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New sculpture lets passengers know they’ve arrived

W

hile a hug from a loved

to art in public spaces. The theme,

permanent or temporary display to

one is always the best

“In-Transit-ion,” will be seen in installa-

help create YVR’s sense of place. The

greeting, visitors to YVR’s

tions at parks, along bike paths and the

collection’s focus on Northwest Coast

International Arrivals area will also be

Canada Line rapid transit system, and is

Aboriginal art complements the design

met by a new addition to YVR’s art

complementary to the airport’s existing

of the airport and celebrates British

collection, contributing to the uniquely

art collection and exhibits.

Columbia’s distinct culture and natural

YVR experience.

For many years, YVR has been a

beauty. The YVR Art Foundation also

The new addition is a sculpture

leader in promoting art in public places

has programs to support and develop

entitled Arriving Home by Brooklyn-

through its own collection and through

local artists, including a scholarship

based artist Dennis Oppenheim, which

the programs of the YVR Art Foundation.

program for First Nations youth, and

was installed as part of the 2009-2011

Bill Reid’s sculpture, The Spirit of Haida

provides assistance to organizations

Vancouver Biennale.

Gwaii: The Jade Canoe, is the cen-

and institutions that wish to develop their own art program or display.

The Vancouver Biennale is a free,

trepiece of the airport’s International

22-month open air exhibition featuring

Terminal and is seen, touched and

Arriving Home is on loan to

the world’s most prominent sculptors

photographed by thousands of people

Vancouver Airport Authority for the

and New Media artists, with a goal of

every day. It is one of many pieces the

duration of the Vancouver Biennale.

providing citizens and visitors access

airport commissions or acquires for

See SCULPTURE page 3

YVR gets dressed for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

O

ver the next few months, passengers

to complement the 14-metre-

and visitors to the airport will notice

high Olympic rings that were

that YVR is getting dressed for the 2010

installed back in May.

Winter Games with banners and signs designed to

Inside YVR, the changes are equally impressive. A total of

welcome the world.

One of the largest and most noticeable addi-

400 banners from Vancouver

tions to the airport so far is the ‘wrapping’ on

2010 Winter Games spon-

the outside of the Domestic Terminal on the

sor Samsung will be hung by

Departures level. The signs are around 12 metres

Games time in the airport’s

by 18 metres and made of material from 3M—a

Domestic and International ter-

Vancouver 2010 Games sponsor. Designed by

minals. With images of athletes

local design firm Hangar 18 Creative, the wrap

and the 2010 Winter Games blue-and-green colours,

skier. Visitors are encouraged to stand on the

With less than four months to the opening

features Olympic and Paralympic sporting events

the banners will be a graphic reminder to tourists

podium, hop into the bobsleigh, or put their head

of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic

such as ski-jumping and was installed over several

and locals that the Games are coming soon.

into the Paralympic alpine skier’s helmet and cap-

Winter Games, Vancouver Airport Authority is con-

days. Close to 300 Olympic-themed banners will

Also inside the terminals are three interactive

ture the moment. Then, share their experiences

tinuing to plan and prepare to ensure that a safe,

be hung outside the terminals and on the main

displays—a 2010 Games Podium and life-sized

through photos, videos or stories with others at

efficient and world-class experience is provided for

roadways and bridges leading up to the airport

photos of a bobsleigh and a Paralympic alpine

www.yvrconnections.com.

all its visitors.

Air Berlin’s 2010 summer schedule now ready for booking Air Berlin’s 2010 summer schedule is available for booking immediately

For more information on Air Berlin’s

several highlights for travellers who

new service, visit www.airberlin.com or

visit Germany next year. The country

contact their service centre at 1-866-

has been declared the 2010 European

266-5588.

the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest; Oberammergau will perform its passion play (only once every 10 years do the citizens of the town perform it); and

tarting May 15, 2010, Air Berlin

of Munich, Dusseldorf and Berlin, plus

economy class in its ultra-modern, fuel-

2010 will be 200th anniversary of the

will operate twice-weekly non-

convenient connections to cities such

efficient Airbus A-330 fleet. Last year,

birth of composer Robert Schumann.

stop service from Vancouver.

as Vienna and Zurich and many other

the airline carried a total of 28.6-million

Rich in culture and history, Germany

premiere European destinations.

passengers worldwide, and received

boasts 33 UNESCO World Heritage

more than 10 awards for service and

sites, architecture that ranges from the

quality.

Bauhaus style to modern marvels and

The airline’s summer schedule will operate on Sundays and Wednesdays,

Air Berlin is Germany’s second larg-

offering service to the German cities

est airline and offers both business and

subject.

and is especially timely as there are

Capital of Culture; Munich will celebrate

S

4,000 museums on just about every

inside:

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NOVEMBER

2009

Take the train and discover YVR

W

ith ridership in its first

first month of operation found that,

three months exceeding

not surprisingly, more than half of

expectations, the Canada

riders are airport passengers (58 per

Line has made the airport more acces-

cent). Another 20 per cent are airport

sible than ever and Metro Vancouver’s

employees and 16 per cent of riders

newest local attraction.

are taking the train to meet or drop-off

Before the Canada Line, many people

passengers.

The remaining six per

only came to the airport to catch a flight

cent said they were coming to see YVR’s

or to pick-up or drop-off friends or

new Public Observation Area, or coming

family. While they might have enjoyed

to the airport for other reasons. Now,

the sights, services and shops at YVR

more than ever, there are a lot of good

while they were there, they didn’t think

reasons to come out to YVR.

of the airport as a destination or local attraction—until now.

The Canada Line makes getting to and from the airport quick, affordable

Results from a survey of Canada

and convenient—so whether you’re

Line passengers conducted during the

planning a romantic dinner, doing some Christmas shopping or looking for a fun place to take the kids on a rainy day, consider coming to the airport to discover YVR.

Shopping at YVR

Children’s play areas are located throughout the airport in pre- and post-security locations.

With more than 50 shops and services at the airport, there’s something

great views of the airfield—it will keep

and exhibits, reflecting the Airport

choices favoured by passengers, visi-

to do or buy for every taste and bud-

the kids busy for hours. Kids will also

Authority’s commitment to promot-

tors will also find several sit-down

get. Many of the stores are accessible

enjoy the children’s play area right

ing public art. Find a list of art at the

restaurants and bars. You could take

to everyone—whether you’re flying or

near the Domestic Terminal’s food

airport and a map and description of

the train and catch the game at YVR

not—and the list of options is always

court where you can grab a snack or

the pieces on the YVR Art Foundation’s

at Stanleys, Koho Restaurant and

growing and changing. Check out one

meal from familiar favourites includ-

website www.yvraf.com, then come out

Bar, or the Fairmont Hotel’s Jetside

of the newest stores and get a jump on

ing Subway, Starbucks, A&W or Tim

and check-out this free and accessible

Bar. If you’re planning a special occa-

your Christmas shopping at Crafthouse

Hortons.

art experience.

sion, there’s even fine dining with a

— featuring products from local arti-

Art at YVR

Dining at YVR

twist. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or din-

sans around B.C., it saves you a trip to

YVR’s terminals are designed to

If you haven’t had a meal at the

ner at the Fairmont Hotel’s Globe@

your local craft fair. The airport is also

showcase the natural beauty of British

airport lately, you’re missing a world

YVR and get the bonus of great views

a great place to find the latest books,

Columbia and were inspired by the art

of opportunities. Gone are the days

of the mountains and the airplanes.

brand-name fashions and a wide selec-

of the Northwest Coast. A walk around

of the airport cafeteria—in its place

Go to www.yvr.ca for a complete

tion of officially licensed 2010 Olympic

the airport’s public areas reveals many

are more than 30 dining choices. In

list of restaurants, bars and coffee

merchandise.

spectacular and well-known sculptures

addition to the healthy grab-and-go

shops.

For a complete list of

shops, visit www.yvr.ca.

