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The 16th World Route Development Forum, or World Routes, has come and gone from Vancouver, but several significant announcements will ensure its lasting legacy.

For YVR, two key developments—the announcement by B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell that he will introduce legislation to eliminate the aviation fuel tax for international commercial flights operating out of B.C.’s airports, and the Airport Authority’s own introduction of a five-year incentive program to help increase routes and capacity at YVR—are expected to produce significant results.

“It is expected that the resulting capacity increase will add the equivalent of eight to ten new international daily flights, or approximately 1.1-million additional airline seats over the next five years,” said Larry Berg, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.

Not only do new air services and increased frequencies offer more options for travellers,

expanded air service from YVR contributes substantially to British Columbia’s economy. Every new daily international long-haul flight into YVR generates between $5-million and $8-million in wages and contributes between $8-million and $15-million to B.C.’s gross domestic product annually.

“I applaud Premier Campbell’s decision to introduce legislation that would eliminate the aviation fuel tax in British Columbia for international commercial flights,” said Mary Jordan, chair, Board of Directors, Vancouver Airport Authority. “This exciting announcement surely marks a new stage of growth for our industry, particularly when coupled with the ongoing efforts of the Airport Authority’s leadership team to strengthen YVR’s position and develop Vancouver International Airport as a premier global gateway.”

Domestic carriers Air Canada and WestJet applauded both the fuel tax relief plan and the Airport

Delegates of the 16th World Route Development Forum gather in front of the YVR display booth for the Official Welcome from BC Premier, Gordon Campbell and Vancouver Airport Authority officials.

Authority’s incentive program, measures which will enable both airlines to continue growing international air service to and from YVR. Three thousand airline, airport and tourism authority lead-

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Celebrating the grand opening: Renee Tedesco, vice president, HMSHost Business Development; Sam Ho, treasurer of the Board, Quest Food Exchange; James Kennedy (chef); Tony Gugliotta, senior VP marketing & commercial development, Vancouver Airport Authority; Warren Erhart, president of White Spot Limited; and Joe Lutz, senior vice president, HMSHost West Region Operations.

For many visitors, a trip to B.C. is not complete without a taste of a Triple O burger from White Spot, and now YVR passengers have one more “spot” to pick one up on the fly.

On October 1, White Spot opened its doors in YVR’s Domestic Terminal, bringing its fresh and distinctive flavours to airport passengers.

Serving all the familiar favourites including Spot Classics like burgers with Triple O sauce and dill pickles, White Spot also offers fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-frys and entrées from the grill. And for the kids, nothing can beat a White Spot Pirate Pak complete with ice-cream and a chocolate coin.

For more than 80 years, White Spot has been a legend here in B.C. While restaurants can now be found everywhere from Hope to Hong Kong, for a long-time White Spot

restaurants were only in B.C. On more than one occasion, passengers and flight-crews at YVR were seen taking Triple O burgers with them for friends and family who were craving a taste of B.C. “White Spot is a tried and true West Coast favourite and we are thrilled that travellers, YVR employees and local residents will be able to experience our new restaurant,” said Warren Erhart, president of White Spot Limited. “Whether the dining occasion is for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a drink and appetizer, guests will enjoy great tasting food and best in class service.”

White Spot at YVR is located before security on the Departures Level of the Domestic Terminal and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 6am to 11pm daily.

Stop in next time you’re at the airport and get your last taste of B.C. on the fly.

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ers descended on the Vancouver Convention Centre from September 19-21 for the world’s largest annual air transport event.

Hosted by YVR, the three-day conference was aimed at providing

delegates a series of one-on-one networking meetings to pitch new routes and expanded air service.

For a roundup of conference activities and announcements, see page 2.

WestJet expands international service with Cathay code-share agreement

WestJet and Cathay Pacific have launched a code-share agreement, which allows passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Canada to connect directly to WestJet flights once landing in Vancouver or Toronto under one ticket.

The Canadian Transportation Agency has given its approval to the code-share deal, clearing Cathay Pacific planes to fly to Canada and connect passengers to routes on WestJet’s network as of October 20.

Under the new arrangement, Cathay Pacific’s CX code will be placed on WestJet flights between Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Winnipeg and the Hong Kong carrier’s two Canadian gateways, Vancouver and Toronto.

“We are very pleased to announce this new code-share arrangement with WestJet,” said Tony Tyler, Cathay’s chief executive.

“This latest partnership will further expand our network and give passengers seamless connections on a quality carrier to six more cities in Canada—a country that’s popular both as a leisure and business destination for travellers from Hong Kong and Mainland China.”

The new code share with Cathay is the first such arrangement for WestJet, which signed an interline pact with Cathay earlier this year allowing the two airlines to work together on baggage handling and other tasks.

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Saretsky, WestJet’s president and CEO. “We are very excited to partner with Cathay Pacific, one of the world’s most prestigious and successful airlines, to offer our unique guest experience to a whole new group of guests. As we continue to achieve our strategic goals, today’s announcement is the first in a series of planned codeshare agreements that help to solidify our vision to become one of the five most successful international airlines in the world.”

WestJet has also entered into a baggage agreement with Dragon Air, a regional Cathay Pacific subsidiary. All reservations for interline bookings will be handled by Cathay Pacific.

North America has long been one of Cathay Pacific’s key markets. In addition to expanding its worldwide network through the launch of new routes, the airline has also been working closely with many partners on code-share flights to offer passengers increased connectivity.

WestJet has made securing code-sharing agreements a key component of its growth strategy, since its own fleet does not have enough range for transoceanic flights.

WestJet already has a deal with Air France and KLM to bring European traffic into its network.

A code-share arrangement with Dallasbased Southwest Airlines that was first reached in 2008 fell through earlier this year, when the two airlines disagreed on changes WestJet wanted to the agreement.

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Infused with the excitement of global air travel and a decidedly international flavour, the Routes 2010 forum brought to Vancouver thousands of airline, airport and tourism decision-makers to shape the future of air service.

Much of the strategic route development business took place during hundreds of one-on-one sessions in the airline meeting halls located at either end of the conference floor, but most of the networking happened in the more than 50 informative and entertaining exhibits. Here, airports and tourism authorities used everything from magical floating business men (Gatwick Airport), magicians (Prague Airport) and Las Vegas showgirls (Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority) to Wii demonstrations (Warsaw’s Chopin Airport), Norwegian chocolate (Oslo Airport) and whisky tastings (Scotland Tourism) to entice airlines to consider air service to their airports and destinations.

Announcements

Over the course of the three-day event, BC Premier Gordon Campbell announced that he would introduce legislation to axe jet fuel tax in a bid to encourage air service development to the province.

Larry Berg, CEO of host Vancouver Airport Authority said eliminating the tax of two cents per litre for international flights, along with a freeze on all international airline charges at 2010 levels for the next five years, would cement Vancouver’s position as an Asia-focused gateway.

“This is an example of government and the private sector working together to encourage the development of new aviation services and increase traffic while at the same time encourage economic development across the country,” said Berg.

Air Canada announced that it will offer daily non-stop flights to: Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda (beginning January 29,

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2011), Seoul, Sydney, London Heathrow and Mexico City (weekend service begins November 1, with daily flights effective December 1, 2010).

“With our recently announced new daily non-stop flights to Mexico City and to Tokyo Haneda, plus boosting all international flights to daily non-stop service, Air Canada is increasing its international capacity from Vancouver by 15 per cent this coming winter from a year ago,” said Ben Smith, executive vice president and chief commercial officer.

This year’s event saw a surge in airline attendance, with some 450 delegates representing more than 250 airlines—an increase of approximately 30 per cent from last year.

“We are very pleased with the outcome of the event,” said Nigel Mayes, managing director of Routes. “As well as those we heard at the forum itself, we

expect numerous new route announcements to be made over the coming months

as a direct result of meetings that took place at World Routes.”

One-on-one meetings—airline and airport representatives plan the future of international air services.

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Back to school, airport style Your Airport & Sea Island Community Newspaper OCTOBER 2010 Vol. 17 | No. 10 Website:

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By the month of October, the first day of school can seem like a distant memory, but for the 90 kids who were a part of the first day of YVR’s school tour program last month, it was back to school excitement all over again.

On September 28, Vancouver Airport Authority kicked-off its Future Lands Here school tour program for local grade five students and hosted the first three classes.

The program is designed to give children an opportunity to learn about travel and aviation at YVR using practical, informative and interactive activities.

