Events

Just heard about Simon Whitfield entering the controversy regarding the Paula Findlay collapse in the triathlon. I hope it won’t affect his performance on Tuesday.

Band of nursing students coaxed into a "reunion tour" at the BGH Nurses Alumni Reunion to mark the 50th anniversary of the class of 1962.

We have to get up early tomorrow to travel all the way across town to the ExCeL venue to watch more events with no Canadians—that is, men’s weightlifting

The locals have been amazingly friendly and helpful. I struck up a conversation with two families travelling with three small children to the same destination. I couldn't help but marvel at the parents’ disciplinary skills. Especially impressive was how they could, with a straight face, incorporate the word “darling” with “please get off the dirty floor.” I had with me many little Canadian flag pins and they were mesmerized when I gave each of them one. They promised to cheer for the Canucks, as well.

In tough times, the best way to ensure more of us survive is by sharing ideas, experiences and lessons learned.

In fear of morning rush-hour tube traffic, we elected to cab it to our hotel. The traffic was surprisingly civilized, and the driver lamented that London businesses were not seeing the economic boom they were hoping for from the Olympics.

Members of Canada’s Olympic triathlon team – led by flag-bearer Simon Whitfield – have a leg up on their competitors, so to speak.

Dr. Cathy Andrew, a family physician in Toronto, is hopping the pond to watch the Olympics in London. She’ll be cheering on our Canadian athletes from the sidelines and sharing her on-the-scene observations with CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca readers in this blog.