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In 2008, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) named Vancouver Airport Authority as an official supplier of the 2010 Winter Games. This partnership marked the first time in Olympic Games history that an airport was named an official supplier. It takes a lot of time and dedication to organize for an international event like the Olympic Games, so the Airport Authority created a 2010 Planning Department to help plan and prepare for the 2010 Winter Games. Preparations have ranged from additional

security, athlete accreditation, parking and transportation, media facilitation, expedited passenger arrivals and baggage services to specialized training for airport staff. The goal is to ensure that everyone—whether travelling for the Olympics or not—has a smooth and seamless travel experience through YVR.

Changes for the 2010 Winter Games

Throughout the Games period, YVR will operate as it normally does, with just a few Olympic tweaks. If you plan to travel between February 1 and March 28, 2010, here are some changes you’ll notice:

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You’ve got your tickets, passport and luggage, but you’ve forgotten an Olympic souvenir for you or your friends and family. Don’t worry, because with the six dedicated Olympic Stores at YVR, you can finish doing your shopping on the fly. With all the hustle and bustle of the Winter Games, it’s easy to run out of time before you leave town, but YVR makes gift-buying easy, including taking care of the gift-wrapping at one of three post-security wrapping locations. The Olympic Store carries officially licensed Olympic merchandise. Even if you’re not running in the relay, you can take home a piece of the action

with the 2010 Olympic Torch replica ($295) a 31-centimetre high, limited-edition piece made in Canada by Birks, a leading operator of luxury jewellery stores. Proving to be popular items are Quachi, Miga and Sumi, the lovable 2010 Olympic Mascots, who are available in the Official Vancouver 2010 Mascot Sidekick Collectors’ Set ($69.99). If you are looking for something smaller in size, get into the pin trading excitement and pick up one of the many special edition VANOC pins (under $10). So, before you leave YVR, pick up 2010 Olympic memorabilia and take home a piece of the Olympic experience.

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Olympic banners and graphics throughout the terminal. Additional customer service and employees around the terminal— they can be spotted by their green and red vests and jackets.

More activity in front of the terminals with additional VANOC vehicles. No more construction: complete and operational facilities. Being a part of an Olympic

Richmond O Zone, in celebration of the 2010 Winter Games For 17 days, from February 12 to 28, the O Zone in the heart of Richmond City Centre, will be the destination for a memorable celebration of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. You’ve never seen Richmond like this: mammoth ice art, massive high-definition screen, outdoor skating on real ice, entertainment from around the region and around the world, art, athletes, exhibits, virtual reality (bobsleigh ride anyone?), food and fireworks. Some of the exciting program elements during the 2010 Winter Games include: Fireworks. The O Zone opens and closes with a bang. Spectacular fireworks’ displays are presented by the BC Lottery Corporation at the Opening Ceremony (February 12) and Closing Ceremony (February 28) at 9 p.m. The City of Richmond presents a fireworks show for Chinese New Year Celebration on February 14 at 9 p.m. The best view for all fireworks shows is from the O Zone Main Stage area. Music on the O Zone’s Main Stage. Where some of Canada’s hottest bands, including Our Lady Peace, The Stills, Marianas Trench, Bedouin Soundclash, Wintersleep and Tokyo Police Club will rock. They will be joined by some top new talent and exciting performers in a range of musical genres and styles, including Taiwanese pop band sensation, F.I.R. The Ice Gate. A monumental ice art installation exclusive to

Once you receive your free athlete accreditation, the BCLC interactive experience puts you into the heart of the 2010 Winter Games. Unleash your best slap shot, ski through the winter woods or take a hair-raising virtual ride in a bobsleigh. Great prizes, too. Richmond, created by renowned West Coast artist Gordon Halloran. Up to 30 metres long and six metres high, the Ice Gate will be a visually spectacular work of art that constantly evolves throughout the Games period. 2010 Ice Art World Championship in the Main Stage area. The world’s best ice carvers fire up their chainsaws and demonstrate their artistic skills, creating one-of-a-kind ice art masterpieces. Teams from Italy, Japan, Australia, USA, France and Canada will show off their unique talents in a blaze of flying ice chips. When they step back from the fury, the results are spectacular, and on display until they melt. Team competition takes place on Saturday, February 20 starting at 7 a.m., before the O Zone opens. Carvers have 12

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hours to complete their work of art. Judging takes place at 8 p.m. On Sunday, February 21, the carvers return for Single Block competition, starting at noon and working in two-hour time spans. The carvings will remain on display for several more days. Family Fun Activities. All ages, all sports and all abilities. What could be more Canadian than skating on a frozen pond in winter? Skate times run for 45 minutes, with a 15-minute ice clean in between. Skate rentals are available for a small fee, or bring your own skates! Last skate starts at 9:30 p.m. Or try your luck at the BCLC 2010 Games Dome, featuring virtual reality sports including a thrilling ride down a virtual bobsleigh track. As the Official Lottery and Gaming See O ZONE page 5

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YVR, a gateway to British Columbia culture Airport features award-winning art and architecture

During the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, thousands of travellers from around the world will pass through Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Renowned for being one of the most visually appealing airports in the world, YVR offers travellers a quintes-

sential Canadian experience through its award-winning art and architecture. YVR’s unique sense of place comes from the celebration of British Columbia’s distinctive cultural heritage and spectacular natural beauty. Every aspect of the airport’s aesthetic development has