Each tour starts at the Canada Line Templeton Station and after a short ride on the train, the students are given a terminal walkthrough to learn about what they might experi-

ence if they’re travelling with their family. Other topics in the tour include YVR’s geography and natural surroundings, its connections to First Nations culture and history and some of the sustainable initiatives at the airport. One of the highlights is a visit to the Public Observation Area, where the kids could take-in views of the airfield and try out the telescopes, kiosks and interactive maps.

The Future Lands Here tour program was first launched in 2009 with nearly 3,000 students participating.

The 2010 program runs until November 25 and while it is already fully booked, you can get more information about YVR’s School Program or be added to the waitlist by contacting School_Program@yvr.ca.

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Forgot to pack your BlackBerry or iPOD charger? Laptop battery out of juice?

You can now recharge your favourite device’s batteries before your flight, or pick up a new gadget altogether at Tech on the Go, now open at YVR. Tech-savvy travellers will find everything from ear buds and GPS systems to laptop bags, video games and digital cameras. All the best brands are stocked, including Garmin, JVC, Sony, IGo, SkullCandy,

Motorola, BlackBerry and BlueTooth. You can even pick up your favourite technology magazine for a long flight.

Tech on the Go stores are located in two after security checkpoints: U.S. departures near Gate E85 and International departures close to Gate 66.

Store hours: Tech on the Go, U.S. departures opens daily from 5am– 7pm.

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Children jump with excitement during YVR’s School Program—The Future Lands Here.

Take Off Fridays grand prize winner This summer, Vancouver Airport Authority ran an eight-week promotion called Take Off Fridays. Providing a festive atmosphere to the summer travel season, DJs spun tunes, magicians and face painters kept passengers entertained and retailers distributed free samples.

Included in the celebrations was a grand prize draw for the ultimate YVR Experience Package. And the winner of YVR’s Take Off Fridays grand promotion is Alana LeSeur from Surrey, British Columbia.

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LeSeur came through YVR on her way to Winnipeg. With a delay on her flight she took advantage of the shopping and dinning outlets in the Domestic Terminal. While here, she submitted her name into the draw and was the lucky winner out of thousands of entries received during the eight-week promotion.

A big thank you goes out to all the business partners who participated in the promotion and all the customers who came to YVR to enjoy the celebrations.

Alana LeSeur, the lucky winner of YVR’s Take Off Fridays, holds the grand prize in her hands.

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Study shows enhanced aviation policy would benefit Canadian economy Canada’s four largest airlines generate as much as $50-billion a year in direct and indirect benefits for the Canadian economy, but they could contribute significantly more if the federal government modified its aviation policies, according to a new study.

The study, commissioned by the National Airlines Council of Canada (NACC), a trade association founded by Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, WestJet and Air Transat, examines the impact of the NACC’s members on the Canadian economy, the cost of government policy to airlines and their customers and policy options to enhance the industry’s competitiveness. The study concludes that eliminating certain taxes and other charges specific to the industry alone could result in an additional economic output of between $869-million and $3.3-billion from NACC members.

“The air transport industry, led by the members of the NACC, is a key sector in spurring productivity growth,” wrote the study’s author, Fred Lazar of the Schulich School of Business at Ontario’s York University. “Consequently, there are sound economic and policy reasons for ensuring that the air transport industry thrives in Canada and that Canadian carriers succeed in the North American and international markets. Changing the policy course from the current one where the air transport industry is viewed strictly from a fiscal position, to one where it is recognized as a key contributor to productivity growth

requires cutting the costs faced by this industry.”

The study recommends the federal government eliminate ground rents for Canadian airports, the Air Transport Security Charge and the federal excise tax on jet fuel—measures that alone could increase traffic by more than two-million passengers annually. The report, called The Economic Impacts of the Member Carriers of the National Airlines Council of Canada, also found: • NACC members carried more than

48-million passengers and directly employed almost 40,000 people in 2009. Total revenues of the four airlines exceeded $14-billion, with expenditures of just under $11-billion. Their estimated total economic output impact was $19.6-billion, and the total number of jobs created by the NACC members was at least 84,800.

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• The air transport sector plays an important role in facilitating trade, a key driver of the Canadian economy. In 2009, the total value of exports and imports shipped by air between Canada and the rest of the world was $94-billion.

• During the past 10 years, the federal government has collected directly and indirectly almost $6.9-billion from the air transport industry in Canada.

“At a time when the government is

looking to stimulate the economy, create jobs and spur growth, boosting the aviation sector is a way to achieve all three while also making it easier for Canadians to travel,” said George Petsikas, NACC president. “Airlines and airports in Canada must be treated by government policy as strategic partners in our country’s long term economic development and global competitiveness.”

It is estimated that NACC members might experience an increase of 2.1-million to 2.7-million passengers each year if ground rents, the Air Travellers’ Security Charge (ATSC) and the excise tax on jet fuel are eliminated, and NAV Canada, the corporation that owns and operates Canada’s civil air navigation service, is reimbursed for its annual costs for servicing the $1.5-billion debt it took on when it was privatized in 1996. The NACC estimates that eliminating these taxes might lead to an additional economic output generated by its members of between $869-million and $3.3-billion.

At last month’s World Route Development Forum in Vancouver, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell announced that he will introduce legislation to eliminate jet-fuel tax on international commercial flights in a bid to encourage air service development to British Columbia and provide substantial savings to airlines, which currently pay about $17-million annually in aviation-fuel tax.

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October 19, 2010

Quarter Century in Aviation Club Vancouver Austria Club, 5851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Did you know that the way you dress can impact your experience at the preboard security screening checkpoint?

If you have not been randomly selected for secondary screening but set off the walk-through metal detector, you will require further screening that may include hand-wanding and/or a physical search.

The following suggestions may speed up the screening process and decrease the likelihood of setting off the alarm: • Be ready to remove coats, jackets and blazers and place them in the bins provided; • Dress comfortably with easy-to-remove outerwear, jackets and belts; • Limit jewellery to small earrings, watches, wedding bands/engagement rings, eyeglasses; • Wear clothing without snaps, metal

buttons or studs; • Avoid wearing shoes with metal arches, buckles, steel-toes or shanks; • Avoid wearing belts with metal buckles; • Remove hidden body piercings before you fly; • Store all GPS equipment, iPods, PDA’s, mobile phones, and smartphones (i.e. BlackBerry, iPhone) in carry-on baggage; • Be ready to empty contents of your shirt and pant pockets and place these items in the bins before passing through the walk-through metal detector.

Visit the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority website, www.catsaacsta.gc.ca, for the complete list of permitted and non-permitted items allowed in packed and onboard luggage.

There are more than 150 registered members who make up a complete cross section of the aviation industry. Anyone who has been associated with aviation for a minimum of 25 years, in any form, is welcome to join this unique Club. Dinner meeting, starting 5pm. For more information, contact David Redmile, membership director (604) 271-0714.

November 3-4, 2010

The BC Aviation Council & the UBC Sauder School of Business Conference River Rock Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC

Aviation BC: Gateway to Recovery, a two day conference culminating in the BCAC annual Silver Wings Awards Banquet. Conference Program features three panels: Taking Stock — Challenges and Opportunities. Moderator: Dr. David Gillen, Sauder School of Business; David Berrington, director strategic service, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc.; Chris Lawless, chief economist, BC Investment Management Corporation; Mark Southern, general manager, airport operations, Western Canada, Air Canada. Looking Beyond Borders. Moderator: Dr. Mike Thretheway, president, InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. (Canada); Cam Routledge, director, Tourism BC; Tony Guigliotta, senior VP, marketing and business development, Vancouver Airport Authority; Phil Chicola, United States Consul General. Working with Partners. Moderator: Dale Hunt, president, ADHoc Services; David Curtis, CEO, Viking Aircraft; Debra Ryan, director marketing, Air North; John Hansen, president, North-West and Canada Cruise Ship Association. For more information, contact Donna Farquhar (604) 278-9330 or email info@bcaviationcouncil.org.

November 4, 2010

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Seminar designed to aid in understanding the US trade market.

Key topics: (1) dealing with border issues, such as U.S. travel and immigration planning, U.S. customs clearance, business planning, taxation, currency exchange and legal considerations; (2) understanding logistics issues, such as establishing a USA business identity, warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, and handling of returned goods; and (3) sales/marketing strategies, including market overview, sales/marketing fundamentals, lessons and pitfalls. A special new afternoon session will cover money. In addition, the seminar will feature resource introductions, including the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. For more information, contact Carol Jackson, 1-800-799-8848, dbusa@ucantrade.com.

