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States-Canada transborder flights, and generate service and pricing benefits for consumers travelling between the two countries The merger between United Airlines and Continental Airlines
in the U.S. was concluded on October 1 and the two carriers’ global networks will now operate under the name United Airlines. “Working cooperatively with our partner Air Canada, we can
create a more streamlined travel experience for customers travelling between the United States and Canada, providing more travel options and benefits while reducing travel times,” said Jeff Smisek, United Airlines president and chief executive officer. The Canada-U.S. market is one of the largest air transportation markets in the world. Air Canada’s transborder network to 59 U.S. cities will be strengthened by United’s presence in 210 U.S. airports. Similarly, United’s transborder network to 16 Canadian cities will be strengthened by Air Canada’s network serving 59 communities across Canada. “This joint venture between United Airlines and Air Canada will provide many benefits and revenue synergies on this important market allowing us to com-
pete more effectively,” said Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada’s president and chief executive officer. “As founding members of Star Alliance, Air Canada and United Airlines have benefited from a close relationship, as have our customers through a simplified travel experience and loyalty rewards. By managing pricing, scheduling and sales through a stronger joint venture, the carriers will be better able to serve customers by offering more travel options.” The joint venture is expected to come into effect in early 2011, subject to Air Canada and United Airlines making the necessary filings, obtaining regulatory approvals and finalizing documentation. The carriers already benefit from anti-trust immunity granted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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First Nations’ art plays a key role in creating YVR’s distinctively west-coast aesthetic, but the airport’s commitment to promoting and supporting artists extends far beyond its terminals. Vancouver Airport Authority was a sponsor of this year’s presentation of the BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations’ Art. The Awards are the most prestigious for First Nations’ artists in B.C. and have been recognizing artistic excellence for the past four years. The event, held on October 22, was attended by Premier Gordon Campbell, Hon. Steven Point, Lieutenant Governor of B.C., sponsors, and the families and guests of the award recipients. “Through their work in the areas of weaving, painting, carving and jewellery, these artists reflect the cultural significance of the arts of the First Nations in British Columbia,” said Premier Campbell. “These awards pay tribute to the incredible cultural heritage of B.C.’s First Nations and help to continue an extraordinary legacy in which all British Columbians can take pride.” Rena Point Bolton of Terrace, a Sto:lo artist, was named the recipient of the 2010 Lifetime Creative Achievement Award for First Nations’ Art in recognition of her lifelong contributions in the areas of weaving and basketry. The recipients of the juried awards were Alvin Adkins, Haida, of Vancouver, Lisa Hageman, Haida, of Massett, Peter Morin, Tahltan, of Victoria, Tim Paul, Nuu-chah-nulth, of Port Alberni and Richard Sumner, Kwakwaka’wakw, of Victoria. Keith Mitchell, chair of the
BC Achievement Foundation added, “This year’s recipients join 19 artists recognized since 2007, and represent the excellence and diversity of First Nations’ art in the province.” “On behalf of the airport community, I congratulate these talented and deserving artists,” said Anne Murray, the Airport Authority’s vice president, community and environmental affairs. “Our support for these awards is part of our commitment to fostering the development of First Nations’ art and builds on what we’ve accomplished at the airport and through the work of the YVR Art Foundation.” YVR is recognized around the world for creating a unique sense of place within the airport where B.C.’s cultural heritage and natural beauty are celebrated. YVR’s collection of First Nations’ art includes one of Canada’s most recognizable sculptures, Bill Reid’s The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, The Jade Canoe. Visit YVR’s website at www.yvr.ca to learn more about art at YVR. For more information on the YVR Art Foundation including the Foundation’s art scholarship program for First Nations Youth, visit their website at www.yvraf.com. The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is an independent foundation established and endowed by the Province of B.C. in 2003 to celebrate community service, arts, humanities and enterprise. Visit their website at www.bcachievement.com for more information about the Foundation or this year’s recipients.