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been founded upon this commitment. The materials and finishes of the airport were selected from a colour palette inspired by a painting of British Columbia’s forest, mountains and sea by famed Canadian Group of Seven artist, Lawren Harris. Land, Sea and Sky are the themes underpinning YVR’s architectural design. The log jams, which can be seen in the Fraser River, are reflected in the pattern of the carpets and in the lightning. The creek that flows through the seating area in the International Terminal ends with an aquarium celebrating the sea life along British Columbia’s shoreline. And the Sky theme is reflected with brightness and light thanks to expansive windows and skylights that let natural light into the public areas. Boasting the largest collection of

Northwest Coast Native art in the world, YVR is more than a bustling international gateway, it is also a gallery of British Columbia and Canadian culture. Home to the famed Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe by pre-eminent Canadian artist Bill Reid as well as the world’s largest Spindle Whorl by First Nation Musqueam artist Susan Point, YVR’s art collection exemplifies how public art can bridge cultures to reveal the story of who we are and where we live. “By incorporating art into all spaces, YVR is transformed into more than just an airport,” said Anne Murray, vice president of community and environmental affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority. “We’re giving visitors a taste of what they’ll experience once they leave the terminal to enjoy British Columbia.” Vancouver International Airport is designed to reveal spectacular views of the ocean

and mountains, and the building’s finishing materials serve to showcase British Columbia’s natural resources. From the moment a traveller approaches the terminal, subtle art and architectural details depict the sense of place and culture. Travellers from around the world will form a first and lasting impression of British Columbia as they pass through YVR.

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Changes in the air and on the ground Fairmont Vancouver Airport keeps guests fit for flight during the 2010 Winter Games While many sports fans will be anxiously waiting for a glimpse of their favourite Olympic or Paralympic athlete, fans of another kind will be paying close attention to YVR’s runways during the 2010 Winter Games, in hopes of spotting aircraft not usually seen in Vancouver. From now until March 28, 2010, YVR is expecting an additional 231,000 passengers, which in turn, means an increase in aircraft take-offs and landings at the airport. On peak days during the Games, the airport expects upwards of 900 take-offs and landings and has designed and implemented an aircraft reservation system to manage the increase in scheduled, business and private aircraft traffic. Vancouver Airport Authority is working closely with its airline partners and NAV CANADA to ensure the safe and smooth coordination

of aircraft in the skies and on the airport’s runways and taxiways. For most residents and passengers, the increase in take-offs and landings won’t be noticeable. However, there are some tweaks to the usual airside operations that neighbours, regular YVR observers and plane spotters might see, so keep your eyes peeled for the following changes to operations and special visitors expected during the Games.

Runway 12-30

Runway 12-30 (also known as the crosswind runway) will be closed during the 2010 Winter Games Olympic period, and may be used to park aircraft during peak times.

Flight Patterns

YVR’s north runway will be used for departures as needed throughout the Games to manage the expected increase in traffic.

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This change began in January as NAV CANADA trained air traffic controllers on procedures for simultaneous use of the north and south runways.

Plane Spotting

YVR’s Public Observation Area is a great place to watch all the action on the airfield, and Flight Path Park on Russ Baker Way is a good choice for those looking for an outdoor vantage point. Look for a significant increase in business and private aircraft, and likely some visits from military aircraft such as the Canadian Forces C-17. There are also a few airlines and aircraft arriving for the Games that don’t usually come to YVR, so look out for the Russian Ilyushin IL-62 and IL-96, Finnair flying an MD-11 and Russianbased Transaero Airline flying a B747. Other airlines planning to visit for the Games include Aeroflot – Russian Airlines and Czech Airlines. These are just some of the aircraft that are known to be coming, but there will likely be many more unusual visitors, so keep watching. And for those of you who capture a great photo of the aircraft, share them on the airport’s Flickr page at www.YVRConnections.com, or email to jstewart@westerndriver.com for publication in SkyTalk.

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is focused on keeping guests fit for flight throughout 2010. Guests of the hotel will enjoy complimentary access to its state-ofthe-art fitness facilities and bike paths— perfect for a last minute workout before departure. The recently upgraded Health Club makes it easy for guests to stay in tiptop shape. With a mechanized three-lane lap pool featuring a self-adjusting current, even the most technical swimmers will be challenged. If guests would rather take land over sea, complimentary BMW Cruise Bikes will do the trick. A great way for getting around Vancouver during and after the Olympics, the ultra-modern bikes grant adventure seekers the opportunity to explore the myriad biking trails nearby including: Flight Path Park; McDonald Beach Park (Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s own adopted park); and Iona Beach Regional Park. Both adult and child-size BMW Cruise Bikes are available, along with accessories including locks, helmets and backpacks. For the ultimate healthy breakfast, guests can start their day with a Long Track smoothie from Globe@YVR. An all-natural frozen blended fruit drink, infused with B6, B12, green tea, marionberry and

locally sourced organic bee pollen, this energy-boosting drink provides dynamic healing powers for endurance and optimum athletic performance.

