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Top 5 Canadian Moments of the 2010 Games

After 17 magical days the Vancouver 2010 Games have finally come to a close. Now Canadians can begin to reflect on all the moving triumphs, unforgettable athleticism and international camaraderie that's garnered the attention of the world these past few weeks. Here are just a few standout moments from these monumental...

Canada's Games Went From Tragedy to Redemption

The start of the 2010 Vancouver Games couldn't have been more ignominious. The tragic death of luger Nodar Kumaritashvili cast a dark pall over what should have been a celebratory opening ceremony - which itself was marred by an embarrassing technical glitch during the cauldron lighting. The underwhelming opening party...

Canada Breathes Golden Sigh of Relief

(Feb. 15) -- Breaking a dry spell that started at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada finally landed its first gold medal on home soil Sunday when Montrealer Alexandre Bilodeau skied to victory in the men's mogul freestyle event. Bilodeau's win puts an end to the country's palpable embarrassment over being the...

Postcard From Vancouver: Day 3

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- I figured I'd go at least a week before seeing my colleagues Jay and Kevin. We're assigned to write columns on different events or issues each day, meaning we're always at separate sites, and we have a better chance of finding a looney on the sidewalk than running into each other in the...

Canadians Revel as Bilodeau Ends Gold Curse

Ontario's Family Day unofficially was extended across the country Monday as millions of proud Canadians continue to come together to celebrate the athletic achievement of moguls skier Alexandre Bilodeau. The country remains abuzz after the 22-year-old captured an Olympic gold medal on Sunday night in Vancouver, the first...