Media advisory/Photo opportunity - Persons designated by RBC will bear the
2010 Olympic Torch in Gatineau

    
    What:     Interviews and photo opportunities with Olympic Torch bearers
              on the occasion of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay

    When:     Community celebration on December 11, 2009, approx 6:00 to
              8:00 p.m.

    Where:    Place de la Cité
    

MONTREAL , Dec. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - Approximately 12,000 Canadians carry the flame across the country with millions more cheering and supporting them. The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay began its journey to Vancouver on October 30, 2009 , when the flame arrived in Victoria following a traditional lighting ceremony in Greece . The Olympic Flame travels from coast to coast to coast through every province and territory in Canada - spanning 45,000 kilometers and over 1,000 communities over the course of 106 days. It will end at B.C. Place on February 12, 2010 , with the lighting of the Olympic Cauldron, signaling the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

As Canada's longest-standing supporter of the Canadian Olympic Team since 1947, RBC is a Premier National Partner of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and proud to bring the Olympic Spirit to communities across Canada as presenting partner of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.

For further information: and RSVP, please contact: Myriam Crevier, [phone]; Raymond Chouinard, [phone]