AUGUST 2009
YVR celebrates completion of expanded Domestic Terminal eaturing five new gates, expanded
F
C-Pier’s art and architecture cel-
dining and shopping options
ebrate the outdoor sporting and rec-
and new pieces of original First
reational lifestyle along the Sea to
Nations artwork, YVR’s expanded C-Pier
Sky Highway and the resort town of
will connect Vancouver with destinations
Whistler. Two new art installations by
across Canada.
First Nations artist Steve Smith are dis-
The $113-million, 15,000 square-
played in the expansion: Freedom to
metre expansion is one of several
Move features six large carved red cedar
construction projects in the Airport
panels; and Sea to Sky is a collection of
Authority’s $1.4-billion capital program
12 ceremonial drums hung in the atrium
that will be completed on time and
at the western end of the expansion.
under budget in 2009. Used primarily by
Passengers departing from C-Pier
Air Canada, C-Pier’s five new and three
will enjoy a Whistler Village-inspired
reconfigured gates can accommodate
dining and shopping area with eight
larger aircraft of the future. More than
new stores and six food and beverage
six-million passengers are expected to
retailers. For a complete list of new
comfortable seats, and those rushing
located on the food court tables and the
which features LED inset taxiway
travel through C-Pier in 2009, making it
shops and services in C-Pier, see the
to their gates will get there quickly
free wireless internet service available
lighting outside the terminal building,
an important hub for domestic traffic,
related article on page 7 in this month’s
thanks to 185 metres of moving
throughout the terminal.
and motion-activated moving walkways
and a gateway to the 2010 Winter Games
edition of SkyTalk.
walkways. Travellers with laptops can
The Airport Authority’s commitment
take advantage of both electrical outlets
to sustainability continues with C-Pier,
Passengers can relax in one of 800
for Canadians across the country.
and a solar-power heated hot water system inside.
New camera at YVR Air Canada’s Olympic spirit puts eyes on the runways takes to the skies
Y
VR is the first commercial airport in the world to install a day and night camera to its existing
Tarsier Foreign Object Debris (FOD) radar detection system. FOD
as
small
and
seemingly
innocuous as a bolt, discarded plastic bag or clamshell dropped by a bird on the runway can cause serious damage to aircraft and poses a potential safety risk. YVR’s new camera upgrades its 24-hour automated runway debris detection
system
in
all
The Tarsier radar system and its new day and night camera work in tandem to provide continuous runway monitoring and safety at YVR.
YVR’s four Tarsier radar and camera
weather
units provide continuous coverage
visual
around the clock of the north and
A
Air Canada’s 18th Boeing 777 takes to the skies sporting new Vancouver 2010-themed livery.
ice sledge hockey and ski jumping.
s part of its preparations for the
embody the Vancouver 2010 Look of
2010 Winter Games, Air Canada
the Games, featuring colours and shapes
If you’ve been to YVR recently, you
recently took delivery of a new
representing ocean, forest, mountains
will have noticed similar 2010-themed
length. The four units are mounted on
Boeing 777-300ER decorated in full
and sky. The plane’s sport illustrations
graphics gracing the side of Air Canada’s
advanced day and night camera work in
towers that vary in height from three
2010-themed livery from noise to tail.
include
giant
north hangar, visible from the Arthur
tandem to provide continuous runway
to seven metres, and are set back 150
slalom, ice hockey, cross-country skiing,
Laing Bridge and Grant McConachie
monitoring and safety. The camera’s
metres from the centre of the runway
Way. In the coming months, expect
innovative illuminator helps produce
for maximum coverage. The Tarsier
to see more of this Olympic Games
FOD images in all light levels, turning
units are able to detect a range of
night into day and giving operators
materials, including metal, plastic, glass,
See OLYMPIC SPIRIT page 3
greater confidence and certainty.
wood and fibreglass anywhere on YVR’s
conditions confirmation
by of
providing any
potentially
dangerous objects on the runway. Tarsier’s high-resolution radar and
When FOD is detected by Tarsier’s
south parallel runways, each of which is approximately three kilometres in
The industry standard for FOD
Operations Centre where the user
prevention is manual runway checks
display highlights the object’s location.
between aircraft take-offs and landings,
The camera zooms in, sending a live
which is difficult in bad weather and
image for visual confirmation and the
at night. Tarsier’s radar and camera
object’s GPS coordinates are provided,
is the first commercially available
enabling accurate location and retrieval
technological solution to the problem of
See RUNWAY CAMERA page 3
parallel
inside:
Canada Line to open August 17 Page
runways.
radars, an alarm is triggered in YVR’s
of the object in a matter of minutes.
The graphics depicted on the aircraft
snowboard,
YVR Public Observation Area Air Canada CEO, Calin Rovinescu, and employees take delivery of the B777 in Vancouver 2010 Winter Games livery.
Page
WestJet expands schedule Page Crossword
* YVR is the international aeronautical designation for Vancouver International Airport.
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Canada Line to open August 17 water, sunscreen and a hat to stay cool
new Public Observation Area to explore,
No bikes or pets on opening day
getting to YVR just got easier. Travel
• • Fares will apply to all other parts of
M
ore than three months
and YVR-Airport Station. Visitors are
ahead of schedule, Canada
encouraged to explore planes, trains and
Line will open on Monday,
2010 at YVR with a number of free family
August 17.
To mark the start of the service,
including
musical
For more information on opening
the airport is just 25 minutes, with
events on August 17, please visit www.
With 160 shops and services and a
convenient connections to Richmond.
canadaline.ca.
and
entertainment,
giveaways,
public on August 17 between 1:00 p.m.
Vancouver 2010 mascots Quatchi, Miga
and 9:00 p.m. All 16 stations along the
and Sumi.
appearances
by
line will be open, and passengers are
Make your first Canada Line trip
encouraged to get off and explore the
an enjoyable one with these tips for
neighborhoods around each station.
opening day:
YVR will mark the opening of the
time between downtown Vancouver and
the transit system.
activities throughout the terminals,
the Canada Line will be free for the
line with festivities at Templeton Station
Regular Canada Line service will begin Tuesday, August 18. Fares will apply.
• Be patient and expect large crowds • Wear comfortable shoes and bring Photo: Jim Jorgenson
Canada Line
FastFacts
• The transportation corridor connecting Richmond with • • •
downtown Vancouver is one of the busiest in Greater Vancouver and is home to one-third of the region’s jobs and 20 per cent of its population. About 26,000 people work at the airport on Sea Island, a number that is expected to climb to 40,000 by 2021. About 500,000 people travel daily between the Vancouver International Airport, central Richmond, downtown Vancouver and along Main, Cambie, Oak and Granville streets. Employment in Richmond and downtown Vancouver
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is expected to increase by 23 per cent and 70 per cent, respectively, by 2021. The Canada Line expects about 100,000 riders per day in 2010 and approximately 31-million passengers per year. By 2021, this number is expected to grow to about 45-million passengers per year. Canada Line trains will leave YVR and Richmond City Centre every seven minutes heading to Vancouver. Passengers will be able to catch the Canada Line every three minutes in Vancouver.