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Last month’s winner: Terminal 3, Beijing Capital International Airport. Geographically, Vancouver and Beijing may be a world apart, but a newly formed sister airport relationship is connecting these two cities like never before. With Beijing Capital International Airport’s (PEK) experience hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics, and YVR’s involvement as the first-ever official supplier in Olympic Games history, it’s easy to see that these airport sisters have the Olympic spirit in common. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between YVR and PEK last December further strengthens the ties between these two airports, formalizing efforts to cooperate and share knowledge in areas of mutual interest. Beijing Capital International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in China. With 55.94-million passengers and more than 430,000 aircraft take-offs and landings in 2008, it ranked as the world’s 21st busiest airport. In 2009, readers of Condé Nast Traveller chose it as the World’s Best Airport, and PEK’s Terminal 3, opened in 2008, ranks as the world’s third largest building with 986,000 square metres of floor space. As sister airports, YVR and PEK hope to grow their existing connections by shar-

ing knowledge in areas such as operations, safety, project design and staff training. The two airports are also hoping to coordinate jointly on projects and marketing efforts in order to continue to grow and develop the relationships between the two cities and countries. China and Canada have long had close ties in terms of culture and trade. With China recently granting Canada Approved Destination Status, it’s now easier for Chinese nationals to visit this country. In 2008, 159,000 Chinese citizens visited Canada, up more than five per cent from the year before. According to a Conference Board of Canada survey, Approved Destination Status is expected to boost the yearly rate of travel to Canada from China by up to 50 per cent by 2015. Air China currently flies daily between YVR and PEK, and will add three more flights a week beginning June 1, 2010 in addition to its daily non-stop flights from YVR to Beijing. Air Canada also flies between YVR and PEK, with scheduled service three times a week during the winter season. To learn more about YVR’s sister airport, Beijing Capital International Airport, visit www.en.bcia.com.cn.

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Tips for travelling to YVR during the Games

Give yourself extra time

Whether you’re picking up visitors at the airport, coming to Vancouver to experience the 2010 Winter Games, or planning to travel for business or pleasure during the Olympic and Paralympic period, there are a few things you should know. YVR already has its Games face on, and the Airport Authority would like you to be prepared, too. If you’re planning to come to YVR between

February 1 and March 28, 2010, you should know that the airport will be operating normally, but it will be busier both inside and outside the terminals and it will likely take you longer to get here than it normally does. There are a few things you should know, and some things you can do to be Olympic-ready before you come to YVR during the 2010 Winter Games.

The airport will be busier than usual throughout the Games period, so plan ahead and come earlier than you normally would. When deciding when you need to arrive, find out what your airline recommends for your specific flight and needs— times will vary depending on your destination and other factors such as weather or special needs. If you are planning to travel on March 1, see the specific guidelines for that day, below.

Have a transportation plan

Getting to and from the airport will take a little extra planning during the Games, because of road closures and an increase in traffic and transit users. The Canada Line is a good option, with connections to dozens of local destinations and a 25-minute trip between downtown Vancouver and the airport. Read more about traffic modifications around Metro Vancouver on the Vancouver 2010 website www.vancouver2010.com or check out TravelSmart2010.ca to find travel tips, maps and routes for getting around during the Games. If you choose to drive to the airport,

expect an increase in traffic at the dropoff zones—which will remain the same. Learn about your options for parking at www.yvr.ca and leave some extra time to find a spot during this busy period. Taxis will still be available at the airport for pick ups and drop offs.

Busiest day ever, March 1

The Airport Authority anticipates that March 1, 2010, the day following the Closing Ceremonies, will be the busiest day in YVR’s history. Pick-up and drop-off access will remain the same, although the curb locations may change. Look out for YVR staff in green jackets, they are there to help you. If you have the option, you may want to choose to travel on a different day. However, if you are coming to the airport on March 1, use the 5-4-3-2-1 guideline on this page to plan your day.

Enjoy the airport’s Games experience

Retail outlets, shops and services are extending their hours throughout February and March. Music and entertainment will be offered in the terminals during the Games and on March 1. And don’t forget

to check out the new pins and 2010 Winter Games merchandise at any one of YVR’s six Olympic Stores. For the latest news and updates before and during the Games, keep an eye on the Airport Authority’s website, yvr.ca, or get updates directly to your inbox or mobile device by subscribing to YVR Connections or follow on Twitter at twitter.com/yvrairport.

YVR gets set for busiest day in its history Passengers encouraged to think ‘5-4-3-2-1’ on March 1 As the lights dim at the Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the staff at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will be gearing up for the single busiest day in the airport’s history. On March 1, the day after the Olympics close, the airport is expecting 39,000 passengers to depart. “Even though it will be hard to say goodbye to our Olympic visitors, we’ve got a plan in place to ensure their smooth travel through YVR,” said Paul Levy, vice president, planning 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Games, Vancouver Airport Authority. To help passengers get to their flights on time on March 1, the Airport Authority is

encouraging everyone to think “5-4-3-2-1”. Five hours before departure, passengers should check their flight’s departure status at www.yvr.ca. With four hours to go, passengers should arrive at YVR. At three hours before flight time, bags should be checked, and passengers should be in the security screening line. Once through screening, and with two hours remaining before departure, passengers can continue the post-Olympic celebration and enjoy all that YVR has to offer. They can pick up final souvenirs for family and friends, enjoy a bite to eat at one of the airport’s many restaurants, and soak up the festive atmosphere and entertainment.

With just one hour left before departure, passengers should head to their gate, and relax before their flight. The 5-4-3-2-1 formula is designed to give passengers the extra time they’ll need to catch their flights on the busy day of March 1, but not so early that they add to congestion in the terminal. For every other day of the Games, it is business as usual at YVR. Passengers and residents are encouraged to check www.yvr.ca for latest information. “We’ve spent a lot of time planning and preparing for March 1, and now we’re ready,” said Levy. “We plan to create a great last impression for Olympic visitors as they say farewell to our city.”