Kids at YVR Looking for somewhere new and affordable to take the kids on a rainy day? Come to the airport. Not only do kids enjoy the ride on the Canada Line,

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NOVEMBER

Newly renovated Sheraton Vancouver Airport renames restaurant after most loyal customer

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2009

YVR SKYTALK

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President’s Corner

By LARRY BERG, President and Chief Executive Officer

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YVR: Connecting the community to the 2010 Winter Games n fewer than 100 days, YVR will be connecting the world to the 2010 Winter Games. As we count down to the open-

As B.C.’s airport, we also wanted to connect some of

ing ceremonies, we are also making some lasting connec-

the smaller communities around the province to the excite-

tions a little closer to home. Vancouver Airport Authority’s

ment of the Games. With millions of passengers travelling

Welcoming the World program brings 3,000 Grade 5 students

through YVR in the lead-up and during the 2010 Olympic and

and 15 B.C. communities into our airport.

Paralympic Winter Games, we have a unique opportunity to

Every week since mid-September, Grade 5 students from around Metro Vancouver have joined us here at YVR to learn

Harold’s Bistro & Bar at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport was named in honour of Harold Cross, who has eaten at the hotel every day for more than 30 years.

A

fter 18 months of renovations,

the

The hotel’s new eatery, Harold’s

November November Yankee.”

highlight the diverse regions that make British Columbia a desirable tourist destination.

about what goes on behind the scenes at an international air-

Earlier this summer, Airport Authority representatives

port. The Future Lands Here program is designed to engage

visited 15 B.C. communities—from Terrace to Tofino—to

students and teach them about how an airport works and

announce the B.C. Community Showcase program. Vancouver

what YVR is doing to prepare for the 2010 Winter Games.

Airport Authority donated $10,000 to each community for

Each class of approximately 30 students begins their

the creation of a three-minute video to be displayed on

adventure on the Canada Line and then tours the Domestic

select screens throughout Vancouver International Airport. In

and International Terminals, making stops at key points of

September, the short films were screened for the first time at

interest. They learn how to spell their name using the NATO

a premiere event and are now playing in key locations in the

alphabet and how to properly pack a carry-on bag. The pro-

terminals. We hope that when travellers at YVR see what the

gram has been extremely popular, with every one of the nine

rest of B.C. has to offer, they will choose to come back and

weekly slots filled until the first week of December.

explore our province.

Sheraton

Bistro & Bar, features a full menu of

Vancouver Airport (formerly

contemporary cuisine, a wide selection

Best Western Richmond Hotel and

of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on

Conference Centre) is now open.

tap and spirits. Its casual, lively envi-

With 390 rooms, it is the largest

ronment includes numerous plasma

One enthusiastic student wrote to us:

full-service hotel in the Vancouver

screens for sports fans and a comfort-

“I had so much fun watching the planes take off

ner, and the 2010 Winter Games have provided us with new

airport area and part of a world-

able patio.

from the observation place. The activities were awe-

opportunities to connect with our community and, in turn, to

some especially the name one. My name was “Juliet Echo

connect them to the world.

wide, multi-year effort by Starwood

According to Yannich Simovich,

Hotels and Resorts that includes an

director of operations at the hotel,

investment of $400-million in signature initiatives around the Sheraton brand.

The Airport Authority is a committed community part-

Name that Aircraft

Harold’s Bistro & Bar was named in honour of 88-year-old local resident Harold Cross, who has been going to

The extensive renovations and upgrades to the hotel include a lobby that features a communications hub where guests enjoy free Wi-Fi, desktop computers, television viewing, newspapers, magazines and a Starbucks coffee outlet.

Guestroom renovations include the addition of large flat-panel televisions, oversized work desks, comfortable seating and all-white linen bedding.

the hotel every day for lunch for more than 30 years.

“We see ourselves as a communityoriented hotel and he [Cross] represents

conference meeting space, including

Answer:

movie stars with Cross’s picture showing various ages of his life superimposed in them.

“I started coming here with my wife, Jeanne, and she was the one who really nurtured the friendships with the staff,” said Cross of his now-deceased wife.

modate groups from 30 to 500, and at

“The staff here are like family.”

Located minutes from YVR and offer-

2,400 square metres is Richmond’s larg-

ing a 24-hour, complimentary shuttle

A new fitness centre features a spe-

to and from the airport, the Sheraton

cially designed holistic health and fit-

Vancouver Airport is close to numerous

ness program to keep guests fit. The

attractions, shopping, entertainment

program helps travellers train and eat

and the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Embraer 190

Send the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) and you could win a

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Fax: (604) 736-6750; Mail: SkyTalk, 306-5400 Airport Rd South, Richmond, B.C. V7B 1B4.

A draw will be made from all correct entries received by December 1, 2009.

The winner’s name will be published in the December issue of SkyTalk.

The E-190 family is a larger stretch of the E-170 model fitted with a larger wing and a GE CF34-10E engine.

Being in the 100-seat range, it competes with smaller jets including the Bombardier CRJ-1000, Boeing 717-200 and 737-600 as well as the Airbus A318.

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healthy, as well as refresh, recharge and refocus their minds and bodies.

Vancouver

are lined with famous photographs of

The Minoru Ballroom, which can accom-

est hotel conference space.

Tim Burden

The walls of Harold’s Bistro & Bar

There are 23 meeting rooms with close to 6,400 square metres of versatile

Last month’s winner:

community at its best,” said Simovich.

sheraton.com/vancouverairport.

Sculpture from page 1

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Its metallic spiral form suggests move-

an influential figure in contemporary

ment and mimics the rhythms, freedom

art and his current work in large-scale,

and exhilaration of travel and mobil-

outdoor sculpture installations has gar-

Westco Marketing Ltd. for the travelling public and the more

ity. Constructed out of steel and lexan

nered international acclaim.

than 26,000 people who make up the airport community at

acrylic, the spiralling iridescent multi-

To learn more about the Vancouver

coloured form looks alive and as though

Biennale and the sculptures and instal-

it was about to spin and move through

lations around the region, visit www.

space. The artist, Dennis Oppenheim,

vancouverbiennale.com.

received international attention for his

For more information about the YVR

conceptual work in the sixties and later

Art Foundation including a map and

for his body art, video photography and

listing of the art works around the air-

performance work. He continues to be

port, visit www.yvraf.com

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NOVEMBER

2009

A ghoulish good time

The littlest participant in the celebrations was 14-month-old Kara Sinco who received third place honours for her witch costume.

Anne Dalny put on her game face as the Bride of Frankenstein and won the second-place award in the costume contest.

First place award for best pumpkin carving went to employees of the Marquise Group for their 2010 Olympic Skier.

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Bryn Evans as Beetle Juice won this year’s Best Costume award.

ustomers in the terminal over

Marquise Group for their 2010 Olympic

the Halloween weekend were

Skier carving; second place went to

welcomed with a spooky spec-

Crystal Yamamoto from Securiguard

tacle as tenants and retailers dressed

for her Dragon; and third place went to

up their areas to mark Halloween.

employees of Opa! Souvlaki of Greece

Whether it was cobwebs draping the

for their Monster.

check-in counters or a frightening

Following the pumpkin-carving

witch serving up morning lattes,

contest, the highlight of the day

there was plenty to keep visitors

was the costume contest runway

entertained.

show. Emceed by Michael Christie,

To launch the Halloween festivities

Hudson Group, more than 20 par-

on Friday, October 30, retailers, tenants,

ticipants strutted their outfits on

Airport Authority employees and mem-

stage. First place for best costume

bers of the public were invited to take

went to Bryn Evans dressed as

part in themed events that included

Beetle Juice. Second and third place

costume and pumpkin-carving contests

awards went to Anne Dalny dressed

at The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade

as The Bride of Frankenstein, and

Canoe.

14-month-old Kara Sinco dressed as

More than 40 jack-o’-lanterns were

Employees of Opa! Souvlaki of Greece carved a Monster that took this year’s third-place award.

a little witch.

submitted to this year’s pumpkin-carv-

The top three winners for both con-

ing contest, with creative designs rang-

tests received Vancouver 2010 mer-

ing from 2010 Winter Olympic themes

chandise and up to $295 in coveted

to Fright Night at Playland. Top prize

YVR Bucks to be used at any shop,

honours went to employees of the

service or restaurant at the airport.