AUGUST
Runway camera from page 1 FOD on runways, and enhances current
five minutes. In 2005, Vancouver Airport
measures used at YVR, including staff
Authority was the first airport operator
education, an annual FOD Walk to collect
in the world to purchase the system,
debris and strategically placed FOD
which went into full operation at YVR
garbage barrels at locations where loose
in late 2006. Not only does the system’s new day
Developed by U.K.-based QinetiQ
and night camera enhance the safety
and trialed at YVR for one week in
of YVR’s operations, it also increases
June 2004, the Tarsier system detected
efficiency, with quicker debris retrieval
potentially dangerous objects that were
and less runway closures and operational
retrieved from the runway in less than
disruptions.
Olympic spirit from page 1 took place in early July, marks the
in anticipation of the 2010 Winter
completion of Air Canada’s fleet-wide
Games.
upgrade program. Air Canada, YVR’s
As the Official Airline of the
largest carrier, now has one of the
2010 Winter Games, Air Canada will
newest and most fuel-efficient fleets in
spread the message of the Games to
the world.
the world when this special aircraft
To meet increased travel demand on
takes to the skies this month, servicing
peak days during the Games, Air Canada
key European and Asian destinations,
will introduce non-stop service from
including London, Paris, Tokyo, Beijing
Vancouver to Frankfurt, Paris, Geneva and Zurich, in addition to its year round
and Hong Kong. The unveiling of this aircraft, which
non-stop London service.
Emperor and Empress of Japan touch down at YVR
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By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer
New Air Agreement with Korea brings Blue Sky to BC
B
nationals will begin.
from the federal government—a new liberal aviation
With the Transit without Visa program, a resident from
agreement with the Republic of Korea. The open skies
a TWOV country only needs one visa when travelling to the
agreement opens up air transportation between our two
U.S. through YVR. This puts us on a level playing field with
countries. Canadian and Korean airlines can now fly as often
U.S. Pacific coast gateway airports in Los Angeles and San
as they wish between any cities in Canada and Korea. They
Francisco.
can also pick up passengers in each other’s country and carry
What both these announcements mean is that YVR can be
them to a third country. In addition, the agreement provides
more competitive in the global market. We can attract new
more liberal arrangements for carrying cargo.
air services and expand our current ones to welcome more
Why is this good for British Columbia? In short, air services
look throughout the terminal facilities
YVR SKYTALK
President’s Corner
ritish Columbia recently received some good news
objects are most likely to be discovered.
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connecting passengers.
generate jobs and economic activity that we badly need now.
The agreement with Korea marks Canada’s first fully open
In Vancouver Airport Authority’s most recent economic
skies agreement with an Asian nation. Korea is our second
impact study, we found that one new daily year-round flight
largest Asian market and this added service will benefit
between YVR and Asia generates 221 jobs, $10.2-million in
business and tourism at a time when it is needed to stimulate
annual wages and contributes $17.4-million to B.C.’s GDP.
the economy.
This agreement will provide increased connectivity for
Transit without Visa makes travel easier for our customers
business and tourism, not just with Korea but with the
and our business partners travelling to the U.S. via Vancouver,
broader Asian market. The reverse is also true. The open
while the pilot Transit Without Visa program for Chinese
nature of this agreement will help to build Vancouver’s role
nationals makes air services between Vancouver and China
as the Asia Pacific’s Gateway to North America. It enhances
more viable as carriers can now combine traffic for the
YVR’s ability to compete with U.S. gateway cities.
Canadian and U.S. markets.
The Federal Government followed up this Open Skies
We have an ongoing commitment to maximize the
announcement with more good news for YVR. After 10
economic benefits that YVR provides to British Columbians;
years as a pilot program at YVR, the existing Transit
improving our air agreements is necessary if B.C. is to serve
without Visa (TWOV) program will now become permanent
as the premier gateway between the Asia Pacific and North
and a trial Transit without Visa program for Chinese
America.
Name that Aircraft
L
Photo: Jim Jorgenson
ast month, Japanese Emperor
Vancouver’s new Convention Centre,
Akihito and Empress Michiko
which will be used as the main press
of Japan landed at YVR for
centre during the 2010 Olympic
a 12-day visit to Vancouver and
Games.
Victoria. Their tour of B.C. included
Pictured above is the Japan Air Self
a visit to the Olympic Oval in
Defence Force Boeing 747-47C that
Richmond as well as a reception at
transported the royal couple.
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YVR unveils Public Observation Area U nobstructed
airfield
views
and interactive exhibits await
both the workings of an international
Eight telescopes standing at two
different heights along the windows
airport and the beauty of Sea Island.
ensure
accessibility
for
everyone
visitors to YVR’s new Public
Occupying centre space in the
Observation Area, now open in the
Observation Area is a 1.5- by 2-metre scale
interested in taking a closer look at
Domestic Terminal.
model of Sea Island, providing a bird’s-
airfield activity.
Located in the public, pre-security
eye view of YVR’s island home. Visitors
Interactive
touch-screen
kiosks
area of the terminal and free for all
can learn more about Sea Island’s unique
illustrate different aspects of YVR,
visitors, the 500-square-metre space
features by reading the information
including stories about the people who
allows the community to experience
panels that surround the model and by
work here, the airport’s past, present and
pressing light switches that illuminate
future growth, and the unique features
key points of interest on the model.
that make YVR one of the best airports 42
in the world. Visitors can also listen
the province’s terrain, rivers and
the launch of Canada Line rapid transit
metres of floor-to-ceiling windows tell
to Air Traffic Control communication,
oceans and touch down in different
service between Vancouver, Richmond
the story of YVR. The panels answer
follow the journey of their luggage and
communities, where they can watch a
and YVR this summer, getting out to the
commonly-asked
see where in the world they can fly to
short video about the area.
airport to enjoy the Observation Area
Information
panels
along
questions
about
aviation and YVR operations, such as
directly from YVR.
These exhibits, along with the new
will be quick and convenient.
how does a plane take flight, and what
The Observation Area is also home
food and beverage concessions and
Offering a window on the world
type of aircraft are seen at YVR. Each
to the BC Explorer, a user-controlled,
retail shops located one floor below on
of aviation at YVR, the Observation
panel features aircraft silhouettes to
simulated
over
Level 3, make the Domestic Terminal
Area is set to become a destination for
help plane-spotters identify different
British Columbia, On loan from the
a destination for people looking for a
travellers, meeters and greeters and
aircraft at YVR.
Province of B.C., visitors can explore
day out with family and friends. With
members of the public.
flight
experience
Transit Without Visa makes connections easier
T
government
program include Philippine Airlines,
The government envisions expanding
major West Coast airport closest to
launched a new program to
China Airlines and Cathay Pacific
the program to include additional
Asia, and enables YVR airlines to transit
facilitate the travel through
Airways.