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Pin-Demonium: Giant sculptured head on display YVR hosts an official Pin Trading Centre

Olympic pin trading is considered the unofficial sport of the Games, and the Vancouver Airport Authority is proud to host a Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre, expected to draw thousands of casual and serious traders from around the globe. The Official Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre at YVR is located in the Domestic Terminal on Departures Level 3, across from the Customer Care Counter. It will be operating for the duration of the Games until March 3, 2010 and features the Pin of the Day and other Coca-Cola pins for sale. The Official Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centres have become one of the most popular and recognizable public attractions at Olympic Games. The Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre at YVR is one of only three that are planned for the 2010 Winter Games, and the only one to be located outside of downtown Vancouver. So what’s the big deal about Olympic pins? Olympic-themed lapel pins have become, for many, the definitive souvenir of the Games. Their size and affordability make them accessible for most people and with hundreds of styles including limited editions and seasonal pins, they become instant collectibles. All Coca-Cola trading pins for the 2010 Olympic Games are made from recycled material and partial proceeds

from sales will be donated to the World Wildlife Fund Canada. Beyond the pins themselves, the trading of pins embodies the spirit of the Olympic Games. People from around the world from all different cultures and backgrounds trade these pins, sparking friendships, stories and lasting memories. The tradition of Olympic pin trading began in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, with athletes, officials and the media trading colourful identification badges. The first official souvenir pin coincided with the Stockholm 1912 Games. In 1988, the first Official Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre opened at the Calgary Olympic Winter Games and saw 17,000 people per day. If you want to pick up some pins for yourself or as a gift, visit one of YVR’s six dedicated Olympic Stores where you can choose from a wide selection of lapel pins, starting from $8. To get in the pin trading action, drop by the Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre at YVR or one of the other two Vancouver locations: the CTV Atrium at Robson and Burrard Streets and The Olympic Superstore at The Bay Downtown at 674 Granville Street to exchange pins, meet some seasoned traders and make your own Olympic memories.

Carry-on baggage for U.S.-bound flights

Travelling to the U.S.? The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has released a detailed list of what passengers can carry onto U.S.-bound flights. The appropriate dimensions of what constitutes an acceptable carry-on bag is one that is no larger than 23 x 30 x 14 centimetres. Those size dimensions apply equally to women, men and children. Bags that cannot be brought onboard aircraft include “large purses, attaché cases and briefcases.” Fore more information, visit www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca.

near Richmond Olympic Oval The Vancouver Biennale is a public art exhibition that brings sculpture, new media and performance works by celebrated and emerging international artists to public parks, beach and urban plazas, inviting the entire community to experience the brightest new and world renowned talent in contemporary art. One of the sculptures is on display near the Richmond Olympic Oval. Entitled Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head, the sculpture features two controversial figures from history, Mao Zedong, former chairman of the Communist Party of China, who appears as a female character in this political satire, delicately balancing on the head of Vladimir Lenin, the Russian revolutionary. The artists, the Gao Brothers from Beijing, China, often critically portray Mao in their art. Their more critical sculptures remain banned in China. The Gao Brothers’ work is held in private collections and exhibited at some of the most prestigious museums around the world. Look for other Vancouver Biennale sculptures in Vancouver, Richmond and at YVR.

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Air China to add more flights from Vancouver to Beijing

February 12-28, 2010

2010 Vancouver Olympics Games Events to be held in Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler.

For event schedule, visit www.vancouver2010.com.

February 25-27, 2010

21st Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Coronado Springs Resort, 1000 W Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, Florida

With the theme Aviation–It’s a Small World, participants in the 2010 WAI Conference will be immersed in the tactics and strategies

An Air China Airbus A330-200 in Star Alliance livery landing at YVR.

necessary for successful aviation careers. Women in Aviation,

Starting June 2010, Air China, China’s national airline and official flag carrier, will add three more flights a week in addition to its daily non-stop flights from Vancouver to Beijing. The new flights to Vancouver will arrive on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights to Beijing will depart Vancouver in the early morning on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. “It has been a pleasure for Air China to work closely with the Vancouver Airport Authority, the B.C. Government and other tourism stakeholders to expand our existing daily non-stop service,” said David Solloway, Air China Canada’s senior advisor. “Our goal is to stimulate both business and leisure travel to open up opportunities for Canadian companies to increase business in China and vice versa. While Beijing is an important destination in its own right, it is also a convenient connection hub for passengers who wish to travel beyond. From our hub in Beijing, we can offer con-

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March 9-11, 2010

2010 Airports Council International-North America Air Cargo Conference Seattle, WA

Airport directors, airport CFOs, airport cargo managers, cargo airlines, freight forwarders, and air cargo industry experts will examine the current air cargo commercial and policy landscape, discuss the business of air cargo, and share strategies to enhance air cargo revenue. Early Bird Registration Fees (by February 15). ACI/ACI-NA Member: $595. Non-Member: $800 Regular Registration Fees (after February 15). ACI/ACI-NA Member: $625. Non-Member: $900. Register online and receive a $35 discount on registration fees. For more information, contact www.aci-na.org/cargo10/registration. html or call (202) 293-8500.

nections to 123 destinations in 28 countries and regions throughout the world.” China granted Approved Destination Status to Canada in December 2009. The designation makes it easier for Chinese citizens to obtain tourist visas to travel to Canada, and allows Canada to actively market its tourism products in China. Travel agencies in China are now also able to market and promote leisure group tours for travel in Canada. “After 20 years of welcoming Air China to Vancouver International Airport, we are delighted that they are increasing the frequency of their non-stop service from Beijing,” said Tony Gugliotta, senior vice president of marketing and commercial development for Vancouver Airport Authority. “This demonstrates the success of YVR’s gateway strategy, generates jobs and economic growth here in B.C., and allows Air China to expand its business in Canada.” Air China is a member of Star Alliance airline network. In order to become mem-

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bers, all members must comply with the highest industry standards of customer service, security and technical infrastructure. For more information, visit www.airchina.ca or contact David Solloway at david.s@airchina.ca or (778) 385-0520.