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After years of admiring each other’s work and recognizing the shared loved for elements of flight, they finally decided to collaborate on a truly innovative and unique art experience: the Hangar Show. Ivanicki’s paintings demonstrate a fascination with aeronautics; from WWII-themed bombers and fighters to the aesthetic of seaplanes from the 1940s to the 1960s. Combined with Arntzen’s special interest in crafting contemporary furniture designs from reclaimed aeronautical parts such as helicopter blades and airplane propellers, The Hangar Show brings together two unique interpretations of the world of flight. Hours: November 5, 5pm to 9pm; November 6, 11am to 5pm. Show details, artists websites and bios: www. thehangarshow.com.

November 7-9, 2010

The Air Transport Association of Canada Annual General Meeting & Tradeshow Westin Bayshore Hotel, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, BC.

For inquiries, call Debbie Simpson at (613) 233-7727 Ext 312 or email atac@atac.ca.

November 8-10, 2010

Flight Instructor Refresher Course presented by NavPath Aviation Training Solutions Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Centre, 7778 152nd Street, Surrey, BC

Professional development as an aviation instructor and renewal of flight instructor rating—Aeroplane. Course manager, Bob Leroux. $650 per person, plus tax. Register online at www. navpath.com, or call (888) 808-7284.

November 15-December 17, 2010 22nd Annual Canadian Airline Investment Forum

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St. Andrew’s Club and Conference Centre, 150 King Street West, Toronto, ON. Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) members will get a 15 per cent discount when registering with promo code 10624ATAC.

November 16, 2010

Quarter Century in Aviation Club Vancouver Austria Club, 5851 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

There are more than 150 registered members who make up a complete cross section of the aviation industry. Anyone who has been associated with aviation for a minimum of 25 years, in any form, is welcome to join this unique Club. Dinner meeting starting at 5pm. For more information, contact David Redmile, membership director (604) 271-0714.

January 24-25, 2011

Pacific Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Association 2011 Symposium, Tradeshow & AGM Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

The theme of the PAMEA 2011 Symposium is Turning Challenges into Opportunities: New Thinking + Economic Challenges = New Results; Recalibrating the status quo. For more information, visit www.pamea.com.

February 22, 2011

4th Annual Aviation Leadership Forum Richmond, BC, location to be finalized.

Presented by the Aviation Leadership Foundation and Women in Aviation Sea to Sky Chapter, the Aviation Leadership Forum brings aviation professionals together to collaborate in the development of their leadership skills to create positive change in the future of aviation safety. The first half of the day influential leaders in the community share best practices and wisdoms around leadership, and the second half will focus specifically on safety. Further details to be announced. Visit www.aviationleadership.com or tfraser@aviationleadership. com.

February 24-26, 2011

22nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd Street, Reno, Nevada

Participants in the 2011 WAI Conference will be immersed in the tactics and strategies necessary for successful aviation careers. More than 3,000 women and men from all segments of the aviation industry are expected to attend. Online registration and complete conference information available at www.wai. org. For exhibitor information, contact Donna Wallace at (937) 839-4647 or email dwallace@wai.org.

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Gap Adventures offers cool trips for cold weather-loving travellers When some travellers weigh vacation options, their thoughts drift to beaches, fast-paced cities and luxurious resorts.

Adventure travellers, on the other hand, tend to think outside the traditional travel box. For them, a winter trek across snow-covered tundra is just as appealing as time lazing on a sun-drenched beach.

To satisfy their cold-weather wishes, Gap Adventures teamed with outdoor apparel maker Canada Goose last year to develop a full line of intriguing itineraries.

Canada Goose Adventures take travellers to a wide range of destinations across Canada, Finland, Sweden and Argentina.

Treks include embarking on reindeer safaris, staying in igloos and ice hotels and encountering the unique cultures of the Far North and South. And to ensure those passionate polar trekkers look stylish as they sled, snowshoe and snowmobile their way across the icy terrain, the itineraries include a Canada Goose Adventurer jacket for each traveller.

This year, the tour operator is adding new options to its chilly trip line-up including an Arctic Wildlife Adventure (starting at CDN$7,709 per adult). During this eight-day journey, local Inuit guides escort travellers to Nunavut’s floe-edge—where land meets water in a place that truly feels like the edge of the Earth—and provides the opportunity to glimpse the polar bears,

narwhals and beluga whales that converge in the area.

New for 2011, three Europe-based Canada Goose tours—Finland Winter Activity Week and Igloo Village, Finland Winter Activity Week and Reindeer Safari and Sweden and the Ice Hotel—have been designated as independent trips to maximize the number of available departure dates, while still maintaining their unique activities and appeal. These solo journeys offer travellers greater freedom and flexibility to discover the full natural appeal of these spectacular destinations.

Other popular Canada Goose trips include an 11-day Patagonia Winter Activity Week (starting at CDN$3,569 per person)—a stunning trek through the mountainous and glacier-pocked regions of southern Argentina, as well as the exciting Quebec Activity Week and Winter Carnival (starting at CDN$3,209). The eight-day tour, which now includes a snowshoeing excursion in the Charlevoix region, departs from Quebec City and features ample opportunity for dog-sledding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and stays in secluded log cabins along the north bank of the St. Lawrence River.

For more information on these and other Gap travel adventures, visit www. gapadventures.com.

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Sweden’s Ice Hotel, located on the shores of the Torne River in Swedish Lapland, is built from scratch every year. The hotel includes an ice chapel, an ice art exhibition hall, a cinema and the world famous Absolut Ice Bar.

Melancholy name for a joyous festival A holiday called “Day of the Dead” might evoke an image of a gruesome and scary time, but in Mexico it is in fact a cheerful celebration and a favourite time of the year for Mexican children. Homes get decorated, candles are lit and delicious treats are prepared.

Festivities, which take place October 30-November 2, focus on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.

In Playa del Carmen, the main beach

town in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, streets come alive with music, dancing and are filled with the aroma of tasty treats. Nearby Xcaret, an eco-cultural family park just six kilometres south of Playa del Carmen, organizes a colourful Life and Death festival every year, with traditional food, art, music, contests and shows.

The Riviera Maya is a stretch of white sand beaches and turquoise Caribbean Sea, located south of Cancun. The region offers various adventurous activities for endless family fun, such as zip-lining in the jungle, ATV rides, tours through underground rivers, swimming in cenotes (limestone

sinkholes), and visits to Mayan villages.

In celebration of the Day of the Dead festival, Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen is offering 40 per cent off regular rates, and 50 per cent off any seven-night reservation for a condo booked from October 20-November 25, 2010. Regular rates start at US$145 per night per one bedroom studio.

Condo Hotels Playa del Carmen, consisting of five luxury condo hotels located next to each other, offers condo apartment accommodations complete with kitchen and living room, outdoor pools, rooftop Jacuzzis, ocean views, and lush tropical foliage, as well as baby sitter and maid services. All five sister properties share amenities, including a beach club, two finedining restaurants, gym and spa.

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Around & About @ Events

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Airport Business

Fun event raises funds for CH.I.L.D.

Photo: Jim Jorgenson

Scott Harrold, general manager Landmark Aviation and Nancy Funnelle, customer service manager supervise the many door prizes awarded at the event.

Last month, Landmark Aviation hosted a BBQ to raise funds for the Children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders (CH.I.L.D) Foundation, which funds medical research into Crohn’s Disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver disorders in children with a goal to find a cure for these disorders.

The foundation was co-founded in 1995 by former B.C. politician Grace McCarthy and J. Lindsay Gordon, president of the HSBC Bank Canada at the Vancouver head office.

The event drew attendees from all facets of aviation at YVR including Vancouver Airport Authority employees, airlines, fire,

RCMP, cargo, Canada Customs, and the entire Landmark aviation team.

Landmark Aviation general manager Scott Harrold, a director of the CH.I.L.D. Foundation, helped barbecue the more than 300 hotdogs and hamburgers that were served to approximately 180 attendees.

The fun event raised $450 for the foundation through donations deposited in a voluntary donation box.

Since its inception 15 years ago, CH.I.L.D. has raised $15-million for research, built a research lab, the first of its kind in B.C. and established two Endowed Chairs for Research at U.B.C. and Children’s Hospital.

Last month, a new five-star resort opened on Sea Island. Luxury suites include sheepskin covers, plasma TV, catered meals and spa services.

But this is a five-star resort with a difference—its special guests check in on four legs rather than two.

Jet Pet Resort on Miller Road is a full service canine and feline resort conveniently located near YVR, which offers short- and long-term stays and 24-hour drop off and pickup for guests.

The brainchild of owner Camila Dahl, a former pharmacy technician and lifelong animal lover, the concept for the facility was years in the planning, with just a location near the Vancouver airport needed to bring the plan to fruition.