Canadian airports, as well as additional
passengers between Asia and North
international
America seamlessly.
he
Canadian
airlines
and
foreign
Canadian airports. The new Transit
The Canadian government also
Without Visa program will allow certain
launched a new trial program called
international travellers en route to the
the China Transit Trial, which will allow
The Transit Without Visa program
have great financial impact on the local
United States to pass through Canadian
Chinese nationals with valid U.S. visas
is part of a robust trade agenda to
community. One daily flight from Asia
airports without a Canadian transit visa.
to travel through YVR on their way to
open doors for Canadian business
to YVR creates 220 jobs, $10-million
The program is currently open
and from the U.S. without a Canadian
in markets around the world. This
in wages and $17.4-million in Gross
to nationals from the Philippines,
transit visa. Chinese residents must be
program is intended to achieve a
Domestic Product (GDP). With the
Indonesia, Thailand and Taiwan who are
travelling on one of the pre-authorized
balance between ensuring security and
introduction of the Transit Without Visa
travelling to the U.S., on a valid U.S. visa,
airlines, on non-stop direct flights to
facilitating the movement of genuine
program, more airlines may be enticed
through YVR.
Vancouver from Beijing, Hong Kong,
travellers. Removing the requirement for
to re-route through Canada on the way
Shanghai, Guangzhou, Manila or Taipei.
a Canadian transit visa makes Canadian
to the United States.
Airlines that participate in the
Golf Tournament • Gala Dinner • Auction
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nationals.
The new program is expected to
airports more attractive to airlines and
To find out more about the Transit
to passengers travelling to and from the
Without Visa program or the China
United States.
Transit Trail, visit the websites of
For YVR, the Transit Without Visa
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
program allows the airport to capitalize
(www.cic.gc.ca) and the Canada Border
on its geographical advantage as the
Services Agency (www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).
AUGUST
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Government of Canada invests in B.C. trade opportunities
O
n July 31 the Honourable
support from the Province of British
Stockwell Day, Minister of
Columbia, Vancouver Airport Authority,
International
and
Abbotsford Airport Authority and
Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway
Translink will contribute to the total
announced the federal support for the
cost of the project.
Trade
Greater Vancouver Gateway Council
As part of the Government’s strategy
(GVGC) to increase air cargo activity in
to ensure Canada is a critical link
the Metro Vancouver region of British
in the supply chain for Asia Pacific
Columbia at YVR.
Gateway and Corridors, Minister Day is
also announced the Government of
investing $230,000 into a series of
Canada’s support for funding two
studies focused on the air cargo trade
projects under the Asia Pacific Gateway
commissioned by the GVGC. This work
Skills development program to help
will provide local airports and industry
reinforce B.C.’s workforce and create
with the information required to
better opportunities for workers in the
increase air cargo trade through Metro
B.C. region.
The
Canadian
government
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(Left to right): Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority; Bob Wilds, managing director, Greater Vancouver Gateway Council; Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway; MP Alice Wong; MP Cathy McLeod.
Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, and
The two announcements come as
trade corridors. These initiatives will
support efforts to translate cargo market
part of a rigorous trade agenda that the
help build B.C.’s trade capacity and
The Greater Vancouver Gateway
on opportunities from expanding world
opportunities into positive economic
Canadian Government is working on to
address the human resource and
Council is a non-profit organization
trade and tourism. The Gateway Council
impacts for the region.
open new markets for Canadian business
skills development priorities in the
formed in 1994. Its vision is to position
includes
and strengthening British Columbia’s
construction, transportation and supply
Greater Vancouver as the Gateway of
government and academia.
In addition to federal funding,
World Police and Fire Games land at YVR rom July 31 to August 9, more
F
With more than 10,000 athletes
than 10,000 athletes from
participating in the games, many
around the world gathered in
of which are members of the
Vancouver for the 2009 World Police
police force, there were a higher
and Fire Games (WPFG). More than
than usual number of firearms
50 per cent of those athletes came
travelling through YVR. The Airport
through YVR.
Authority worked closely with
For many of the teams and their
Canada Border Services Agency
families who travelled to Vancouver
(CBSA) and Canadian Air Transport
for the Games, YVR was their first
Security Authority (CATSA) to test
and last impression. The airport
its processes for handling large
was transformed with WPFG signage
numbers of items requiring special
throughout the terminal, banners greeting passengers curbside, and a team of dedicated volunteers working tirelessly to warmly welcome each athlete. The presence of the teams was felt
departure of teams participating in the
screening while ensuring that
World Police and Fire Games provided
customer care remained a top focus.
an excellent opportunity to test and
From expedited processes to extra staff
improve components of the airport’s
on hand, everything went according to
2010 Olympic Games operational plans.
plan, thanks to great communication,
From passenger arrival processes,
buildings. The Hong Kong team was
baggage management and curbside
The World Police and Fire Games also
seen posing for photos with the Canada
loading and unloading, to procedures
provided more than a taste of what’s to
Border Services Agency agricultural
for handling huge volumes of athletic
come in the way of Olympic Games-
dog. The South African team sang and
equipment, clarity of directional signage,
related traffic in 2010. Additionally,
danced around their carrousel as they
and customer care and communication
many of the police and firefighters who
waited to collect their bags. One athlete
by Airport Authority Customer Care
work here at YVR participated in games,
noted that he felt they were greeted like
Representatives
with many earning medals for their
Olympians.
Volunteers, the Airport Authority tested
For the Airport Authority and its many business partners, the arrival and
Green
Coat
various components of its plans during the WPFG arrival.
skills and athleticism. Congratulations to all the officers who participated.
Korean Air increases seats from Vancouver
K
orean Air is offering more seats
“With this additional service, Seoul
from Vancouver as Canada’s
and more than 35 cities in China and
new Open Skies agreement with
Southeast Asia will be more accessible
Korean Air, with a fleet of 127 aircraft,
to more Canadian travellers,” said
is one of the world’s top 20 airlines
Korean
with almost 400 passenger flights
Korea takes effect. The Open Skies air transport agreement with the Republic of Korea will allow airlines from both countries to operate as frequently as desired to and from any point in either country’s territory. Korean Air will be serving Vancouver
Air’s
Americas
marketing
director, John Jackson. “Canada has a very large potential for us. We’re anticipating increased growth and popularity because of the new Open
Choice for North America, by capitalizing
members
from
Canada and are meeting this popularity with more service.”
per day to 118 cities in 39 countries. In 2008, Business Traveler magazine named Korean Air as having the “Best Transpacific Business Class” and ranked it “The Best Airline in Asia.”
with larger aircraft, providing more
Skies accord and are preparing for it.
transpacific seats between Canada and
The Open Skies agreement’s effect will
Asia. The airline has replaced its B-777
be noteworthy and it’s part of Korean
Vancouver aircraft with a larger B-747,
Air’s long-term plan for North America.