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YVRAS celebrates opening of new terminal in Larnaka, Cyprus

M

ore than 1,000 people from

Christofias, officiated at the opening

around the world gathered

and Cyprus Archbishop Chrysostomos

in Larnaka, Cyprus earli-

II also attended to conduct the cer-

er this month for the inauguration

emony blessing.

of the much-anticipated new termi-

The new building is significantly

nal at Larnaka International Airport.

larger than the old terminal and now

Vancouver Airport Services (YVRAS),

has the capacity to serve 7.5-million

along with colleague shareholders in

passengers annually or 3,217 passen-

Hermes Airports Limited, the Minister

gers per hour. The terminal size has

of State in charge of European Affairs

increased from 22,000 square metres

Pierre Lellouche and other dignitaries,

to 100,000 square metres and a new

attended a special ceremony to unveil

130,000-square-metre taxiway has been

the new facility and celebrate the mas-

built along with a new 170,000-square-

sive project’s success. The President

metre apron.

of the Republic of Cyprus, Demetris

The entire facility took three years

Fast Facts

Republic of Cyprus

• Cyprus is a Republic, with a President as head of state and of the government.

• It is situated in the Eastern Mediterranean, north of Egypt, south of Turkey and west of Syria and Lebanon.

• As the Mediterranean’s third largest island, Cyprus is one of its most popular tourist spots.

• The island has known human activity since around the 10th millennium BC. • The island contains the Neolithic village of Khirokitia, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Larnaka District is one of six districts in Cyprus.

• Larnaka has both a port and the island’s main airport.

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“We are proud to be a contributor

Vancouver Airport Authority and Citi

500 metres west of the old terminal

to this milestone project for Cyprus

Infrastructure Investors. Vancouver

building. Its inauguration comes on the

and are particularly proud to have

Airport Services currently manages 18

heels of last November’s completion

instilled a Cypriot Sense of Place into

airports around the world. In 2008, its

of a new terminal building at Cyprus’

the design,” said George Casey, presi-

network of airports reported revenues

Pafos International Airport.

dent and CEO of YVRAS. “This new

of more than $500-million and com-

A new immigration hall at the

Larnaka terminal was completed on

bined passenger traffic totaling more

Larnaka facility spans 1,300 square

time and within the approved budget.

than 29 million.

metres and contains 18 immigration

It will provide the highest level of

desks to serve nearly 2,000 arriving pas-

service to travellers and further posi-

sengers per hour. Commercial space has

tions Cyprus as a competitive tourist

increased from 3,000 square metres to

destination. The successful completion

10,000 square metres and two lounges

of the project would not have been

offer enhanced service choices to trav-

possible without the tremendous effort

ellers prior to their flights. Additional

and support from the Hermes team,

parking stalls have also been created,

including Mr. Shacolas, chairman of

allowing approximately 500 more vehi-

the Hermes Board, and other Cypriot

cles to park at the airport.

partners.”

YVRAS acted on behalf of Hermes

The opening of the new terminal

Airports Limited in overseeing the

is being completed in two phases so

design and build contractor and ensur-

as not to disrupt passenger service.

ing that the terminals and staff were

Cyprus Airways and British airline easy-

ready for operations at both Larnaka

Jet begin operations in the new termi-

and Pafos International Airports. The

nal first, while all other airlines will

company also worked closely with local

transfer operations by November 17.

resources and the contractor to ensure

Larnaka Airport is the largest airport

that the airports have a strong sense of

in Cyprus and serves as the country’s

place by incorporating Cypriot cultural

main international gateway. The new

elements into the design.

terminal comprises the first phase of a major rejuvenation project occurring at the airport. The second phase will grow the terminal further to accommodate nine-million passengers annually and will extend the runway by 500 metres to 3,500 metres.

“Together with our partners, we have an overall goal of bringing worldclass airport services to Cyprus,” said Casey. “We believe the new terminal shows our collective commitment to that objective. We are honoured to have brought our international experience and hallmark Local Sense of Place to this project.”

Hermes Airports Limited took over operation of Larnaka and Pafos International Airports in 2006 and was awarded a 25-year Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) concession agreement with the government of Cyprus.

YVRAS is a global airport investment,

management

and

develop-

ment company. It is jointly owned by

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NOVEMBER

2009

Ways to reduce the cost of your airline ticket

T

he vast array of airline ticket

if you require travel on a particular

prices for the same flight is one

airline or time of day, look at moving

aspect of travel that is perplex-

your desired departure or return day

ing for most airline travellers. For those

by one or two days. It is often the case

travellers who book their own flights

that a particular flight may be cheaper

and want to be assured that they are

on a Tuesday than a Wednesday, or a

getting the best deal, here are ways to

Saturday instead of a Sunday. The side

help reduce air travel costs.

benefit of this might be an additional

Change the time you travel: Don’t

one-day mini vacation, as the savings in

be rigid on the time of day you want to

airfare may more than offset the addi-

travel. Going between Vancouver and

tional cost of a hotel room and meals.

Toronto, for example, may have one air-

Change the route you travel:

line offering as many as seven or eight

Airlines often offer connecting flights

flights on a particular day. If you want

from your origin to destination at less

to leave in the morning, investigate the

expensive ticket prices than their non-

three or four departures offered during

stop flights. It may add a couple of

that time period. Moving your depar-

hours to travel time, but it may be

ture or return time by just one hour

worth the hundreds of dollars you

may save you a significant portion of

might be saving. Airline websites,

the ticket price.

unfortunately, are designed to show

Change the day you travel: Even

you the most direct and shortest time

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to use, subscribe to their email alerts

tion level when you would like to travel,

website offers an option to “search by

for your favourite cities so you can be

but may have them if you use twice the

fare,” use that option, asking for the

kept up to date on any fare changes.

miles. Before giving in to this require-

maximum number of results possible.

But, don’t limit yourself to just one

ment, ask about business or first class

Review all the results to make sure you

airline, do it for all the airlines in your

awards. You may be surprised how

see all the fares available.

market.

many times discounted business or

Change the airline you use to trav-

Save on travel using frequent flyer

first class awards may be available

el: Many routes are highly competitive

miles: More and more travellers are

to and from your destination for the

and it can force an airline with tradi-

accumulating frequent flyer miles that

same or less or just slightly more miles

tional dominance in a market to drop

pay for airline tickets. The first inclina-

instead of using double mileage coach

its airfares, sometimes dramatically,

tion when redeeming these miles is to

awards.

in response to a new competitor or

seek out a coach seat using the low-

To get the best fares available, be

fare sale from other competing airlines.

est amount of miles, typically around

flexible when booking your travel, keep

These sales often occur on a moment’s

25,000 miles. However, it is sometimes

current on airfares, explore all your rout-

notice and may only last for a few days.

the case that the airline does not have

ing options and look at all the ways fre-

If you have a favourite airline you wish

any seats at the lowest mileage redemp-

quent flyer miles can be redeemed.

WestJet expands service to Sun Peaks resort

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tarting this month, WestJet

ing an intimate ski-in, ski-out village.

Tourism Sun Peaks. “WestJet’s rider-

Airlines has expanded its service

In other seasons, Sun Peaks offers

ship has proven to bring incremental

to Kamloops and Sun Peaks with

a diverse range of leisure activities

air traffic for both Kamloops and for

including 18 holes of golf as well as

Sun Peaks.”

a Vancouver flight connection.

The new WestJet service departs

numerous events and festivals. Sun

WestJet began servicing Kamloops

Kamloops at 10:45 a.m. each morn-

Peaks Resort was the first ski resort

and Sun Peaks Resort in December 2008

ing, arriving at Vancouver International

in North America and is the only

after extensive efforts between Tourism

Airport at 11:41 a.m. For golfers and

resort in Canada to receive the ISO

Sun Peaks, the City of Kamloops,

skiers heading to Sun Peaks, the flight

14001 designation recognizing the

Kamloops Airport Society, Tourism

leaves Vancouver at 12:30 p.m., arriving

resort’s environmental policies and

Kamloops and Venture Kamloops.

in Kamloops at 1:19 p.m.

practices. Sun Peaks can be accessed

“Expanding service is a key goal

by the airport gateways of Kamloops

identified by our Air Service Working

and Kelowna.

