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New Retail Shops Expand Choices for U.S.-Bound Passengers ancouver International Airport (YVR), already the number one airport in North America, raised the bar earlier this month with the expansion of its transborder retail stores. The new development, which includes the addition of 6,800 square feet of retail space, is a first in Canada and follows several years of discussions between Vancouver International Airport Authority and Canadian and U.S. customs regarding the value of products that could be sold in this post-security area.

Spending Limit Raised When travelling to the U.S. from YVR, passengers enter the transborder retail area once they’ve cleared

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Larry Berg (left), the Airport Authority’s president and CEO, and Susan Stiene, director, service quality and retail development, cut the ribbon to open the new retail development.

U.S. customs and immigration. Until now, a limit of CDN$25 was placed on the value of any one product that could be sold in the U.S. departures area. As a result, sales were limited to mainly consumable goods. The limit has now been raised to US$100, resulting in the expansion of the retail area, and providing passengers with a wider range of products and services.

Working Together “The opening of these new shops is a prime example of the U.S. and Canadian governments working together to achieve success,” said Larry Berg, president and CEO, SEE NEW RETAIL Va n c o u v e r CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

YVR has 6,800 square feet of new transborder retail space.

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Strong Private Partner Key to RAV Line Success he Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA), along with the provincial government and Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) has announced the issuance of a Request For Proposals (RFP) from four private sector proponents to partner in building, operating and maintaining the proposed Richmond AirportVancouver (RAV) line.

The RFP announcement follows from negotiations on a funding agreement between the federal government, the provincial government, the GVTA, and YVRAA. The finalization of these negotiations allows the project to move forward in the RFP process.

The federal government, the provincial government, the GVTA and YVRAA have all committed to contributing $300 million or more each. This

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brings public funding to more than $1.2 billion and enables the parties to pursue a private sector partner to provide additional funding, and design, build, operate, and maintain the line.

Key Transportation Priority “Everyone has agreed that this is a key transportation priority and it is in our interest to make every reasonable effort to build this project in time for the 2010 Olympics,” said B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell. “We are very pleased to have been able to facilitate an agreement which permits the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority and the Airport to undertake the project. The province greatly appreciates the federal government’s initial infrastructure contributions, which have provided funding for the RAV line as well as our other high-priority projects such

as the Trans Canada Highway upgrades in Kicking Horse Pass.”

“This project has had the highest level of study and analysis of any public transportation initiative undertaken in the GVRD (Greater Vancouver Regional District) and we have taken an approach that allows us to make responsible decisions on this important project as the process continues forward,” said GVTA chair Doug McCallum.

“We can now assess whether a private sector partner can bring to the table the necessary dollars, oversight and efficiencies to make this project a responsible one for our taxpayers.”

Unique Project Larry Berg, president and CEO of YVRAA, noted that the RAV project is unique in the development of the region’s SEE RAV LINE CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

(left to right) Wayne Duzita, Brian Flagel, Filomena Nalewajek and Brian Burke display cheque for $150,000 to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

Charity Event Breaks $1 Million Mark he airport community’s annual YVR Golf for Kids fundraiser has broken through the $1 million barrier as a result of this year’s event raising in excess of $180,000.

Co-chairs Wayne Duzita and Brian Flagel wish to thank all event sponsors and donors

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New Transborder Retail Opening Ceremonies — (left) Luis Arreaga, U.S. Consul General. (centre) David Huffer, vice president commercial development, YVRAA, (right) Brian Flagel of Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

International Airport Authority.

“This first in airport retailing will give YVR’s passengers more to explore while waiting for their flight to depart. Thanks also to the Hudson Group, which operates this

new retail area, for turning this concept into a reality.”

The new shops, National Geographic, Discover Vancouver, Kids Works, Northern Reflections and $15 Boutique, are now open to

passengers travelling to the United States after check-in and the security and customs processes.

