MARCH 2009
Olympic-sized welcome greets visitors at YVR
YVR architecture wins big
K
asian
Architecture
recently
won several prestigious design awards for its work on several
new terminal facilities at YVR. At the Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDIBC) Annual Awards of Excellence, the Link Oval was awarded Gold. Opened in March 2008, the Link Building is a central hub for passengers travelling through YVR. The Oval portion of the building features a distinctive curved glass exterior wall and a threelevel open atrium and seating area, complete with original artwork and a water feature. Once operations on the Canada Line begin in late 2009, the Link will also serve as the main point of entry for passengers disembarking at the rapid transit line’s final airport station.
The Olympic Rings at YVR were designed and built by B.C. firms and resulted in more than 8,000 hours of employment.
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New brands landing soon at YVR
ancouver International Airport (YVR) is now home to the most iconic emblem of the Olympic Games. YVR was selected
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by the provincial government as a site for a largescale set of Olympic Rings, which will ensure that visitors to British Columbia travelling through YVR
onstruction continues at YVR as
pieces for all ages and tastes. www.
the Airport Authority works to
taraxcasilver.com.
improve the YVR experience.
will know they have landed in a proud Olympic host province. Located on the berm just south of Grant McConanchie Way, the Olympic Rings stand
featuring toys, children’s clothing, books,
food, beverage and retail offerings set
games, music and collectibles that
to open in the public area of YVR’s
capture the spirit of the aquarium and
Domestic Terminal in spring 2009:
the animals that call it home.
(JOO-go)
Juice,
offering
nutritious real fruit smoothies, fresh-
berm—and measure approximately 30 metres in
pressed juice and paninis to passengers
width. Each of the five rings measure nine metres in
on the go. From humble beginnings in Calgary’s Eau Claire Market in 1998, Jugo
diameter, and combined, weigh 4,127 kilograms.
Juice has grown to an internationally
Commissioned by the B.C. government’s
recognized leader in healthy living.
Olympic Games Secretariat and designed by a
www.jugojuice.com. Vancouver’s own Daniel le Chocolat
team of B.C.-based specialist engineering firms, the
Belge, featuring exceptional Belgian
entire project resulted in more than 8,000 hours of
chocolate confections using 100 per cent
employment.
natural ingredients—preservative free,
Made from aluminum, the rings are lit by
no artificial colourings and flavors, no
more than 20,000 individual energy-efficient LED
hydrogenated, vegetable and tropical
displays including various colour intensities and even synchronized music and light displays.
(L to R) Pictured at the official lighting ceremony held earlier this month are Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie; B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell; Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority; and John Furlong, CEO Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
fats. www.danielchocolates.com.
‘green’ Games, the energy-efficient LED lights consume 8.8 per
The Olympic Rings are just another great way for visitors
cent of the electricity of equivalent incandescent bulbs and will
and British Columbians to share in the excitement leading up
cost only $3.36 per day in power.
to the 2010 Winter Games.
Canadian
Outdoor
specializing in comfortable clothing, bags, home accessories and more, all
Adventures,
offering a wide selection of performance
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Apparel company Life is Good,
bearing signature positive messages.
As part of British Columbia’s commitment to
Vancouver Aquarium retail store,
Here’s a sneak preview at the new
Jugo
approximately 22 metres high—including the
bulbs, which can be programmed for a variety of
The interior of the Link Building features original Northwest Coast Native art including Celebrating Flight, a 10-metre totem pole, created by Northwest Coast artist Don Yeomans.
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www.lifeisgood.com.
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Taraxca Jewellery, a Vancouver-based jewellery design company specializing in beautiful handcrafted sterling silver
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WestJet, Air France and KLM pursue new relationship
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estJet, Air France and KLM
have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a
new commercial relationship between the three airlines.
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The memorandum allows the airlines
to
begin
working
on
building a code-sharing agreement in late 2009 or early 2010. Prior to this, the carriers will contemplate additional opportunities including an interline agreement, namely acceptance of each other’s e-tickets,
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Air France and KLM are Europe’s number one air transport group.
technology
frequent flyer program cooperation
offering more access for its customers
be excellent partners and will provide
will be explored as well.
to new destinations.
our guests with the opportunity
“We are very pleased with this
A code-sharing agreement would involve the Canadian gateways of
announcement,”
Vancouver,
Dunleavy, executive vice president,
Calgary,
Toronto
and
said
Dr.
to seamlessly travel across their networks.” For Air France and KLM, the
Montreal, where guests of the three
commercial
“This
memorandum offers the opportunity
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the successful execution of the next
to Canada and increase the number of
The
another
step in our strategic plan. We are
destinations offered to passengers.
step in WestJet’s strategy to increase
proud to have strategic partners in Air
Currently, KLM offers five non-stop
connectivity,
additional
France and KLM who share our values
flights per week from Vancouver to
travellers to its network as well as
and our focus on the guest. They will
Amsterdam..
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memorandum
is
bringing
distribution.
Hugh
KLM celebrates 90th birthday St. Patrick’s Day Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Creamy Irish potato soup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 with bacon bits and green onions
Roast Beef Cheddar Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 and red onion marmalade with Guinness mustard on crusty baguette
Guinness® BBQ Chicken Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00 Panko Crusted Oyster Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 with Guinness mayo served on whole-wheat bun with Coleslaw
Braised beef mushroom & Guinness® pot pie . . $12.00 with English cut chips or salad
Irish lamb stew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00 with garlic mashed potatoes, crispy onion rings and herbed soda scone
Slow beer braised lamb shank . . . . . . . . . . . $24.00 served on garlic-mashed potatoes and root vegetables, drizzled chive oil
Warm Guinness and chocolate cake . . . . . . . $6.00 with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Homemade bread pudding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 with rum sauce and whipped cream
Pints of Guinness and Kilkenny Emerald Isle Martini
For its Celebration Flight, KLM decorated a 737 in ‘retro-livery’ harking back to the early 1960s, and featuring the characteristic tail with light blue stripes.
