Olympic cauldron gets a make-over; plexiglass installed

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – For tourists — and even locals — it’s been a major attraction during the Games.  However, the Olympic cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza has been cordoned off by a chain-link fence since it was lit by Wayne Gretzky during the Opening Ceremonies February 12th.

Reports say Olympic organizers will tear down the fence late Saturday morning in favour of a clear plexiglass barrier.  Complaints poured in about how difficult it was to get close to the flame, which is considered a symbol of peace and freedom.

VANOC had also moved the fence closer to the cauldron, opening an eye-level gap to allow for unobstructed views and photographs, but people still weren’t happy with that.

A viewing platform was also set up earlier this week and again that didn’t do much to thin the crowd wanting to see the cauldron, as line-ups were hours long.

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