Group strategy,” said Kamloops airport

Sun Peaks Resort is a four-season destination resort located in the interior of British Columbia near

“The wide-bodied jet service provid-

manager Fred Legace. “This is great for

Kamloops. In winter, Sun Peaks is

ed by WestJet gives Sun Peaks an oppor-

business, golf, and ski in our region.”

British Columbia’s second largest ski

tunity to target new market segments,”

For more information on flights, visit

area with three mountains surround-

said Christopher Nicolson, president of

www.westjet.com.

NOVEMBER

Upcoming Events Email your event information to jstewart@westerndriver.com

November 15-17, 2009

Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) 2009 Annual General Meeting & Tradeshow Hilton Quebec and Quebec City Convention Centre, 1100 Boulevard Rene Levesque E, Quebec, Quebec

The chairman’s reception will be held in the tradeshow on Sunday November 5; 75th Anniversary Gala Dinner and entertainment will be held Monday November 16, featuring Gary Kurtz, “The Seinfeld of Mentalists;” closing reception the evening of November 17.

Call (613) 233-7727, or email atac@atac.ca.

November 19, 2009 Vancouver Transportation Club Dinner and Speaker Series Executive Airport Plaza Inn, 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Guest Speakers: Lizette Parsons Bell, VANOC; and Dale Bracewell, City of Vancouver.

5:30 p.m. $40 members, $45 non-members.

Reservations (604) 635-3555 ext. 119 or visit www.vancouvertransportationclub.com.

November 23-25, 2009 Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council Tourism HR Forum Delta Centre-Ville Hotel, 777 University Street, Montreal, Quebec

The 8th annual Tourism HR Forum will address critical human resource issues currently facing the tourism sector, with a particular focus on recruitment, retention and staff development.

For more information, visit www.cthrc.ca, email jkiely@cthrc.ca, or call (613) 231-6949.

November 24, 2009

Canada/USA Trade Compliance Seminars - Avoid the Red Tape when Importing Pacific Customs Brokers Seminar Room, 101 - 17637 1st Avenue Surrey, BC

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. - CDN Customs Compliance. 12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. - US Customs Compliance Open to business owners, managers, purchasers, shippers and warehouse managers.

Sessions will cover customs regulations, required documentation and the logistics of seamless cross-border shipping thus avoiding delays and penalties issued by Canada and US Customs. For more information, contact Yvette Fox (604) 538-1566, or visit www.pcb.ca.

November 25-26, 2009

Transport Canada Safety Management Systems Information Sessions The intent of the information sessions is to provide details on the implementation of the Safety Management System regulations. Safety management systems represent a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for managing risks to safety. Each system is based on an operator’s in-depth knowledge of its organization, and integrates safety into policies, management and employee practices.

For more information, call (604) 278-9330, or email info@bcaviationcouncil.org.

New look website at YVR

V

ancouver Airport Authority launches a

travelling through YVR, including real-time flight

new and enhanced website this month.

information, retail and dining information, dis-

To prepare for this update, the Airport

counts on parking and much more. The new site

Authority undertook a comprehensive review of

also makes it easy to get flight information on

YVR’s existing website and listened to the feed-

your mobile phone.

back from customers, community members, business partners and employees to create a site that is more reflective of the airport.

The new site keeps with YVR’s West Coast colour palette reflecting the land, sea and sky themes and offers user-friendly navigation and features that help passengers find fast and easy travel solutions. Check out the passenger guides that are customized to highlight each airport processes for a customer arriving, departing or connecting at YVR.

And to ensure that Vancouver Airport Authority is reaching as many people as possible, the new website meets all W3C requirements increasing the accessibility to information at YVR for people with disabilities.

The launch of the new website is the first update it has seen in eight years. The new website provides an exciting, modern face for B.C.’s premier global gateway. And as an official sponsor of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic

With a growing number of passengers and

and Paralympic Winter Games, the new website

changes within the airline industry, YVR contin-

arrives in time to offer an improved online and

ues to expand and adapt to meet the needs of

interactive experience as British Columbia gets

the industry and its customers. On the new site

ready to welcome the world to YVR. Check soon

you will find all the information you need when

to see the new www.yvr.ca.

2009

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More route choices for travellers as Continental joins Star Alliance

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ast month, Continental Airlines

member airline Air Canada can offer its

became the 25th member of Star

customers expanded travel options that

Alliance, the world’s largest glob-

include codeshare flights to new des-

al airline alliance. The Star Alliance

tinations through Continental’s hubs

network was established in 1997 as

and network.

the first global airline alliance to offer

“Continental, one of the world’s

worldwide reach, recognition and seam-

top carriers, further strengthens the

less service for international travellers.

customer benefits of Star Alliance,”

The airline’s membership in Star

said Calin Rovinescu, president and

Alliance follows last year’s announce-

chief executive of Air Canada. “For

ment of a strategic partnership between

Air Canada customers, Continental’s

Continental, the world’s fifth largest

Newark and Cleveland hubs will cre-

airline, and United Airlines.

ate more options for travelling to the

With the addition of Continental,

Eastern U.S., while its Houston hub will

Star Alliance customers now have a

open new routes further south through-

choice of close to 20,000 daily flights

out Mexico and Central America.”

serving more than 1,000 airports in 171

Air Canada and Continental have a

countries. The main network enhance-

full reciprocal agreement in place for

ments are in North America, to and

each other’s frequent flyer program.

Continental One Pass members will be

Star Alliance Gold and Silver benefits

the ability to access Star Alliance

from Latin America and across the

As a result: Air Canada’s Aeroplan

able to earn and redeem miles on Air

through Continental, including lounge

Gold and Silver benefits through Air

North Atlantic and the Pacific.

members will have the ability to earn

Canada; Air Canada Top Tier mem-

and priority services; and Continental

Canada, including lounge and priority

and redeem miles on Continental;

bers will have the ability to access

One Pass Elite members will have

services.

In Canada, Star Alliance founding

Air New Zealand’s blended winglets delivering 19% greater fuel savings

A

ir New Zealand has reported

tip devices. They make the aircraft’s

of five Boeing 767 aircraft.

that its new blended winglets,

However, with four aircraft now fit-

wing more efficient by reducing drag,

which have been fitted to its

ted with the winglets, fuel savings are

increasing lift and significantly improv-

fleet of Boeing 767-300ER aircraft, are

19 per cent higher than predicted, with

ing fuel use and reducing emissions.

delivering higher fuel savings than fore-

the fleet now expected to reduce fuel

“The installation of the blend-

cast.

usage by more than seven-million litres

ed winglets is part of Air New

and 18,400 tonnes of carbon emissions

Zealand’s on-going drive to be

annually.

the world’s most environmentally

The airline’s original expectations were that more than six-million litres of fuel would be saved annually with

The blended winglets, which have

sustainable airline,” said Captain

Air New Zealand has been at the

ings and reduction in carbon emis-

the installation of new performance-

been developed by Aviation Partners

David Morgan, general manager air-

forefront of finding ways to minimize

sions, the blended winglets provide

enhancing blended winglets on its fleet

Boeing,

line operations.

its environmental impact, examining

additional commercial benefits for

every aspect of its flight operations

aircraft operating services on longer

to reduce carbon emissions by saving

sectors, including enabling the aircraft

fuel.

to climb faster and improving payload

are

3.4-metre-high

wing-

In addition to significant fuel sav-

performance.

Crafthouse opens at YVR

L

ast month, Crafthouse opened in the Domestic Terminal (pre-secu-

and retail shop on Granville Island.

Crafthouse

sells

contemporary

rity). The store, which is operated

objects in ceramic, glass, fibre, metal

by Hudson News Group, offers beauti-

and wood that honour innovation in art,

ful handmade crafts created by local artists, and supplied through the Craft Council of British Columbia (CCBC).

