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Live updates from the Torch Relay

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The Olympic Flame now rests at a brief community stop. Coverage will resume shortly.

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We are experiencing connectivity issues in the area. We expect things to improve soon.

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We are heading towards St'uxwtews, BCLe relais est en route vers St'uxwtews, BC

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This is the last Torchbearer our CTV Webcam will pick up live this evening. Drew will carry it onward toward the last seven TBs of Whistler

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Dillon Sampson and Neil Hastie share the Flame! Matt Pinsent and Drew Meredith are next.

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Unfortunately, this Media 1 vehicle will not be able to provide coverage of the last seven Torchbearers of the evening.

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Soon, the Relay will travel through Whistler Village, which is a pedestrian-only area.

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Arthur Griffiths is now passing the Flame to Chase Lewis! Dillon Sampson and Neil Hastie will carry the Flame next.

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Olympian Nancy Green was voted Canada's Female Athelete of the 20th Century.

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Jayne Sandilands, the 167th Torchbearer of today, Day 99, runs on Nancy Green Way.

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It is 5:54 pm here in Whistler, local Pacific time. The Relay is right on track.

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Next, Olympian Mike Creery carries the Flame in the Whistler. Mike competed in Athletics at the 1980 Moscow Games.

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Jim will soon pass it off to John Blok, Mike Creery, Jayne Sandilands and Shannon Murphy.

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The next Torchbearer to carry the Flame is Jim Pattison.

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These tests led Bombardier designers to the Torch’s ultimate dual burner system. The Torches are meant to withstand up to 60km/h winds.

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The Torches were tested in climate-controlled rooms to simulate the harshest Canadian winter weather conditions possible, from sleet to snow

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Evanka Osmak is now receiving the Olympic Flame! Alison Taylor Robb and Saranaz Navabi will run soon.

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We are just crossing Route 99 now.

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Ellen has just passed the Flame to Larissa Braganza. Ken Thicke, Sarah Dusanj, Cary Skidmore and Rebecca Tran are next.

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James Ng has the Flame. Gianpiero Morbello, Jan Heath, Joe Chidley and Ellen Pekeles will carry the Flame next.