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    Interview & Photo OpportunityOlympic Skating Legends Shae-Lynn Bourne, Victor Kraatz and Former World's Champion Brian Orser to Visit Vancouver Skating Fans

    Olympic medalists and Canadian skating legends Shae-Lynn Bourne, Victoria Kraatz and Brian Orser are in Vancouver for the BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships being held January 16 – 20 at the PNE.

    Honorary Chairs, Bourne and Kraatz, are ten-time Canadian Champions, and 2003 World Ice Dance Champions. They, along with Brian Orser, eight-time Senior Men's Champion and World's Champion, are inspirational role models for young aspiring skaters and have represented Canada proudly in the sport of Figure Skating.

    Media are invited to attend the following community visits to interview the skating stars and fans – young and old alike.

    DETAILS on Children's Hospital Visit
    WHEN: Tuesday, January 15, at 10:00 – 10:30 am
    Media to meet at 9:50 a.m. in the Main Children's Hospital Building Lobby.
    WHO:

    Canadian Legends and Olympic Medalists

    • Shae-Lynn Bourne & Victor Kraatz
    • Brian Orser
    Children who are currently patients at the hospital and staff
    WHAT: A visit by the skating stars with children staying at the hospital
    WHERE: BC Children's Hospital, Play/School Room, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver
    DETAILS on Senior's Facility Visit
    WHEN: Wednesday, January 16, at 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Media to meet at 9:50 a.m. in the Main Children's Hospital Building Lobby.
    WHO:

    Canadian Legends and Olympic Medalists

    • Shae-Lynn Bourne & Victor Kraatz
    • Brian Orser
    Seniors with advanced health care needs who live at Yaletown House, a supportive and home-like care facility
    WHAT: A private visit with residents and staff
    WHERE: Yaletown House Society, Main Lobby, 1099 Cambie Street, Vancouver

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