For more information on Korean
adding more than 200 additional seats
We are encouraged by the increased
Air’s programs, routes, frequency and
per week.
interest in Korean Air’s products in
partners, visit www.koreanair.com.
Korean Air currently offers four nonstop flights per week from YVR to Seoul, South Korea.
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August 20, 2009
YVR Golf for Kids Golf Tournament, Gala Dinner & Auction
Since 1991, YVR Golf for Kids has supported children’s charities in the Lower Mainland. In addition to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, the event has unified the airport community towards a countless number of activities for kids. Golf Tournament: Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, 5460 No. 7 Road, Richmond, BC. “Shotgun” start. Dinner & Auction: Best Western Richmond Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information, call Bev Field (604) 737-7079, email www.yvrgolfforkids @ shaw.ca.
September 17, 2009
Vancouver Transportation Club Dinner & Speaker Series
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September 23, 2009
Small Business Strategies for USA Marketing
Richmond Chamber of Commerce Training Room, 101-5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, BC • 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m Presented by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce/Board of Trade in conjunction with TradeStart, Small Business BC, International Market Access, Inc. and UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. This interactive two-hour seminar is aimed at entrepreneurs who are starting a new international business or who are currently operating in international market places. You will learn practical, cost effective methods and strategies. Topics include: Business and exporting basics; Overview of the US Market; Basic sales/marketing strategies; Canada/USA distribution/logistics; and Cross-border lessons and pitfalls. $35.00 (includes light breakfast). Members and non-members welcome. For more information, contact Richmond Chamber of Commerce (604) 278-2822 or register online at www.richmondchamber.ca.
September 29-30, 2009
Canada-Ukraine Aerospace & Aviation Business Summit
Kyiv, Ukraine To help Canadian aerospace and aviation companies capitalize from Ukraine’s science and technology capability and commercial opportunities, the Embassy of Canada in Kyiv, the Science and Technology Centre in Ukraine, the Canadian Space Agency, the National Space Agency of Ukraine and the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada, and the NRC are partnering to organize the first ever Canada-Ukraine Aerospace and Aviation Business Summit in Ukraine. Focus will be on: Aerospace, Composites and Advanced Materials, Aerodynamics, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, and R&D Cooperation and Commercialization. For more information, email Yury Mardak, Trade Commissioner, Canadian Embassy Ukraine at yury.mardak@international.gc.ca.
October 14-15, 2009
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) 48th Annual General Meeting & Conferences
Westin Ottawa, 11 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario Under the general theme of the Centennial of Flight, the event will gather approximately 300 industry and government participants and will feature speakers from North-America and Europe. The AGM will also feature workshops aimed at supporting and furthering AIAC industry priorities. For more information, visit www.aiac.ca.
October 15, 2009
Vancouver Transportation Club Dinner & Speaker Series
610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, BC • 5:30 p.m. $40 members, $45 non-members. Reservations (604) 635-3555 ext. 119, or visit www.vancouvertransportationclub.com.
October 21-23, 2009
Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) 18th Annual Forum and AGM: Human Resource Solutions Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia Forum events and workshops. For more information, contact Sharon Côté 1-800-448-9715 ext 231, or email shcote@camc.ca.
November 5, 2009
Doing Business in the USA (full day seminar and professional briefing)
Delta Town & Country Inn, 6005 Highway 17, Delta, BC This seminar is designed to help you understand the market, plan your approach, and suggest practical methods and alternatives for implementing your business and marketing plans. Key topics include: Dealing with border issues, such as U.S. immigration and travel planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, and legal considerations; Understanding logistics issues, such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; Sales/marketing strategies, including market overview, using dealers and agents, and attending tradeshows. In addition, the seminar will feature resource introductions, including the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, which provides federal government programs and services. $195 per person, pre-registered ($145 each for 2 or more). (If registered on/before May 1, deduct $25 per person.) For more information, contact Carol Jackson 1-800-799-8848, email: dbusa@UCanTrade.com, or visit www.UCanTrade.com.
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C-Pier shops, restaurants and services
Artist Steve Smith’s piece Freedom to Move features six laminated and painted red cedar panels depicting the traveller’s experience.
The spacious entrance to C-Pier features raindrop lighting fixtures designed to represent the temperate coastal weather of the the Sea to Sky region.
Four moving walkways of 46 metres each make it easy for passengers to get through C-Pier quickly and easily.
A Whistler-inspired play area for children.
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he recently expanded C-Pier features eight new retail stores, six new food and beverage
options and several services in a Whistler Village-inspired setting, including some brands making their YVR debut. The next time you’re travelling out of YVR domestically, be sure to leave some extra time to explore these new shops and services.
The Flying Traveller Sculpture by Patrick Amiot and Brigitte Laurent welcomes domestic travellers in the spacious new entrance to the Domestic C-Pier.
et l’Echalote
Shops
• Tim Hortons, offering coffee, pastries
• Explore Sea to Sky, featuring gourmet
Free $25 Shoulder Bag with purchase of $100 in Stormtech merchandise.
and lunch items.
delicacies and home accessories • Brookstone, specializing in unique gadgets, including travel electronics • Virgin Books & Entertainment for the latest titles and newly-released
Services • Absolute Spa @ YVR, for manicures, pedicures and chair massages on the go • ICE Currency Exchange.
DVDs • Fruits & Passion, offering premium body care products • Sunglass
Hut,
the
premium
sunglasses retailer • Hudson News, featuring newspapers, magazines, books, tobacco products, snack foods, travel items and souvenirs • Gallerie Vancouver, a collection of fashion and accessory collections by Kenneth Cole, Fossil and Roots • The Olympic Store, the destination for official Vancouver 2010 branded merchandise.
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Gone fishing for the biggest and best salmon
U
ntil the summer of 2001
Travel Talk
hardly an angler’s lure or bait
By Joan Stewart
had ever flashed in the waters
of Englefield Bay, one of the largest inlets on the west side of Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands) that are located north of Vancouver on the westernmost part of the British Columbia coast. After all, Englefield required a long, rough and sometimes risky boat ride from anywhere—not even an old logging road allowed ingress via land, and there was no landing strip for aircraft. This all changed in 2001, when West Coast Resorts towed in a brandnew two-storey resort built on a woodchip barge. The company had been
A Helijet helicopter about to land on the private heli-float at West Coast Resorts Lodge at Englefield Bay.
looking for another resort that might accommodate the overflow from their
HangAr / Shop Space for Lease
popular Tasu Lodge, a floating fishing lodge located at Hippa Island in Haida Gwaii. “After talking to old-timers and studying the charts, we had no doubt that Englefield would hold fish,” said lodge manager James Norquist. The old-timers had it right. In the lodge’s phenomenal first season, Denham
Point
and
Cape
Henry,
at the southern corner of the bay, consistently rewarded anglers with
5400 Airport Road South
limits of large Chinook salmon and lots
of
catch-and-release
action.
