Bell, Canadian Olympic Committee extend partnership

RIO DE JANEIRO - The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and Bell have renewed their partnership through to 2024, the two organizations announced Tuesday at Canada Olympic House in Rio.As part of the deal, Bell and COC will re-launch an enhanced Bell Athletes Connect program which equips more than 1,200 Canadian athletes with a smartphone from Samsung Canada and Bell mobile services to help them keep in touch with family, friends, coaches and fellow athletes.Other joint programs include the new Bell Olympic Club, an online community for fans to connect with and follow their favourite athletes, enter contests, and access exclusive content...