 +0000

Stephen Toope, President and Vice Chancellor, University of British Columbia to Accept Award On Behalf Of UBC

MÉTIS ARTIST SELECTED AS FINAL PARTICIPANT IN COCA-COLA’S ABORIGINAL ART BOTTLE PROGRAM

KristyPayne — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:52:19 +0000

Program designed to offer the Aboriginal community an opportunity to show the world its culture. All funds raised in the online auction will benefit Vancouver 2010 Aboriginal Youth Legacy Fund. Vancouver (British Columbia) February 15, 2010 – Today, Coca-Cola selected Lisa Shepherd as the final artist in its Aboriginal art bottle program. In total, 15 artists were selected from more than 100 Aboriginal artists across Canada to participate in the program, which was designed to leverage the Olympic opportunity and help the Aboriginal community share its culture with the world. The program will also help the Aboriginal community financially.

Project Blue Sky Wins Coca-Cola’s “Live Positively Award” at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

KristyPayne — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:19 +0000

Dave Calder, Olympic Silver Medalist in Rowing, Accepts Award On Behalf Of Project Blue Sky Vancouver, February 13, 2010 – The Coca-Cola Company today honored Project Blue Sky with its “Live Positively Award” at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Coca-Cola’s Live Positively Awards celebrate people who inspire others to create a more positive Canada. The Live Positively Awards grew out of Coca-Cola’s commitment to make sustainability an integral part of its business operations and to develop initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance economic development. They were designed to remind us that while the Olympic Games may come and go every few years, the ideals of the Olympics--the lessons they offer and the positive inspiration they provide--never wane.

Follow the torch relay – February 12th

LaurenStasila — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:10 +0000

Today the torch is in: Vancouver BC Place Stadium Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 12th: Patti Jackson Stephanie Tang

Coca-Cola Live Positively Award

LaurenStasila — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:34:36 +0000

The Coca-Cola Company will honor individuals, families and organizations with the Coca-Cola Live Positively Award during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Each recipient was chosen because of his or her efforts to turn their passion for improving the well-being of Canadians into important changes that have positively impacted their local communities. With a focus on either active living or environmental sustainability, each recipient has a unique and inspirational story to share. The award ceremonies take place between February 13 and February 28 at 4:00 p.m. in the BCMC Media Theatre at Robson Square.

Follow the torch relay – February 11th

LaurenStasila — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:00:16 +0000

Today the torch is in: Belcarra Anmore Port Moody Port Coquitlam Coquitlam Burnaby Musqueam University of British Columbia Vancouver Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 11th: Natalie Shantz Vicki Reese Derek Heidt

Follow the torch relay – February 10th

LaurenStasila — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:56 +0000

Today the torch is in: Bowen Island Horseshoe Bay North Vancouver Tseil-Waututh Squamish West Vancouver Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 10th: Amber Church Bailey Moznik Amanda Cheong Stephanie Strube Robert Couzens

Coca-Cola Canada Opens Happiness at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

LaurenStasila — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:05:43 +0000

VANCOUVER, B.C. - February 9, 2010 – Coca-Cola, the world’s longest continuous corporate partner of the Olympic Games, today revealed its plans to uplift, refresh, and inspire all Canadians during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. While doing so, Coca-Cola will demonstrate its efforts to become the most environmentally-friendly Olympic Games sponsor, by committing to being carbon neutral and to generating “zero waste” in its entire Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games operations. The company will “open happiness” through a larger-than-life on-site experience at the Games, a unique award program recognizing Canadians who Live Positively, and a fully-integrated marketing campaign.