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March 12-21, 2010 2010 Winter Paralympics

Events to be held in Vancouver and Whistler.

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March 22-24, 2010

CHC Safety & Quality Summit 2010 Westin Bay Shore Vancouver, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC

This year’s theme is Discipline in Aviation: Professionalism in Flight Operations and Maintenance. Keynote speaker, Cpt. Alfred Haynes. For more information, visit www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com or call (604) 232-8272.

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Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, attracts thousands of visitors each year. Effective immediately, the Canadian government has given approval for Air Transat to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Jamaica. “I am extremely pleased that we have been able to enhance our air service arrangements with Jamaica,” said Peter Kent, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas). “This designation will play an important role in strengthening the peopleto-people links between our two countries and contributing to prosperity in both countries.” Jamaica is Canada’s 13th-largest bilateral air travel market, and the new designation will allow new air service from cities across Canada, including Vancouver.

Under Canada’s international air transportation policy, all Canadian air carriers may apply to the Minister for designation to operate scheduled international air services. This designation was made possible by the 1985 Air Services Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Jamaica, as amended in 1987. Since January 2006, the Government of Canada has negotiated open, new or expanded air service agreements with nearly 50 countries: • open skies-type agreements with eight countries: the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, New Zealand, Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and

South Korea; • expanded agreements with eight countries: Portugal, Mexico, Japan, Jordan, Singapore, the Philippines, Morocco and Cuba; • new “first-time” agreements with eight countries: Algeria, Kuwait, Serbia, Croatia, Panama, Turkey, South Africa and Ethiopia; and • a comprehensive air transport agreement between Canada and the European Union’s 27 member states. This includes Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia, with which Canada did not previously have air agreements.

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Watoto Children’s Choir brings Student bodies wanted in Australia message of hope to YVR

Australian tourism officials hope to convince Canadian university and college students of the benefits of spending a year Down Under after graduating. Australia’s Work and Holiday visa allows Canadians aged 18 to 30 to work and live in Australia for up to 12 months. While there, visa holders can pursue any job opportunity, from conservation projects to tourism and hospitality fields. They can also study for up to four months in Australia. As well, the visa allows unlimited entrance and exit to Australia, so travelling

to New Zealand, Asia and other nearby destinations is possible. “Now is the time for Canadian graduates to seriously consider taking a trip to travel in Australia and pick up some work along the way,” said Daryl Hudson, Tourism Australia’s regional vice-president, Americas. “After spending up to a year in Australia, graduates can return to Canada with broadened horizons, a builtout résumé and be more ready to approach the workforce.” Details on applying for the visa are available at www.australia.com.

Last month, the International Departures Level at YVR echoed with the sound of music as the Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa performed an energetic mixture of African rhythms, contemporary gospel and ethnic dance, accented by brilliant costumes and the smiling faces of choir members. Watoto means “Children” in Swahili and the children who make up the Watoto Choir began a mission that will take them on a journey for the next six months from the West to the East Coast of Canada. As they make their way across Canada, the Watoto Children’s Choir will perform their Concert of Hope 146 times, ending in Toronto on July 7. Members of Watoto choirs have toured internationally since

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Airport security concerns not dampening optimism in the business travel industry

According to the results of a survey conducted by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) the Canadian business travel industry is set to experience a stable year in 2010. Sixty-three percent of the respondents (44 companies representing an aggregate $400-million in annual travel expenditures) indicated they expected to spend either the same or more on business travel in 2010. The federal government’s announcement that full-body scanners will be introduced at major Canadian airports is not likely to dampen optimism in the business travel industry. A recent poll, conducted by Angus Reid, suggests that the majority of Canadians support the airport use of full-body, three-dimensional scanners to detect hidden weapons or explosives. And the new rules for travellers

will not likely deter planned business travel or reduce the need to meet face to face. The results from the third annual Canadian Business Travel Outlook survey conducted in collaboration with the Conference Board of Canada represent an improvement over the business travel reductions implemented last year. “While more than a third of travel managers are looking to make substantial reductions in travel spending for 2010,” said ACTE’s Canadian Board representative, Annemarie Reininger, director, BottomLine Group, “It’s clear that the majority are positioning their companies to take advantage of new opportunities as the economy recovers.” The survey indicated that the two main reasons companies reduce travel are the economy and the rise of electronic travel alternatives.

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1994. The choirs are made up of children who are among the 1.8-million boys and girls in Uganda who have been orphaned and abandoned as a result of the AIDS epidemic, civil strife, extreme poverty or other catastrophic events. Despite these tragic events, the children present a vision and mission of hope, peace and love. The Watoto choir has become well known around the world, and over recent years the choir has performed for the Queen at Buckingham Palace and for Prime Minister Stephen Harper in the House of Commons in Ottawa. For more information on the Watoto Children`s Choir, visit www.watoto.com.