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Vancouver Airport Authority vice-president of community and environmental affairs, Anne Murray, sits with this year’s winners of the BC Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations’ Art: L-R, Top Row: Peter Morin, Lisa Hageman, Alvin Adkins and Richard Sumner. Bottom Row: Tim Paul, Rena Point Bolton and Anne Murray.
Sapphire Revelation unveiled at YVR Remember those crystal glasses you registered for when you got married, but have never used because they’re too fancy? Dust them off, because we’ve found something for you to finally fill them with. Bacardi’s Bombay Sapphire Revelation, a $200,000 crystal decanter of super premium gin, is now on display at YVR. Designed by Canadian designer Karim Rashid, crystal maker Baccarat, and jeweller Garrard, the Revelation is a translucent blue decanter shaped as a giant gemstone with a designed
stopper decorated with diamonds and sapphires. There are only five limited edition bottles in the world of which two are available for purchase—one at the airport in Hong Kong and the other bottle, here at YVR. Profits from the sale of the Bombay Sapphire Revelation will benefit The Smile Train, the travel retail industry’s chosen charity, which provides lifeenhancing cleft surgery to children in poor countries. The Revelation bottle is available for purchase and will be on exhibit at the main inter-
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Monk’s Grill is now open in YVR’s Domestic Terminal, after security near Gate C45. Stop by and enjoy a tasty treat from their menu. The full restaurant and kitchen will open mid-December.
Every year, pilots, air traffic controllers, regulators, and Vancouver Airport Authority staff come together for the Chief Pilot’s Meeting. This year marks the 15th year the aviation community has come together to share information about operating at YVR. The topics discussed at these meetings include airside safety programs, airside capital projects, air traffic updates, winter operations and noise management initiatives. The intent of this meeting is to gain further understanding into what is needed to ensure that YVR continues to be a safe, efficient and sustainable airport. During the Chief Pilot’s Meeting, Vancouver Airport Authority also takes the time to thank a few airlines for flying quietly. Each year, three airlines are presented with the YVR Fly Quiet Awards. The award raises awareness about aircraft noise issues within the community in a friendly manner. In order to win an award, an airline must have the lowest average annual noise levels during the previous year in their category and must not have any outstanding noise violations at YVR. The recipients of the 5th annual YVR Fly Quiet Awards are: Horizon Air, UPS Airlines and Air Transat. Special thanks must be extended to Horizon Air, as this is the third time they’ve won this award in the past five years! The Airport Authority recognizes that it requires a team of people working together to ensure that all flights are operating within the guidelines set out by YVR’s noise abatement procedures. Aircraft noise is an important issue for both the airport and the surrounding community; the YVR Fly Quiet Awards aim to recognize the positive steps airlines are taking to fly quietly in and out of YVR. To learn more about YVR’s Noise Management Program visit the community and environment section of www.yvr.ca.
Powering ahead to conserve energy
Each year, BC Hydro recognizes the people and organizations that have best demonstrated a commitment to energy conservation and whose practices exemplify energy management and efficiency. The Power Smart Excellence Awards honour candidates from a range of categories from workplace conservation to new construction, and more. Vancouver Airport Authority was recently awarded a Power Smart Leadership Excellence Award for its sustainability and energy conservation efforts throughout 2009. Leadership Excellence is a highly regarded designation. It is earned by renewed Power Smart leaders that achieve progressively greater levels of energy savings year-over-year, clearly demonstrating they are on a path of continuous improvement. The award recognized the Airport Authority’s ongoing commitment to energy efficiency including reductions of 25 per cent in electrical and 33 per cent in natural gas intensity between 1997 and 2009; the installation of sub-metering to record detailed energy usage, tracking kilowatt hours per passenger and per bag, by building, by function and by system at YVR; and using a windmill and solar photovoltaic cells to providing lighting in front of a pump station. Congratulations go out to all of the 2010 Power Smart Excellence Award winners on their outstanding energy conservation achievements. For more information about the awards and the Power Smart program, visit www.bchydro.com/powersmart.
