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Article: Minister of State Lunn Celebrates the Passage of the Olympic Torch in Kuujjuaq, Gaspe, and Sept-Iles.
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- November 10, 2009
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KUUJJUAQ, QUEBEC, Nov 10, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State (Sport), is visiting Kuujjuaq, Gaspe, and Sept-Iles today to take part in Olympic Torch Relay community celebrations.
"The Olympic Torch Relay for the 2010 Vancouver Games will be the longest torch relay ever to take place within a host country. The Olympic Flame, carried by more than 12,000 torchbearers, will unite communities throughout Canada," said Minister of State Lunn. "I am very pleased to rediscover the natural and cultural wonders of Quebec while taking part in this memorable experience."
"After visiting Kuujjuaq, on the western bank of the ...