CCBC is a non-profit, charitable arts service organization working with fine craft professionals and local, provincial and national arts organizations to promote the development of excellence

craft and design and celebrate materials and processes. The extensive collection of products for sale includes silver jewellery, shaker boxes, Japanese treasure boxes, hand-blown glass, colourful ceramics and unique papier-mâché sheep and mice.

in crafts. Since 1972, CCBC has been

Open everyday from 6 a.m. to 9

making craft more significant in the

p.m., be sure to visit Crafthouse and

cultural life of British Columbians and

pick up one of their unique handmade

Canadians through its public gallery

items.

NOVEMBER

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Campbell River: The salmon capital of the world

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Campbell River

ampbell River, nestled on the east coast of

ing to its birth river, attracts and sustains a wide

witnessed by visiting a local waterway,

central Vancouver Island along the coastal

variety of wildlife — bears, eagles, whales, otters,

such as Haig-Brown Kingfisher Creek, that

Inside Passage shipping route, is the third

ravens and others. It’s also spawned a centuries-

hosts salmon enhancement and stewardship

old culture unique to the Pacific Northwest.

programs.

largest city and the fourth largest community on Vancouver Island. It is suggested that European

Just a short ferry ride across the water, Quadra

Campbell River is also a gateway to outdoor

explorers arrived in this region as early as the

and neighbouring islands awaken under a blanket

recreation and eco-touring. For summertime

late 1500s, when Sir Francis Drake over-wintered

of firs and cedars. Cape Mudge lighthouse blinks

seclusion, or winter snow activities, venture into

just south of where Campbell River is today. Two

warnings to seafaring passers-by. When slack tide

Strathcona Provincial Park, where the mountains

centuries later, in 1778, Captain James Cook came

approaches, yachts, fish boats, tugs, freighters, and

draw climbers, heli-skiers, and other enthusiasts

ashore at Friendly Cove in Nootka Sound. In 1792,

enormous Alaska-bound cruise ships line up to

from around the world. Continue into remote

Captain George Vancouver landed on Quadra

navigate Seymour Narrows’ tricky waters.

reaches of north or west Vancouver Island, or head offshore to the Discovery Islands’ region for other

Island. He also named many local landmarks,

The region boasts a multitude of recreational

including Discovery Passage, which can be seen

opportunities including 12 land parks, several

today from Campbell River’s waterfront.

marine parks, numerous historic sites, three golf

True to its heritage, Campbell River hosts a

Long known as the Salmon Capital of the

courses, two main marinas, anchorages, boat

busy arts and culture scene. Drop by the com-

World, for thousands of years, from the time of

launches, more than 20 camping / RV parks, and

munity theatre, public art gallery, or the many

First Nations’ villages to the arrival of European

more. Visit for tours, day trips, workshops, cultural

local shops that feature works by local artists,

explorers and eventually permanent settlement,

events and family activities focusing on specific

including authentic First Nations’ art, jewellry and

the rhythm of life in the Campbell River area has

species of wildlife: bears and other land animals;

carvings. Step back in history at the Museum at

flowed with the movement of the salmon. Each

eagles and other birds of flight; and marine ani-

Campbell River and Kwagiulth Museum. Browse

year, homebound salmon travel through Discovery

mals, including the salmon and whales that slip

First Nations’ treasures, take in a cultural perfor-

Passage on their final journey to spawning grounds.

through Discovery Passage.

mance and let yourself be swept worlds away.

The salmon’s life cycle of hatching, feeding in the

No matter what the season, the life cycle

river, travelling to the ocean and eventually return-

of Campbell River’s magnificent salmon can be

unparalleled wilderness opportunities.

Accommodation Campbell River offers a variety of accommoda-

Vancouver Island

Vancouver

Victoria

tion to meet all budgets—bed and breakfast, motels, luxury lodges, hotels, RV parks and campgrounds.

Transportation Air Canada, Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines offer daily service from YVR’s South Terminal to Campbell River. Campbell River Airport (YBL) is a full service airport and international port of entry suited to meet the service expectations for corporate and general aviation aircraft, pilots and executives.

To learn more about Campbell River, visit www.campbellriver.ca.

To see the YVR Community Showcase videos that feature Campbell River, visit www.yvrconnections.com.

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NOVEMBER

Fort St. John: The energetic city

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Rocky

main resource industries. Fort St. John

Mountains, Fort St. John is British

is one of the major honey producers in

ocated

east

of

the

Columbia’s oldest interior com-

British Columbia, and visitors can find

munity. First Nations have inhabited

many varieties of local honey, including

the Peace River Valley for millenniums,

dandelion, clover, and wildflower.

as archeologically evidenced in artifacts

Fort St. John is unique in British

dating back 10,890 years. Today, these

Columbia with its wide expanse of flat,

First Nations practice traditional forms

gently rolling plains river-carved val-

of hunting, trapping, drumming and

leys covered in aspen, spruce and pine.

dancing.

The surrounding Peace River Valley

Fort St. John is the earliest site of

offers endless opportunity for scenic drives, bird watching, fishing, hiking

British Columbia, initiated by Alexander

and camping. Wildlife abounds, includ-

Mackenzie’s 1793 travels along the

ing elk, moose, deer and bears, which

Peace River. The following year, 1794,

can be often viewed while driving along

and snowmobiling. Sledders can even

Rocky Mountain Fort was built near

the Alaska Highway (97) or Highway 29

trek out to Graham-Laurier Provincial

the present location of Fort St. John,

to Hudson’s Hope.

Park and Redfern-Keily Provincial Park

In summer, fish for Walleye at Charlie Lake, one of the only natural

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Fort St. John

Euro-Canadian settlement in mainland

at the confluence of the Moberly and

2009

to snowmobile designated trails in the Fort St. John annual High on Ice Winter Carnival.

Rocky Mountains.

Since its beginning in 1794 as a

lakes in British Columbia where anglers

Each January, the annual High on Ice

trading post, Fort St. John has grown

can keep their Walleye catch. Cast a

Winter Carnival has a frozen Centennial

are located downtown, or just off the

as a result of the opportunities pre-

line from shore or boat into a Peace

Park filled with ice sculptors compet-

Alaska Highway. While typical services

Air Canada Jazz operates four daily

sented by the completion of the Alaska

River tributary, rife with Arctic grayling

ing, and other special winter-related

and amenities are standard, one hotel,

flights to Fort St. John from YVR. Visit

Highway in 1942, which sparked a

and rainbow trout. Hike the network

activities occurring around town.

the Pomroy Inn & Suites, is pet friendly.

www.aircanada.com.

population boom, and the discovery of

of trails at Beatton Provincial Park and

high-grade oil in 1951 that set the city’s

Charlie Lake Provincial Park, where

Olympic

course as British Columbia’s Oil and

overnight campsite stays are always

94, January 31, 2010) for the fast-

Gas Capital. The oil and gas industry

an option. Spend a relaxing day on a

approaching Vancouver 2010 Olympic

is now the pillar of the local econo-

scenic drive to Fort St. John Lookout, or

and Paralympic Games.

my, keeping the town bustling and

spend a day golfing one of three avail-

Accommodation

busy in recent years. Northern British

able courses.

Fort St. John is also a confirmed Torch

Relay

stop

(Day

Accommodations in Fort St. John

In winter, Fort St. John’s prairie land-

vary from high-end, mid-range, and

ing, and energy developments are also

scape is great for cross-country skiing

budget options. Most hotels and motels

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Fort St. John also features a lodge, bed and breakfast, and several campsites and RV parks.

Stop by the Fort St. John Visitor

To learn more about Fort St. John, visit www.fortstjohn.ca.

Centre at 9522 100th Street for information, maps, recommendations, and other advice about what to see in town.

To see the YVR Community Showcase videos that feature Fort St. John, visit www.yvrconnections.com.

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A plane that folds up to fit into your garage

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Excitement builds as the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay begins

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lobal train and plane manufacturer Bombardier, designer and manufacturer of the

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch, has completed 6,000 of the 12,000 torches that are being used in the cross-Canada Olympic Torch Relay. The Olympic Torch Relay began on October 30 and will conclude on February 12, 2010, with the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.

Production of the torches began in June 2009 and is on schedule to be completed in December 2009.