The building chosen to house Jet Pet Resort is a converted 1,400-square-metre warehouse leased from IAT Management on Miller Road. According to Wayne Duzita, vice president leasing IAT Management, the new facility is a perfect business fit as IAT currently has a tenant that transports pets by air.

“Kennels are generally not in a convenient location to airport, and travellers may not have the time to take their pet to a kennel the night before and pick it up the day after they return from a business trip,” said Duzita.

“This on-airport site caters to the needs of customers at airports. We see this as another opportunity to market Vancouver International Airport and YVR airlines, and this is another feature to make travel a complete and care free adventure.”

Jet Pet Resort offers four levels of suites and dog room rates including the Classic at $49 per night, Executive Suites at $59, Grand Suites at $69 and Luxury at $129. The latter come with private plasma TV, private lounge area with window seat, luxury bath, 30 minutes of private services—belly rubs and hugs—and an in-room web cam to connect owners to their pet from anywhere in the world.

The full Rock Star Package, starting at $1,000 per night, includes private limo pickup and drop-off for Fido, luxury suite with 24-hour care, dog park

adventures, spa treatments, massage, catered meals and private walks.

To prevent altercations between dogs and cats, the latter are housing in a separate wing. The litter box area is completely separate from the sleeping and playing space, and to prevent the spread of odours and contaminates, a high-tech air exchange system continuously circulate the air, kills bacteria with UV light treatment and eliminates odours with a carbon-plated infiltration system.

A full team of pet care professionals staff Jet Pet Resort as Dahl, who is certified at pet first-aid, wants the best conditions and service for her pet guests.

Older pets and those recovering from surgery or injuries are provided with therapeutic infrared beds to promote healing and quality of rest.

While transportation accounts for the majority of animal activity at airport, companies offering pet boarding services have mushroomed in recent years. Ten U.S. and three Asian airports currently provide pet hotel boarding service, with Jet Pet hotel at YVR being the first of its kind at an airport in Canada.

Located at 100-5980 Miller Road, Jet Pet Resort is open 24 hours day. Visit www.jetpetresort. com, or call (604) 238-7387.

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Federal government expands internship program for newcomers Canada’s Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister, Jason Kenney, has announced a new program to help newcomers gain valuable Canadian work experience, a significant hurdle for many immigrants.

This program offers newcomers the opportunity to acquire temporary Canadian work experience in fields relevant to their skills and experience. Newcomers can benefit from work placements within the federal government, which facilitates a smoother integration into the Canadian labour market for program participants.

Over the past two years, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) piloted two similar internship initiatives. This year, in addition to HRSDC and CIC, several other federal departments and agencies are taking part in the expanded initiative, including: Health Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Atlantic Canada

Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Natural Resources Canada, and the Canada Border Services Agency.

Over the past year, CIC and HRSDC were able to extend opportunities to 29 interns. This year, the number has more than doubled, with more than 60 interns participating in the fall intake.

In addition to the policy, program and administrative positions offered last year, new internship positions have been added in fields such as finance, translation, communication and science.

The expansion of this program follows up on a recommendation by the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. In addition to the departments and agencies that are ready to hire interns this fall, many others have expressed interest in a future intake. As the new program gains popularity, it is expected that the numbers will only increase as more federal organizations join the program.

Plane Spotting at YVR Coquitlam resident Brodie Winkler, 18, spotted this Transport Canada de Havilland Canada DHC-7, popularly known as the Dash 7, at Airport South.

The aircraft is used to conduct maritime surveillance, pollution and ice patrols as part of Transport Canada’s National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP).

During the summer months, this aircraft conducts patrols throughout the Canadian Arctic, Alaska and Greenland. During the fall and winter months it is used to conduct patrols of the Great Lakes and east or west coasts of Canada as needed.

In 2009, the aircraft was modernized and equipped on a 10-month period with a Maritime Surveillance System over a 10-month period. This marine pollution aerial surveillance equipment has greatly increased the detection capabilities of the aircraft.

Submit your photos to jstewart@westerndriver.com. Published photos will be entered into a draw for a gift certificate to Craving’s Restaurant, Richmond.

Newcomers Network Airport Services celebrates 18 years of service

CANN program officers assist a newly arrived Somalian family through the landing process at YVR. This month, the Community Airport Newcomers Network (CANN) at YVR celebrates 18 years of providing reception and orientation services to immigrants.

CANN welcomes new Canadians, provides them with information on settlement, and assistance with the landing process.

Since the program’s inception in 1992, more than 800,000 newcomers have been welcomed.

“It is a privilege to be part of the Canadian Government’s vision and initiative, which allowed us to establish this innovative program almost two decades ago,” said Parampal Sharma, program manager CANN. “Being one of the first programs of its kind, it remains an exemplary model in the continuum of settlement service to immigrants.”

Sara Hellsten, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) district director at YVR acknowledged that the services provided to new immigrants by CANN are an important resource.

“Many new immigrants travel considerable distances to start their new lives in an often unfamiliar territory,” said Hellsten.

“Arriving in a new country can be a daunting experience for new immigrants, not only because they must deal with various border clearance formalities, but also know what to do after they leave the airport. As such, the Community Airport Newcomers Network helps immigrants by providing practical information to get them started on their new journey.”

There are numerous success stories about the differences that CANN has made

in the lives of newcomers.

Karima Laadouli, a CANN program officer, once helped a newcomer from Somali whose daughter had been killed just days before she came to Canada. The woman was distraught on arrival, and filled with doubt about her decision to pursue a life in Canada without her daughter.

Laadouli provided empathy and support, helping her through the pre-settlement process.

“Our organization plays a significant role in meeting the needs of landed immigrants and refugees at the airport,” said Sharma. “The program services we offer provide support at the crucial first step in settlement and integration in a new country, and our welcome provides an important first impression of Canada.”

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Princess Cruises Island Princess is a 1,970-passenger vessel with 90 per cent ocean-view staterooms and more than 700 balconies.

With the close of the 2010 cruise season, Port Metro Vancouver celebrates key cruise industry achievements in sustainability and looks toward renewed growth in 2011.

Next year, the Disney Wonder vessel will home port in Vancouver for its inaugural Alaska season along with Oceania Cruises Regatta, and Crystal Cruises, which is set to pay nine port calls in Vancouver on its voyages to Alaska.

The cruise industry has faced increased challenges in 2010, on the heels of the global economic downturn. However, sev-

eral cruise lines have seized an opportunity this year to advance eco-friendly initiatives like shore power—providing a power source from land to power vessels when in harbour.

The Island Princess is one of four Princess ships, in addition to two Holland America ships, that connected to the new shore power facilities at Canada Place this season.

Vancouver is the first port in Canada to offer shore power facilities.

“Long-term sustainability is a top priority for Port Metro Vancouver,” said Robin Silvester, president and CEO of Port Metro

Queen Elizabeth II to name new Cunard vessel

This month, Queen Elizabeth II will preside over the naming ceremony of the new Cunard vessel that bears her name.

The Queen named Cunard’s original QE2 in 1967, and was at Southampton in 2004 to name the Queen Mary 2. She was also present in 1938 when her mother, then Queen Elizabeth, launched the first Queen Elizabeth liner.

The QE2 ended its life as an ocean

liner in 2008 and was sold to Dubaibased property developers. The new ship means Cunard’s fleet will again boast three Queens, along with the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

There will be a Cunard Line’s historic Royal Rendezvous January 13, 2011, when all three Queens—Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the newly launched Queen Elizabeth—will sail into New York harbour on the same day.

Vancouver. “We are pleased to bring new and innovative sustainability programs to our port, and to work with industry leaders to reduce their carbon footprint here in Vancouver. This shore power initiative alone has reduced almost 3,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2010.”

Port Metro Vancouver, the Government of Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and BC Hydro joined together to invest $9-million in providing shore power at Canada Place.

Another important sustainable port initiative is the revitalized EcoAction for Shipping Program and the Blue Circle Awards. The program represents Port Metro Vancouver’s user-friendly financial incentive for vessels to reduce air emissions.

During the 2010 cruise season, Port Metro Vancouver welcomed 177 calls, including 44 shore power connections, and more than 570,000 passengers. The cruise industry plays an important role in Metro Vancouver, stimulating more than $2-million in economic activity for every cruise ship call in Vancouver.

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Extra distance required behind 787 and 747-8

Cathay expands its long-haul fleet

Air Traffic

The 747-8, which celebrated its maiden flight on February 8, 2010, is the fourth-generation Boeing 747.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which regulates and oversees all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S., has issued an interim requirement that planes landing after either of Boeing’s two new aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner and the 747-8 jumbo jet, stay at least 16 kilometres behind.

