What an incredible morning. Today the spirit of the Olympics swept through Port Coquitlam and brought our community together to shine. I was amazed to see what looked like over ten thousand residents, young and old, that lined the streets and filled Leigh Square to cheer on the Olympic torch as individuals representing Canada carried the international symbol of peace, sportsmanship and unity.

Today was moving, touching, and inspirational. As the torch passed by, you could see pure emotion; it overwhelmed me and many of our residents. You could feel the passion and spirit of the Olympics and all it represents. The crowd cheered, some cried, as the torch passed by. It is a very moving experience, one we will never forget.

The Spirit Committee and our staff did a spectacular job today. Port Coquitlam was a route community, which means the torch passed through the community without stopping. Our team leveraged the relay into an outstanding community event. We had entertainment, including… a pancake breakfast by the Elks and a great time growing as a community.

I was proud to be Canadian today, I was even more proud of our community, we showed why Port Coquitlam is the best place in Canada. Thank you to everyone who made today a memory for a life time.

Our Spirit Community has two weeks of amazing events planned. I urge you to check out the all of the free activities planned, go to our website. The Olympics will be playing all the time at the Rec Complex, come on down to share in the Olympics with your community.