Inspired by the contours of Canada’s

T

winter landscape, the Vancouver 2010

he Icon A5, an amphibious personal aircraft dubbed the

California-based Icon Aircraft officially opened its border

“plane of the future,” is a two-seat, single-engine plane

book last June with the launch of its website. Consumers are

that can fly more than 482 kilometres, and is small

able to place reservations for early positions to buy the sport plane with a deposit of US$5,000.

enough to fit into any plane lover’s garage.

Kirk Hawkens, CEO and founder of Icon A5, designed the

The $250,000 plane is featured by luxury specialty retail

aircraft so that anyone with an interest in flying can operate it.

department store Neiman Marcus in this year’s Christmas

Hawkens designed the aircraft with removable side windows

Catalogue.

For more details on the Icon A5, visit www.iconaircraft.

“to immerse both pilot and passenger in the experience of fly-

com.

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Bombardier manufactured the torch

assembled by hand, giving Bombardier

components and sourced parts from

employees a unique opportunity to

different suppliers. The torch is made

connect with the Games.

from anodized aluminum, stainless

To follow the progress of the

steel and a composite compound. Each

Olympic Torch Relay, visit www.van-

torch weighs 1.6-kilograms, including

couver2010.com.

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Decking the halls in California

Travel Talk

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here is no typical way to spend the winter holidays in California

as all of its regions have some-

thing unique to offer. If you’re considering visiting the Golden State over the holidays, here are some of the winter activities offered from November to January.

Located in California’s Central Coast Region, Solvang is an authentic Danish village known for its annual Julefest Celebration, held in November and December. During the celebration, streets are decked out with seasonal adornments and more than 150 boutiques and specialty shops host open houses. Visitors can also take part in

Solvang is a Danish-inspired city in Santa Barbara County, California.

the tree lighting ceremony December 4 with dance performances and musical entertainment in Solvang Park, the

from November to January 18, 2010.

Celebrate

an

In the Central Valley Region, they

Palm Springs.

They deck the Beverly Hills, which

old-fashioned

are going Swedish in Kingsbury with

You can dash through the snow in

is located in the Los Angeles County

Julefest Parade December 5 and the

Christmas at the Rancho Guajome

the Santa Lucia Festival and Parade.

a one-horse open sleigh in the High

Region and home to star-studded

Nativity Pageant December 12. Further

Adobe in Vista, a hacienda and National

It’s all part of this Swedish village’s

Sierra Region. The Resort at Squaw

events and glamorous abodes. This

south in Oxnard, celebrations include

Historic Landmark that depicts Anglo-

annual Christmas tradition. The day

Creek in Olympic Valley offers tradi-

year, festivities kick off November 21

an annual Parade of Lights, when ves-

Hispanic architecture. Located in the

starts early on December 5 with a

tional sleigh rides, as well as mushing

with a UNICEF holiday lighting ceremo-

sels, illuminated with thousands of

San Diego County Region, guests

traditional Swedish breakfast, an arts

adventures with dogs pulling custom-

ny featuring a fireworks show behind

lights, sail and motor throughout

can wander through the 28 decorated

and crafts festival and later a gin-

made sleds, along with stops for snow

the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. A total of

Channel Islands Harbour.

rooms, designed to replicate 1800s

gerbread house contest. In the eve-

play, pictures and hot chocolate. North

four blocks of Rodeo Drive is closed

They may have boats in Oxnard,

holiday décor from November 25-26.

ning is the Festival of Lights Parade.

Lake Tahoe ski resorts are giving novice

off to a family-friendly celebration with

but they’ve got tractors in Calistoga.

Travellers can share the holidays with

Christmas Tree Lane on Fresno’s Van

skiers and snowboarders the oppor-

its variety of festivities, including face

Taking place in the San Francisco

creatures of the ocean at SeaWorld, and

Ness Boulevard is transformed into a

tunity to learn at bargain prices. The

painters, stilt walkers, musicians and

Bay Area Region, the 14th Annual

enjoy special shows such as The Polar

magical Christmas wonderland with

10th Annual Learn to Ski and Board

caricature artists.

Lighted Tractor Parade is the ultimate

Bear Express 4-D Experience at the

light displays adorning trees, lawns

Weekend, scheduled for the weekend

It’s the railcars and caboose that

in small-town Christmas experiences.

park’s Mission Bay Theatre. The annual

and homes from December 5-26. The

of December 12-13, costs $25 and

are donned with lights at the annual

On December 5, vintage and modern

Holiday Block Party December 19-31 at

region wraps up the holiday season

includes an all-day beginner lift ticket,

Santa Train December 5 and 12 at

tractors, antique trucks, human-pow-

Legoland in Carlsbad will sport a life-

with the Hmong International New

group lesson and gear rental, and is

the Western Pacific Railroad Museum

ered vehicles and construction equip-

sized Santa and reindeer built entirely

Year Celebration December 26 through

available at nine resorts.

ment bedecked with dazzling lights

from LEGO blocks.

January 2, 2010, at the Fresno County

will roll down Calistoga’s main street

It’s a miner’s Christmas at Columbia

Fairgrounds.

in Portola. Located in the Shasta

The magic and the sparkle of the

Cascade Region, the museum is the

holidays shine bright at Disneyland

largest and most complete collection

to celebrate the season and the town’s

State Park in the Gold Country Region,

‘Tis the season to leave the sweat-

Resort in Anaheim, located in the

in North America dedicated to tell-

agricultural heritage. In Santa Cruz,

when costume interpreters recreate the

er, scarf and gloves at home when

Orange County Region. The resort

ing the story of Western Pacific. In

Old Saint Nick and his reindeer ride

mining camp of the 1850s for park visi-

you’re escaping to Palm Springs in the

transforms November 13 through

addition to visiting with Santa Claus,

the waves to shore on surfboards at

tors. This year, the festivities take place

Deserts Region. With temperatures

January 3, 2010, with colourful décor

kids can sit at the controls of the

Capitola Beach before pitching a lawn

the weekends of December 12-13 and

hovering in the 70s, visitors are in for

and a nightly snowfall on Main Street.

world’s largest diesel locomotive, take

chair on the sand to take wish list

19-20. Get your holiday shopping done

a balmy visit that might include the

The Disneyland Christmas Tree is also

the throttle of a real railroad locomo-

requests from kids. San Francisco’s

early this year while enjoying the spirit

Festival of Lights Parade December 5

specially designed to present a nightly

tive and climb aboard passenger cars

Union Square may be one of the most

of a small-town Christmas at the 35th

on Palm Canyon Drive with its light-

merry light show like no other, with

from the California Zephyr, one of the

celebrated shopping districts in the

Anniversary of the Sonora Christmas

ed floats, equestrians and celebrities.

more than 62,000 energy-efficient LED

nation’s most famous passenger trains.

country. In addition to its variety of

Festival November 27-29, when more

Another interesting activity is the Walk

lights. Fashion Island in Newport Beach

Downtown Chico officially kicks off the

shops offering unique gifts and wares,

than 200 artisans present their crafts,

of the Inns December 10, when travel-

hosts a massive Christmas tree, which

season November 22, when merchants

visitors can don a pair of skates in

along with performances by carollers

lers enjoy a walking tour of the historic,

becomes illuminated with more than

debut their holiday cheer by inviting

Union Square for 90-minute sessions

and costumed elves.

boutique and small inns in downtown

17,000 lights and ornaments during the

residents and visitors to an evening

Fashion Island Tree Lighting Ceremony

donned with decorations, strolling car-

November 21-22.

ollers and photo opportunities with Old

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California quirkiness holds true

Saint Nick.

in the North Coast Region, where

Experience the holiday season of

one of the most offbeat Christmas

yesteryear as Old Town Temecula in

parades takes place—one that features

the Inland Empire Region welcomes

18-wheelers. The Christmas Convoy

Santa Claus November 27 on a horse-

rolls through town December 12 with

drawn sleigh. Old Town is also adorned

a hundred big rigs adorned with as

in the holiday spirit with lights and

many as 40,000 lights each. Ferndale,

festive displays. You can also head to

possibly the best preserved Victorian

Snow Summit Ski Resort in Big Bear

town in the country, turns on the lights

Lake for a New Year’s Eve Torchlight

of its Siska spruce December 6 in a

Parade as skiers and snowboarders

holiday tradition that dates back to

glide down the mountain in a steady

1934. For three evenings (December

stream of torch lights.

