VANOC tries to soothe tension over use of French at 2010 Games

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Vancouver's Olympic organizers are seeking additional funds from the federal government to help with French translation during the 2010 Winter Games.

The committee won't disclose how much it'll be asking for at Tuesday's meeting with representatives from the Department of Public Works and Government Services, but a recent study suggested it needs as much as $1.7 million to adequately provide services in both official languages during the Games.

The request comes as the organizing committee attempted to assuage concerns on Parliament Hill that both of Canada's official languages won't have equal representation in 2010.

The committee, known as VANOC, received a thorough grilling from MPs and senators at two official languages committee meetings this week where concerns were raised over the use of French in everything from cultural performances to the torch relay.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/28/bc-vancouver-olympics-french.html

Some people have no foresight.

VANOC Unveils Inukshuk Arctic Symbol As Logo For 2010 Games
VANOC on Saturday unveiled the logo for the 2010 Games, an “inukshuk Arctic symbol,” according to Damian Inwood of the VANCOUVER PROVINCE. The symbol is called Ilanaaq, “the Inuit word for ‘friend,’” and is made up of “blocks the colour of the Olympic rings.”
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/93441

How about some tri-lingual effort.