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"SportAccord" movers and shakers in Quebec

SportAccord is the largest annual gathering of sports federations on the planet, with 1,500 delegates representing over 1,000 international events. At this year's convention in Quebec City, Jacquie spoke with:
 
- Anna Hellman, Executive Director for SportAccord, from Switzerland
- Memli Krasniqi, sports minister for Kosovo who wants more recognition for his republic at the Olympics
John Amaechi, retired NBA player and now gay advocate, who spoke about coaching youth 
Lord Sebastian Coe, the head of the London Olympics, and at one time, the world's best middle-distance runner
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Quebeckers on stage with Queen Extravaganza

The Queen Extravaganza tour starts in Quebec City on Saturday, rather appropriate, given the number of musicians from this province who will be on stage. The tribute band was put together by Queen drummer Roger Taylor after a North American competition for spots. With the final production rehearsals underway, our Rachelle Solomon caught up with two of the three Quebeckers who are heading out on tour: Sept-Iles' Yvan Pedneault and Quebec City's Francois-Olivier Doyon.  
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Luncheon raises thousands for Olympians

Marcel Aubut, head of Canada's Olympic Committee, hosted today one of the largest fundraising luncheons in Canadian Olympic history. Half a million dollars was raised and the President of the IOC was there himself, Jacques Rogge. Jacquie spoke with Quebec snowboarder Jasey-Jay Anderson and former downhill superstar, Steve Podborski.
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