Currently, large aircraft require just six kilometres of separation from other larger aircraft and up to nine kilometres from light aircraft.

Separation standards are meant to keep aircraft from encountering the wake, or turbulence, from bigger planes flying ahead. This turbulence is a severely disruptive air flow that is generated at the wingtips of big airplanes and swirls backward in a spiralling vortex.

According to the FAA, studies indicate that wake vortices generated by the B747-8 and possibly by the B787 may be more substantial than those of aircraft in the ‘heavy’ wake turbulence category.

If the ruling becomes permanent, the lengthy separation from other planes could cause potential problems for airlines operating the new Boeing jets, since it would reduce the number of these aircraft that could fly into a heavy-traffic airport.

The FAA said final guidance on the issue will be announced after 787 and 747-8 flight tests are completed and evaluated.

The carbon-composite 787 wide-body is almost three years behind schedule. It first flew in February and there are six aircraft in flight tests.

Air Canada boosts international flights from Vancouver Beginning this coming winter season, Air Canada is increasing international flights from Vancouver, its second largest Canadian hub. The airline will offer daily non-stop flights to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo Narita, Tokyo Haneda (beginning January 29, 2011), Seoul, Sydney Australia, London Heathrow, and Mexico City (weekend service begins November 1, with

daily flights effective December 1, 2010). Daily non-stop flights to Frankfurt and three times weekly non-stop flights to Auckland are offered on a codeshare basis with Star Alliance partners Lufthansa and Air New Zealand, respectively.

Total international capacity increase from Vancouver is 15 per cent this coming winter from a year ago.

Cathay Pacific Airways has ordered six additional Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range) for use in its long-haul fleet.

The six new airplanes, with an estimated value of US$1.6-billion at Boeing list prices, will increase Cathay Pacific’s 777-300ER future fleet from 30 to 36.

Cathay Pacific, one of the world’s largest operators of the popular jetliner, also operates 12 Boeing 777300s and five 777-200s.

Cathay Pacific first announced its selection of the 777-300ER in 2005. This announcement is Cathay Pacific’s fourth increase in its acquisition plans for the long-range jetliner.

“We are very pleased to confirm this purchase of six more Boeing 777-300ERs – a superb aircraft that already has significantly enhanced our operations

on key long-haul routes,” said Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Tony Tyler. “We have been very impressed by the operating economics of these aircraft, while their high efficiency has resulted in a reduced environmental impact. As we continue to enhance our fleet, the 777300ER will play a crucial role in our operations in the years to come.”

The Boeing 777 is a twin-engine, long-haul airplane.

Boeing incorporated several performance enhancements for the 777-300ER, extending its range and payload capabilities. Engine efficiency improvements and design changes that reduce drag and airplane weight have contributed to the aircraft’s increased capability.

Sixty-one customers around the world have ordered more than 1,100 777s.

All black for Air New Zealand’s new A320

Last month, Air New Zealand revealed a fierce all-black livery design for the first aircraft in its new domestic jet fleet.

The new livery is in recognition of the airline’s long time support of rugby, the nation’s favourite game, and the country’s famous team, the All Blacks.

“In celebration of Air New Zealand’s long running support of rugby in New Zealand, our first new A320 will arrive in January sporting a sleek black livery complete with silver fern motif and Koru on its tail,” said Rob Fyfe.

The koru is used in a stylized form as the logo of Air New Zealand and is an iconic symbol of New Zealand’s flora.

The first aircraft in the airline’s new domestic fleet of A320 aircraft will be the only one in the fleet featuring the new all black livery.

The new domestic fleet of A320 aircraft, combined with Air New Zealand’s new long-haul fleet of Boeing 777-300 aircraft, which begin arriving from the end of this year, will ensure the airline continues to have one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world.

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Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Try something different today for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

The following restaurants are at or within five minutes from YVR, and most offer airport employee discounts.

• White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-frys, entrées from the grill and desserts—Level 3 Departures.

• Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures International (Pre-Security) • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine-Level 3 Departures • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual diningLevel 3 Departures • 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

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Steveston’s One & Only Italian Restaurant 30 Years serving authentic Italian Cuisine A fine, upscale dining experience

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MAIN TERMINALS Domestic (Pre-Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwichesLevel 3 Departures 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 • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – 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 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

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

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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. Also serving Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea, Frappuccino, Iced Tea and Fruit Smoothies. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547) • Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent.

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MARPOLE • Cravings Restaurant & Lounge 8804 Osler Street, Vancouver. This newly renovated restaurant is located behind the Coast Hotel, only 5 minutes from YVR. Lunch, dinner, weekend breakfast. Tapas, classic pastas, steaks, seafood, vegetarian meals, stirfries, 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) • The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Rd. Specializing in fresh seafood from the west coast of B.C. & around the world. Ever-changing

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• Sushi Café 5455 Airport Road South. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6am-10pm. Eat in or take out. (604) 761-2362

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FRIDAY: 2 pieces Cod & Chips $6.98 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 1 piece Cod, Oyster & Chips with tartar lemon dill sauce $9.98 or 1 piece Halibut, Oyster & Chips with tartar lemon dill sauce $13.98 Show your YVR ID & Get 10% Off*

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selection of fresh fish, premium oysters & certified Angus steaks. Dinner, lunch, weekend brunch. 11am – 10 pm.

(604) 273-7014 • Italian Tomato Restaurant 8380 Bridgeport Rd. Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm (604) 247-0040 5 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 • The Mad Greek 7260 Westminster Highway Enjoy a feast worthy of Olympians. Great appetizers, famous homemade Spanakopita, tempting Souvlakis, mouthwatering Rack of Lamb, seafood—including the best calamari in town, Platters and more. Lunch, dinner.

Belly dancer Saturday nights. 11:30 am – 10pm. (604) 278-9598 Hotel Restaurants 6 Bailey’s All-Star Sports Café Your Community Source for Professional Sports. 113-5188 Westminster Hwy. (Between No. 1 & 2 Rd) M-W 11 am-11pm. Th-F 11 am-Midnight.

Sat. 9 am-Midnight. Sun 9 am-11 pm.

(604) 273-1045 • Accent Inns Vancouver Airport 10551 St Edwards Dr IHOP Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 273-3311 • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road • Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch & dinner, serving a variety of highquality 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 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, and featuring a special holiday menu. (604) 248-3281 • 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 The Buffet – breakfast 6:30am-10:30am, lunch 11am-2pm, dinner (604) 247-8573 4 The Buffet at River Rock – 7 mins. by Skytrain to all you can eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or Breakfast $14.95. 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 Denny’s – 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 The American Grille—American cuisine enhanced with regional flavours. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 6am-10pm. (604) 232-2804 • The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way The Apron – minutes away from Vancouver International Airport & nestled on the banks of the Fraser River. The Apron welcomes you to its comfortable, yet elegant, surroundings.

Enjoy contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine in the dining room, or relax with friends in the intimate lounge which offers comfort food into the wee hours. In the morning, refresh yourself with one of the many healthy superfood breakfast choices. Open 7 days a week; Dining room open from 6:30am-10:30pm. Lounge open from 11am-midnight. For reservations, call (604) 238-2105.

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Authentic Japanese cuisine served at their Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before

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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.

Next issue deadline for

Restaurant Feature

is Nov 1, 2010. call 604.736.6754

STEVESTON 9 Paesano’s 250-12240 2nd Avenue @ Bayview Steveston’s one and only Italian restaurant, celebrating 30 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine.

Open daily at 11:30am. Reservations recommended. (604) 270-9252.

8 Tapenade Bistro 3711 Bayview Street Award-winning wine list and cuisine.

Lunch, dinner, brunch, desserts, group menus. Hours: Tues-Fri.: lunch 11:30am-2:30pm; dinner from 5pm.

Sat. & Sun.: brunch & lunch from 11am; dinner from 5pm. Available for private functions. (604) 275-5188

Lunch . Dinner . Corporate Functions Richmond’s favourite fine dining restaurant, located in historic Steveston Village, just minutes from Vancouver International Airport.

Award-Winning Wine List & Cuisine.

Book now for your Group/Corporate Event!

3711 Bayview Street, Steveston | 604.275.5188 | www.tapenade.ca

12 HD Televisions All Major Sporting Events Weekly Comedy Nights

Live Weekly Music Licensed OPEN EARLY • CLOSE LATE

M-W 11am – 10pm Th-F 11am – Midnight Sat 9am – Midnight Sun 9am – 10pm

113-5188 Westminster Hwy. (Between No. 1 & 2 Rd.)

