In the preceding article, I mentioned the assistance to John Furlong provided by “compliant media friends.” Bob Mackin gave an example in his J-Source article, Furlong drops suit against Georgia Straight for story […]
After Laura Robinson‘s September exposé in the Georgia Straight, John Furlong held a widely reported news conference where he defended himself categorically and accused the reporter of inaccuracy and “shocking lack of diligence in […]
Despite numerous sworn affidavits accusing John Furlong of inappropriate conduct, despite what the Toronto Star calls “explosive new allegations“, despite indications that Furlong has been incomplete or disingenuous in recounting biographical details, […]
Nine Months before Olympics, Province Saw Big ‘Shortfall‘, Bob Mackin, The Tyee, November 14, 2011 …When VANOC revealed its post-Games financial report on Dec. 17, 2010, it claimed a balanced budget after […]
Friday, February 11, CBC News: the fifth estate presents “Death at the Olympics” with new revelations about the fatal crash of Nodar Kumaritashvili, the Georgian luger who died at the 2010 Winter Olympics. See preview here along […]
News item: ICBC paid insurance claims of $2.3 million for the 4,800 vehicle fleet used by VANOC during this year’s Winter Olympics. ICBC donated the insurance coverage, which it valued at $6.2 million. […]
Investigative reporter Andrew Jennings is not a popular man among international sport elites. This week, he writes a football story with parallels to our world where powerful interests aim to eliminate dissent […]
Someone stands to make millions, and allegedly, more than any other company in the events industry for the event. And he’s done it all with tactics that might be construed by some […]
Soon, Sgt. Pepper and his virile squad of spraying constables may represent a kinder, milder mould. Weapons technology is advancing rapidly and the 2010 Olympics provides Canadian police with opportunity and funding […]
BC Liberal Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy said in the legislature Monday: . . . that 200-odd group of terrorists who came to Victoria from across Canada to interrupt the games. Anyone who […]
Avery Brundage became President of the U.S. Olympic Committee in 1929 and later took the IOC appointment of an American expelled for advocating a boycott of the Berlin Games. Brundage opposed the […]
Excerpts from the New York Times, Hitler’s Berlin Games Helped Make Some Emblems Popular: “The torch relay is so ingrained in the modern choreography that most people today assume it was a […]
The illusionist deflects your attention: Look at the pretty flame, the famous athletes, powerful citizens and posh people. And, feel the ghostly spirits of games past. What an occasion! Greece was the birthplace […]
Why is the government spending half a million untendered dollars to entertain select guests at the posh, private Terminal City Club during the 2010 Games? Um … “If you look at the […]
Opening and closing pageants, figure skating finals and the hockey medal round; those are easy sells. Hockey tickets for Germany vs Belarus or for sports such as skeleton, curling, biathlon, synchronized snow […]
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