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The 2014 Canadian Francophone Gatineau Games are Open!

Gatineau, July 23 2014 – The 6th Canadian Francophone Games (CFG) organizing committee is extremely proud to finally announce that the 2014 Canadian Francophone Games in Gatineau opened a few hours before the start of the competitions. In the presence of the vice-president of the Federation of French-Canadian Youth Eric Gignac, the mayor of Gatineau, Mr. Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, the MNA for Chapleau, Marc Carrière, president of CFG 2014 Gatineau, Benoît Pelletier, the organizing committee has welcomed the participants, coaches, families and visitors who arrived in the area on Tuesday.

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Gatineau 2014 Logo a Go!

web_11jan2013_012Gatineau, January 11, 2013 – The Organizing Committee for the Jeux de la francophonie canadienne Gatineau 2014 (JFC) today unveiled the logo for this national event, which will bring together 1,000 Francophones between 13 and 18 years of age, from every Canadian province and territory, for five days of competition between July 23 and 27, 2014. Participants will get to connect while testing their talents in three different areas: the arts, sports and leadership.

“This visual signature is a clear reflection of Gatineau’s imprint on this sweeping celebration of Canada’s Francophone youth. Not only will it generate close to $4 million for our economy, but the JFC will also strengthen the city’s reputation and position as a key player when it comes to staging major events. I invite all Gatineau residents, particularly its youth, to get involved in this terrific adventure,” indicated Gatineau Mayor Marc Bureau at the logo’s unveiling.

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Internationally renowned recording artists will perform at the Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games

Greater Sudbury – Organizers of the Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games have unveiled the arts and culture programming surrounding the national competitions our city will host from July 20th to 24th. At a press conference held today in the foyer at Tom Davies Squ are, organizers proudly announced that internationally renowned artists will be performing at the new Grace Hartman Amphitheatre. Isabelle Boulay, Zachary Richard and Karkwa are among the performers presented by the CFG in evening concerts where all are welcome to attend.

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Get ready, get set, DANCE! ACT!

General auditions for the Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian francophone Games’ opening ceremony!

Greater Sudbury – Burnt Rock Productions (BRP) have joined the Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games’ team! BRP promise a lively and colourful celebration created with local youth artists!

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The Great Urban Canoe Adventure

Discover Sudbury by canoe! The Great Urban Canoe Adventure

Sudbury – In July 2011, paddlers will be drawn to the City of Greater Sudbury for a unique event. The launch of the first ever Great Urban Canoe Adventure took place today at Laurentian University’s Jeno-Tehanyi Olympic Gold Pool.

The Great Urban Canoe Adventure – Saturday, July 23, 2011 Greater Sudbury will play host to the first ever “Great Urban Canoe Adventure”. This 12 km adventure race will take its participants from Bell Park to the Track at Laurentian University over a course that includes 5lakes (Ramsey, Bethel, Ramsey – South Bay, Laurentian, Bennett, Nepahwin) and 6 exciting portages. An outdoor adventure in the heart of Downtown Sudbury!

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Jean-François Carrey, Great Canadian Adventurer, Honorary Co-Chair of the 2011 Canadian Francophone Games

JFCarreyJean-François Carrey, Great Canadian Adventurer, Honorary Co-Chair of the 2011 Canadian Francophone Games

Sudbury – The 2011 Canadian Francophone Games are proud to announce that the great Franco- Ontarian adventurer Jean-François Carry will be one the honorary co-chairs for this national event which will take place in Greater Sudbury from July 20 to 24.

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Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games put down new roots

Greater Sudbury – The Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games officially launched its promotional video Moi mes racines (I Have Roots) at Collège Boréal’s Jean-Watters Amphitheatre today. The organizing committee also unveiled a new activity guide for high school students, reported progress in its volunteer recruitment campaign and highlighted important upcoming dates.

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Vale Presents the Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games

Greater Sudbury – The Greater Sudbury 2011 Canadian Francophone Games are proud to announce Vale as the official presenting sponsor of the Games. The $75 000 sponsorship will help support approximately 1,200 francophone youth that will come compete at the Games taking place in Sudbury July 20 – 24, 2011.

“Vale’s sponsorship will allow us to invest in our programming and eco-responsible planning,” said Paul Lefebvre, Chair of the Board. “This will help make the Games an event that will be recognized on a national level. Vale’s contribution also reiterates its commitment to the community.”

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Closing Ceremonies of the Canadian Francophone Games Edmonton 2008

Edmonton, August 16th, 2008 – The Canadian Francophone Games Edmonton 2008 are proud to invite you to the Closing Ceremonies that will take place on Sunday, August 17th, 2008 at 3 :00 p.m in Heritage Amphitheatre at the William Hawrelak Park.

The Closing Ceremonies will move you with the artistic performance of the dance troupe Zéphyr as well as the musical performance of artist and spokesperson ZPN.

The Ceremonies will be hosted by Steve Jodoin and Renelle Fagnan-Roy, co-hosts of the Oniva show broadcasted on Radio-Canada, as well as Casey Edmunds of the dance troupe Zéphyr .

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The 2008 Canadian Francophone Games are forging ahead!

Edmonton, Saturday, August 16th, 2008 – The Edmonton 2008 Canadian Francophone
Games are forging ahead and everything is going well in accordance to plans. Several
activities are scheduled today.

The finals are being held in all disciplines except volleyball as the gold medal matches will be held Sunday morning.

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Start of the CFGames Edmonton 2008 and 2011 Host City Announced

OTTAWA, August 15th 2008 – The opening ceremonies of the 4th Jeux de la francophonie canadienne (Canadian Francophone Games), spearheaded by the Fédération de la jeunesse canadienne-française (FJCF), were held last night in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton.

“ I am proud that such an important event for Francophone youth could be held in Edmonton. As a Franco-Albertan myself, it is an honour that I can experience my first Games in my hometown,” said Karlynn Grenier, president of the FJCF.

In her inspiring opening comments at last night’s ceremony, Ms Grenier announced that the FJCF’s future host city committee had chosen the next venue for the 2011 Games and declared the City of Greater Sudbury as its future host.

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Arts Gala at the Canadian Francophone Games Edmonton 2008

Edmonton, August 15th, 2008 – The Canadian Francophone Games Edmonton 2008 are proud to invite you to the Arts Gala that will take place at Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park on Saturday, August 16th, 2008 at 8 :00 pm.

For the occasion, the finalists in music and dance will perform in front of the public and the participants and the winners will be announced after the performances.

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