News Release

Purolator Courier Ltd. Delivers Support for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games Bid

Canada's leading overnight courier company to deliver Vancouver's Bid to the International Olympic Committee

The Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation announced today that Purolator Courier Ltd. is joining the team supporting Vancouver's Bid to secure the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The courier company's first order of business will be to deliver the bid books to the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland by January 10th, 2003.

As a community contributor and exclusive courier service of the Vancouver 2010 Bid, Purolator will provide a financial contribution and in kind courier services. The Company will also promote the Vancouver 2010 Bid on its British Columbia fleet of trucks and on select Purolator packaging products.

"We are delighted to welcome Purolator to our expanding team of corporate supporters," said Jack Poole, chairman and chief executive officer of the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation. "As a company that is recognized across the country for its legacy of community support and leadership, Purolator's involvement will deliver tremendous value both locally and through its national network as support for our bid expands."

"To be part of the team that brings this world-class event to Canada is a thrilling opportunity for Purolator and each of its employees," said Bob Johnson, chief executive officer of Purolator. "We believe our expertise in connecting businesses across every region in Canada and around the world will help raise the level of support for Canada's Bid for the 2010 Winter Games, and deliver an enduring legacy of economic growth and community support for British Columbians."

Vancouver is Canada's Candidate City for the 2010 Winter Games. Member partners of the Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation are the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, the City of Vancouver, the Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Canadian Olympic Committee. The Bid Corporation's board of directors is drawn from a variety of community interests, including all levels of government, First Nations, and the business and sport communities. The Bid Corporation is supported by more than 160 companies, corporations and organizations. The International Olympic Committee will select the 2010 Host City in July 2003.

About Purolator:
As Canada's leading overnight courier company, Purolator Courier Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario is committed to making shipping the easiest part of the day for its customers. From automated solutions to 24 hour pick up and delivery, Purolator provides customers with the services and customized solutions required to get their shipments across town or around the world. Purolator operates Canada's largest dedicated air express fleet. Purolator has an extensive service network, with over 13,000 employees, including more than 4,000 couriers, over 140 operations locations, over 170 Shipping Centres, over 490 Authorized Shipping Agents and more than 480 drop boxes. Purolator processes over 5.5 million pieces (delivery and pick up) each week for destinations across Canada and around the world. For more company information please visit our website at www.purolator.com.

Information:

For Vancouver 2010 Bid Corporation:
Sam Corea
Media Relations Director
604.806.1019

Tracey Pearce-Dawson
Corporate Communications Consultant
Purolator Courier Ltd.
(905) 712-1084 Ext. 3851

Kara Kingston
Hill and Knowlton
(604)684-6414 (604)607-5943