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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Torch Bearer Announced for Saint John

After months of speculation, City Hall has finally announced who will be carry the Olympic torch when it runs through the city on the 24th. Debbie Cooper, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club has been given the honor and is beyond thrilled. Director of Communications Nancy Moar tells CHSJ News, Cooper has been with the organization for 30 years and is very deserving of this task.

That celebration includes a carnival for children followed by the lighting of a make-shift cauldron at seven o'clock. Fireworks will wrap up the night and they are set to go at eight o'clock.