Passengers in the transborder retail area can now purchase products up to US$100 for goods made outside

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the United States, with no limit on the value of goods made within the U.S. The new retailers join the existing food, beverage and retailers in the U.S. departures area, Absolute Spa, Aurora Shoe Shine, Big Apple Bagels, InMotion Pictures, Pacific Lodge Café, Starbucks, Toast! Café, Voyages Bar, and WH Smith.

Two new food-and-beverage outlets, Tim Hortons, Hanami Asian

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Cuisine, complement the retail mix and increase passenger service.

The merchants of YVR comprise over 130 pre- and post-security shops, services and restaurants, offering a full range of amenities from medical and dental services, to banking, dutyfree shopping and the world’s first airport 7-Eleven.

For more information, including a listing of YVR merchants, visit www.yvr.ca.

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rapid transit system, with major transportation facilities at either end with YVR to the south and the Port of Vancouver to the north.

“I am confident that if a strong private partner steps forward, we will have an incredible addition to our transportation system; one that will pay economic and environmental dividends for the next century,” said Berg.

Four private sector consortia will now prepare bids, which will include their own funding commitment, to

build the line and operate and maintain it for 30 years. The submissions from the RFP process are expected by the end of 2003, with selections of the preferred proponents to submit a “best and final offer” by late spring 2004.

If a proposal is selected from the best and final offer process, construction would begin in early 2005 in order to have the line in operation by late 2009, in time for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

No Smiles Please, We’re Canadian ast month, the Canadian Passport Office issued new guidelines to photographers across the country that forbid smiling or frowning in passport photos. Instead, Canadians must send a photo with “a neutral expression—that means no laughing, smiles, or frowning,” said ministry spokesperson Suzanne Meunier.

The new measure came into effect on August 15, but a public announcement could not be made because of the huge power blackout in Ontario and the northeastern United States at the time.

Meunier said the new guidelines have become necessary because of a recommendation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

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to its 188-member states, which urged the adoption of facial recognition as the standard in preparation for the introduction of biometric identification.

Biometrics uses parts of the body to identify individuals, including facial recognition.

However, those Canadians who have already sent in photos with nonneutral expressions should not worry.

“We have already received photos with a small smile that we are ready to accept,” said Meunier.

The smile amnesty will run out on Nov. 3, 2003, and from then on, only passport photos with serious expressions will be accepted.

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RAV Rapid Transit Project On Track cant economic benefits. The development and implementation of the RAV line will create jobs – before, during and after construction – which in turn will provide labour income and government tax revenues. In addition, the line could lead to additional commercial and residential development that might not have otherwise occurred along this corridor.

The potential economic benefits go well beyond the project and its direct spin-offs. Urban congestion is severely constraining the mobility of people and goods in the Lower Mainland. It is estimated that traffic congestion is costing our region’s economy close to $1.0 billion each year through delays and lost opportunities.

Easing the commuter congestion along our busiest transportation corridor can only help.

The estimated project cost is $1.5 billion. Last month, Ottawa agreed to contribute $300 million to the project, matching the amounts the B.C. Government, Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority and Airport Authority have each agreed to contribute. The RAV Project team has now issued Requests for Proposals to four private sector groups to provide additional funding, and to design, construct, operate and maintain the line.

Once the private sector partner is chosen, likely by late 2004, construction will begin in 2005 with a completion date scheduled for late 2009 – in time to have the system up and running for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

RAV will be a significant new addition to our regional transportation system, connecting heavily populated and growing employment centres, as well as key commercial, hospital and institutional developments. If you are a regular commuter along this corridor, you know how important this line is to our region.

Your Airport Community Newspaper SEPTEMBER 2003 ISSUE • VOL. 10 • NO. 11 YVR SKYTALK, the official newspaper of the Vancouver International Airport, is published monthly by Westco Marketing Ltd. for the more than 26,000 people who make up the airport community at YVR. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission of the publisher.

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The Richmond-Airport-Vancouver (RAV) rapid transit project is right on track, and that’s very good news on several fronts.

