December 17, 2009

DEVOLIN CELEBRATES THE TORCH RELAY IN KAWARTHA LAKES

LINDSAY – Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), yesterday celebrated the arrival of the Olympic Flame in Lindsay as part of the Olympic Torch Relay’s journey across our country.

During the ceremony, Devolin presented a commemorative plaque to Kawartha Lakes Mayor Ric McGee for welcoming the Olympic Flame in Omemee and Lindsay. The plaque symbolizes the legacy that will endure in communities long after the flame is extinguished. 

“I want to thank all the volunteers who helped make yesterday’s event possible,” said Devolin. “Many of the volunteers have worked over a year to make this happen and my hat goes off to everyone who put so much effort and time into creating a flawless celebration in both Omemee and Lindsay.”

The events and activities organized by each celebration community highlight Canadian pride in our athletes, culture, and country. Canadians from coast to coast to coast have the unique opportunity to take part in an unforgettable Olympic experience and celebrate the talent and dedication of our Canadian athletes as they own the podium in 2010. The federal government provided $15,000 to the City of Kawartha Lakes to welcome the Olympic Flame.

“The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is the longest domestic relay in Olympic history,” said Minister of State Lunn. “Through its journey, the Olympic Flame will be carried by 12,000 torchbearers through more than 1,000 communities across our country. I invite all Canadians to participate and embrace the Olympic spirit.”

At the end of its journey, the flame will arrive in Vancouver on February 12, 2010 for the Opening Ceremony signalling the start of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The flame burns for the entire duration of the Games and is extinguished during the Closing Ceremony on February 28, 2010.

For more information on our Government’s support for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay or the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, visit www.Canada2010.gc.ca.


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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin, MP 

(705) 324-9436 or (866) 688-9881