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Flu shots on the fly This fall, YVR passengers and airport employees can keep sniffles at bay and work and travel plans on track by getting a flu shot on the fly at Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic. Located on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal, registered nurses at Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic will be on hand to administer a flu shot quickly and conveniently. This $30 shot includes prevention against the H1N1 and influenza viruses making the rounds this season. It’s a walk-in clinic, so no appointment required. YVR is the first airport in North America with a comprehensive medical clinic, as well as a walk-in dental centre and full-service pharmacy, all located in the public area of the Domestic Terminal on Level 1. For more information on YVR’s health care services, visit the Shopping, Dinning & Services section of www.yvr.ca. Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic is open: Monday - Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 9am – 2pm Sunday & Holidays: Closed.
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Creative pumpkins in the Terminal
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The carving of “The Skull” tied for third place. Customers in the terminal over the Halloween weekend were welcomed to a ghoulish good time as tenants and retailers dressed up their part of the terminal to mark Halloween. Whether it was the cobwebs draping the check-in counters or a frightening witch serving up morning latte, there was plenty to keep everyone entertained. Passengers who came to the terminal early enough were able to trick-or-treat down the retail street in the Domestic Level 3 as most retailers handed out candy and chocolates to their customers. On Friday, October 29, the airport community and members of the public were invited to take part in the Airport Authority’s 11th Annual Halloween pumpkin carving contest. More than 25 intricately carved jacko’-lanterns were on display for this year’s contest with creative designs ranging from Jet Blue’s infamous flight attendant quitting his job, to Pac Man and Sesame Street’s Ernie. Top prize honours went to the Michael Valeroso from UPS for his carving of “The Face,” a scary looking pumpkin/ monster that astounded everyone. Second place had everyone’s mouth watering
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Canada Line Canadians feature Awards wins national prominently in Guild awards engineering award The 2010 Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators annual awards banquet was held in London, England, on October 21 at Guildhall and recognized a number of Canadians. The prestigious Prince Philip award for helicopter rescue was won for the second time by 442 Squadron CDF Comox, B.C. The crew, Major (retired) Jason von Kruse, Lieutenant-Colonel Christian Lalande, Master Corporal Dominic Frenette, Sergeant Kent Gulliford, and
of Conair Group, received the Livery of the Guild. The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators is a U.K.-based organization, founded in 1929, which promotes air safety and recognizes outstanding airmanship. The Guild has established Regions in North America, Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong, and worldwide membership is drawn from pilots engaged in private, commercial, military and government aviation.
Master Corporal William (Billy) Ternes were presented with their award by the Lord Mayor of London. It was the second time that Sgt Kent Gulliford received the award, being part of the 2007 crew who also received the award. Peter Evans, president of Vancouver’s Harbour Air, was awarded a Master Air Pilot Certificate, John Burley, chairman of the North American Region, Ron Price, president of the Abbotsford International Airshow, and Barry Marsden, chairman
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The annual Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards are Canada’s highest mark of recognition for projects by Canadian consulting engineering firms. Held annually for 42 years, this year a record 73 engineering projects were entered. Two special awards and 10 awards of excellence were given. One of the special awards—the Schreyer Award—was presented to engineering firm SNC-Lavalin, which garnered top marks for technical innovation on the
Canada Line Rapid Transit Project. Measuring more than 18 kilometres, the automated rapid transit line connects downtown Vancouver with the Vancouver International Airport and the City of Richmond. The $1.9-billion project includes 16 stations, as well as water crossings and elevated and underground sections. SNC-Lavalin designed, built and commissioned the line 110 days ahead of a 51-month schedule.