This line will provide commuters with a rapid transit line along the region’s busiest transportation corridor and benefit the environment by getting commuters out of their vehicles. The project will also create employment, particularly during the construction phase.

Richmond and Vancouver together account for more than one-third of Greater Vancouver’s population and employment activity, with some 20 per cent of the region’s population and one-third of its employment located along the Cambie Street corridor. On a typical weekday, the corridor handles about 500,000 people travelling between downtown Vancouver, central Richmond and the airport. Between 1985 and 1999, vehicle traffic crossing the Arthur Laing, Oak Street and Knight Street bridges increased by 54 per cent. A large contributor to the traffic along these corridors is airport employees and passengers. YVR employs approximately 26,000 people and last year served nearly 15 million passengers. By 2021, we expect the airport community will employ 40,000 people, and passenger numbers will climb to 25 million. RAV will provide Richmond-Airport-Vancouver commuters and airport users with quick, efficient transportation.

The environmental benefits are just as important.

Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Greater Vancouver, with passenger cars and light trucks accounting for nearly half the total. Improving transportation choices is essential if we are going to reduce these emissions and improve the air quality in this region. RAV will help us achieve these goals.

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Vigilance Rewarded at YVR

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Marek Rubas and Gabe Karesa, of the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, were in the hotel loading dock area when they witnessed a hit and run of the security perimeter fence.

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Maintenance carpenter John Wallace and airport operations officer Alanna Torhjelm, two Airport Authority employees, prevented a security breach when they stopped a man who had pushed through an emergency exit door that separated

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Generation Boeing 737 wise be served by our airaircraft and crews for specraft,” stated Lina De The next generation 737-700 reaches an altitude of 41,000 feet, flying cific routes from several Cesare, executive vice-preshigher than any other 737 in aviation history, and flying speeds up to 0.81 Canadian cities. For the ident, tour operators at Mach (464 knots or 535 mph). duration of the agreement, Transat A.T. Inc. During the first season, the conTransat’s two main tour operators will “We are delighted to have extendfill the WestJet planes with passen- tract is worth an estimated CDN$29 ed our partnership with Transat for gers from Canada heading for several million. the next two years,” said Bill “We are pleased with this partner- Lamberton, WestJet’s vice president, southern destinations.

marketing and sales. “Destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, and Varadero will all be served by WestJet aircraft and crews through the partnership with Transat.”

Headquartered in Montreal, Transat A.T. Inc. is an integrated company specializing in the organization, marketing, and distribution of holiday travel. The core of its business consists of tour operators in Canada and France. Transat is also involved in air transportation, valueadded services at travel destinations,

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VR passengers can now enjoy the most extensive shopping experience of any Canadian airport when they depart on flights to the United States.

With recent changes to customs regulations, the range of post-security shopping options has been significantly increased with the opening of five new retail shops and two new food-and-beverage outlets.

If you are flying to one of the 24 U.S. destinations served by YVR, be sure to leave yourself extra time to check out the merchandise available at the shops and services listed.

U.S. Destinations Flight Times Anchorage . . . . . . . . .3.5hrs Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . .5hrs Boston . . . . . . . . . . . .5.25hrs Chicago . . . . . . . . . .4hrs Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . .4.25hrs Denver . . . . . . . . . . .2.75hrs Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . .4.5hrs Houston . . . . . . . . . . .4.5hrs Honolulu . . . . . . . . . .6hrs Kahului (Maui) . . . . . .6hrs Las Vegas . . . . . . . . .2.5hrs Los Angeles . . . . . . . .3hrs

Miami . . . . . . . . . . . .5.75hrs Memphis . . . . . . . . . .4.5hrs Minneapolis . . . . . . . .3.5hrs Newark . . . . . . . . . . .5.25hrs New York . . . . . . . . .5.5hrs Palm Springs . . . . . . .3hrs Phoenix . . . . . . . . . . .2.25hrs Portland . . . . . . . . . .1.25hrs Salt Lake City . . . . . . .2.25hrs San Francisco . . . . . . .2.25hrs Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . .0.75hrs St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . .4hrs

