Get a sneak peek at the Olympic Torch! Reminder

RBC North Bay
News Release

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RBC is celebrating the spirit of the Olympic Flame by bringing the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch to North Bay. On May 19th, the students at École St-Raymond will have the chance to see the Torch up close. A free public event will also be held at the RBC North Bay branch at 105 Main Street West, where community members will be invited to have their picture taken with the Torch.

Mayor Vic Fedeli, MP Anthony Rota and MPP Monique Smith will be on hand at the RBC North Bay branch celebration.

What: Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch visits local school and RBC branch in North Bay

When and Where:

Tuesday, May 19th

9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Olympic Torch at École St-Raymond, 22 Borge Avenue

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Olympic Torch at RBC North Bay Branch, 105 Main Street West

11:00 a.m. Mayor Vic Fedeli, MP Anthony Rota and MPP Monique Smith will be at branch

RBC and the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay

RBC is proud to partner with Coke and VANOC to bring the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay to millions of Canadians in over 1,000 communities across Canada. More than 12,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic Flame as it travels 45,000 km from coast to coast to coast over 106 days. To apply to participate as a torchbearer in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, RBC is inviting Canadians to help create a better Canada by making a personal pledge to do something in their daily life to make Canada a better place to live. Enter today at rbc.com/carrythetorch. Contest closes July 15, 2009.

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