Air Canada has boosted its international service out of YVR by 17% this winter, with daily non-stop flights to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, beginning January 29, 2011, and daily flights to Mexico City beginning December 1, 2010. These additions bring Air Canada’s YVR international destination total to 11, which also includes Tokyo Narita, Sydney Australia, London Heathrow, Frankfurt and Auckland via code-share with Star
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Communications supplier increases radio reliability and security Last year, a new radio system was installed at YVR to replace a decades-old system that provided communications for approximately 1,100 handsets and vehiclemounted radios. The installation was a challenging project to implement because many of the existing users had radios that were incompatible with the new system. All the old radio systems had to be simultaneously switched over to the new system so that there would be no delay in communications between users. With the 2010 Games then on the horizon, what would normally have been a six-month project was deployed in a mere two months. Grant Fengstad, manager technology planning Vancouver Airport Authority, brought together a team and partnered with Motorola and BC Communications (BCC) to deliver this critical project. “BC Communications proved to be a reliable and responsive partner, both in the delivery of this project and in the continuing day-to-day support and management,” said Fengstad. “Both the Airport Authority and our airline and tenant customers have experienced a very reliable and consistent service.” Ryan Rowat, general manager BCC, coordinated the intricate details between Industry Canada, Motorola and the system users at the airport to ensure a smooth migration. “Getting this done so fast was nothing short of a miracle,” said Rowat. “A new radio room needed to be constructed for
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Communications has been in charge of maintaining and managing the radio system and also providing the monthly billings to the user base on behalf of YVR. BCC has four certified technicians with airside clearance, state-of-the-art test equipment, a large rental fleet and is at the airport weekly to support companies that need communications solutions such as cell phone, two-way radio and related systems. The company emphasizes customer service that includes treating each client as a business partner to ensure a good working relationship. Rowat and his team spend time ensuring that a long-term communication system plan is established in order that customers can maintain a reliable communication system, just like the one they installed at YVR. Contact BC Communications at 604985-0340, or visit www.bccommunications.ca.
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Danish control towers to implement NAV Canada technology NAV Canada technology that can automatically broadcast weather and other flight information to pilots is being installed in Denmark as part of a new agreement between the Canadian air navigation service provider and its Danish counterpart, Naviair. The technology is a multi-purpose tool designed to manage and transmit weather and routine information to aircraft arriving and departing at airports. For aircraft flying international routes, the technology transmits both weather information and information during special situations, such as warnings of volcanic ash in the atmosphere. There are two key components to the technology. One is the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) system, which
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ICAO members agree on aviation safety, security and carbon reduction The 37th Session of the Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) held in Montreal last month, attracted a record 1,588 participants from 176 Member States and 40 international organizations involved in civil aviation. A specialized agency of the United Nations (UN), ICAO was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation throughout the world. Climate Change The Assembly adopted a resolution to reduce the impact of aviation emissions on climate change, providing a roadmap for action through 2050 for its 190 Member States. The resolution on the environment makes ICAO the first UN agency to lead a sector in the establishment of a globally harmonized agreement for addressing its CO2 emissions. The resolution comes only two months before negotiations are again undertaken by these very same Member States at the 16th Conference of the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting, scheduled for December in Mexico. This agreement builds on achievements since the last ICAO Assembly in 2007, which included a global goal of two per cent annual fuel efficiency improvement up to the year 2050, a global framework for the development and deployment of sustainable alternative fuels for aviation, and a target of 2013 for a CO2 standard for aircraft engines. Safety The Assembly endorsed ICAO’s plan to establish a multi disciplinary approach
to address the critical issue of runway safety. In May 2012, the Organization will host a Global Runway Safety Symposium in Montreal, followed by a number of regional workshops to identify and further resolve runway safety issues. The Assembly also endorsed a proactive safety strategy based on the sharing of critical safety information among governments and industry stakeholders. ICAO signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United States Department of Transportation, the European Union, and the International Air Transport Association for the creation of a Global Safety Information Exchange. ICAO will coordinate the collection, analysis and exchange of aviation safety information among its members and disseminate to the global aviation community. The Assembly also endorsed ICAO’s Global Air Navigation Plan through which
ICAO will guide the estimated $50-billion investment that Member States will make in their aviation infrastructure over the next 10 years. ICAO acts as global integrator, facilitating harmonization of a variety of largescale regional programmes. Initial plans will be introduced to Member States at a Global Air Navigation Forum in September 2011 and finalized in November 2012 during the 12th Air Navigation Conference. Security In a declaration, unanimously adopted by participants, international commitment was reaffirmed to enhance aviation security collaboratively and proactively through screening technologies to detect prohibited articles, strengthening international standards, improving security information-sharing and providing capacity-building assistance to those Member States in need.