K
Airlines,
festive Celebration Flight during which
the national airline of the
KLM staff members, business associates
Netherlands, is celebrating its
and 70 chronically ill children and their
90th birthday this year. Founded on
caregivers boarded a Boeing 737-800
LM
Royal
Dutch
October 7, 1919, KLM is the oldest airline in the world operating under its original name.
and a Boeing 777-200 for a flight over the 12 provinces of the Netherlands. Throughout the year, KLM will be
In May 2004, KLM merged with Air France, creating the Air France-KLM
announcing
different
anniversary
entity. However, both Air France and
activities. With the help of these events,
KLM continue to fly under their distinct
the airline plans to celebrate its 90-year
brand names.
history, as well as look ahead to its
The airline kicked off 2009 with a
future.
YVR Architecture from page 1 YVR’s expanded International Terminal Wing was also a winner at the IDIBC awards, garnering Bronze.
This 36,000-square-metre expansion
opened in the spring of 2007, and features four new gates, floor-to-ceiling windows featuring expansive airfield views, award-winning steel work, an indoor stream surrounded by shopping and restaurants, and a large aquarium showcasing indigenous sea life. Congratulations to all project teams who worked on these award-winning design projects.
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athletic gear including jackets and
Some exciting new brands, many
shells by technical apparel brand
of which are making their YVR debut,
Stormtech.
will join existing Domestic Terminal featuring
retailers, including The Olympic
books,
Store, Virgin Books and Music,
tobacco products, snack foods, travel
Starbucks, Subway, A&W, Wok ‘n
items and souvenirs.
Roll, Tim Hortons, Toshi Teppanyaki,
magazines,
Travel + Leisure, offering designer
Milestone’s Restaurant and more. In
brand luggage by the world’s leading
the meantime, Vancouver Airport
travel magazine, including Tumi,
Authority
T-Tech, Timbuk2, Manhattan Portage
for their patience as facilities are
and many more.
expanded and upgraded.
thanks
its
customers
The Airport Authority is committed to accessibility and
welcome more than 600 Paralympic athletes coming to
is a world leader in creating accessible air terminal facilities. We take pride in the fact that our facilities serve people with
The Paralympic Games began after the Second World
all levels of ability and that we integrate accessible design
War as a sporting event intended to get English soldiers
into everything we build. Our goal is to offer an outstanding
in wheelchairs moving again. In 2010, Paralympians will
experience for each and every customer that visits our airport.
compete in sports such as Ice Sledge Hockey, Wheelchair
And for people with disabilities, this means ensuring our
Curling, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing and Biathlon
airport is as accessible as we can make it.
March 29-April 1, 2009
CHC Helicopter Corporation Safety and Quality Summit 2009 Fairmont Vancouver Hotel, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The theme of CHC’s 5th annual Safety and Quality Summit is “The Future of Human Error Management in Aviation.” CHC will once again bring together competitors, customers, and professionals from around the world to share information on best practices and methods of leveraging a safety management system to create a culture that anticipates and controls human error. For more information, visit www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com.
For our passengers with a hearing disability, we provide
which total more than 50 separate medal events. At YVR we’re working to ensure that all of our Paralympic
visual paging, amplified volume-controlled handsets at all
athletes, coaches and fans have a seamless arrival and
airline check-in and service counters and public TTY/TTD
departure in 2010. And just as athletes train for their event,
machines, as well as visual fire alarm strobes in public areas
we too are working with our employees and business partners
and in our washrooms. We also use low-pile carpets, high-
to fine tune our plans. With the many test events – both
contrast pathways, check-in service and writing counters
Olympic and Paralympic - occurring throughout 2009, we
with toe clearance for people in wheelchairs; tactile maps of
have an opportunity to test our curbside operations, how we
terminal areas for passengers with visual impairments as well
handle athlete’s equipment, protocols for VIPs and more.
as the use of distinct and consistent floor treatments help to
An example of how we are training and practicing for the
Upcoming Events
smooth and seamless.
will be coming to a close and the transition will begin to
Vancouver to compete on the world’s stage.
newspapers,
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By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
n one year from now, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games
News,
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identify locations within the terminals.
2010 Winter Games was evident during the recent arrival
As the province celebrates the countdown to the 2010
of German men’s sledge hockey team for the 2009 Hockey
Winter Paralympic Games, the Airport Authority is busy
Canada Cup. From properly tagged and loaded wheelchairs
honing and testing our operations in preparation for this time
to transportation logistics, the test event saw Air Canada,
next year. With our accessible facilities, trained employees
Lufthansa, VANOC, Canada Border Services Agency, the
and business partner support, I’m confident that we’ll provide
Airport Authority and our accessibility consultant all work
the best possible travel experience at Games time for all our
together to ensure the sledge team’s arrival at YVR was
Olympians, Paralympians, coaches and fans.
Name that Aircraft
April 16, 2009
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Last month’s winner: Shelley Grant, Richmond
April 28-30, 2009
Answer:
Airports Canada 2009 Exhibition and Conference
Cessna 208B Caravan
Hilton Lac-Leamy, 3, Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau-Ottawa, Quebec
Canada’s largest airports sector conference, organized by the Canadian Airports Council—the voice of Canada’s airports. Now held every two years, nearly 200 senior airport sector officials are expected to attend. In addition to CEO-level executives from Canada’s airports, attendees include Canadian and international representatives of the many business and government sectors involved in the aviation sector. For additional information about sponsorships, contact Debra Ward at (613) 274-0691, or email dward@cacairports.ca.
May 27-29, 2009
Canadian Business Aviation Association 2009 48th Annual Convention, Trade Show and Static Display
Trade Show and Static Display at Skyservice Business Aviation facilities at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal, Quebec. Additional convention activities will be held at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W., Montreal, Quebec.