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JAL and American Airlines strengthen partnership, apply for antitrust immunity The oneworld airline alliance has welcomed the recent announcement by Japan Airlines (JAL) to strengthen its partnership with American Airlines (AA). The carriers, both members of the alliance, will jointly apply to the U.S Department of Transportation and the Ministry of Land Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan for the approval of antitrust immunity on transpacific routes. “Japan Airlines is a highly valued member of oneworld and all its member airlines, so we very much welcome confirmation of the airline’s continued membership of our alliance,” said oneworld managing partner John McCulloch. “We now look forward to working with JAL, under its new management team led by its new chairman and chief executive Kasuo Inamori and president Masaru Onishi, to implement the proposals we have presented to deepen our co-operation, delivering the best alliance potential to the airline, its customers and employees, the government and taxpayers of Japan and the travelling public at large.” Upon receiving the approval from the

relevant authorities, JAL and AA intend to enter a joint business venture that will enhance their scope of cooperation on the routes between the U.S. and Japan. This will be done through adjustments to their respective networks, flight schedules, and other business activities, allowing both

carriers to better complement each other to develop and offer competitive products and service to their customers. “We have analyzed this issue in great detail, and we are excited at the prospects in terms of the convenience and benefits for our customers,” said Masaru Onishi,

JAL Group CEO and president. “We also firmly believe that the advantages of this development with American Airlines can strongly support JAL at a time when we are striving towards the revival of our business, which we are determined to achieve. We certainly look forward to a deeper, more mutually-beneficial relationship with our long-time partner.” In addition to the joint business agreement with American Airlines, JAL plans to also strengthen its relationships with other partners in the oneworld alliance to provide its customers with a comprehensive range of products and services.

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JAL and Mexicana expand code-sharing routes

Japan Airlines has expanded its code-share agreement with oneworld’s newest member, Mexicana, to provide more connections between their home countries. The two airlines have also increased the frequency of their code-share services between Tokyo Narita and Mexico City via Vancouver to daily service. JAL operates the sector between Narita and Vancouver, and Mexicana between the Canadian gateway and its Mexico City hub. Their code-share agreement covers JAL-operated flights between Tokyo Narita and Vancouver, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with Mexicana connections serving Cancun, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, Mexico City and now also León, Mexico.

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2010 Olympic Torch manufacturer delivers 100th Challenger 605 jet

The Challenger 605 jet features the widest stand-up cabin of any large category business jet available and is equipped with the Pro Line 21 avionics suite and an all-new cabin electronic system.

Inspired by the contours of Canada’s winter landscape, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch was designed to withstand colder temperatures than any other torch in Olympic history.

The 100th Challenger 605 jet manufactured by Canada’s Bombardier Aerospace has entered service. With more than 800 aircraft manufactured, the Challenger 600 series had accumulated more than 4-million flight hours as at September 2009. “We are delighted to announce this milestone delivery,” said Michel Ouellette, vice-president and general manager, Challenger programs, Bombardier Business Aircraft. “This is a testament to the popularity and reliability of this robust platform—a jet that continues to prove itself as a valuable business tool for

corporate leaders worldwide.” In service since January 2007, the Challenger 605 jet builds on the legacy of quality and reliability of its predecessor, the Challenger 604 jet, which leads its market share segment throughout the world. In addition to being a manufacturer of aircraft, business jets and rail transportation equipment, Bombardier designed and manufactured the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch. Made from anodized aluminum, stainless steel and a composite compound, each of the 12,000 torches manufactured weighs 1.6 kilograms, including

fuel, which is a mix of propane and isobutane. “The Olympic Torch project was a once-in-alifetime opportunity,” said Bruno Comtois, lead project engineer with Bombardier Aerospace. “As transportation engineers, we all had to step out of our comfort zone and push our limits. The result is an Olympic Torch that embodies the spirit of the Olympic Games as well as Bombardier’s long history of ingenuity.” Bombardier is a global corporation headquartered in Canada with annual revenues of more than US$19billion.

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Travel industry unites in support of Haiti

In response to the devastation brought by the recent earthquake in Haiti, several tour operators, airlines and hoteliers throughout Canada contributed relief efforts that included supplies, rescue workers and donations for the beleaguered island.

Air Canada

Canada’s flagship carrier has been working since the outset of the disaster with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Canadian Red Cross and the ONEXONE Foundation to support relief efforts in the region. To date, four humanitarian flights operated by Air Canada have delivered more than 130 tonnes of critical supplies, and several Air Canada suppliers including Cara Operations have donated services. All proceeds from Air Canada’s on-board donation program, “Every Bit Counts,” will be directed to regis-

tered relief agencies in support of Haiti.

Sunwing

Sunwing Travel Group has undertaken a multi-level assistance program in conjunction with the company’s charity of record, ONEXONE, which includes the contribution of available cargo space to transfer several tonnes of relief supplies. Sunwing Airlines, which operates weekly flights between Montreal and the Haitian capital Port-auPrince, has offered up to $50,000 in air seats to assist relief workers working for non-governmental organizations affiliated with ONEXONE to get to or return from the disaster-stricken island. Sunwing usually asks passengers to contribute spare change which is donated to charitable causes. Effective immediately, all such contributions will be donated to ONEXONE for its causes in Haiti. Sunwing has also created a link from its home page

at www.sunwing.ca to the ONEXONE earthquake relief page for those wishing to donate.

Transat

Transat will be lending its support to humanitarian efforts being deployed in Haiti by the Canadian Red Cross Society and SOS Children’s Villages. Transat has donated $25,000 to the Red Cross’s Haiti Earthquake Fund. The tour operator will give another $25,000 to SOS Children’s Villages in support of the organization’s village for orphaned and abandoned children in Port-au-Prince, which is already hard at work providing assistance to the local population. A fundraising initiative, already in operation under the banner “Small Change, Big Hearts,” is made possible thanks to the commitment of flight crews. The amounts collected will be shared between the Canadian Red Cross and SOS Children’s Villages. Transat has also organized a fundraising campaign

within its own organization, calling upon the generosity of all its employees, as well as travel agencies within its

distribution network. The company will match, dollar for dollar, employee contributions to the Canadian Red Cross’s special Haiti disaster fund.

