Campbell’s Coup resorts, a majestic coastline with more munities far from (to ensure there, and when we didn’t want him in- than 6,000 islands and a vibrant urban that provincial tax dollars were spread volved he didn’t need to be there,” says center in Vancouver. Home to about half throughout the region). He has worked VANOC executive vice president Dan of the province’s 4 million people, the closely with the Vancouver organizing Doyle. “He’s a terrifi c guy to have on our city just opened a long-awaited mass committee (VANOC) on issues involv- team. And once he commits to some- transit line to its airport. ing transportation, security and the en- thing you can’t move him off it.” Campbell, who loves skiing the deep vironment. Campbell launched his political ca- powder at Whistler’s Seventh Heaven, He has also served as an Olympics reer in the riding—that’s Canadian for

THE ULTIMATE WINTER CARNIVAL THE ULTIMATE is holding out hope that Canada’s ath- ambassador, helping round up corporate district—where he grew up: Vancou- letes—especially its hockey teams—can sponsorships and aid from Canada’s oth- ver’s neighborhood, bring home gold medals in February. er provinces while forging agreements not far from the University of British Campbell didn’t play much hockey grow- on involvement by four of the province’s Columbia. His father, a physician who ing up, but he skated well enough to land on an intramural team at Dartmouth. “They fi gured I was from Canada so “The Olympics can help I’d be good,” he recalls. “I played three games. I scored three goals. Then I hung unify the world and can up my skates.” also help unify our country,” Campbell’s support for bringing the Olympics to Vancouver dates back says the premier. to the 1990s, when he served as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party, the right-of- 203 indigenous tribes, or , taught medicine at the university, com- center party then in the minority, with as they are called. The First Nations will mitted suicide when Campbell was 13. strong ties to the province’s business be the fi rst aboriginal hosts in Olympics His mother, a kindergarten assistant, community. After the Liberals’ landslide history, and by the fall of 2008 First Na- then raised Gordon and his three sib- victory in 2001, when the party won an tions’ companies had received contracts lings. He arrived in Hanover in 1965, unprecedented 77 of 79 seats in the leg- for construction and services totaling intent on studying the sciences on a islature, Campbell was named premier $53 million. The 2010 Games logo is premed track, but a freshman seminar and stepped up the campaign to bring based on a symbol from the Inuit peo- with English professor Jim Atkinson the Olympics to . He ples in Canada’s north. quickly changed his intellectual bent. was among seven Canadians, includ- “The Olympics can help unify the Campbell turned to English, history When the fl ame is lit to open the XXI Olympic Winter Games, British Columbia Pre- ing hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, who world and can also help unify our coun- and the liberal arts. mier will welcome the world to the province he has led for the past in 2003 made the case for Vancouver to try,” says Campbell. He fell in love with Chaucer and co- nine years. Campbell likes to tell his countrymen that the Vancouver 2010 Winter the Olympic organizing committee in Unlike other recent Olympics, there incidentally joined Tabard, named for Games are actually Canada’s Olympics, as he works hard to involve the entire nation . won’t be any nail-biting over whether the the watering hole in The Canterbury Tales and its aboriginal peoples in the 17-day event. The city won on the second ballot, 15 venues created for the Games—from where pilgrims stopped to tell their sto- The Vancouver Games will also be Campbell’s Olympics, the crowning achieve- beating out PyeongChang, South Korea, the bobsled run to the 120-meter ski ries. He was at Dartmouth during the ment in a public service career that began in 1969 in Vancouver City Hall during a by just three votes—“Our landslide,” as jump to the skating oval—will be done tumult of the late 1960s, with the con- summer internship between his junior and senior years at Dartmouth. Campbell jokingly calls it. “We jumped by the time athletes arrive. The venues tentious race for president in 1968 and In September, as 12,000 volunteers prepared for the Olympic torch relay around into it, we pushed hard and once we were completed nearly a year ago, giving debate over the Vietnam War. Canada, Campbell spoke about British Columbia’s once-in-a-lifetime chance to show were selected it has been full speed ever Olympic organizers time to work out the He married his Vancouver sweet- BRITISH COLUMBIA PREMIER the world why its license plates proudly state: “The Best Place on Earth.” since,” he says. kinks during competitions held in 2009. heart, Nancy, soon after graduation and GORDON CAMPBELL ’70 “The Olympics comes and it goes and you don’t get it back,” says Campbell. Subsequently the provincial govern- Campbell visited each site during they set off for Nigeria to teach for two LANDED THE WINTER GAMES “There’s an enormous doorway of opportunity, and it is already starting to close. So ment, with Campbell at the helm, has be- construction. After a facility was com- years with the Canadian University Ser- FORW THE CITY OF VANCOUVER. we need to make sure we walk through that doorway and keep it open for the long come intimately involved in the Games. pleted he returned for a ceremony dur- vice Overseas, the nation’s version of the NOW HE’S READY TO HOST. term.” He won backing for close to $800 mil- ing which he draped a gold-plated medal Peace Corps. Not long after returning he BY DAVID MCKAY WILSON That opportunity will showcase British Columbia, a sprawling province along lion (Canadian) for the construction of around the neck of each construction began his political career by working on Canada’s mountainous west coast that has a bigger land area than any U.S. state ex- Olympics venues, which included the worker. the mayoral campaign of ,