The theme for Canada’s premier business aviation event is the celebration of the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Canada. To commemorate and celebrate this historic occasion, a number of activities are planned, including having a replica Silver Dart aircraft on display, as well as a number of other historic aircraft. At the convention, the CBAA will address crucial issues facing the global and Canadian business aviation industry. For more information, contact Janet Maslin at (613) 236-5611 ext. 225, or email convention@cbaa.ca.
July 31-August 9, 2009 2009 World Police and Fire Games
Opening Ceremonies: Friday, July 31, 2009, General Motors Place. Closing Ceremonies: Sunday, August 9, 2009, Swangard Stadium.
The 2009 World Police & Fire Games is a spectacular international sporting event featuring more than 12,000 athletes competing in over 60 sports at approximately 40 venues across the Lower Mainland and Sea to Sky regions. Open to all full time or retired professional firefighters, law enforcement, customs and correctional officers from around the world. Held every two years, these Games bring together the emergency services community for 10 days of sport, celebrating comradeship, community and competition. Organizers are looking for more than 2,500 volunteers to help run the Games. In addition, sponsorship opportunities exist at many levels to organizations world wide. For information on athletic, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities or to join the Games family, please visit www.2009wpfg.ca.
The Cessna 208 Caravan, also
known as the Cargomaster, is an
Send the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) and you could win a
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utility and passenger aircraft. The
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in 1986 and was upgraded with a new Pratt & Whitney PT6A-114A
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operation and versatility for high
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Expanded air carrier services for spring and summer
S
everal of YVR’s air carriers are
route is YVR’s second-longest nonstop
gearing up to offer expanded
flight – shorter only than the Vancouver-
Expanded Flights on Domestic Carriers
services for the busy spring and
Sydney route, which clocks in at 15
summer travel season. Whether you’re
hours. Schedule information is available
enhanced service to select sun desti-
heading to Saskatoon or Manila, check
at www.philippineairlines.com.
nations from YVR, including non-stop
out what’s new.
WestJet
recently
announced
flights to Cabo San Lucas every Saturday,
China Eastern – Vancouver to Shanghai
Philippine Airlines – Vancouver to Manila
and Mazatlan every Sunday. For travel-
Although a modern metropolis and one of the most populous cities in China, Shanghai also contains some picturesque rural suburban areas.
lers staying closer to home, the airline
Ontario, will run six times per week, as
Beginning in June 2009, China Eastern
is offering expanded service to destina-
will flights to Fort McMurray. Visit www.
Philippine Airlines has expanded its
Airlines will offer daily direct flights
tions across Canada, including daily
westjet.com.
service between Vancouver and Manila
between Vancouver and Shanghai, up
flights to both Regina and Saskatoon
Air Canada now also operates a
from five flights to seven per week.
from three times per week. Visit www.
beginning in May 2009. Also in May,
daily flight between Vancouver and Fort
At 14.5 hours, the Vancouver-Manila
flychinaeastern.com.
flights between Vancouver and London,
McMurray. Visit www.aircanada.com.
Pack smart for spring break
A
s thousands of Canadians
CATSA will also accentuate
get ready for their spring
its presence on the Web. In
break
the
addition to the new Pack Smart
Canadian Air Transport Security
Web page, CATSA will be reaching
Authority (CATSA) is reminding
out to its partners within the
air travellers to pack smart to help
aviation industry to improve its
speed security screening during
communications with passengers.
this busy travel period.
A recent survey showed that 65
getaway,
“While security is our top
per cent of air travellers are using
priority, we are constantly looking
the Internet to make their travel
for opportunities to improve the
arrangements and 81 per cent
passenger’s travel experience,” said
think that the Internet is a good
Kevin McGarr, CATSA president
way to reach them.
and CEO. “That is why CATSA’s
To get to their destination
Pack Smart campaign is aimed
faster, passengers are invited to
at better informing passengers
pack smart. Suntan lotions, water
about being prepared for security
bottles, shampoos, hairsprays and
checkpoints at airports across the country, especially during
the like should be packed in checked baggage. Containers
the busy spring break travel period.”
smaller than 100 millilitres are allowed in carry-on bags,
As airports and airlines expect to see a rise in passenger traffic over the coming weeks, this high volume of travellers can also mean long lines at the security checkpoints. To help
provided they are placed in a one-litre re-sealable plastic For more on CATSA’s spring break packing tips, visit
www.catsa.gc.ca/english/pack_smart,
signage at airports across Canada.
1-888-294-2202.
A
ir Canada is reviving and modernizing the time-honoured tradition of the Grand Tour of
Europe by introducing the Europe Pass, the newest member of its family of flight passes. The Europe Pass is designed to make it easier and more affordable for travellers to make multiple trips from Canada to Europe through the year. Customers who buy the Europe Pass
bag—maximum one bag per passenger.
reduce these lineups, CATSA is deploying its new Pack Smart
Air Canada’s Europe Pass designed for multiple visits
or
call
will have the choice of up to nine major European cities that Air Canada flies to from Canada. On sale now, the Europe Pass is valid for one year from the time of purchase. It is available with six flight credits (three round trips) for a single traveller or eight flight credits for up to two travellers (four round trips for one or two round trips for two) and comes in three types to suit every budget, Executive First and two Economy Class versions. The Europe Pass is available for purchase in both Canada and the United States for flights from four zones covering Eastern and Western Canada and the Eastern and Western U.S. Prices begin as low as $2,994 for travel from Canada including applicable taxes for six flight credits for an individual traveller. The Europe Pass is valid for travel between Canada and Europe or between most of Air Canada’s U.S. destinations and Europe, but not flights within Europe. Until April 17, 2009, those purchasing the Europe Pass will also be able to take advantage of a bonus pass offer of two or four flight credits anywhere in their originating North American zone for as little as $378 plus applicable taxes. For information visit www.aircanada. com.