• fashion and travel accessories • small leather goods, wallets, travel bags • earrings, pins, bracelets, necklaces • scarves, sunglasses, watches, fragrances, handbags, belts, silk ties • pens, cell phone accessories, leather gloves • travel clocks, fans, pillows, radios, shavers

• logoed museum products from Vancouver • crystal, etched glassware, vases • t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats • handcrafted jewelry, picture frames, stationery • licensed sports apparel & collectibles

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• educational games & apparel • plush toys, puppets, musical toys, infant toys • branded toy lines, Disney, Sesame Street, K’Nex, Hasbro, Crayola, Sponge Bob Square Pants, and Barbie

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IP’s,invited guests and U.S. bound passengers gathered September 3 to celebrate a first in Canadian airport retailing – the expansion of YVR’s transborder retail facilities.

The National Anthems of Canada and the United States were played on two grand pianos to start the official ceremony comprised of speakers, cake cutting and a balloon drop.

• maps, books, videos, DVDs • astronomical charts, star guides • scientific toys, globes, binoculars, telescopes, model sets, puzzles • t-shirts, hats, jackets • backpacks, luggage, watches • artifacts, amber jewelry

• casual clothing for women & children • shirts • sweaters • pants • socks • sleepwear

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Over 140 golfers took part in CARA’s popular tournament, which raises funds for BC Children’s Hospital.

25 Years of CARA Golf ver 140 golfers from the airport community took part in the CARA Operations 25th annual golf tournament held at Mayfair Lakes Golf Course in Richmond. Several hundred more guests attended the dinner and fundraiser for the BC Children’s Hospital later that evening. The annual CARA award was presented by tournament organizer and CARA’s airport general manager Damon Wong to Denis Heffring in recognition of his generosity of time and

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Jim McIntosh of the Airline Operators Committee presented a special award to Damon Wong for his 30 years of service at YVR. Tournament co-organizer Tom Zacharias said it was expected that as in previous years,the event would raise at least $10,000 for BC Children’s Hospital.

(Top right) ARA award to Denis Heffring (right) from Damon Wong (middle), with last year’s winner Brian Flagel of Canada Customs.

(Bottom Right) YVR Airline Operators Committee award was presented by Jim McIntosh (right) to Damon Wong for 30 years service to the airport.

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hase 2 construction and planning of the South Terminal is on track for September 30 completion date, according to Howie Parks, South Terminal airport superintendent.

“Phase 2 will extend the south end of the terminal by 50 feet where inbound baggage systems and arrivals area will be relocated,” said Parks, who oversaw the installation of the Canadian Air Transport Security

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Association (CATSA) screening area and passenger Hold Room area as part of Phase 1 earlier this year.

The third and final phase, expected to be completed by year-end, will see a total of 12 check-in counters occupy the enlarged passenger check-in area at the north end of the building.

All of these upgrades are needed as the South Terminal has experienced a 17 per cent increase for a total of 108,000 passengers January to July of this year. Aircraft take offs and landings average 100 per day and recent months have seen the addition of service to Kamloops by Canadian Western Airlines and new service to Cranbrook by Pacific Coastal Airlines, the South Terminal’s largest

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This month, Regency North Vancouver Air began daily service to Tofino, and a new airline, North Hawk Aviation, is offering service to Bella Coola.

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Tourism Campaign Launched Canadians Encouraged to Travel Within Canada he Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) has launched a national marketing campaign aimed at getting Canadians excited about travelling in Canada. Built around the theme “If I can think it, I can do it,” the campaign encourages Canadians to explore all that Canada has to offer, from bustling modern cities to extra-

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Jetsgo to Launch In-Flight Magazine Beginning mid-November, Jetsgo passengers will receive a free in-flight magazine as a result of a partnership between Jetsgo and TNC Publishing.

“Now that we’re into our second year of operation we feel it is time to offer this on-board amenity to our 130,000 passengers per month,” said Michel Leblanc, president of Jetsgo.

