Track event has big impact

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Times & Transcript

By: Cole Hobson

Location: A1

Topics: Sports/Tourism, Economic Development, Very Positive

Catgeories: Major Sporting Events, Events - General, Economic Development, Tonality

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Beyond just growing the sport, city will see economic spinoffs and also help further enhance Moncton's brand — The City of Moncton's tourism director said the Canadian Track and Field Championships is a 'big event for many reasons,' and will have many benefits in the short and longer term for the city. — 'It's a big event because obviously it brings people from out of town and it fills up hotel rooms, so from a tourism perspective the key is to grow the pie,' said Ben Champoux, noting...  Read article

Les épreuves du lancer du poids et de la marche athlétique dans le centre-ville

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Acadie Nouvelle

By: Jean-Marc Doiron

Location: 32

Topics: Sports/Tourism, Economic Development, Very Positive

Catgeories: Major Sporting Events, Events - General, Economic Development, Tonality

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Les athlètes olympiques et élites des Championnats canadiens d’athlétisme — seront à l’extérieur du Stade Moncton 2010 Stadium, ce week-end. Les épreuves du lancer du poids et de la marche athlétique auront lieu au centre-ville de Moncton. — Le public aura droit à un spectacle de taille à la Zone des événements du parc Riverain de Moncton. — L’événement principal, le lancer du poids masculin, aura lieu vendredi à 21 h 15. Des hommes parmi les plus puissants du monde entier effectueront...  Read article

QUELQUES OBSTACLES AU PROJET

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Acadie Nouvelle

Location: 46

Topics: Sports/Tourism, Economic Development, Very Positive

Catgeories: Major Sporting Events, Events - General, Economic Development, Tonality

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Moncton - Si le conseil municipal de Moncton décide de donner son aval au projet, la principale chose qui pourrait contrecarrer les plans de Marc Beaudoin, c’est un autre événement d’envergure internationale. «Il y a des pourparlers présentement qui suggèrent qu’Athlétisme Canada serait intéressé à demander à la Ville de Moncton s’ils veulent organiser les Mondiaux d’athlétisme jeunesse (17 ans et moins)», explique l’instigateur du projet. «Je pense qu’Athlétisme Canada et l’IAAF sont en ce moment...  Read article

Moncton airport ready to welcome athletes

Monday, June 17, 2013

Times and Transcript

By: Ginabeth Roberts

Location: A7

Topics: Sports/Tourism, Greater Moncton Airport, Very Positive

Catgeories: Major Sporting Events, Events - General, Economic Development, Tonality

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Main art features four Olympic athletes on a sliding-door decal — As hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials and volunteer land in Metro this week for the Canadian Track and Field Championships they'll be greeted with familiar faces - athletes just like themselves. — Promotion installations have been set up throughout the Greater Moncton International Airport in preparation for the big event, which runs June 20 to 23. — After athletes and airport guests pick up their bags, they'll...  Read article