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Meet Kathy deLisser, 2010 Operations Manager
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employees are using test events to train
all together to ensure a seamless trip
Kathy
YVR’s
at YVR to welcome the world in 2010.
and YVR arrival for the German sledge
manager of 2010 Olympic
From the sales associate working in the
team. From properly tagged and loaded
and Paralympic Operations is counting
Olympic Store to the ramp manager
wheelchairs to transportation logistics,
down the days until YVR welcomes the
working airside, everyone has a part
everything went according to plan,
world for the 2010 Winter Games.
to play, and there’s no better way to
thanks to great communication, pre-
prepare for Games time.
planning and information-sharing.”
Kathy has worked with the Airport Authority since 1994, and in that time
For each of the many test events,
The best part of Kathy’s 2010-focused
has managed the south airport, the
Kathy and her colleagues determine
role? Being exposed to the spectacle and
airport operations centre and served
a focus that will mirror the Games-
excitement of an Olympic Games from a
as manager of customer service. With
time experience. For example, when the
unique, planning-focused vantage point.
less than one year to go until the
World Press Briefing brought 300-plus
“This role has given me the opportunity
Games, Kathy’s latest challenge is to
international journalists through YVR
to learn so much about the Olympic
prepare to manage the specific needs
for a logistics briefing on the Games,
Games and the immense preparations
of the Olympic and Paralympic athletes,
Kathy chose to test dedicated lanes
required to stage them. I was lucky to
officials and VIPs and spectators who
for arrival processes and coordination
travel to Beijing to observe the processes
will be travelling through YVR in
of transportation between VANOC and
at the Summer Games, and I’ve also been
February and March of 2010. From
YVR.
able to talk to hundreds of international
training of personnel and readiness
Other test areas have included
of facilities to communication and
curbside
coordination, this latest role is varied
procedures for handling huge volumes
and challenging.
of athletic equipment, VIP arrival and
Since November, YVR has welcomed more than 2,500 athletes participating in
loading
and
unloading,
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Kathy deLisser, YVR’s manager of 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Operations.
most looking forward to speed skating.
that the Richmond Olympic Oval is a
“It’s one of the most exciting spectator
neighbor to YVR. “Every day I look out of
sports I’ve ever enjoyed. The speed and
our office windows at the Oval, and it’s a
aggression with which these athletes
great reminder of our connection to the
compete is incredible.” It also helps
Games.”
athletes and 2010 medal hopefuls about their expectations for a smooth airport experience in 2010.” Seeing
a
number
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ith every new test event, deLisser,
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of
different
departure protocols and the use of
organizations, some of whom have
accessible features at YVR.
never worked together before, come
15-plus professional competitions that
An example of partnership success
together in support of the planning of
serve as venue-testing events for the
came from the recent arrival of men’s
the Games is also gratifying for Kathy.
2010 Winter Games - everything from
sledge hockey teams for the 2009
“While we’re learning about the Olympic
the ISU Figure Skating Championships
Hockey Canada Cup. Kathy explains,
Games, our partners including VANOC
to the WCF World Wheelchair Curling
“This test event saw Air Canada,
and various sport agencies are learning
Championships.
Lufthansa, VANOC, Canada Border
about the airport business.”
Just as athletes are training in venues
Services Agency, the Airport Authority
Of the 20 winter sports that will be
in preparation for the Games, airport
and our accessibility consultant work
featured during the Games, Kathy is
Hey! Watch that! I’m very ticklish...
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n celebration of Charles Darwin’s 200th anniversary, GAP Adventures, Canada’s largest adventure tour
operator, has expanded its Galapagos cruises with the release of two new programs: a budget nine-day Galapagos on a Shoestring trip and the introduction of the GAP Adventurer VI, a superiorclass catamaran. English naturalist Charles Darwin
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theory of evolution, where he believed
In addition to the hundreds of fish species that call Galapagos home, there are many other marine species frequently seen by visitors, including sea turtles, sharks, rays, octopi, crustaceans and more.
that species change over a long period
the islands of San Cristóbal, Santa Cruz
bathrooms with hot water. There are
of time to suit their environment.
and Isabela—with optional activities,
special amenities such as a four-person
including volcano hikes, snorkelling
hydro-massage Jacuzzi and spacious
trips and wildlife encounters.
outside decks for relaxing. As with all
had seen on his voyage to develop his
“As the Galapagos Islands are one of the most sought-after destinations by adventure travellers, we have broadened
The GAP Adventurer VI is a 16-berth
GAP Adventures boat tours, the onboard
our range of trips to coincide with the
luxury catamaran. It will sail year-
crew includes a certified naturalist,
200th anniversary of the most famous
round, offering travellers the choice
ensuring visitors are in good hands both
visitor to this evolutionary paradise,” said
of six-, seven- and ten-day tours.
onboard and on land.
GAP Adventures CEO Bruce Poon Tip.
Accommodation
comprises
eight
The Galapagos on a Shoestring trip
spacious double occupancy cabins, each
will be offered year-round and will visit
with a porthole, lower berths and private
Prevent flus from taking off
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Healthy Travel By Dr. Melissa Carr
hether you’re travelling
on their hands. Another, American
else’s germs. Someone passes you a
for business or pleasure,
study found that only 67 per cent of
coffee, shakes your hand, handles your
becoming
never
those questioned actually do wash their
luggage, and on it goes. You can’t run
planned. While every illness may not
hands after using a public restroom.
and wash after ever occurrence. But, if
be avoidable, there are steps to take
Avoid following those trends. Wash your
you make it a habit to keep your hands
that are helpful to staying healthy. For
hands thoroughly with soap and warm
off your face, you won’t transfer the
example, following these simple tips
water. Make sure that you lather up
germs to your mouth and nose where
will dramatically reduce the chances of
both sides of your hands, your wrists,
viruses can enter your body and begin
catching a flu or cold.
between your fingers and around your
to multiply.
