FEBRUARY 2009
Year of the Ox symbolizes prosperity
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on solar and lunar cycles and thus the
New Year, the Year of the Ox,
New Year falls on a different day of
Although they may seem quiet, when
with a drumming performance, eye
the Western solar calendar each year.
they speak they are eloquent and worth
dotting ceremony and traditional lion
Ox years are second in sequence on
paying attention to.
dance in the International Terminal.
the 12-year Chinese Zodiac calendar,
U.S. President Barack Obama, Johann
The lion dance is an important Chinese
with the Year of the Rat being the
Sebastian Bach, Napoleon Bonaparte,
cultural tradition that is used to chase
first.
Charlie Chaplin, George Clooney, Walt
n January 26, the airport
The Chinese lunar calendar is based
and 2009 – are said to be patient, speak
community welcomed Chinese
little, and inspire confidence in others.
The
evil spirits, while opening the door for all good things: health, happiness,
ox
symbolizes
prosperity
through fortitude and hard work. People born during ox years—1925,
wealth and prosperity in the year
1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997
ahead.
Keeping feathered birds from metal birds
Disney, Picasso, Margaret Thatcher and Vincent Van Gogh are some of the well known people who were born in the Year of the Ox.
HSBC brands jet bridges and passageways at YVR
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VR shares its Sea Island home with a conservation area and other prime bird habitats, located along
a major Pacific Flyway through which millions of birds travel every year. The
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n agreement reached between HSBC Bank
Outdoor Company Canada last month, has given
Canada, Vancouver Airport Authority and
HSBC exclusive rights to brand the exterior and
outdoor advertising firm Clear Channel
interior surfaces of 61 jet bridges, the passageways
See HSBC at YVR page 4
inside:
proximity of these feathered neighbours means that YVR has to look for ways
YVR Air Cargo Association
to make these seemingly incompatible land uses co-exist, while maintaining the safety of people who fly.
Travel Talk New Zealand
To keep feathered birds away from metal birds and keep planes and passengers safe, YVR operates a comprehensive wildlife management program.
Three
main
program
near
YVR:
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habitat
management, moving birds away from
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the airport, and monitoring.
Habitat management This is the most important component of the wildlife program. Where possible,
See Bird Watch page 4
* YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
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Classified
components help control the bird population
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HSBC Bank Canada puts a new face on YVR with the launch of its jet bridge and gate branding campaign. Pictured (from left to right) John Jory, president, Clear Channel Outdoor Canada; Lindsay Gordon, president and CEO, HSBC Bank Canada; and Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. Photo: CNW Group/Vancouver Airport Authority.
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