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New air transport agreements between Canada and Switzerland
As one of Canada’s top-20 international air travel markets, Switzerland is considered an important aviation partner for Canada. Last month, Canada and Switzerland successfully concluded negotiations toward an Open Skies-type air transportation agreement, which modernizes the 1975 agreement (last amended in 2002) to better reflect today’s market realities. The agreement now contains expanded operating rights for airlines from Canada and Switzerland to operate air transportation between each other’s territory and third countries, in conjunction with sched-
uled passenger and/or all-cargo air services between the two countries. It also enables airlines to adjust their prices with greater flexibility to meet current market conditions. Overall, the agreement provides more flexibility for airlines and airports to consider commercial opportunities, facilitating greater economic activity and strengthening ties with Switzerland that will ultimately benefits passengers and shippers by allowing more flight options and routes. Edelweiss Air (www.edelweissair.ch) offers service from YVR to Zurich.
WestJet signs interline agreement with American Airlines
Last month, American Airlines and WestJet Airlines signed an interline agreement that allows American Airlines customers travelling to Canada and transferring to a WestJet flight to purchase a single ticket and check bags through to their final destination. The agreement provides American’s customers seamless connecting service to 25 new Canadian cities not currently served by American or its regional sister carrier, American Eagle. The connections will first be available through the six gateways in Canada currently served by American or American Eagle - Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. American and WestJet expect to implement a second phase of their interline relationship in December that will add additional connecting opportunities through WestJet’s nonstop U.S. flights to Canadian cities. WestJet serves a total of 31 Canadian cities and 71 destinations in 13 countries. “This agreement represents WestJet’s first interline with a U.S. carrier and we are excited to be working with such a well-established and recognized global airline like American Airlines,” said Hugh Dunleavy, WestJet’s executive vice-president, strategy and planning. “We look forward to welcoming the many American customers on board our aircraft as guests who will experience WestJet’s world-class guest experience.” The interline connecting itineraries will be available for booking on American’s award-winning AA.com website, as well as through travel agencies and American Airlines Reservations, effective November 9, 2010. Both companies are also exploring other ways to enhance customer benefits through other commercial co-operation agreements.
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Canada will continue to lose its attractiveness as a world tourist destination unless governments take immediate action to ease tax, regulatory and other burdens on the $71.5-billion industry, according to a new study by the National Travel and Tourism Coalition (NTTC). The coalition’s analysis and recommendations are contained in Looking to 2020—The Future of Travel and Tourism in Canada, which was released last month. The NTTC is comprised of representatives from the tourism, hotel and air transport industries, whose members collectively represent $29-billion in GDP and 650,000 employees across Canada. The study provides a description of the opportunities tourism presents for Canada, together with a set of realistic policy recommendations that will set the stage for economic growth and export development in the short to medium terms. Four areas identified that require public policy fixes: • A fair taxation regime that assists the growth of international travel and tourism; • A level playing field with the United
States in competition for overseas and transborder travel and tourism; • Policies that enhance global competitiveness of Canada’s travel and tourism industry; • Access to a sufficiently large and skilled labour force: for Canada’s travel and tourism industry. “The mounting burden of fees faced by potential visitors and the structural costs on the aviation sector need to be addressed if we are to become a competitive industry,” said National Airlines Council of Canada president, George Petsikas. “We cannot continue to weigh our sector down with these financial burdens and expect to compete with other destinations around the world.” The National Travel and Tourism Coalition is comprised of industry associations within the travel and tourism sector in Canada and North America, including the Canadian Airports Council, Hotel Association of Canada, International Air Transport Association, National Airlines Council of Canada and Tourism Industry Association of Canada.