1. Wash hands
nails. Wash for about as long it takes to
3. React quickly to flu symptoms
ill
is
You’ve heard this before, but are you washing your hands correctly? A recent health survey on the London subway
sing Happy Birthday twice.
2. Keep your hands off your face
system revealed that 28 per cent of
Invariably, in between washings, you
those tested had “undesirable matter”
are going to be in contact with someone
Even if these directions are followed, there is a risk of exposure to airborne viruses via ventilation systems. At the first sign of a sore throat or achiness, take action. Get more rest, drink more fluids and cut back on coffee consumption. Over the years, I have recommended that my patients build their immune system with various foods, herbs, and supplements. In addition, consider using an all-natural herbal product, such as FluStop, as a prevention and treatment. FluStop is an all-natural herbal product that is sprayed to the back of the throat. The carefully chosen herbs inactivate the virus on contact so they are unable to multiply. I recommend my patients use it before and after possible exposure to viruses, such as in crowded areas. Follow these simple ideas and you will keep those nasty bugs grounded for another season. Dr. Carr can be reached at Active Life Health Clinic in Vancouver, a natural health practice that employs traditional Chinese medicine, as well as western nutrition and supplements.
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London Air Services charts new horizon
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By Andrew McCredie
Wynne Powell, president and CEO London Air Services, is focused on company growth and customer service.
T
his year marks 10 high-flying years since London Air Services (LAS) set up shop on the south
LAS has continued expanding its fleet of aircraft with recent purchases of
Bombardier Challenger 604s, five Learjet
(YVR). A private charter company owned
45XR corporate jets and two Agusta
by Vancouver’s H.Y. Louie Group, LAS
AW139 helicopters. The Challenger
began operation in October 1999 to
and Learjet aircraft seat nine to twelve
provide business travel for the group’s
passengers, while the helis can hold 15
expanded to provide private, customized travel, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and, according to Wynne Powell, LAS president and chief executive officer, it didn’t take long for the corporate sector to hop aboard and take advantage of the charter service. “Using LAS, a company’s team can attend meetings in several cities, debrief in complete privacy, and return by the end of the day,” said Powell. “The corporate jet environment allows business travel to be extremely efficient and productive.”
me to watch and participate in the
always a flight crew ready to go.
growth of this airline,” said Simpson.
passengers, plus flight crew. Most importantly, LAS is lead by a team of executives dedicated to bringing the same kind of customer
London Drugs, the H.Y. Louie Group’s flagship organization. “As someone who runs a company that’s totally customer-driven [London Drugs], it is very easy to carry that focus over to LAS,” said Powell. “London Air is all about service.” To that end, the licensed carrier is capable of flying anywhere in the world,
is one that should help London Air
That near-decade long growth led
LAS aircraft cabins include a refreshment
to the building of the London Aviation
Additionally,
centre, DVD entertainment system, and
Centre hangar last year. The facility
because LAS is a privately held company
a unique Digital Airborne telephone
features a 5,574-square-metre hangar
“as situations arise, it can adjust its
system that allows direct dialing,
for LAS’s growing fleet, 2,230-square
business goals accordingly.”
modem linkup, multiple calls and fax/
metres of office space spread over two
data service.
floors, and a reception area for clients.
to
Powell,
The company remains confident about the future, with the purchase of a Challenger 605 planned for this
approach concentrates on customization
spring, delivery of a Lear 45XR and
corporate worlds of forestry, oil, gas,
of flights, flexibility, comfort and
Agusta AW139 helicopter later in the
telecommunications and film, each
convenience,” said Powell.
year and an order for a Bombardier
aircraft
that
the
primary
unique
according
clients for LAS’s service are from the
given
“Our
during the current economic downturn.
customer-focused
And
provides
screens
Global Express XRS in late 2011.
that
“For now LAS continues on a steady
display real-time
plan that is focused on company
stock
quotes,
growth and continued customer service
business updates
excellence,” said Powell. “Our jets are
and news briefs.
business tools for our clients who need
LAS operations
service and attention that has marked the remarkable growth and success of
That customer-focused approach
As far as creature comforts go, all
new jets. The current fleet includes two
side of Vancouver International Airport
executives. By May 2000, LAS had
and with 25 pilots on staff, there’s
manager
and
chief pilot Chris Simpson
has
been
the
with
company since its inception. “Being involved with LAS since its beginning has an
provided exceptional
opportunity
for
London Air Services fleet Bombardier Learjet 45XR
• Seats 8-9 passengers • Top speed: 859 km/h (Mach 0.85) • Range: 3,924 km • Can reach most U.S. or Canadian business centres in less than five hours • Certified by both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) • Flies farther, faster and higher for a lower operating cost than any other aircraft in its class • Approved by regulatory agencies in 30 countries. Bombardier Challenger 604
• Seats 9-12 passengers • Top speed: 870 km/h (Mach 0.82) • Range: 7,551 km • Widest cabin of any available business jet • The most reliable, cost-effective and easy to maintain Challenger jet • New planes are enhanced with an active noise vibration control system that achieves unprecedented quietness in the cabin • Approved by regulatory agencies in 40 countries. Agusta AW 139 Helicopter
• Seats 8-15 passengers • Top speed: 310 km/h (Mach 0.29) • Twin-engine “Category A” Helicopter has state-of-the-art avionics able to fly day and night in all weather conditions • Ability to carry 2,500 kg (5,500 lbs) of luggage in an extra large baggage compartment.