Follow the torch relay – February 9th

LaurenStasila — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:13 +0000

Today the torch is in: Peace Arch White Rock Surrey North Delta New Westminster Tsawwassen Ladner Richmond Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 9th: Brittany Kachur Brendan Sallis Maria Bernardo Carole Gair Clara Van Meel

Follow the torch relay – February 8th

LaurenStasila — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:57 +0000

Today the torch is in: Mission Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Walnut Grove Fort Langley Aldergrove Langley (Township) Langley Cloverdale Surrey Coca-Cola torchbearers for February 8th: Isaiah Baldissera Jill Ferie

Follow the torch relay – February 7th

LaurenStasila — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:00:48 +0000

Today the torch is in: Merritt Princeton Hope Seabird Island Harrison Hot Springs Agassiz Rosedale Chilliwack Abbotsford Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 7th: Poppy Quinlan Laurens Van Vilet Brennan Gademans Diana Dampier Andy Lin Jared Bogdanovich

Follow the torch relay – February 6th

LaurenStasila — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:00:03 +0000

Today the torch is in: Whistler Pemberton Lil’wat Chalath Sekw’el’was Lillooet Ts’kw’aylaxw St’uxwtews Chache Creek Ashcroft Logan Lake Swxexmx Merritt Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 6th: Victor Huckell Alex Read Jason Beukens Lauren Phelan

Follow the torch relay – February 5th

LaurenStasila — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:00:53 +0000

Today the torch is in: Squamish Brackendale Brandywine Falls Provincial Park Whistler Olympic Park Whistler Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 5th: Jason Patchell Stuart Bird Gail Bremer Michael Tice Lauren Law

Follow the torch relay – February 4th

LaurenStasila — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:49 +0000

Today the torch is in: Powell River Saltery Bay Earls Cove Madeira Park Sechelt ShiShalh Roberts Creek Gibsons Hopkins Landing Langdale Lions Bay Furry Creek Britannia Beach Stawamus Squamish Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 4th: Carolyn Ann Wray John Macleod Barbara Behan Hal Coleman MacKenzie Booth

Follow the torch relay – February 3rd

LaurenStasila — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:00:02 +0000

Today the torch is in: Port Hardy Powell River Kwakiutl Port Hardy Port McNeill Sliammon Powell River Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 3rd: Finnigan Canadensis Darren Dean

Coca-Cola Unveils its Activation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

LaurenStasila — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:26:01 +0000

Attention: Olympic, Assignment, News and Lifestyle MEDIA INVITE The Coca-Cola Pavilion will create memorable experiences and open happiness in LiveCity Vancouver VANCOUVER (BRITISH COLUMBIA) February 2, 2010 – Be one of the first to visit Coca-Cola’s activation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in LiveCity-Yaletown on February 9. The Coca-Cola Pavilion is a multi-sensory, interactive experience that will [...]

Follow the torch relay – February 2nd

LaurenStasila — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:00:13 +0000

Today the torch is in: Prince Rupert Port Hardy Bella Bella Gwa’Sala-Nakwaxda’xw Port Hardy Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 2nd: Greg Stenmark

Coca-Cola Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability with Vancouver Olympic Games Legacy

LaurenStasila — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:13:23 +0000

Vancouver (British Columbia) February 1, 2010 – Coca-Cola Canada today announced details of their $350,000 investment to Vancouver’s inner city. The funding will create an outdoor sport court, which will consist of a hard court playing surface that will provide the youth and families of the Ray-Cam community the opportunity to get active and participate in sport in their own neighborhood. It is through projects such as this one that Coca-Cola Canada is using its sponsorship of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games as an opportunity to make a positive contribution to Canada.

Follow the torch relay – February 1st

LaurenStasila — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:40:30 +0000

Today the torch is in: Fort St. John Prince Rupert Fort Nelson Haisla Kitimat Terrace Kitsumkalum New Aiyansh Prince Rupert Coca-Cola Torchbearers for February 1st: Grant Spelsberg Jane Treweeke

Follow the torch relay – January 31st

LaurenStasila — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:00:56 +0000

Today the torch is in: Dawson Creek Tumbler Ridge Chetwynd Saulteau Hudson’s Hope Fort St. John Coca-Cola torchbearers for January 31st: Rita Bryant