Tel: 604-273-1045

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Richmond Auto Dealer Guide KIA Richmond

Auto West Infiniti 13720 Smallwood Place 604.231.9378 | www.autowest.infiniti.ca | (see ad on page 3) Columbia Chrysler 5840 Minoru Blvd 1.877.742.4031 | www.columbiachrysler.com | (see ad on page 15)

Autowest INFINITI

Richmond Lexus

KIA Richmond 3351 No. 3 Road 604.273.1800 | www.kiarichmond.com | (see ad on page 16)

Columbia Chrysler

Signature Mazda RICHMOND CHRYSLER

Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep 5491 Parkwood Way 604.273.7521 | www.richmondchryslerjeep.com | (see ad on page 19) Richmond Lexus 5660 Minoru Blvd 604.273.5533 | www.richmond-lexus-vancouver.com | (see ad on page 14) Signature Mazda 13800 Smallwood Place 604.278.3185 | www.signaturemazda.com | (see ad on back cover)

You just know it’s a Mustang Introduced on April 17, 1964, and demonstrated in dealers’ showrooms across Canada in 1965, the Mustang was Ford’s most successful launch since the Model A. The instant bond created with buyers was understandable—the car simply had character.

Forty-five years later, North America’s favourite muscle car still exhibits that character.

New exterior design, new interior trim and technologies, plus increased V8 horsepower and that unmistakable Mustang exhaust note do justice to its longevity.

“The best Mustangs have always been the ones that connect young North Americans with the spirit of the times,-and the 2010 does exactly that,” said J Mays, Ford’s vice-president of design.

The 2010 Mustang combines modern technology with Mustang heritage in both design and engineering.

In the movie Bullitt, legendary actor Steve McQueen drove a Dark Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT that gained cult status among Mustang enthusiasts, thanks to a seven-minute scene that car buffs believe defined the modern movie car chase.

“All of the Bullitt elements are the base foundation of the GT,” said Paul Randle, Mustang chief engineer.

To that base foundation, engine and

chassis improvements have been made and racing experience technology added.

“We adjusted springs, stabilizer bars and shocks to better balance the ride, steering and handling for all models, which results in a more engaging driving experience,” said vehicle engineering manager Tom Barnes. “The 2010 Mustangs feel more controlled for steering and handling, yet retain a good ride balance.”

The 2010 Mustang 4.6- litre V8 power plant benefits from innovations from the Bullitt model with increased capacity to 315 horsepower.

“It runs on regular gasoline, but if you put in premium it has adaptive calibration that will give you even better mid-range torque” said Barnes.

The interior is well planned and the finish is impressive, with seats and arm rests using softer materials and quality stitching. The chromed-ringed gauges, aluminun-finished instrument panels and console fit the heritage mould. Drivers also can customize their ambient and instrument lighting through a special colour system, which features 125 colour options including pink fluorescent.

It’s no small feat to design, engineer and build a modern classic that retains its character.

Good job, Ford.

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SPECIFICATIONS

2010 Ford Mustang Body Styles: Coupe, Convertible Engines: 4.0L SOHC V6, 4.6L V8 (315 horsepower) Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, TREMEC 6-speed manual Drivetrain: RWD Price: Coupe, starting at $23,289; Convertible, starting at $27,872.

PRE-OWNED 2010 Lexus RX350

Premium Pkg 1 24,000 kms, cruise, AWD, moonroof, PWR tailgate STK #PO961 $42,942

2008 Lexus IS 350 LUXURY/NAVIGATION, 34,990 kms, 6-spd auto STK #P1027 $39,853

2008 Lexus RX350 PREMIUM PKG, V6, AD, only 35,500 kms, 1 owner STK #P1024 $37,653

Why just buy a Lexus, when you can own a Lexus from OpenRoad?

2006 Lexus IS 350 ULTRA PREMIUM, Silver, 6-spd. Auto, only 22,200 kms, V6 STK #P1020 $34,322

2008 Lexus ES 350 Luxury 6-spd auto, V6, dual shift mode, only 19,511 kms STK #P0997 $31,110

We’ve Moved!

VISIT OUR TEMPORARY LOCATION. RICHMOND LEXUS has moved to a TEMPORARY location in downtown Richmond at the corner of Lansdowne and Minoru, to serve you better. Now located just one block west of No. 3 Road at 5660 MINORU BOULEVARD. Visit www.richmond-lexus-vancouver.com for driving directions.

2008 Lexus ES350

Navigation Back-up camera, keyless, 6-spd auto, cruise STK #P1004 $31,110

2008 Lexus RX 350 AWD Cruise, navigation, PWR liftgate, back-up camera STK #P00990 $41,910 2007 Lexus ES350 Leather PWR seats, a/c, sun/moonroof, only 43,584 kms STK #P0986 $28,762

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2006 Lexus IS 250 Sport Pkg 6-spd auto, V6, dual shift mode, oly 78,000 kms STK #P1006 $27,652 2006 Lexus IS 350 Sport Pkg Alarm, leather, PWR seats, only 49,600 kms STK #P0985 $31,111

604.273.5533 RICHMOND LEXUS

5660 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC

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Tel: 604 736-6754 • Fax: 604 736-6750 E-mail: jstewart@westerndriver.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

49,000 Readers Every Month | $17.50 Per Col Inch B & B ACCOMMODATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Aircraft De-Icing Operations SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT Presently we are seeking individuals as Aircraft De-icing Agents to provide Aircraft De-icing Operations at Vancouver International Airport.

Position Details: 1st October 2010 to the 30th April 2011, Casual / On-call positions, Shift Work, 24 Hour Operations, working in inclement weather.

Positions available for men, women, and retirees, individuals with experience in: Aircraft De-icing, Airport Operations, Students - Aircraft/Airport fields of study, Pilots, Firefighting, or experience operating high-lift equipment is preferred.

Prerequisites: Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant-IM1000, Fluent in English, MUST be able to obtain a valid Transport Canada Restricted Area Pass, valid Provincial Driver’s License, able to pass physical examination.

Salary: $14 per hour, subject to qualifications and successful completion of paid training.

Send your résumé by email to vancouver@aeromag2000.com

START YOUR FUTURE WITH SERVISAIR!

PRESENTLY HIRING FOR AIRLINE RAMP AGENTS GREAT EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM EARN UP TO $1000.00 Ability to work in adverse weather conditions Shift work, 24 hour operation Offloading and Loading baggage and cargo Operate ground support equipment Training program provided EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE · FULL HEALTH · TRAVEL PERKS · UNIFORM · PARKING EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO: yvr.hr@am.servisair.com You must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant-IM1000 or Permanent Resident.

Hold a valid Class 5 BC Drivers License and have your own means of reliable transportation

Chestnut Tree Bed & Breakfast Comfortable accommodation, with special discounts for airline personnel. Five minutes from airport, in Richmond. Free pick-up to and from airport.

Phone Penny or Ross (604) 273-1198 E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca

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Reference: ST1011

Office Space Available

Consider a career in aviation Handlex provides ground-handling and airport services to several airlines at international airports in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal. These include passenger services, baggage handling and aircraft cleaning. Handlex has 1,300 employees in Canada and is a member of the international Transat A.T. family. This integrated company specializes in organizing, marketing and distributing travel holidays. A leader in Canada, Transat is also active in more than 60 countries and plays a key role in the world’s tourism industry.

At YVR’s most desired location – Landmark Aviation Prime, executive office space available at Landmark Aviation located on the beautiful south-side of Canada’s finest airport - YVR. Offered at very competitive rates, with breathtaking views & an on-site business centre—a first-class presidents lounge & boardroom facility with 24/7 security. Many different office sizes and rent/term options.

Enquiries, please contact Scott at sharrold@landmarkaviation.com 604.818.9904 or jwang@landmarkaviation.com 604.279.9922

Handlex is committed to employment equity.

Join our team as: Station Attendant: Responsible for the loading and unloading of aircrafts (handle luggage and drive airside vehicles). Carry out aircraft marshalling.

• Be able to life heavy objects.

• Have the capacity to work under various climatic conditions.

• Hold a valid driver’s licence.

Requirements: • Available and flexible to work various shifts (day, evening, weekends and holidays).

• Meet Transport Canada requirements stipulated in the Airport Restricted Area Access Clearance Program.

• Must have either Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status.

Training, a parking space and uniforms will be provided by the employer.

To apply for this vacancy, please send your résumé to the following email address hrhandlexyyz@handlex.ca.

RENTAL ACCOMMODATION 2BR2BA, one parking stall for rent in Wall Centre Richmond.

