COC President Throws Support Behind Toronto Bid For '24 Games

A spokesperson for Canadian Olympic Committee President Marcel Aubut said he will "use the full power of his office" to push for Toronto to bid for the '24 Games. The bid would "mark the city’s third attempt to host the Olympics." Aubut had "previously hinted he would back the move but stopped short of openly promoting a bid." The city hosting this month's Pan Am Games has "stirred talk of another Olympic bid" (CP, 7/25).

Meanwhile, "a 'couple thousand' tickets remained available" for tonight's Pan Am Games closing ceremony at Rogers Centre. The opening ceremony "drew a sold-out crowd of roughly 45,000" (CP, 7/26).