cept Alaska. It’s home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of North America’s fi nest winter ASSOCIATED PRESS/DARRYL DYCK construction of practice facilities in com- “Anytime we needed Gordon he was for whom he had worked during his col-

46 DARTMOUTH ALUMNI MAGAZINE january/february 2010 47 ...Expect to be Helped, not Sold! es without notes, encourages lively debate A little snow here and there but nothing huge…though that might have changed by the time you read this. The fall has been interesting with unusual weather patterns, some very heavy rains yet some of the behind closed doors among cabinet min- best days of the year, the colors were not as vivid as expected and the real estate market has been moving isters with diff ering opinions, and has along as though we are beginning to come out of the doldrums. We, like you, are looking for won legislative approval for North Ameri- that across the board recovery and give a big, “whew”, as we move closer to 2010. ca’s fi rst in 2008. The tax, set at A quick sense of what is ahead for real estate…we feel 2010 will bring a greater amount of transactions which begins the trend of diminishing inventory but prices will stay stagnate or even go down a tad REDPATH & CO., $10 per metric ton and scheduled to rise R $5 per year to $30 in 2012, is designed further. As the inventory decreases the market begins to come back to neutral for buyers and sellers, REALTORS however that probably won’t happen till mid to late spring of 2011. But, we are on our way Each Office Is Independently to cut the use of fossil fuels and address and the buying opportunities continue to be outstanding with fair values and quality prices. Owned And Operated concerns about global warming. It should Again, we at Coldwell Banker – Redpath & Co. extend our hearty wishes for the holiday season help reduce carbon emissions in Canada to one and all as well as the very best for a healthy and prosperous New Year. by a third by 2020, according to the Brit- ish Columbia Ministry of Finance. “Every once in a while you’ve got to

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Two woodstoves, hardwood wonderful single level home features two bedrooms, He is drawn to diffi cult enjoy the porch and deck for relaxing. Located floors and fresh paint complete the picture. An two baths, delightful screened porch, study and B.C. Attorney General Michael de Jong, a in Hartford, Vermont for $299,500. Call John exciting opportunity. Located in Norwich, Vermont neat smaller computer room. Located in West decisions and has a passion longtime Campbell friend. “He is some- Bassette, 802-295-1160. for $365,000. Call Susan Green, 603-643-1885. Lebanon, New Hampshire for $339,000. Call one who is drawn to diffi cult decisions Sally Rutter, 603-643-1893. for engaging people. and he has a passion for engaging people on these issues.” lege internship. at Half Moon Bay, nestled on the coast- When February arrives in 2010, Today, Campbell, 62, known as line about 60 miles north of Vancouver. more unforeseen diffi cult decisions are “Gord” among friends, sports a shock of There he has been spotted in his Dart- certain to arise as the world’s eyes settle snow-white hair combed to the side and mouth sweatshirt and cap, paddling on British Columbia—and Campbell. dark-framed glasses and often appears along the coast where seals sun them- “This will be the fi rst time I give a FEDERAL STYLE HOME nestled on 170 +/- EXQUISITELY DESIGNED TRADITIONAL with without a tie. He enjoys getting out in selves along the rocky shores. speech to 3 billion people,” he says, not- acres… this breathtaking home has it all, really, 530’ of Connecticut River frontage. What a setting absolutely magnificent. Four fireplaces, 9’ high plus an absolutely marvelous home. There are public and doesn’t shy away from dress- “Up there he’ll let his hair down and ing the anticipated worldwide audience ceilings, wood floors, radiant heat and detailed 12 total rooms with four bedrooms three full and woodwork throughout. Open fields, stone walls, two half baths and all sorts of additional spaces ing up—or down—for the occasion. To be completely relaxed,” says Jim Moodie, for the opening ceremonies. “The Olym- paddocks, stunning views, miles of trails plus to meet your every need. Special extras include kick off a school hockey tournament he’ll a longtime friend. “He has two perso- pics spawns hope in people. It has cre- post & beam horse barn, riding arena and two screened three season room with fireplace, timber story, three bay garage. WOW! 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