890+ sq ft. Use of hotel gym & pool for nominal fee. Chefdesigned meals delivered from The Apron restaurant. Airport shuttle operates from the Westin Wall Centre. $1,400/ mo. Ph 604-272-0226.

Open Concept Steveston Condo. 1 block from dyke, 10 mins. to YVR. 2 bdrm, 2 full baths, 2 sec. pkg spots.

Laundry, f/place, lge balcony.

Hot water, Heating & Cooling incl. No pets/ smoking. Left furnished optional. Avail.

Jan. 1 (negotiable). $2,000 per month, min. 1 year lease.

Contact fanoula@shaw.ca.

Brand New 2 Bed, 2 Bath Condo in Wall Centre Tower at the Westin Hotel! Close to YVR, walking distance to Skytrain, shops and restaurants. 881 sq. ft. on 6th floor with unobstructed water views. In-Suite laundry, hardwood floors, underground parking, plus more! $1,690 per month. Avail.

Oct. 1st. Call Tamara at 604-817-6143 Century 21 Prudential www.3333corvetteway.com

One-bdrm. Apt. in quiet bdlg.

Central Richmond. Walk to Skytrain & park. 700sq.ft. w/ large balcony overlooking treed area. Ex. Room, pool, barbeque area. Covered pkg.

In-suite wash/dryer, fireplace, hardwood floors. $950 p/mth.

Avail. Dec. 1. 604-644.9067.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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)

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Name that Aircraft

Last month’s winner: Send the correct name of this aircraft (make and model) & you could win a

$25 Gift Certificate for lunch at Sideslip Café, See ad on Page 14

Send your answer by Email: jstewart@westerndriver.com; 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 November

1, 2010. The winner’s name will be published in the November 2010 issue of SkyTalk.

A.J. Jordan Lions Bay, BC

Answer:

Lockheed SR-71B “Blackbird”.

An advanced, long range, Mach 3+ strategic reconnaissance aircraft. It was unofficially named the Blackbird, and called the Habu by its crew, referring to an Okinawan species of pit viper.

AVIATION TRAINING

ACROSS 1 Insures bank deposits 5 Destiny 10 Persian ruler 14 Solitary 15 Margarines 16 Mexican monetary unit 17 Molecules of gas form a thin film on the surface of a solid 19 Framework for holding objects 20 Young child 21 Long period of time 22 Genus of pondweed 24 Pictures (abbrev.)

25 Fibrous protein in hair 26 Reveal 29 Pretentious (3 words) 30 Harmonious relations 31 Compare or equate 32 Young bear 35 A slender woodwind instrument 36 Stiff 37 To the other side 38 Negative 39 Expresses grief verbally 40 Experiences 41 Waste matter in drains 43 Fancy clothing 44 Foreword of a book 46 Percussion instrument 47 Provide with equipment 48 Wild African sheep 49 Illuminated 52 Adhesive 53 Beginnings 56 Fellow 57 Blood vessels

58 Information 59 Border 60 Pitchers 61 Smell.

DOWN 1 Deflated 2 An extinct bird 3 Of the present month 4 Chief Executive Officer 5 Minor monetary unit in Russia 6 Countertenors 7 Command or control 8 Cow sound 9 As required (2 words) 10 Distribute 11 Periods of intense sorrow caused by loss 12 American Standard Code for Information Interchange 13 A family of Amerindian languages 18 Salary increase 23 Smile 24 Footstep 25 Persimmons 26 “Once ____ a time” 27 God of wisdom (Babylonian mythology) 28 Chinese revolutionary 29 French for “Line” 31 Feudal lord 33 Website addresses 34 Occupied 36 Tending to react 37 Swarm 39 A monetary unit of China 40 Apple or orange, for example 42 Decadent 43 Stone fruit 44 Armed bullhead fish 45 Governed 46 Depressing in character

CrossWord

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Skin disease Burden Enter within Russian emperors Not old A variant of Esperanto.

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AUTOS FOR SALE 2010 Mazda 3 GX, Auto, A/C and power group. With only 25,000 kms. Last one left.

Priced to sell at $15,995. STk#A75828.

2010 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD, black/grey int., sunroof, only 25,868 kms. STK#P119378.

WAS $3,991, NOW $34,991.

2006 Mazda 3 Sport, 11 to choose from. GS and GT and different options available. Prices start at $13,888 and up.

2009 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 4WD, flex fuel V8, grey, only 39,116 kms. STK#L006583.

WAS $31,998, NOW $27,991.

2008 Mazda Miata GT, with power retractable hard top. Fully equipped with only 47,000 kms. Priced to sell at $25,990. STK#A49498.

2009 DODGE CALIBER SXT, 5-spd., 4-cycl., white, immaculate, only 37,438 kms.

STK#P216597.WAS $18,998, NOW $14,988.

2008 Mazda RX8 GT Anniversary Edition, only 200 made in Canada. Fully equipped with only 33,000 kms. Priced to sell at $26,990.

STK#M306041A.

2008 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED SAHARA, 4-door, V6, auto, black, only 31,910 kms.

STK#222331A. WAS $29,998, NOW $26,991.

2007 Mazda 6 Wagon GT, fully equipped with leather and sunroof. Only 65,000 kms and in immaculate condition. Priced to sell at $17,965. STK#MT08661A. 2009 Audi A4 Quattro, fully equipped and in immaculate condition. Only 16,000 kms.

None around and priced to sell at $36,990.

STK#A34082.

2008 Lexus ES350, fully equipped with leather and sunroof. Just arrived and priced to sell at $24,990. STK#A25018A. 2006 Mazda 5 GT, auto, A/C, alloys and sunroof. 2.3L 4 cyl. Only has 51,000 kms. Priced to sell at $17,990. STK#A27852.

2007 Mazda CX7 GT, fully equipped with leather and sunroof. Only 25,500 kms and priced to sell at $22,888. STK#A53090.

2009 Mazda CX9 GT, 2 to choose from and just reduced to $31,888. Leather and power seat, alloys and much more.

SIGNATURE MAZDA

Accelerated Aviation Training

Unit 130 – 5980 Miller Road YVR International Airport

13800 Smallwood Place, Richmond Call 604.278.3185 www.signaturemazda.com

(Just 50 m. S. of “Sea Island Centre” on Canada Line. SkyTrain service is FREE between main terminal & Sea Island Centre)

Tel. 604-279-0179 • www.AcceleratedAviation.com

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Michael J. Culhane BSc BA LLB ATPL Barrister & Solicitor

2007 BMW 525i. NOW JUST $28,934!

Stunning 2007 BMW 525i with Power Group, Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, Climate Control, Remote Entry, Heated Seats, and more!

info@culhane.ca 604.279.0179

2007 BMW X5 4.8i. NOW JUST $48,951!

Top of the Line! Comes with Premium Package with Comfort Seats, Activity Package, Sport Package, Tech Package, and Rear DVD Entertainment, and more!

2007 Infiniti FX35. NOW JUST $33,982!

INFINITI CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED! 0.9% Financing Available! Well equipped with Premium Package and includes AWD, Rear View Camera, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, 6 Disc Changer, Leather Seats, Air Conditioning, Bose Sound System and more.

One-Bedroom Condo for Sale.

700 square feet with balcony.

Central Richmond location.

2006 Audi A4 3.2 Quattro. NOW JUST $29,957! Showroom condition! A must see!

Well equipped with Sunroof Pkg, Premium Pkg, Technology Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, BOSE Sound, Rear Parktronic, 17” Alloy Wheels, and more!

Includes one parking stall.

Price reduced: $218,888.

No agents please. Call (604) 644-9067.

***YEAR-END SALE*** 2007 BMW 328i Cabriolet. NOW JUST $38,922! CALL TODAY! BMW 328i Retractable Hard-top Cabriolet, fully inspected & comes reconditioned to luxury standards. Well equipped with Automatic trans., Power Group, Keyless Remote Entry, Comfort Access, Climate Control, Heated Seats, and more!

www.weightlossandnutritions.com weightlossandnutritions.com Anna 604-295-0307

Only at Auto West Infiniti 13720 Smallwood Place, Richmond CALL US TODAY! 604-231-9378

2006 MAZDA 5 SPORT MINIVAN, white/ black int., 4-cyl., auto, only 83,441 kms.

STK#369956A. WAS $17,998, NOW $14,998.

2007 BMW X5 4.8i, AWD, PWR group, leather, sunroof, only 67,124 kms. STK#P241027.

WAS $51,998, NOW $47,988.

2008 BMW 528xi, AWD, 5-spd., blue/ beige leather, sunroof, only 36,722 kms.

STK#P255826. WAS $43,998, NOW $39,991.