WestJet

WestJet has announced a donation of $100,000 to

the Canadian Red Cross. The airline is encouraging its

employees to collectively beat WestJet’s donation by giving to the relief organization of their choice.

WestJet has also donated and flown a charter flight

to Port-au-Prince, with much needed supplies provided by World Vision Canada.

WestJet is also making cargo space available on

scheduled flights to Miami for other aid agencies that need to deliver supplies to assist in relief efforts.

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Canadian visits to Travel Talk Korea show upward trend

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Cuba’s Varadero beach attracts more than 500,000 visitors each year.

Korea’s Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Korean Tourism Organization (KTO) has reported a five per cent increase of Canadians visitors to Korea in 2009 compared with 2008. The KTO expects this upward trend to continue in 2010 as capacity has been added on direct flights with Korean Airlines and Air Canada. Often referred to as the “Land of the Morning Calm,” Korea is located at a major crossroads of Northeast Asia. It has become an economic force through modernization while preserving its 5,000year traditional heritage and cultural roots.

The KTO hopes to surpass the US$10-billion mark in tourism revenue in 2010 by attracting 8.5-million tourists through several special events held throughout the year. Major international events occurring this year include the 2010 G-20 summit in Seoul, a gathering of world leaders from the 20 largest economies, and the Formula One race, which reaps a global television audience of 600-million people per season. Air Canada, Asiana Airlines and Korean Air offer service to Seoul Incheon Airport from Vancouver.

Canada has successfully concluded an expanded air services agreement with Cuba, allowing more airlines from both countries to operate scheduled air services between any Canadian and Cuban cities. “In the past few years, the Government of Canada has moved at an incredible pace to negotiate new or expanded international air service agreements, and [this agreement] provides even greater options for Canadians travelling south,” said Canadian Transport Minister, John Baird. “Over the past four years, we have worked to provide airlines with more flexibility to increase the number of convenient flights and cheaper fares to help travellers, businesses, shippers and the tourism industry.” Minister Baird has approved the designation of WestJet and Sunwing to operate scheduled international air services between Canada and Cuba, effective immediately. Air Canada, Air Transat and Sunwing currently offer service to Varadero, Cuba, from Vancouver.

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Capital: La Habana (Havana). Language: Spanish. Location: Between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, 150 kilometres south of Key West, Florida. Population: 11,200,000. Money: Peso Cubano (approximately 26 to 1 U.S. dollar). Natural resources: cobalt, nickel, iron ore, copper, manganese, salt, timber, silica, petroleum, arable land. Major Exports: sugar, nickel, tobacco, fish, medical products, citrus, coffee. Major imports: Petroleum, food, machinery and equipment, chemicals. Major import partners: Spain 14.7%, Venezuela 13.5%, U.S. 11%, China 8.9%, Canada 6.4%, Italy 6.2%, Mexico 4.9% (2004).

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Transat issues call for sustainable tourism projects

For the fourth year in a row, Transat has issued an international call for sustainable tourism projects. The invitation, directed at non-profit organizations based in any of Transat’s approximately 60 destination countries, is to support sustainable initiatives that contribute to enhancing the tourism potential of a community or region. Transat provides financial support of up to $50,000 per project and has so far committed $475,000 to the program. During the first three years of the program, Transat has supported 12 sustainable tourism projects in eight countries. Last December, the company announced its support of four new projects: • A training program in sustainable tourism as well as technical support to hoteliers in the Maya Riviera region of Mexico; • Development of an alternative tourist route to the existing highway to Machu Picchu; • A solidarity tourism development project in the region of Taliouine, in southwest Morocco; • An education campaign designed to raise awareness among key regional

tourism players about the protection of marine habitats. “Once again this year, we are pleased to pledge our support to organizations with a common concern, which is to develop responsible tourism that is sensitive to local communities,” said Lina De Cesare, chair of Transat’s Corporate Responsibility Committee. “Our program to support projects at destination is in keeping with a series of Transat initiatives all oriented towards the promotion of the sustainable development of our industry as well as our company.” According to Transat, sustainable tourism is founded on three pillars: the environment, respect for local communities and protection of their respective cultures, as well as the economy. To be selected for the program, projects must aim to preserve and highlight natural and cultural heritage, help communities reap the economic benefits of tourism, or mitigate its environment or social impacts. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2010, and selected projects will be announced in the fall of 2010.

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Richmond’s inukshuk container

The 2010 Winter Olympics feature a unique design of an inukshuk (pronounced in-OOK-Shook), a traditional stone sculpture used by Canada’s Inuit people, as its official logo. The word inukshuk literally translates into “stone man that points the way.” Originally, they were erected as beacons to those looking for the right direction and a safe passage. Richmond’s 16-metre-tall inukshuk is made of shipping containers to extend a welcome to the world during Games time, as well

as symbolically provide direction to the Richmond Olympic Oval. One arm of the inukshuk is pointing to the Richmond Olympic Oval and the other is in the direction of City Centre with all that Richmond has to offer. This installation has been designed to meet high engineering standards. In the spirit of sustainability, the integrity of the containers will be preserved through careful engineering so that the shipping containers can return to service after the inukshuk project.