Salmon from a variety of areas swim past Englefield.
Base Rates:
8.00
$
n Center n 114’
In June, many Chinook in this area head to the Columbia River, the largest
per sf per annum
n Clear
By August, most of these Chinook are
Bay – 15,913 sf
destined for mainland streams and the upper west coast of Vancouver Island, as well as central and north coast inlets.
Area - 13,130 sf
At Englefield Bay, there’s always a chance of hooking salmon such as a chum, pink
Door Height – 32’
n Strategically
or occasionally even a sockeye.
situated airside at
YVR’s south side n Office
going as far south as the Sacramento River, and to the south coast of B.C.
x 130’
n Ramp
river in the Pacific Northwest, with some
In July and August, anglers target the abundant supply of feisty three- to sixkilogram coho (silver salmon). In addition to salmon, an assortment
/ Shop – 1,167 sf
of rockfish and bottom fish can be found in Englefield Bay. Halibut is a particular favourite of
For more information, please contact:
anglers because they grow big, fight
Wayne Duzita . . . wduzita@iat-yvr.com Jan Fraser . . . . . . jfraser@iat-yvr.com
anglers fish the smaller 13-36-kilogram
hard and provide tasty meat. Many
‘chicken’ and ‘turkey’ sizes of halibut as they are the best sport on rod and
Tel: 604.249.5100 Fax: 604.249.5101 Suite 2000 – 5000 Miller Road Richmond, BC V7B 1K6
IAT Management LP
reel, and better tasting than those in the larger more mature population. Other catch include red snapper, lingcod and rock cod. With such an abundant and variety
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of seafood, Haida Gwaii is truly a fisherman’s paradise.
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Plane Speaking
com,” said Qantas Airways senior executive vice president, The Americas and Pacific, Wally R.
News from the aviation world
Mariani. “Increased experience with, and confidence in what the internet can offer, means customers in
WestJet to launch travel rewards credit card
the online travel space have greater expectations
immediately from the Lufthansa homepage to
than ever. As a result, demand has developed for
the log-in page of their booking overview. The
24-hour self managed travel services.”
booking they want cancelled comes up on the
W
Qantas had made more than 20 new products
estJet is teaming up with RBC Royal Bank
screen after customers enter their surname and
and services available on qantas.com in the last
and MasterCard for the launch of a travel
booking number. They then click “Cancel“ to delete
12 months. These included Travel Insider, Qantas’
rewards credit card. The new co-branded card will
the booking and subsequently receive an immediate
interactive online travel guide that provides articles
allow guests to earn WestJet rewards.
email confirmation. The refund is either paid into
and information from Qantas The Australian Way
their bank account or the amount refunded to their
inflight magazine and travel experts.
credit card.
The new WestJet credit card, to be issued by RBC with MasterCard, will complement RBC’s other travel rewards cards and appeal to North American
Qantas.com is available in seven languages across 30 countries.
The Lufthansa website also offers various
and Caribbean travellers who want to be rewarded
payment options. In addition to the existing
by their preferred airline.
options of payment by credit card or online direct
The new rewards card will be the first
debiting of their bank account, customers can
MasterCard product offered by RBC in Canada. This
enjoy more flexibility by using the new innovative
milestone is also expected to make RBC the first
PayPal payment system. The payment procedure is
Canadian bank to begin offering both MasterCard and other credit card brands, which will benefit consumers with increased choice and innovation. More detailed information about the new WestJet card will be released when the card is launched in the fall of 2009.
New services at Lufthansa website
N
ot only can Lufthansa customers make
interline itineraries that connect guests into
WestJet’s Canadian network. Initially, connections will be made through the gateways of Calgary and Vancouver, with the option to continue on to Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton. “This announcement marks WestJet’s successful first step in our strategic partnership with Air France and KLM,” said Dr. Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet
executive vice-president of commercial distribution. “Starting with only three Canadian cities allows us to take a measured and thoughtful approach to implementation, with the intent to expand this travel to our entire Canadian network. We are pleased to have the capabilities in place to start this interline relationship and excited to work with Air France and KLM.” This interline agreement allows guests to board an Air France or KLM flight and travel on one itinerary to their final destination in WestJet’s network. This is an important strategic move, prior to the airlines potentially broadening their relationship with a reciprocal interline agreement and a code-sharing agreement.
Qantas relaunches travel website
Q
antas has relaunched its website qantas. com with a new-look and a host of service
enhancements that offer customers the ability to research, book and manage their travel arrangements, hotels, holiday packages, cars, activities and show tickets online any time of the day. “Each year we see more and more customers
with its lenders and key stakeholders. The
financing
includes
a
$700-million
credit facility with GE Canada Finance, Export Development Canada, Aeroplan Canada, and ACE Aviation Holdings, the airline’s holding company. “By any measure, raising $1 billion in new liquidity is a tremendous achievement, particularly in view of current credit markets and the state of the airline industry,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer. “IATA [International Air
they can now obtain any necessary ticket
details as well as further flight-relevant information.
refunds on the Internet. The airline’s booking
This includes airport maps and check-in times as
global economic weakness and significantly lower
service has also been enhanced with the
well as data on their destinations, such as weather
airline revenues, we still have much work to do to
additional option of paying for flight tickets
updates, the time zone or public holidays at their
adapt to the profound impact of this recession. The
destination. Additionally, a link enables them to
$1 billion of new liquidity will give us breathing
customers now also obtain a pre-flight email
W
now receive an automated pre-flight email three
raised $1.02-billion in additional liquidity
through a series of financings and other transactions
days prior to their flight, which contains their flight
system. To improve their travel preparations,
estJet, Air France and KLM will offer
To improve their travel preparations, customers
L
ast month, Air Canada announced that it had
flight bookings online at lufthansa.com,
through the PayPal e-commerce payment
WestJet, Air France and KLM launch interline relationship
integrated in the booking process.
Air Canada raises $1.02-billion
containing useful information about their flight and destination.
check in online as well as obtain information about baggage regulations and entry formalities. The preflight information is emailed to the email address
Transport Association] forecasts 2009 losses in the airline industry of over $10-billion. With ongoing
room towards achieving sustainable profitability. This will require a fundamental repositioning of the airline with a focus on both cost management and a new approach to revenue generation to
entered by customers in their customer profile.
offset the dramatic erosion in yield. I am confident
on the Lufthansa website up to a day before a flight.
The pre-flight email is available in eight different
in our ability to meet the challenges ahead,” said
The quicklink “Cancel ticket” directs customers
languages.
Rovinescu.
