As BC eyes its chances of hosting the 2030 Winter Olympics, a new poll suggests that public support for the idea is on the rise.
According to a new Research Co. survey, 54 per cent of British Columbians believe Vancouver should bid to the Games, which is 11 points higher than a previous survey from October 2021.
Broken down by region, Fraser Valley residents showed the highest support, at 58 per cent, followed by 57 per cent support in Northern BC, 56 per cent in Metro Vancouver, 52 per cent in southern BC and 46 per cent from on Vancouver Island.
BC’s bid is being led by a partnership between four First Nations – Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Lilwat – and the city of Vancouver.
According to executive director Mario Canseco, the partnership is more popular among younger adults.
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“Practically a third of British Columbians (32 per cent) aged 18-to-34 are more inclined to support the 2030 Winter Olympic bid because of the Indigenous partnership.”
However, on the flip side, there are those that will disagree and 46 percent of people believe Vancouver should launch a bid for the 2036 Summer Olympics.
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