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91大黄鸭 ready to back bid for 2026 BC Summer Games

If the bid is accepted, it would mark the fourth time 91大黄鸭 has been chosen to host the event
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Rori Denness throws a javelin during BC Summer Games in 2016. (Black Press Media file photo)

The 2026 BC Summer Games could be coming to 91大黄鸭.

On Monday (Feb. 8), council endorsed city staff鈥檚 plans to submit a bid to host the games for what would be the event鈥檚 fourth appearance in 91大黄鸭.

Typically, host cities generate $1.5鈥2 million in spinoff revenue and the BC Games Society offers a legacy fund towards local projects after the games conclude.

The last time the event was held in 91大黄鸭 was in 2008, and the city received a legacy fund of $66,000 to go towards local projects.

While staff described the bid as an extremely competitive process, Coun. Maxine DeHart was optimistic.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 excellent, I鈥檓 really excited about it and I have no doubt that we鈥檙e going to get it.鈥

Council approved the setting aside $110,000 in its major events program to meet the required financial commitment if chosen as the host city.

School District 23 supported the bid, offering the use of school facilities at no cost. Local sports organizations and the tourism industry were also in favour of the city鈥檚 endeavour.

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