Ticket cancellations and refunds can be obtained
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WestJet expands seasonal non-stop schedule
W
estJet has unveiled its
by expanding our network and providing
largest-ever
seasonal,
our world-class guest experience each
non-stop flight schedule
and every day. We remain confident
featuring a record eight new international
that in spite of the current economic
destinations and three additional U.S.
conditions, WestJet’s unsurpassed value
destinations for the 2009-2010 winter.
and our status as Canada’s preferred
By late fall 2009, WestJet will operate service to 66 cities in more than 10
airline will see old friends and new guests alike flying with us this winter.” WestJet’s new routes from B.C. for
countries, as compared to 51 cities in
the winter of 2009-2010 include:
eight countries one year ago. Beginning in late fall, WestJet and
• Abbotsford - Puerto Vallarta: starts
WestJet Vacations will launch seasonal
November 7, 2009 and flies once
non-stop service to Varadero, Holguin and
weekly; introductory fares start at
Cayo Coco, Cuba; Ixtapa and Cozumel,
$209.
Mexico; St. Martin; Providenciales, Turks
• Comox
– Puerto Vallarta: starts
and Caicos; Freeport, Bahamas; Lihue
November 7, 2009 and flies once
(Kauai), Hawaii; Miami, Florida; and
weekly; introductory fares start at
Atlantic City, New Jersey.
$229.
“This is another first for WestJet,”
• Kelowna – Cancun: starts December
said Chris Avery, WestJet’s vice-president,
12, 2009 and flies once weekly;
revenue and planning. “We have never
introductory fares start at $259.
announced as many destinations at
• Kelowna – Puerto Vallarta: November
one time, which demonstrates that we
1, 2009 and flies once weekly;
continue to deliver on our strategic plan
introductory fares start at $209.
• Kelowna - Cabo San Lucas: starts • Vancouver – Phoenix: starts January November 6, 2009 and flies once
17 and flies three times weekly;
weekly; introductory fares start at
introductory fares start at $155.
$229.
• Vancouver
• Vancouver – Puerto Vallarta: starts
- Los Angeles: starts
December 8, 2009 and flies twice
January 15 and flies four times a
weekly; introductory fares start at
week; introductory fares start at at
$209.
$159 .
• Vancouver
- Lihue/ Kauai: starts
December 16 and flies twice weekly; introductory fares start at $349.
12, 2009 and flies once weekly; introductory fares start at $269.
• Victoria – Honolulu: starts November 7 and flies once weekly; introductory fares start at $259.
• Victoria
– Puerto Vallarta: starts
November 1, 2009 and flies once
• Vancouver
–
Kamloops:
starts
weekly; introductory fares start at
November
1
and
daily;
$229.
flies
introductory fares start at $69.
• Victoria – Cancun: starts December
For more details, visit www.westjet. com.
Boeing receives contract for 15 Canadian Chinooks
B
oeing has received a US$1.15-
Lift Helicopter program requirements.
billion
contract
Canadian
from
the
Deliveries of the Chinooks are expected
government
for
to occur between 2013 and 2014.
15 new CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift
“This contract is key in ensuring
helicopters. Under the contract, Boeing
the Canadian Forces are a first-class,
will match Canada’s purchase price by
modern, flexible force capable of
executing contracts and investments of
defending Canada and the Canadian
equal value with Canadian industry.
interest for years to come,” said the
Designated the CH-147 in Canada,
Honourable Peter MacKay, Canada’s
the Chinooks have been contracted
Minister of National Defence and
to meet Canada’s Medium-to-Heavy
Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. “This
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The CH-47F is an upgraded CH-47D (pictured above), designed to extend the service life of the Chinook class beyond 2030. Among its upgrades are new shaft horsepower Honeywell engines, improved avionics, and an upgraded airframe with larger single-piece sections to reduce part count and need for fasteners.
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helicopter will give Canada’s military
result in long-term, high-value jobs
partner with the very best of industry,
a robust capability with the ability
for Canadians and build on the long-
and as a result, we continue to make
to operate in remote and isolated
standing partnership between Boeing
a significant commitment to Canadian
areas, and increase their capacity to
and Canadian industry. Contracts
industry. This new contract has created
respond to disasters both at home and
worth in excess of $500-million have
opportunities for new partnerships to
abroad.”
been signed against this commitment
further grow our already large supplier
and
base in Canada.”
In line with Canada’s Industrial & Regional Benefits policy, Boeing
are
being
implemented
by
companies across Canada.
Along with the reinvestments Boeing
will match every dollar spent by the
“This is a win-win for Canada and The
will make as part of the delivery contract,
Canadian government in acquiring
Boeing Company,” said Mark Kronenberg,
the company could provide additional
its CH-147 fleet by partnering with
vice president of International Business
industry benefits in excess of $2-billion
and issuing contracts to companies
Development for Boeing Integrated
over 20 years for in-service support
in Canada. These opportunities will
Defense Systems. “Boeing seeks to
of the CH-147 fleet. The performancebased in-service support could include
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aircraft maintenance training systems and services, engineering support, supply chain management, and other expertise. The
CH-147,
which
will
be
modified to meet Canada’s operational environment, will be powered by two 4,733-horsepower Honeywell engines and feature extended-range capabilities. It will be able to transport more than 9,525 kilograms of cargo.
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CBSA officer receives Vital Link Award
L
ast month, the BC Ambulance Service
(BCAS)
before the patient’s vital signs began
while other bystanders called 9-1-1.
presented
The 9-1-1 operator dispatched
to return.
Canada Border Services Agency
emergency services from the BCAS,
As a result of Gibson’s early
(CBSA) officer Tanya Gibson with
Basic Life Support and Advanced
intervention and prompt CPR, the
a Vital Link Award in appreciation
Life Support units, along with YVR
patient survived and was further
of her assistance during a medical
Emergency Response Services and the
treated by Advanced Life Support
emergency at YVR.
Richmond Fire Department.
with cardiac medications before being transported to hospital.
Gibson
Arriving at the scene minutes
encountered a traveller who complained
after the 9-1-1 call was BCAS airport
of feeling dizzy and light headed.
paramedic bike squad Ivano Bicego
are typically nominated by BCAS
Shortly afterwards he collapsed and
and Doug Yip who found Gibson
paramedics,
Gibson quickly realized that he was
administering CPR. The patient’s
dispatchers or supervisors who wish
not breathing and did not have a
airway
an
to express their appreciation for the
pulse. Gibson immediately started
automatic external defibrillator set
exceptional assistance they received at
cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
up. Four shocks were administered
the scene of a medical emergency.
On
June
14,
2008,
was
maintained
and
Community Corner
Vital
Link
Award
recipients
emergency
medical
(Left to right) BCAS Station 270 YVR acting unit chief Paul Cruickshanks; BCAS paramedic Doug Yip; CBSA officer Tanya Gibson; paramedic Ivano Bicego; BCAS Region 2 superintendent Pascal Rodier.