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Asia-Pacific region dominates the skies

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Reporting at the Singapore Air Show Aviation Leadership Summit earlier this month, Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of the Inernational Transport Association (AITA) said that there is huge potential in the diverse and dynamic AsiaPacific region. In 2009, intra-Asia-Pacific travel overtook the number of passengers in North America as the world’s largest aviation market. AsiaPacific’s travellers numbered 647 million compared to 638 million who travelled within North America (including domestic markets). IATA forecasts that by 2013 an additional 217-million travellers are expected to take to the skies within Asia–Pacific. Despite the region’s huge potential, there are still many challenges to overcome. Asia-Pacific is home to two of the world’s top five airlines in terms of profitability. At the same time, the region’s governments provided more than US$10billion in government bailouts to airlines in the first quarter of the year. The region’s two biggest growth markets—India and China—face completely different circumstances. India’s challenge is to reduce costs and improve infrastructure, while China is adjusting to new global trade patterns. Over the last decade China replaced Japan as Asia-Pacific’s largest player. China’s fleet comprises 1,400 aircraft compared to Japan’s 540. Its domestic market of 5.7-million weekly seats is more than double Japan’s 2.6-million, and China’s 1.4-million weekly international seats market is now slightly

Air Canada, official airline of the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been flying its special Boeing 777-300ER on transoceanic flights since July 2009. The livery is the result of carefully applied decals, with stylized designs of Winter Olympic athletes riding waves of muted blues and green.

SkyTalk reader Mark Heywood captured this photo of a Cathay Pacific Cargo Boeing 747-400ERF landing at YVR last month. The aircraft is the cargo transport variant of the 747-400ER airliner. It can transport more payload as it is not fitted with the fuel tanks compartment of the -400ER model.

larger than Japan’s 1.3 million. In the U.S., there are three aircraft seats per year for each of the 300-million people who live there. China’s population of 1.3 billion is served by only 0.3 seats per

person and India’s population of 1.1 billion has only 0.1 seats available per person. “The global air transport industry will triple in size when Asians travel as much as those in the U.S.,” said Bisignani.

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Vancouver Airport Chaplaincy 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

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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.

W&Q Beauty Center Select two items below from only $49.80: • W/Q Facial • Manicure • Foot Massage • Eyelash Perm

• Back Massage • Face Waxing • Eyebrow Tinting • Pedicure

(all services are non-sexual)

Full Body Massage Only $38

604-321-8296

Open everyday 9:30am-9pm 8148 Cambie Street at Marine Drive Station

(Only 10 mins. from YVR Station, 15 mins. from Waterfront Station)

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

FEBRUARY

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westerndriver.com/abfm for more information and entry forms Telephone 604.736.6754

SHARED ACCOMMODATION Air Crew delight. Shared accommodation on golf course. 25 minutes from YVR. Furnished/King bed/ Internet/Secure underground parking. Call 604-943-2440 or 1-888-943-2440.

VACATION PROPERTY for rent

MEXICO VACATION PROPERTY FOR RENT Rent a family vacation home by the beach in the picturesque fishing village of Sayulita, Mexico. Located just 45 minutes north of the Puerto Vallarta airport, Sayulita’s blend of beaches, shops, restaurants & activities makes it the perfect destination for a Mexican Vacation. The home has 3 bedrooms with private bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 people. Great for a family or group of friends. The house is in a complex with other vacation homes and has a shared pool and beachfront courtyard. You can rent the whole house or individual rooms.

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Rental rates are as follows: High Season (Nov.1 to May 31) Entire House: Daily $150; Weekly $875; Monthly $3,000 Individual Rooms: Daily $75; Weekly $450; Monthly $1,500

ACROSS 1. A rounded subdivision of an organ 5. Body of law-enforcers 10. God of storms (Babylonian mythology) 14. By mouth 15. Come to pass 16. Native American tent 17. Transparent paper-like wrap 19. Hindu month 20. An open box 21. Large mass of floating ice 22. Blending 24. Small pond 25. Auxiliary railroad tracks 26. Fancy clothing 29. Advanced (2 words) 30. Indian monetary unit 31. Weedy annual grasses 32. Center of a hurricane 35. Relating to the ear 36. Tears 37. Front part of a vessel 38. Doctorate degree 39. Tart citrus fruit 40. A very light brown 41. Slanted letter 43. One of two or more principal actors 44. Robot 46. Sales outlet 47. Indian pony 48. Points of convergence 49. Haze 52. Fourth dimension 53. Jargon 56. Genus of sheep 57. Muse of lyric poetry 58. Withered 59. Repose 60. Social engagements 61. Not difficult. DOWN 1. Scottish for “Lake” 2. Chocolate cookie 3. Hairless 4. Cloth measure

5. An offensive term for the papal system 6. An orange yellow colour 7. Heroin (slang) 8. Our star 9. Hermits 10. Lacking motor coordination 11. Disown 12. Imitating 13. Ringing sounds 18. Overweight 23. Mid-month days 24. Millisecond 25. Femme fatale 26. Let fall 27. Baseball legend Babe ____ 28. A duct in the testis 29. Great disorder 31. Shy 33. Hindu theistic philosophy 34. Pitcher 36. Assuaged 37. A persistently annoying person 39. Country of southeast Asia 40. Derived from boron

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For further details and reservations, please contact Richard (604) 732-8488; email richardgraham@primus.ca

Answers - January 2010

Planning is Key

Whether you are doing a flight plan, a maintenance plan, or a service plan, you know the importance of planning. So call an investment professional to review your mutual fund investment portfolio. We can show you how mutual funds can help you reach your goals for retirement planning, estate planning, and education planning. Call Peter Kutney today at 604-438-1603.

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Low Season (Jun.1 to Oct. 31) Entire House: Daily $100; Weekly $525; Monthly $1,500 Individual Rooms: $50; Weekly $275; Monthly $750

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