From vancouver2010.com
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Olympic Torch Relay update - rerouting
Oct 30, 2009
Victoria, British Columbia– As the relay comes to a conclusion after a highly successful first day at the second to last stop at Government House, a large group of protestors were observed by the security and public safety authorities and by the Torch Relay advance team at Government House. The Integrated Security Team implemented a rerouting contingency plan to ensure the safety of all participants. The torchbearers who were to run in the area of Government House carried the flame instead, at Mile Zero. All had the opportunity to carry the torch as planned.
This change resulted in a minor delay in the arrival of the flame at the Legislature Celebration site
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So at the very least I am very happy that all chosen torch bearers still got to carry the torch and do their part rather than just having it cancelled. It really is a true re-routing rather than just quickly moving through that journey of the relay.