Tips for an eco-friendly vacation I f you want to do your part in reducing
from flying. Try using a carbon offset
more fuel it burns and the more toxic
carbon emissions and slowing global
calculator
the
gases it releases into the atmosphere.
warming, follow these tips on how
polluting effects of air travel. Based on
Stick to a carry-on only and you’ll not
to make your next vacation more
the number of miles flown, you will be
only help lighten your plane’s load but
ecologically friendly.
provided with a suggested monetary
also save money on airline baggage
for
contribution to organizations working
fees.
airline travel whenever possible. Less
to reduce carbon emissions and develop
waste.
cleaner energy.
Purchase
electronic-tickets
Offset your carbon emissions
to
help
neutralize
Pack light. The heavier the plane, the
Green Travel
Squeeze some toothpaste into a clean contact lens case or contact lens cleaning capsule, rather than buying small size toothpaste tubes. These are
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also handy for carrying salves or pills. Be sure to mark appropriately. Get into eco-friendly hotel habits. Use the same towel and sheets for two or three days, as you would at home. Let hotel personnel know that you do not need to have your towels and other linens replaced every day. Turn
off
the
heat
and
air
conditioning when you leave your hotel
disposable supplies more than once
vacation destination includes a city visit,
room.
where possible.
stroll as much as you can while there,
Use the same plastic cups and other
Stroll as much as you can. If your
you will not only save energy, but you’ll see the city in a much more intimate way. Wherever you are, buy local. Pick up fruit and snacks at farmer’s markets, and buy souvenirs made by local artisans. Goods produced nearby are usually cheaper because they don’t have to be shipped in from somewhere else. (Note: Not all local goods are eco-friendly. Avoid buying souvenirs made of elephant ivory or other products made from endangered species. Pick up at least one piece of litter every day—especially at national tourist locations which are vulnerable to huge tourist populations. Take photos with a regular camera. Disposable cameras are very wasteful and expensive. If possible use a digital camera. Buy rolls of film with 36 shots rather than 12 or 24, if using a regular camera. Packaging waste is reduced, and you’ll save about 40 per cent. Express your thanks and support. Write a note to the general manager of the hotel, to the captain of the airplane and to the manager of a tour company or cruise line with compliments or comments
regarding
their
green
program. Thank them for their green program if they have one. Or, ask why they don’t have a green program.
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2009
VANOC launches employee loan program
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s part of its efforts to find
1,500 short-term jobs. Positions will last
“It’s a creative solution to maintain
While the final value and number
Interested businesses and employees
creative
a
between eight weeks and six months,
a balanced budget and everyone from
of loaned employees will not be known
can find additional information on
the
and the longest terms will begin as early
corporations to government can be
for several months, the program will
getting involved in the program by
Vancouver Organizing Committee for
as next month. Jobs are available in 32
part of the solution,” said Dave Cobb
result in significant savings to VANOC’s
emailing
the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter
of VANOC’s 53 departments.
deputy chief executive officer and
operational budget.
vancouver2010.com.
solutions
challenging
in
economy,
Games (VANOC) is offering businesses
Accommodation remains a challenge,
executive vice president VANOC.
and governments the opportunity
so organizations able to loan employees
“We’re not only offering a unique
to give their employees a once-in-a-
already residing in the Vancouver and
opportunity for the public and private
lifetime
Sea to Sky regions are particularly
sectors, we’re navigating through
encouraged to participate.
an extraordinary downturn in the
professional
experience
through working temporarily for the Games. VANOC has launched an employee loan program to fill most of its remaining
Similar secondment programs have
economy, and the use of seconded
been used at previous Games, including
employees will ease some of the
Calgary in 1988.
pressure on our budget.”
be Kind to the environment
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2010 merchandise. Hours of operations
and Paralympic Winter Games and the
level of ethical sourcing and social
vary by location, based on airport traffic
Canadian Olympic and Paralympic
responsibility
and standard hours in relevant sections
• Created to support the visual identity
Don’t throw them into the landfill when they can be reused.
Monitor King is not just a recycling company. We also sell all types of used computers, monitors and all the accessories.
Pick up gifts and keepsakes from any
supporting the Vancouver 2010 Olympic
Teams.
teamworkforce@workforce.
or email us at: monitor@monitorking.com
Monitor King
103-11500 Bridgeport Rd • 604-270-2677 • fax: 604-270-2630
of YVR.
Airport and Airspace Simulation Conference August 13-15, 2009 • Point Roberts Airpark, Point Roberts, WA
This is the second of an annual educational conference for airport, airline and air traffic control professionals who wish to learn about the latest paradigm in management and operations planning of airport and airspace processes such as check in, carry-on security, hold baggage screening, retailing, immigration, customs, gate assignment, runway operations, de-icing, take off queue, approach separations, crossing runways management and much more. The threeday conference will include presentations from CEOs, COOs and managers of major international airports, aircraft manufacturers and airlines as well as hands-on training in operations management with the world’s most advanced airport and airspace simulator, ARCport ALTO (Airside, Landside, Terminal and Onboard) from Aviation Research Corporation (ARC). On day one, a dozen speakers will share their challenges and experiences. The speakers include, but are not limited to: • Laura Lockard, Director, Office of Governor of Washington, USA • Jonathan Young, Program Director, Group Strategy, Manchester Airport Group, UK • Fernando Bosque, CEO, MBJ Airports Ltd. Montego Bay, Jamaica • Diego Alonso-Tabares, Sr. Airport Compatibility Engineer, Airbus SA, France • Alfonso Cusi, GM, Manila International Airport Authority, Philippines • Andrew Harrison, COO, Delhi International Airport, India • Dave Tomber, Manager, Planning, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, USA • Roger Wuthrich, COO Geneva International Airport, Switzerland • Sabine Trenk, Chief Development Officer, Lima, Peru • Karl McGrath, Airside Simulation, AirBiz, Australia • Doug Wendt, Terminal Simulation, Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, USA On day two, attendees will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training in operational decision making with ARCport simulation and potentially a tour of a major airport in the VancouverSeattle-Victoria triangle (subject to demand). On day three, there will be a full day of familyfriendly educational and developmental activities, including a dinner at the ARC Hangar. Regular conference fees are $300 for employed staff, and $75 for students. Unemployed staff and certain positions within organizations are eligible for free admission with prior arrangement. Admission includes three lunches, one dinner, all coffee breaks and daily transportation from the Coast Tsawwassen Inn, the official conference hotel, to the ARC Hangar.* Contact ARC at +1-360945-2962 or email whubbard@arc-s-ca.com for further information and registration details. *Point Roberts is in the US, adjacent to the border with Canada. Therefore, a Canadian or US passport and for non Canadians or those not eligible for the Visa Waiver program, A US visa is necessary.