New aircraft arriving in 2010
• Bombardier Global Express XRS, • Seats 8-19 passengers • Top speed 950 km/h (Mach 0.89) • Spacious cabin with a well-appointed aft stateroom and its own adjoining amenities.
to visit their operations and or customers in the most time-efficient manner.” And like many British Columbia businesses, LAS also has the 2010 Winter Olympic Games on its radar. Though nothing formal has been signed, LAS is in discussions with some of the Games’ major sponsors to provide helicopter support operations and hangar parking for aircraft. “It is important for all British Columbia businesses to help provide the best Olympic experience for our visitors,” said Powell. That commitment to excellence has been a hallmark of LAS’s success in the past decade, and the charter company will no doubt play an ever-larger role as YVR expands its services into the future. “Vancouver Airport Authority has a worldwide reputation for running an excellent airport,” said Powell. “All of us in the airline business are fortunate to have them responsible for YVR.”
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For more than 25 years, Scott has been providing clients with innovative solutions, experience and a proven project delivery process. Scott Construction Group is pleased to have been the construction partner with London Aviation Services and London Aviation Centre. Scott delivered an 84,000 sf stateof-the-art aircraft hangar facility on time and on budget, using new technology and effective management practices. This project was delivered using the Design-Build method and was done in collaboration with DGBK Architects, the owner and their user groups and the rest of the designbuild team. Congratulations to London Aviation Services on their new London Aviation Centre.
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London Air Centre State-of-the-art hangar facility By Andrew McCredie Just as London Air Services positions itself as a leader in private charter flight
largest clear-span buildings in British
for a conventional
Columbia.
building.
service, the company’s new London Air
In addition to recycled steel, the
Centre (LAC) hangar boasts leading-edge
greatest benefit of the pre-made building
features of the LAC
construction concepts and techniques.
is how quickly and easily it was erected,
hangar
Other
unique are
two
First and foremost is the building
enclosed and completed. The start of
massive
itself, a unique steel structure made
construction to final completion was
sliding doors that
of 60 per cent recycled steel and built
completed in slightly more than eight
allow ease of access
by Garco Building Systems in Spokane,
months, with fewer workers required to
to London Aviation
Washington, the Pacific Northwest’s
complete the structure than those needed
Services’
largest building systems manufacturer. Garco used 50 truck loads of steel to
exterior
growing
See STATE-OF-THE-ART page 10
construct the hangar, which is large enough to house a Boeing 737 aircraft and several smaller airplanes. Following its fabrication in Spokane, the entire building was shipped to and constructed on the LAC site at Vancouver International Airport’s (YVR) south side in a manner not unlike a giant Meccano set. Vancouver-based Scott Construction Group oversaw onsite construction of the hangar and office facility. “I wish every job we did proceeded as smoothly as this one,” said Vic Donaldson, division manager – industrial Scott Construction. “Everything came together very nicely, and everyone was great to work with, from the client to the suppliers and builders.” The LAC was the first time the Scott Group oversaw the construction of an aircraft hangar and they’re eager to tackle another one. The architects behind the LAC, Vancouver’s DGBK Architects, echoed Donaldson’s assessment of the project. “It was the smoothest and shortest job we’ve worked on,” said DGBK partner Sebastian Butler, who describes
Bogdonov Pao Associates Ltd.
the hangar and office configuration as a “very successful building with a real fresh look.”
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
DGBK is no stranger to airport work, having designed and executed large projects at YVR’s south terminal and at
Proud to be on the design team for the
Abbotsford International Airport. DGBK
London Aviation Centre
had also worked with Garco’s unique building system before tackling the LAC job. Aiding the construction cause was Vision Steel Contracting, the company
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“We specialize in custom-engineered
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door systems and the LAC project is the
sound. A Vesda System continuously
Not only does the fabric partition
second hangar project we’ve completed
samples and monitors the air throughout
assist in the acclimation of outgoing
at YVR in the past two years,” said
the hangar in search of smoke, while
John Lutz, manager, Creative Door
Spectra flame detectors are always
Services. “We also provided a bi-part
activated and on the lookout for two
sliding hangar door system for the new
distinct flame signatures. If both systems
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air foam system blankets the entire
in-house engine replacements and other
aircraft, the fire resistant fabric partition adds an extra level of safety for LAS’s clients and staff.
Lutz noted the LAC project was
hangar with foam, to extinguish any
large jobs, there’s an overhead crane
particularly unique and challenging since
electrical, fuel or mechanical fires. That
capable of moving 2.5 tonnes.
the exterior sliding hangar door system
system boasts a 151,000-litre retention
is composed of two large motorized
tank on the second floor that feeds an
door panels.
eight-zone sprinkler system.
“Most hangar door panels are much
“It really is a completely state-of-the-
smaller in width and therefore easier to
art fire fighting system,” said Sebastian
automate,” he explained.
Butler, DGBK architect.
In addition to utilizing recycled steel in
There’s also a three-part fabric
the building, the apron and tarmac on the
partition in the hangar that can be used
LAC facility are also made from recycled
to make two distinct areas within.
“Through
the
use
of
special
construction details that were made during development, this very large facility provides London Air with a home base that allows for routine inspections and maintenance to be performed in-house,” said Wynne Powell, president and CEO London Aviation Services.
concrete. An on-site crushing machine
Creative Door Services was also
London Air’s new hangar was
processed old concrete, which provided
responsible for the interior vertical
constructed not only to serve the charter
the material for the apron and tarmac.
lifting fabric door system, and according
company’s current requirements, but
Safety is at the forefront in the LAC,
to Lutz, “we are not aware of this ever
also with an eye to expansion in the
with a three-pronged high-tech approach
being done in Canada, so it certainly
future.
