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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Special Olympics Kicks Off Today

The New Brunswick Special Olympics opens today with a parade and opening ceremonies at the Trade and Convention Centre this evening. Chair, Carol Ryan tells CHSJ news there will be about 200 coaches competitors in this year's Special Olympics Summer Games--and--says the community has really stepped forward to help make the event happen.

This is the first time Saint John has hosted the Special Olympics since 1985. The games end on Sunday after a full weekend of competitions and medal presentations for soccer, softball, golf, track and field, swimming and bowling.

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