Aviation Research Corporation info@arc-us-ca.com Tel: +1-360-945-2962
Point Roberts, WA, USA 98281 Fax: +1-360-945-2974
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CONSUMER | COMMERCIAL
Tel: 604 736-6754 • Fax: 604 736-6750 E-mail: jstewart@westerndriver.com
COMMERCIAL FOR LEASE
WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE
Ideal warehousing space available immediately. Approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of office space on Mezzanine floor, 5,000 sq. ft. of warehousing on ground level dock. Clean, warm, secure and very near Vancouver International Airport (north end of No. 3 Road). $9.00 per sq. ft. triple net lease. Please call for further information:
604 812-3163 AVIATION TRAINING
49,000 Readers Every Month | $17.50 Per Col Inch SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL B & B ACCOMMODATION
Michael J. Culhane BSc BA LLB ATPL Barrister & Solicitor info@culhane.ca 604.279.0179
Chestnut Tree
Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. Free pick-up to and from airport.
we’re
here for
you!
Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy
Phone Penny or Ross (604) 273-1198 E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca Web site: www.bbcanada. com/2011.html
a Quiet Place... ...for quiet reflection, prayer, meditation ...to relax, listen to music, eat your lunch, read a book. a Safe Place...
Please visit us on International Arrivals Level 1, or contact us by phone: (604) 303-3010 or email: ldaggett@shaw.ca www.yvrchaplain.com
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOB FAIR AUGUST 21 & 22
Aircraft De-icing Operations
at Vancouver International Airport
Looking for a challenge. Interested to experience Aircraft De-icing Operations? Presently seeking individuals qualified to Manage Aircraft De-icing Operations at the Vancouver International Airport Aircraft De-icing Facility.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT from 01 October to April 30 Full time and part time positions Shift Work, 24 hour Operations
Open positions for men, women, and retired individuals. Individuals with experience in Air Traffic Control, qualified Aircraft Pilots, dispatch, Aircraft De-icing or Airport Operations preferred.
Salary: $16 per hour subject to qualifications and after paid training.
Prerequisites: Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant-IM1000, Fluent in English-Fluency in a second Language beneficial, ability to obtain a valid Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass, have a valid Provincial License, able to successfully meet physical examination requirements.
Send your résumé by email to: vancouver@aeromag2000.com
COTTAGE RENTAL The Green Cottage A SEASIDE PARADISE Truly tranquil experience. Stunning, panoramic view. Convenient location, minutes from downtown Sechelt!
www.green-cottage.ca
v One-of-a-kind accommodation: 1,200-sq.-ft., fully furnished, 2 queen-size bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, TV, DVD, CD Player & Gas Fireplace. Front porch & back deck. v Boating, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, sea & wildlife watching, boardwalk/seawall, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, biking, horseback riding, dining out. Tel: 604.318.9727 • Pgr: 604.601.8776 reservations@green-cottage.ca.
Job Fair – Come and see us
August 21 and 22
11:00-19:00 Location: Sheraton Hotel, Vancouver Airport – 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond
HEALTH & BEAUTY For cleaner skin and healthier life… Hot Spring Day Spa Relaxing Body Massage Special 35 Minutes - $25.00 45 Minutes - $40.00 60 Minutes - $50.00 (you’ll enjoy it!) Non-sexual
Waxing from $5.00 and up Deep pore cleaning facial - $29.95/60 mins. Relaxing Facial - $29.00/60 mins. (Gift Certificates Available)
Tel. 604.261.4878 Open 7 days a week: 10 AM – 8 PM 8554 Granville St. – 2 min from airport Between W. 69th & 70th Ave. Park in front or at the back
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he Rubina Hope for Kids charity was started by Summit Custom Brokers operations manager Gary Eng in memory of Rubina Wong, who passed away during the Southeast Asia tsunami in December 2004. The initial goal of the
charity to raise funds to build a daycare to help children in Thailand who were directly affected by the tsunami was accomplished two years ago. Since then, proceeds raised through the charity’s annual summer Softball Slam benefit children in need in the Richmond community. Pictured above are the Summit Tryads, this year’s winners of 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 31. 33. 34. 36. 37. 39. 40. 42. 43.
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the charity’s Softball Slam.
ACCOMMODATION for RENT
Furnished Suite – Short-Term Rental Furnished, Huge Summer Patio, Big Screen TV, and a Beautiful View! Available NOW.
Located between trendy Main St, and hip Commercial Drive. There are plenty of great places to shop, eat and drink near by. The City is only minutes away, and there are bus and sky train stations just down the street. The suite is on the 4th floor of an older building that was completely renovated last year, has granite counter tops, hardwood floors, new stove and dishwasher, laundry. Did I mention the 200 square foot deck complete with BBQ and views of the mountains and City! There is ample free street parking, but the secure garage is available for an additional $50. I have a close relationship with the neighbours and will not tolerate behaviour that damages the apartment or bothers my neighbours. Please include a good description of yourself and your situation. The suite is available NOW till the end of October (flexible end date). $1250 per month, all utilities included.
Email jer_e_curl@hotmail.com or call 604.644.9067
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES JOB FAIR SEPTEMBER 11 & 12
Aircraft De-icing Operations
at Vancouver International Airport
Looking for a challenge. Interested to experience Aircraft De-icing Operations Presently seeking individuals as Aircraft De-icing Agents, to provide Aircraft De-icing Operations at the Vancouver International Airport Aircraft De-icing Facility.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT from 01 October to April 30 Full time and part time positions Shift Work, 24 hour Operations
Open positions for men, women, and retired individuals. Individuals with experience in Aircraft De-icing, Airport Operations, as Student Aircraft Pilots, Firefighting or operating high lift equipment preferred.
Salary: $14 per hour subject to qualifications and after paid training.
Prerequisites: Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant-IM1000, Fluent in English-Fluency in a second Language beneficial, ability to obtain a valid Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass, have a valid Provincial License, able to successfully meet physical examination requirements.
Send your résumé by email to: vancouver@aeromag2000.com
Job Fair – Come and see us
September 11 and 12
11:00-19:00 Location: Sheraton Hotel, Vancouver Airport – 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond
START YOUR FUTURE WITH SERVISAIR!
PRESENTLY HIRING FOR AIRLINE RAMP AGENTS GREAT EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM EARN UP TO $1000.00 Ability to work in adverse weather conditions Shift work, 24 hour operation Offloading and Loading baggage and cargo Operate ground support equipment Training program provided EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE · FULL HEALTH · TRAVEL PERKS · UNIFORM · PARKING EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: yvr.hr@am.servisair.com You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant-IM1000 or Permanent Resident. Hold a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License and have your own means of reliable transportation
SPECIALTY RECREATION
Let’s Go Hiking Only 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver and yet a world away, Natural Trekking will take you there! We will pick you up and drop you off all you need to do is bring your camera and the desire for adventure. No experience is necessary. Call Lois at 604-836-2321 www.naturaltrekking.com
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Are you looking for an award winning auto service shop? www.pawlikautomotive.com 604-327-7112 2008 winner: Georgia Straight Readers’ Choice Award: Best Auto Repair Shop 2008 winner: Vancouver Courier Readers’ Choice Award: 2nd Best Auto Repair Shop
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604.298.1000 www.aerocarservice.ca