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predicted more than 2,000 years
a deeper awareness of Mayan teachings.
ago by the ancient Maya? The Mayan
“One of our tour leaders, Miguel
collapse
that
calendar is said to forecast a major change occurring December 21, 2012, and as that date draws closer, the interest in traditional Mayan wisdom is growing stronger, hence the demand for tours to Mexico’s Mayan sites and cultural centres. A Vancouver-based travel agency, Sacred Earth Journeys, specializes in travel that provides opportunities for spiritual growth through carefully crafted itineraries to some of the world’s most important sacred sites. Founded in 2003 by Helen Tomei, an experienced travel industry professional and veteran traveller, Sacred Earth Journeys offers
said Tomei. “He studied for 17 years with a Mayan elder and wisdom keeper, and enjoys sharing those traditions with others.” Sacred Earth’s Mayan tour takes place December 3-12, 2009. But there is much more to spiritual travel than Mayan prophecies. “Our
Stonehenge is one of Britain’s greatest national icons, symbolizing mystery, power and endurance. Its original purpose is unclear, but some have speculated that it was a temple made for the worship of ancient earth deities. It has been called an astronomical observatory for marking significant events on the prehistoric calendar.
is designed to assist participants in
is a $10-billion industry, with one in
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more
information
achieving personal and social change.
four travellers reportedly interested in
Sacred
Earth
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experiencing a spiritual vacation.
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A tour of Machu Picchu and other
tours help people pause and reflect
Incan sites in Peru is slated for the South
about their existence and gain a deeper
American Spring Equinox, September
understanding of their life’s purpose,”
16 – 23, 2009. Its focus is to help people
said Tomei.
open their hearts and find inner peace
part of the journey.
tour of Stonehenge, Glastonbury and
according to the World Religious Travel
other sacred sites of Britain, which
Association. In North America alone it
hottest segments of the travel industry,
D
o you know someone past or
reviewed by a Nominations Review
present in Canadian aerospace
Committee (NRC), which prepares a
who has made an outstanding
list of the top nominations. The NRC’s
achievement towards the advancement
recommendations are then presented to
of aviation in or for Canada? Or perhaps
the National Board of Directors at their
you know of a worthy organization that
fall meeting, at which time the inductees
has done the same?
for the following year are chosen.
If so, consider recognizing their
If you wish to nominate an individual
achievements by nominating them
for membership in Canada’s Aviation Hall
for induction into Canada’s Aviation
of Fame, or submit a nomination for a
Hall of Fame. Their names will join
group or organization for the Belt of Orion
the ranks of close to 200 men, women
Award for Excellence, full details of the
and organizations that have advanced
Fame solicits from the general public
Barry Marsden, chairman of B.C.’s Cascade Aerospace and Conair, will be one of four new members inducted to the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, on May 30, 2009.
award criteria, eligibility and application
nominations of individuals for induction
submissions is June 30, 2009.
cahf@telusplanet.net, or by visiting
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received
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the first heavier-than-air, powered
of February 23, 1909, when the Silver
aircraft took flight over Bras d’Or
Dart took flight, but also Canadian
Lake in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. The Silver
accomplishments in civilian and military
Dart flew for only 800 metres that
aviation in the decades since then, at
day, but it changed the face of Canada
home and abroad. Canadian Centennial
forever. An industry was born and a new
of Flight celebrations will encompass the
way of life was formed.
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The power of flight
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and commercial aspects of aerospace; development and careers; and most of all—connecting with Canadians. The following are some of Canada’s achievements in aviation.
• 1909 – On February 23, the Silver Dart flew nearly 800 metres in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, marking Canada’s first powered, heavier‑than‑air flight.
• 1915 – The first series production of aircraft in Canada commenced when the Curtiss JN‑3 was put into production in Toronto.
• 1919 – Bush pilots—able to spot bush
provide support to Canadians who want
fires and responsible for mapping
to make the 100th Anniversary of the
and transporting fire fighters and
Brown in a twin-engined Vickers
their equipment—were vital to the
Vimy bomber.
first flight in Canada an opportunity to
discovery and early development of
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Canada’s
natural
resources.
In June, La Vigilance, a Curtiss
• 1920 – The Canadian Air Force was formed.
world’s
• 1930s – Canada moved more freight
first commercial bush flight in the
by air than the rest of the world
St. Maurice Valley north of Trois-
combined. Air traffic control, flight
Rivières, Québec.
plans, fixed routes, designated
HS-2Ls,
performed
the
• 1919 – The first direct trans-Atlantic
levels and radio contact, soundproof
flight was made from St. John’s
cabins and flight attendants were
Newfoundland to Clifden, Ireland,
introduced.
by John Alcock and Arthur Whitten
• 1934 – Jessica Jarvis became the first
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The Silver Dart was the fourth flying machine to be developed by the Aerial Experiment Association, a Canadian aeronautical research group formed under the guidance of Alexander Graham Bell. Constructed in 1908, the aircraft’s frame was composed of steel tube, bamboo, friction tape, wire and wood, with wings covered with silver Japanese silk (hence the name “Silver Dart”), and a propeller carved from a solid block of wood.
woman in Canada to earn her commercial pilot’s licence.
• 1937
– The federal government created
flies aboard the Challenger’s STS-41G mission on October 5.
Trans-Canada Airlines (which became Air
• 1995 – Astronaut Chris Hadfield was the first
Canada in 1964) to meet Canada’s need for a
Canadian to operate the Canadarm in orbit.
transcontinental service.
He later became the first Canadian to walk in
• 1938 – The first coast-to-coast passenger service began on March 6.
•
1948 – All first class mail in Canada was carried by air at no extra cost.
• 1958 – On March 18, the Avro CF-105 Arrow maked its first high-speed flight .
space.
• 1999 – Canada leads the world by being the first country to implement safety management systems (SMS) as anew way to eliminate safety risks in civil aviation.
airports
• 2008 – Canada’s Bombardier, Inc, the world’s
accommodate long-range jet aircraft. Instrument
third-largest civil aircraft maker, unveils its
landing systems at airports help ensure the
‘green’ CSeries family of fuel-efficient jets.
safety of rapidly growing numbers of air
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• 1964
–
Most
major
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travellers.
