Exclusive: Toronto 2015 Pan American Games can lead to successful Olympic bid, says chief executive
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October 4 - A logo inspired by aboriginal art forms will contribute to an "unforgettable experience" at the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games claim the organisers.
February 11 - Ian Troop (pictured), a long-time food and consumer-goods executive with extensive experience in sports, has been chosen as the $350,000 (£212,000) per year chief executive of the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, it was announced today.
December 28 - Former hotel executive Roger Garland was today unveiled as the chairman of Toronto's 2015 Pan American Games along with the other members of the Board, including Sylvie Bernier (pictured), a former Olympic diving champion.
November 6 - Toronto was chosen to host the 2015 Pan-American Games, beating Lima and Bogota at the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) Assembly in Guadalajara today.
August 28 - An evaluation committee will pay a visit to Toronto next week as part of the process to select a host city for the 2015 Pan American Games.
August 7 - Peru's Government has asked Canada's Foreign Minister to get Toronto to withdraw its bid to host the 2015 Pan American Games so that it gives Lima more chance of staging the event.
May 28 - Toronto will bid for the 2015 Pan Am Games, offering a C$2.4 billion (£1.3 billion) proposal that would bring new jobs, sports facilities and housing to Ontario, they have announced.