“The approach, design and content will be very different from standard in-flight magazines. It doesn’t have a fancy name; we call it, ‘Jetsgo’s inflight magazine’.”

The magazine will launch as a quarterly and is scheduled to move to bi-monthly in mid-2004. Plans call for 64 pages, 9” x 11” format, on high-quality stock, with a 50-50 editorial/advertising ratio. It will be edited by Michelle Greysen and designed by Agence Braque, Jetsgo’s ad agency.

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Why not stop by and join the fun many of your friends are having. Our pricing includes corks and all taxes. If you want to modify our existing beer recipes, such as changing hop levels or modify the wine kits with extra oak or tannins, we normally do this at NO EXTRA COST. Make your wine or beer to suit your taste.

Security Shield for Shorts 330 and 360 Aircraft ike Hurworth, director of TAG Aerospace of Delta, B.C., has announced that the company has unveiled a new security product designed specifically for installation into Shorts 330 and 360 aircraft. The TAG Security Shield (TSS) is a cockpit bulkhead kit using the latest composite ballistic panel technology to provide enhanced security while maintaining the functionality of the original bulkhead design.

The Transport Canada and FAA certified TSS kit enables operators of Shorts 330 and 360 aircraft to meet stringent FAR Part 25 amendments put in place to address post 9/11 security concerns. FAR 25.795 Security Considerations stipulate that Part 121 aircraft must resist intrusion from unauthorized persons and resist penetration by small arms fire and fragmentation devices.

As Hurworth explained, “We overcame this unique engineering challenge by creating a hi-tech sandwich featuring an aluminum core with

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The sandwich is encased in flame resistant aluminum alloy panels to meet FAR 25 Appendix F Flammability regulations; as well as providing structural integrity and minimizing weight.

Hurworth added that, “A steel equivalent structure would weigh six times that of the TSS panels.”

The TSS kit has successfully completed stringent ballistic and impact testing as required by FAA AC 25.795, parts 1 & 2. TAG is now completing the necessary certification process to get TSS kits assembled and installed in Shorts 330 and 360 aircraft operated by airlines throughout North America.

Working with Aeroalliance Trade Network partners, TAG was able to deliver a turnkey solution for its customers — from design to manufac-

HAWKAIR APPOINTMENTS Hawkair of Terrace, B.C. has announced the appointment of two new Directors to its Board members and the addition of a VP of Sales.

BOARD MEMBERS Philip Owen, the former Mayor of Vancouver, is joining Hawkair’s Board of Directors.

His extensive background in business and deep commitment to community service includes nine years as Mayor or Canada’s third largest city. Mr. Owen also has a background in retail and textiles, as well as a deep commitment to community service, volunteering with and advising numerous charitable organizations.

David Hardouin has over 40 years of experience in the travel industry, including 10 years in retail agency management in eastern Canada followed by 25 years as a national tour operator. Most recently Mr. Hardouin was senior vice president of Canada 3000 Airlines and president of Canada 3000 Holidays.

Current Hawkair Board Members are owners Rod Hayward, COO, David Menzies, CEO, and David Redekop, vice president finance.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Simon Shepherd, most recently manager of sales and marketing for China Airlines in Canada, has joined Hawkair senior management as executive vice president. With his experience as founder of one of the largest retail travel consortiums (now Advantage Travel) and his background with airlines including Irish Airlines and British West Indian Airlines, Mr. Shepherd will help Hawkair consolidate our strengths and continue our expansion.

Hawkair is a popular passenger airline flying 37-seat Dash 8s between Vancouver’s convenient South Terminal and Prince Rupert, Terrace-Kitimat, Smithers and Dawson Creek, B.C.

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Hawkair Aviation Services Ltd., Bristol Road, Terrace, B.C. V8G 4V2.

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ture. They are the only company in Canada currently designing and certifying a cockpit security kit.

Tony Stokes, TAG director, added that “the experience that we have in design, stress analysis, project management and certification of both composite and metal airframe structures was crucial to making this TSS project a success.”

