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Vancouver (pronounced ) is a Canadian city in the province of British Columbia. It is the largest metropolitan centre in western Canada and the third largest in the country. Vancouver is one of the cities of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and of the larger geographic region commonly known as the Lower Mainland of B.C. The Port of Vancouver is significant on a world scale, and Vancouver is the third largest film production centre for US-based productions in North America after Hollywood and New York.
The city's population is estimated to be 602,231 (2005) and that of the metropolitan area 2,186,965 (2001 census)Statcan 2001 Census. Some predict that by 2020, the population of the metropolitan area will be 2.6 millionUrban Statistics - 2020 projection. A resident of Vancouver is called a "Vancouverite." The current mayor is Sam Sullivan. In 2006, Vancouver has been ranked the 56th most expensive city to live among 144 major cities in the world, and the 2nd most expensive in Canada (below Toronto).
Vancouver will be the host city for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the 2006 United Nations World Urban Forum , the 2007 Memorial Cup and the 2009 World Police and Fire Games. Vancouver will host some games for the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup.
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NO blue moon this new year in Vancouver. Wishing you sunshine, puppies and lollipops of a 2010 all!
mo_wo (mo_wo) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:30:48 -0000
NO blue moon this new year in Vancouver. Wishing you sunshine, puppies and lollipops of a 2010 all!
3 more hours untill 2010 for Vancouver B.C. Canada
MaryArmstrong32 (Maryarmstrong) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:29:41 -0000
3 more hours untill 2010 for Vancouver B.C. Canada
Oskars Bartulis, named today a member of of Team Latvia for Vancouver 2010. He is one of only two... http://tinyurl.com/yl2the6 #flyers
nhl_blogs (John Perkins) Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:28:32 -0000
Oskars Bartulis, named today a member of of Team Latvia for
Vancouver 2010 - Official site for the Olympic and Paralympic competitions. Includes news, how to get involved, game details, calendar, and information about the host city.
Meta Description: [ Version Français ]
BC 2010 Winter Olympic Games Secretariat - Represents the Province of B.C. and maintains positive intra- and inter-governmental relations while helping the Olympic Organizing Committee build community support.
Meta Description: [ On July 2, 2003, the International Olympic Committee selected Vancouver as the Host City of the XXI Winter Games at its 115 session in Prague July 2. ]
Discover Vancouver - 2010 Winter Olympics - Includes event information including dates and locations as well as a survey and information on tickets. Offers an email sign up to receive more information.
Meta Description: [ Vancouver has been awarded the XXI Olympic Winter Games in the year 2010. ]
International Olympic Committee - Vancouver 2010 - Latest news and facts.
Meta Description: [ All the Games since 1896 - Winter and Summer Games: relive the emotion of previous Games by selecting a date or host city. ]
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