9-11), historic inns, rustic retreats and

Whichever region of California you

modern motels on the coast are alit

choose to visit during the holidays,

and abuzz with holiday cheer for the

there are a number of airlines providing

Annual Mendocino Coast Candlelight

service from YVR. Check the websites

Tour. Innkeepers and strolling carollers

of Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Skywest

welcome guests with spiced apple cider

Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet

and sweet treats.

for information on flights.

A question of trust R

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Money Matters

By Peter Kutney

ecently, a 60-year-old profes-

yer and the executive director of the

events, such as mental incapacity. It is

means that before any financial trans-

ment will never be needed, it is wise to

sional at the peak of his career

Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE),

recommended that you define the way

action, the CPOA designate will have

plan ahead.

contracted cancer and slowly

a legal clinic specializing in elder law,

in which mental incapacity should be

to provide proof that you’re mentally

wasted away over a two-year period.

making a poor choice for your CPOA is

proven. For example, use a statement

incapable and can therefore exercise

His situation was made worse because

as bad as not having created one.

such as: “The evidence of my incapacity

documents on your behalf.

he hadn’t assigned anyone to make

“While you are mentally capable,

decisions about his health care and

it’s wise to choose someone you trust

property. As the man quickly lost his

to manage your property,” said Wahl.

ability to communicate, his family

“Many people assume that their chil-

began arguing about what should be

dren are trustworthy, but I always ask,

done with his business, investments

‘Can they manage your money?’ The

and other property.

most common problem is mismanage-

Money is the last thing an individual

ment of funds.”

should have to worry about during such

This mismanagement usually falls

a traumatic period. To avoid unneces-

into two categories: one innocent, the

sary stress, assign someone to man-

other deliberate. Innocent mismanage-

age your financial affairs in case you

ment usually occurs when the CPOA

suddenly become incapacitated. The

designate does not understand his/her

easiest way to do this is by drafting a

management role. For example, there’s

legal document that gives someone the

a duty to maintain accounts and that

financial power to act on your behalf.

includes keeping receipts and expenses

In most provinces and territories the

as they are incurred.

document is called a Continuing Power

The other type of mismanaged care

of Attorney for Property (CPOA), but

involves deliberate abuse of finances.

in B.C. it’s known as a Representation

To avoid this, Wahl suggests a CPOA

Agreement, which covers all assets

with limited powers that specify how

except real estate. Additionally, in B.C.,

funds can and cannot be used.

the land and titles office requires a separate Enduring Power of Attorney.

The key to avoiding both kinds of problems is to pick someone who is

According to Ian Hull, a partner with

both trustworthy and financially savvy.

Hull & Hull, a Toronto law firm special-

If your estate is complex, you might

izing in estate, trust and capacity litiga-

want to choose a lawyer or trust com-

tion, only one half of all Canadians take

pany for your CPOA. The law in most

the time to create a CPOA.

provinces limits payment to five per

The person assigned your CPOA

cent of assets administered by your

signs documents on your behalf, is

COPA designate, plus a small adminis-

responsible for paying bills, collecting

trative fee.

income, managing your investments or

Regardless of the size of your estate,

other property and all your financial

it is wise to make sure all responsi-

interests in the same way that a trustee

bilities are mutually understood before

would fulfill these functions.

issuing a CPOA. Many lawyers create a

If you become mentally incapaci-

will and CPOA for property and health

tated without designating a CPOA, then

as one package, charging between $500

the provincial office of the public trust-

and $700.

ee will manage your estate until a friend or family member can take it over.

According to Judith Wahl, a law-

The financial aspect of the CPOA takes effect as soon as it is dated and signed, unless you specify triggering

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You can rent the whole house or individual rooms.

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53. Vibrating fibers in some woodwinds (2 words) 56. Supplements with difficulty 57. Unsuitable 58. Difficult 59. Conveyed by an animal 60. Of little importance 61. Debauchery.

DOWN 1. Young infant 2. Unit of area 3. Had firsthand knowledge 4. Even (contraction) 5. Wisely 6. Spiral 7. Long period of time 8. Petrol 9. Without teeth 10. Supernatural forces and events 11. Paper copies 12. Circumstances of the present age 13. Boxes 18. Treasury bill 23. Hearing organs 24. Joy

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Answers - October 2009

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Oneworld voted world’s leading airline alliance for 7th year running

O

join in 2010.

neworld has been named

on the quality rather than the quantity

the World’s Leading Airline

of our members, so it is very hearten-

The alliance enables its members to

Alliance for the 7th year

ing to retain our record of being the

offer their customers more services and

running at this year’s World’s Travel

only alliance ever to win this World

benefits than any airline can provide

Awards—described by the Wall Street

Travel Award since it was first pre-

on its own. These include a broader

Journal as the “travel industry’s equiva-

sented seven years ago,” said Oneworld

route network, opportunities to earn

lent of the Oscars.”

managing partner John McCulloch. “It is

and redeem frequent flyer miles and

Oneworld has retained the leading

a tremendous vote of confidence once

points across the combined alliance

airline alliance title every year since this

again from some of the most knowl-

network and more airport lounges.

category was introduced by the World

edgeable people in the travel industry

Travel Awards in 2003.

worldwide.”

Classified

The 2009 award was presented at a

Oneworld brings together some

ceremony in London earlier this month,

of the biggest names in the airline

shortly before Mexicana, the newest air-

business—American Airlines, British

line addition to the alliance, was voted

Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia,

the World Travel Awards’ 2009 Leading

Japan Airlines, LAN, Malév Hungarian

Airline for Mexico and Central America

Airlines, Qantas and Royal Jordanian,

for the 11th year running.

and around 20 affiliates includ-

The World Travel Awards are based

ing American Eagle, Dragonair, LAN

on votes cast by more than 180,000

Argentina, LAN Ecuador and LAN Peru.

travel agents and other travel profes-

Mexicana and its affiliates MexicanaClick

sionals worldwide.

and MexicanaLink recently joined the

“Oneworld’s focus has always been

alliance and Russia’s S7 Airlines will

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2009

Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Try something different today for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The following restaurants are at or within five minutes of YVR, and most offer airport employee discounts.

MAIN TERMINALS Domestic (Pre-Security) • Milestone’s: Casual West Coast diningLevel 3 Departures • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwichesLevel 3 Departures 1 A&W: Breakfast served daily—Bacon ‘n Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast.

Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer.

Open 5am-10pm. Level 3 Departures.

Also located at International Departures (Post-Security) • Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers-Level 3 Departures • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wrapsLevel 3 Departures • Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken-Level 2 Arrivals • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups-Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Level 3 Departures • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

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International (Pre-Security) • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual diningLevel 3 Departures

The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill

Your home for a good time near the airport and in Richmond.

We specialize in great Christmas Parties and Office Parties all year long. We are able to hold large and small parties, and the entire premises are available for booking your function.

Great Group Menus for Parties of 20 or More!

Call Scott @ 604-273-0278 for party booking and information.

4760 Inglis Drive, Airport South Richmond BC

• Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries-Level 3 Departures • Burger King: Breakfast, burgers, salads -Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures • Flying Wedge Pizza: Pizza, salads & soups-Level 3 Departures • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Level 3 Departures • OPA! Souvlaki of Greece: Greek cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soup – Level 2 Arrivals • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures Airport South Airside Café & Catering 350-5400 Airport Road South. Located opposite Million Air. Come & enjoy our fall specials, All You Can Eat for only $7.99 or pick up one of our Lunch Boxes To Go for only $6 – choice of 4.

(604) 273-6628 • ATC Cafeteria 3800 Cessna Drive. In the BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus. (604) 419-3782 12 The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Located on the water, inside Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, near Vancouver Airport South. Incredible 2

Home Cooking at Great Prices

location, great food, good service & good value. Open 7 days per week 11am to midnight, weekend Breakfast from 9am.

(604) 273-0278 • McDonald’s Restaurant 6020-6086 Russ Baker Way. Burgers, fast food, 5am-midnight. (604) 718-1022 3 The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30 am for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch.

Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547) • Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent.

Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822 • Sushi Café 5455 Airport Road South. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6am-10pm. Eat in or take out. (604) 761-2362 MARPOLE Cravings Restaurant & Lounge 8804 Osler Street, Vancouver. Located behind the Coast Hotel, only 5 minutes from YVR. Lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast. Tapas, classic pastas, steaks, seafood, vegetarian meals, stirfries, 6

burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, salads, soups and more. (604) 264-8444 Konichiwa Seafood & Sushi Bar 1320 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver Lunch, dinner. Japanese sushi, sashimi, seafood. 11am-10pm. (604) 267-9991 Wick’s Café 1300 West 73rd Avenue, Vancouver.

Paninis, esspresso, bagels, pastries, soup, muffins, cinnamon buns.

Mon - Fri: 7am-9pm. Sat. 8am-7pm.

Sun. 8am-7pm. (604) 677-6396

MILLER ROAD • Café Runway #109-5000 Miller Road. Breakast, lunch.

6am-5:30pm. (604) 273-1170 OVER THE BRIDGE(S) 8 The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Rd. Specializing in fresh seafood from the west coast of B.C. & around the world. Ever-changing selection of fresh fish, premium oysters & certified Angus steaks. Dinner, lunch, weekend brunch. 11am – 10 pm.

(604) 273-7014 Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm.

• Italian Tomato Restaurant 8380 Bridgeport Rd. (604) 247-0048. Lunch, dinner.

11am-10pm.

• Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 Hotel Restaurants • Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr IHOP Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 273-3311 • Best Western Abercorn Inn-9260 Bridgeport Road 11 Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch & dinner, serving a variety of high-

Call Now to book your Christmas Parties

Breakfast & Lunch

join us for our Prime Rib special.

10oz, slow-roasted prime rib with garlic mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables for only

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Offered Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, November 13th through December 13th.

Call 604-232-2804 to make your reservations now for our Christmas Buffet.

Please visit our blog Americangrille.blogspot.com to view the menus and prices

Butter Chicken with Rice & Salad – $6.00 Pork Vindaloo with rice – $6.00 Call Debbie for Catering and Office Party Trays

604-273-6628

Airside Café & Catering

Reservations highly recommended, please call 604-232-2804 7571 Westminster Hwy Richmond, BC www.yvr-vancouver-airport-marriott.com

Join us for a casual lunch, elegant dinner or weekend breakfast treat

(opposite Million Air) 350-5400 Airport Road South Richmond, BC BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON – FRI 10am to 4:40pm

8804 Osler Street | Vancouver (Oak Street & 72nd Avenue)

Behind the Coast Hotel • Only 5 minutes from YVR

604 264 8444 www.cravings.ca

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quality continental and world cuisine including seafood, pastas & European specialty dishes as well as burgers and sandwiches. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576 Coast Vancouver Airport Hotel 1041 SW Marine Drive White Spot Restaurant—full-service restaurant, breakfast, lunch, dinner, take out. (604) 310 - 7768 7 Hudson’s Landing Pub—classic pub food, including fish & chips, pizza, burgers & sandwiches. Open for lunch & dinner. 11:30am-12:15pm.

(604) 263-5445 Comfort Inn Vancouver Airport 3031 No. 3 Road Atrium Inn Restaurant & Lounge – breakfast, 6:30am-10:30am (604) 278-5161 Delta Vancouver Airport 3500 Cessna Drive Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant – lunch, dinner. (604) 278-1241 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway Carver’s Steakhouse & Lounge – dinner.

(604) 207-7107 Tivoli’s Restaurant – breakfast, lunch.

(604) 278-5555 The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Jetside Bar: Level 3 International Departures – offers a selection of appetizers, snacks, and shared food.

(604) 248.3281 Globe@YVR: Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 248-3281 5 The Fraser Arms 1450 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver The Fraser Arms Café—enjoy the $2.99 breakfast special every day, starting at 7am weekdays & 8am weekends; lunch served until 2 pm. (604) 261-2499 • Hilton Vancouver Airport 5911 Minoru Blvd Carmichael’s Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 232-5000 • Holiday Inn International Vancouver Airport 10720 Cambie Road Fogg n Sudds Restaurant – pub style food with a wide selection of international beers. (604) 273-0776 • Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport 8181 Cambie Road Fresh Restaurant & Lounge-breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 279-8181 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road Tramonto – breakfast 6:30am-11am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner (604) 247-8573 4 The Buffet at River Rock – all you can eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch. Newly renovated, The Buffet at River Rock highlights fresh local produce & offers culturally diverse & traditionally inspired dishes with complimentary selected beverages. (604) 247-8900 • Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St Edwards Drive Cucumber Café – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 276-2853 Chop Steak Fish Bar – casual dining.

(604) 276-1180 • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway

Harold’s Bistro & Bar – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Open 6:30am-11:00pm.

(604) 273-7878 • Travelodge Hotel Vancouver Airport 3071 St Edwards Drive Pantry Restaurant – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 214-0007 • Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 7571 Westminster Highway 10 The American Grille—American cuisine enhanced with regional flavours.

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Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 6am-10pm. (604) 232-2804 STEVESTON • Yokohama Teppanyaki Sushi & Steakhouse 140 – 12251 No 1 Road.

Authentic Japanese cuisine served at their Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before your eyes. Book your party of 4 or more at the special Christmas Party Dinner price of $29.95 per person. Open Mon to Fri 10:00am to 10:00pm. Weekends 11:00am to 9:30pm. (604) 271-8896.

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Next issue deadline for

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Serving Homemade Signature Dishes

Renovated café under new management, with a fresh, new menu

• Seafood, Pastas & Euro specialty dishes • Prime Rib & New Zealand Lamb • Burgers & Sandwiches Bobby G’s Pub: 4pm – midnight Hot Breakfast Buffet: 6.30-10am Located Lunch (À la carte): 11-2.30pm in the Best Western Dinner (À la carte): 5– 10pm

Highlander Restaurant

Abercorn Inn

9260 Bridgeport Rd • 604 270 7576 www.abercorn-inn.com

Your

Neighbourhood Pub! Monday:

Half-price Appies (5-9pm)

Blue Plate Specials $6.95 A different Blue Plate Special everyday.

Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich $5.99 Hangar Burgers $5.99

Yokohama Christmas Party Dinner for 4 or more…

Reg: $46.95 Now $29.95 per person

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Wednesday:

45-cent wings (min. order 10)

Thursday:

…plus many other menu items including daily specials!

Spaghetti & Meatballs $7.99 (after 3pm)

Breakfast 6-10:30am Lunch 11am-3pm • Monday to Friday

Sunday:

Half-price Pizza (all day)

Book your Christmas Party Now! Each person receives: Appetizer: Miso soup • California Roll • Shrimp Appetizer Teppanyaki Entrée: Chicken Teriyaki • New York Steak • Jumbo Scallop • Tiger Prawn Mixed Vegetables • Fried Rice

Kitchen open late every night All Canucks & UFC Pay-Per-View Team Fundraisers available

All Entrées served at our Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before your eyes!

Email your fax number to sideslipcafe@hotmail.com for daily menu fax blast TAKE-OUT & CATERING Reservations: 604-271-8896

www.yokohamabc.com

140 – 12251 No. 1 Road Richmond, BC V7E 1T6

604 303-7547

#100-5360 Airport Rd South @ Esso Avitat

At the Coast Hotel

604 263 5445

1041 SW Marine Dr. | Vancouver www.hudsonslandingpub.com

Breakfast served daily at A&W

A&W Bacon n’ Egger Egg, cheddar cheese and a strip of bacon on a sesame seed bun.

2 4

for $ 00

Try our tasty hash browns and classic roast coffee

604.303.3343

Two locations at YVR: Level 3 Departures, Domestic Terminal (Pre-Security) Level 3 Departures, International Terminal (Post-security)

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NOVEMBER

2009

Exclusive Airport Sedan & Limousine Service Curbside at both Domestic & International Arrivals (no reservation required)

Flat Rates to Downtown

Sedan $39 Limousine $45 1-888-821-0021 www.aerocarservice.ca