RENTAL ACCOMMODATION FOR RENT: 2-bdrms in nice, clean 4-bdr. Furnished home in Richmond (2nd & Steveston Hwy). Suit professional airport employees or short-term new immigrants. $550/mth or $1,000 for both.

Includes utilities & cable.

Close to schools & bus. Call Dave 604.657.8945.

VACATION PROPERTY for rent

2010 DODGE DAKOTA, 4WD crew cab, V8, auto, red, only 16,773 kms. STK#P147559.

WAS $27,488, NOW $23,888.

2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE, gold/black int., V6, only 50,273 kms.

STK#P789870. WAS $20,998, NOW $17,998.

RICHMOND CHRYSLER JEEP in the Richmond AutoMall, 5491 Parkwood Way, Richmond 1-877-357-1412 www.richmondchryslerjeep.com

2009 BUICK ALLURE CXL, V6, grey metallic, only 62,135 kms, Loaded. STK#PW1248.

SALE $18,012.

2009 GMC SIERRA 1500, 2WD, crew cab, V8, grey/green metallic, side rails, only 10,000 kms. STK#T205073A. SALE $22,448.

2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2.7 TOURING, convertible, auto, light blue, only 7,276 kms.

STK#PC1179. BLOWOUT $22,558.

2009 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 4WD, black, auto, only 47,942 kms, Loaded. STK#PE1138. $25,933.

2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, 3.0 diesel, 4wd, auto, green metallic, leather, only 23,373 kms. STK#C132505A. $34,722.

2010 MUSTANG GT, convertible, 5-spd., black, leather, only 3,340 kms. STK#PT1203A. LIKE NEW, $35,982.

COLUMBIA CHRYSLER 5840 Minoru Blvd, Richmond 1-877-742-4031 www.columbiachrysler.com

2007 TOYOTA MATRIX XR, blue, auto, 4-cyl., only 19,344 kms. STK#RX6262A. $15,853.

2005 TOYOTA CAMRY LE, V6, auto, grey, only 55,516 kms. STK#ES7741B. $15,952.

2005 MERCEDES C-CLASS, Sport, 2.3L Kompressor, auto, only 50,114 kms.

STK#P1017. $19,963.

2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL LE, 4-cyl., auto, AWD, only 87,440 kms. STK#RX6363A. $16,963.

2005 SUBARU IMPREZA RS, AWD, red, 4-cyl., auto, only 72,791 kms. STK#GC5892A. $12,822.

RICHMOND LEXUS 5660 Minoru Blvd., Richmond.

604-273-5533. www.richmondlexus.com

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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Entire House: Daily $150; Weekly $875; Monthly $3,000 Individual Rooms: Daily $75; Weekly $450; Monthly $1,500

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Entire House: Daily $100; Weekly $525; Monthly $1,500 Individual Rooms: $50; Weekly $275; Monthly $750 For further details, photos and reservations, please contact Richard (604) 732-8488; richardgraham@primus.ca

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The subcompact Fiesta outguns competitors Nissan Versa, Toyota’s Yaris and Corolla, and Honda Fit in performance, handling and comfort, but does not match the Fit in carrying capacity.

For those who care about the bells and whistles, available features include Sync voice-activated control for cell phones and MP3 player, sunroof, keyless push button start, leather upholstery and heated front seats. A host of dealer accessories are also available.

Ford says Fiesta is the next milestone under the ONE Ford plan to design and develop vehicles that meet the differing needs, wants and expectations of customers around the world.

Up front, Fiesta sports the global Ford face, with Blue Oval badge centred on the grille over the signature inverted trapezoid lower grille opening. These subtle cues encourage familiarity across the Ford portfolio, providing aesthetic linkage between the new Taurus, midsize Fusion and the Fiesta.

Ford expects the Fiesta to continue the sales momentum in Canada that it has achieved in Europe and Asia. More than 500,000 models for this front-wheel drive subcompact have been sold since it was launched last autumn.

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2011 Euro plan Ford Fiesta finds favour with Canadians For years, Canadians have asked Ford: “Why can’t we buy European specification models here?”

Ford’s answer is: “Yes, you now can!”

Of course, Ford has sold Euro specification cars in North America in the past, but they were altered to suit North American tastes, with softer suspension, bigger engines and body style changes and lots of plastic on the inside.

This formula has not been followed for the introduction of the European Ford Fiesta this year. Already sold worldwide, the North American Fiesta is built in Mexico on the same platform as the Mazda2 and sold in Canada in two different model trims—four-door sedan and a five–door hatch.

Power comes from a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder 120-horsepower Duratec engine, mated to a five-speed manual transmission, or six-speed speed, dualclutch automatic transmission. This setup, together with twin independent variable valve camshafts, helps to delivery 6.8L/100 km city and 4.9L/100km hwy fuel economy. The Duratec engine’s efficiency is also improved by a 32-bit micro processor control module that makes adjustments to fuel, air, spark and gas.

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Richmond’s residential benchmark Real Estate price overtakes Greater Vancouver Area Since April 2010, real estate prices have edged down slightly, with the number of property sales and property listings declining in the Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) market place.

Housing prices have decreased 2.8-per cent compared to the alltime high reached in April, when the residential benchmark price was $593,419. In August the benchmark price decreased to $576,597.

The benchmark price is an arithmetic estimated sale price of a typical property within each market. It represents all residential properties, i.e., detached, attached and apartments throughout the GVA. Richmond has performed particularly well compared to Greater Vancouver. The benchmark price for a detached property in Greater Vancouver in August 2010 was $795,076, an 8.5-per cent increase compared to August 2009.

The benchmark price for a detached property in Richmond in August 2010 was $900,046, a 20.7-per cent increase compared to August 2009. This was the largest percentage price increase in all of the GVA. The benchmark price for an attached property in Greater Vancouver was $489,511 in August 2010, a 6.6-per cent increase compared to August 2009.

The benchmark price for an attached

property in Richmond was $511,077 in August 2010, a 10.3-per cent increase compared to August 2009.

Canada remains an attractive destination for foreign buyers, a fact that continues to affect activity in the GVA. This is also applies to the Richmond marketplace, where moderate demand, low interest rates and a healthy but slowly declining supply of properties in the market-place are conditions that favour local, national and international buyers.

With the GVA constantly ranked as one of the best cities and areas in the world to live, the long-term investment in real estate continues to appear very favourable.

For real estate questions or enquiries, contact the Re/Max Westcoast TEAM DASH Richmond office at (604) 760-8609 or (604) 809-9626.

History and origin of Canadian Thanksgiving In Canada, Thanksgiving is our annual holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October to give thanks at the close of the harvest season.

Various First Nations in Canada observed long-standing traditions celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for a successful bounty of crops long before the arrival of Europeans.

The European history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient.

He did not succeed but did establish a settlement in Northern America. In 1578, he held a formal ceremony, in what is now called Newfoundland, to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving.

Other settlers arrived and continued these ceremonies. Frobisher was later knighted and had an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean named after him—Frobisher Bay.

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At the entire of the American Revolution in 1781, Americans who remained loyal to England moved to Canada where they brought the customs and practices of the American Thanksgiving to Canada. There are many similarities between the two Thanksgivings, such as the cornucopia and pumpkin pie.

The first Thanksgiving Day after Canadian Confederation in 1867 was observed as a civic holiday on April 5, 1872, to celebrate the recovery of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) from a serious illness.

Eventually in 1879, Parliament declared November 6 a day of Thanksgiving and a national holiday. Over the years, many dates were used for Thanksgiving, the most popular was the third Monday in October.

After World War I, both Armistice Day and Thanksgiving were celebrated on the Monday of the week in which November 11th occurred.

Ten years later, in 1931, the two days became separate holidays and Armistice Day was renamed Remembrance Day. Finally, on January 31, 1957, Parliament proclaimed:winery “A day of General Thanksgiving to Almighty God for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed...to be observed on the second Monday in October.”

isabella Tastings

Blueberry Dessert Wine 2007

This wine is semi-dry with soft and perfumed hints of blueberry.

Recent studies have found blueberries to be very high in antioxidants, which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our body.

Blueberry Dessert Wine is best served chilled—by itself after dinner, or drizzled over creamy vanilla ice-cream.

Price $14.95.

Available at Isabella Winery, 11491 River Road, Richmond.

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Signature Mazda…

Western Canada’s Flagship Store Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary

The World Car of the Year is here!

Come in and see the NewStarting Mazda 2 from $13,995

604.278.3185 www.signaturemazda.com

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