• 1984 – Canada’s first astronaut, Marc Garneau,
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Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation,
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OKANAGAN REAL ESTATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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we’re
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Aeroplan teams with Volvo
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2009
MARCH
Volvo
measure
are
and Canada offering
Canadians up to 75,000
10. Take up a liquid or gas
Aeroplan miles for a test
14. Absorb written material
drive, purchase or lease of
15. Lacking leadership
a new Volvo vehicle.
16. Dwarf buffalo
Aeroplan
17. Used for shaving
members
19. Rip
who test drive any 2009
20. The air above us
Volvo vehicle during the
21. Hastens
promotion will receive a
22. Nauseous
Just by test driving the new Volvo XC60 (pictured above) or any other Volvo vehicle, Aeroplan members are eligible for 250 Aeroplan Miles.
certificate valid for 250
24. Temporary canvas dwelling
Aeroplan miles. Depending on the
“Aeroplan has more than four-
model chosen, members who purchase
million members in Canada,” said Jeff
26. Chinch
or lease a new 2009 Volvo vehicle
Pugliese, president and CEO of Volvo
29. Doglike mammal that feeds
during the promotion and take delivery
Canada. “We’ve found that Aeroplan
before April 25, 2009, will receive
members and Volvo owners share
between 15,000 and 75,000 Aeroplan
a number of similar interests, most
miles.
prominent of those include travel
25. Glass tube with a tap (chemistry)
on carrion 30. At right angles to a ship or plane 31. Airline
The program is open to current
32. Faucet
Aeroplan members and anyone who
35. A group of Kamarupan languages 36. Distinctive intangible qualities surrounding people 37. Wild mango tree 38. A hallucinogenic drug 39. Shot by a bow 40. Shrub with reddish conical fruits 41. Petroleum worker 43. Not dispatched 44. Pertaining to the cornea 46. Small fly
42. Place a blank space at the
27. Wanes
beginning of a paragraph
28. Freshens the air 29. Long-necked wading bird
43. Anxious
31. Pertaining to the dura
44. “A la ____” 45. City in Nebraska
mater 33. A Kwa language spoken in
46. A viverrine 48. A speech affectation
Ghana 34. Treaty or agreement
49. Largest continent
36. Coil
50. Children
37. Dirt
51. Purposes
39. Beers
54. Male sheep
40. Angry growl
55. Talk incessantly.
47. In the middle of 49. A Kwa language in Nigeria 53. Chemical analysis of urine
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4.
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5.
Hosing
6.
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delivery of their new Volvo vehicle.
European vehicles.” The
limited-time
program
will end March 31, 2009.
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48. Look suggestively 52. Utterly destroy
becomes a member before taking
and an appreciation for premium
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Customs Customs Brokers & Consultants Brokers
Summit Customs Brokers “Aviation Specialists” H e a d O f f i c e / A i r p or t Airport Office: Tel: (604) 278-3551 FAX (604) 278-3291 B.C. Cont. U.S.A. Toll-Free 1-800-663-4080 www.summitcb.com
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body of water 7.
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8.
The color of cherries
9.
Sufficient
10. Satiny cotton fabric 11. Single file (4 words) 12. Bake 13. A unit of pressure 8.
Catarrh
23. Fertilizer ingredient 24. Ski tow 25. Municipal ordinance 26. A semitic deity
Answers - February 2009
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2009
Recession? To heck with it! Gone Fishing!
Big Spring Sports Fishing Resort n Heck-of-a-Deal ‘Recession Rates’ 4/5 Day Trips / ‘Recession Rates’ Days Dates
Normal Rates
Recession Rate Trips Available
Recession Discount
You SAVE
You Pay!
Tues-Sat.
5 day
July 7-11
$2,690
8
-48%
-$1,291
Sat-Tues.
4 day
July 11-14
$2,349
11
-48%
-$1,128
Tues-Sat.
5 day
July 14-18
$2,820
12
-42%
-$1,184
Sat-Tues.
4 day
July 18-21
$2,490
12
-36%
-$896
Tues-Sat.
5 day
July 21-25
$2,995
10
-34%
-$1,018
Sat-Tues.
4 day
July 25-28
$2,590
10
-23%
-$596
Tues-Sat.
5 day
July 28-Aug. 1
$2,995
4
-24%
-$719
Sat-Tues.
4 day
Aug. 1-4
$2,590
12
-23%
-$596
Tues-Sat.
5 day
Aug. 4-8
$2,995
5
-24%
-$719
Sat-Tues.
4 day
Aug. 8-11
$2,590
7
-23%
-$596
Tues-Sat.
5 day
Aug. 11-15
$2,995
12
-24%
-$719
Sat-Tues.
4 day
Aug. 15-18
$2,590
12
-30%
-$777
Tues-Sat.
5 day
Aug. 18-22
$2,930
11
-32%
-$938
Sat-Tues.
4 day
Aug. 22-25
$2,490
12
-32%
-$797
Tues-Sat.
5 day
Aug. 25-29
$2,860
12
-32%
-$915
Sat-Tues.
4 day
Aug. 29-Sept. 1
$2,395
10
-40%
-$958
Tues-Sat.
5 day
Sept. 1-5
$2,760
12
-40%
-$1,104
Sat-Tues.
4 day
Sept. 5-8
$2,349
8
-41%
-$963
$1,399 $1,221 $1,636 $1,594 $1,977 $1,994 $2,276 $1,994 $2,276 $1,994 $2,276 $1,813 $1,992 $1,693 $1,945 $1,437 $1,656 $1,386
All rates in CDN$; add 5% Goods & Services Tax
We do have 8-day ‘Recession Rate’ trips available, too - Please ask! Special: One Week Fishing – July 14-21, 2009, for CDN $2,233