For more Information visit www.tagaerospace.com.

Events Celebrate the next 100 years of flight with AIABC and BCAC September 24-26 Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa

Program Highlights Opening Ceremonies: The 65th annual conference will be officially opened by the Honourable Iona Campagnolo, PC, CM, OBC, Lt. Governor of B.C., at the Chairman’s Reception, September 24.

Conference Speakers: Dr. R. John Hansman, Joe Randell, Walt Gillette, Cliff Mackay, Peter Smith, Sid Koslow, Roland Dorsay, Stanis Smith, Danny Sitnam, Mike Tretheway, Dave Hathaway, John Anderson, Chris Weight, Don Carty.

The Last Hundred Years: A Retrospective An evening of fun and reflection, revisiting the early days of heaverthan-air flight.

Centennial Air Display The beautiful Harrison Lake setting will backdrop BCAC’s salute to the Centennial Air Display, featuring a variety of civil and military aircraft.

Silver Wings Award Banquet An evening of celebration honouring the people and organizations that have made significant contributions to aviation in B.C. Silver Wings Golf Tournament Enjoy a round at the spectacular Falls course on Wednesday in the Silver Wings. Your entry fee will help build funding programs for young people joining the aviation industry.

To book, call (604) 278-9330 or go to www.bcaviation.org.

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Liquidation Sale By Owner Unique offering of land in the United States. Total package consists of 533 parcels located in 19 states. All taxes and assessments are warranted to be current. Bulk sale of the whole package only.

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Cabin For Sale Move it to your property.

Buy this beautifully crafted portable cabin for your recreational property.

Cabin is currently located on the sunshine coast as part of a cabin village rental resort.Owner will transport to buyers property anywhere in B.C. Built to a high standard by a reputable Vancouver company it has strong laminated arched ribbed interior with pine finish. The exterior is cedar with a maintenance free aluminium shake roof. Includes wood stove and all fixtures plumbing, electrical and furniture.Just connect the utilities and move in. Lease expiry. Must sell. $45,000.00 OBO. 604 644 9067.

Seymour Arm, at the northerly tip of Shuswap Lake, accesses 1,100 km of inland waterways. Drive on to this 295’ x 295’ level lot.

Partially cleared with a perimeter of beautiful trees. Soil is a gardener’s dream. Town-site, airstrip, marina, school & white sandy beaches within walking distance.

Offers a vast expanse of back country with hunting, fishing, etc.

Asking CDN$39,500 with $6,000 down. Owner may finance balance OAC.

Sun Peaks 5.8 acres at Whitecroft Village, 4 miles from Sun Peaks Village. All traffic to/from the resort must pass the 1360’ feet of level frontage on Sun Peaks Road.

Whitecroft Village is 295 miles from Vancouver and 28 miles from Kamloops, Three valleys line with picturesque ranches converge at Whitecroft Village. A trailer is onsite and included in the asking price of CDN$195,000 with $25,000 down. Owner may finance balance OAC. For further info on all these properties please call: (604) 526-5001 email: madsens@telus.net

Courtyard Gardens Residence for Seniors Provides Amenities for Guests Courtyard Gardens offers a “Bed and Breakfast” suite that is a lovely option for out-oftown visitors. Located only minutes from the airport, in the heart of Richmond, the residence is close to local amenities, including the Richmond Centre Mall, theatre, swimming pools, library, skating rinks and parks.

Parking is included, and the local transit is right outside the doorstep. The bus will take guests to charming Steveston Village or to Vancouver for additional sightseeing and adventures.

Call (604) 273-1225 for reservations.

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Third New Livery Series from Cathay

Last month, a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 sporting a new livery design made a trip to YVR complete with new livery design., The design, aimed at promoting Hong Kong as Asia’s world city, features a flying dragon, symbolizing the spirit of Hong Kong and its people, which soars over green waves that depict the oceans of the world.

This livery, the third in a series, was introduced July 4, 2003, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the HKSAR (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) of the Peoples Republic of China.

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