Cathay Pacific simplifies extra baggage charges Effective December 1, 2010, Cathay Pacific Airways will introduce a new simplified method of calculating extra baggage charges for flights to all destinations in its network. The key element of the new system will be a switch from the current charging rate for extra baggage, which is based on ticket fares, to a system that is calculated according to a structured system of travel zones. The main reason for the change is to simplify the handling of charges for extra baggage and special baggage. Passengers can now view an easy-to-understand grid of charges through the airline’s website to calculate exactly what charges they will incur by referring to the zones in which their travel originates and ends.
There will be no changes to the airline’s cabin baggage allowances. For more information, visit www. cathaypacific.com.
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sport and other events.” From international wheelchair rugby championships, to the Richmond international midget hockey tournament, to international badminton tournaments, Richmond, its volunteers, business partners, and premier facilities, including the Richmond Olympic Oval, hosted a number of well-attended sporting events during the Games. The City of Richmond partnered with Tourism Richmond to fund not only the Olympic marketing program but also the sports hosting strategy. The city also partnered with Volunteer Richmond to recruit and train the more than 1,000 volunteers needed within the Richmond O Zone cel-
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Curaçao, newest autonomous island-nation
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View of Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao, located off the Venezuelan coast, is now an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Curaçao has been one of five island territories of the Netherlands Antilles, which has had its seat in the capital city of Willemstad until dissolution on
October 10, 2010. The change in Curaçao’s status to that of being an independent nation within the Dutch Kingdom translates to more tax dollars available for tourism development. Now, greater resources will be available on-island to develop new port facilities and
hotels, positioning Curaçao for significant growth in its tourism product. The anticipated increase in hotel rooms will be welcomed by the North American visitor market as Curaçao has seen an increase of nearly 40 per cent in arrivals from North America, as of August 2010, the
US Secure Flight program now in effect Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that 100 per cent of passengers travelling within the United States and its territories are now being checked against terrorist watch lists through the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Secure Flight program. For airlines, this month marks the end of the yearlong grace period to clear out their systems of older reservations made before Secure Flight requirements took effect in October 2009. After November 1, 2010, Secure Flight will no longer conduct watch list matching or approve the issuance of a boarding pass by an airline if complete passenger data is not submitted. Secure Flight requires airlines to collect a pas-
senger’s full name (as it appears on governmentissued ID), date of birth, gender and redress number (if applicable). By providing complete information, travellers can significantly decrease the likelihood of watch list misidentification. Secure Flight watch list matching takes a matter of seconds to complete, and providing this data allows passengers to print their boarding passes at home or at an airline kiosk. To avoid unnecessary delays and prevent misidentifications, travellers should provide complete Secure Flight data when booking airline travel, whether they have booked directly with the airline, a travel agent or an online booking site. For more information, visit www.tsa.gov.
most of any other Caribbean island. With the opening of the island’s largest hotel, the 350-room Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina earlier this year, Curaçao is expecting other well-known Canadian and U.S. hotel chains to follow suit.
A UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture, Curaçao offers something for everyone— from the adventure traveller to those who simply want to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. Visit www.curacao.com. for more.
Port Alberni named Ultimate Fishing Town
(LEFT to RIGHT) Matt Stabler, Shauna Jasken, and Carolyn Jasken, second from right and Port Alberni acting Mayor Cindy Solda (right), accept the WFN Ultimate Fishing Town check for $25,000 from the World Fishing Network’s Mariko Izumi, centre. Port Alberni beat Nestor Falls, Ontario, for the title. During September, anglers all across Canada traded casting rods for casting votes as World Fishing Network (WFN), North America’s only 24/7 fishing channel, searched for Canada’s Ultimate Fishing Town. After nearly 630,000 votes were cast online at www.wfn.tv/fishingtown, Port Alberni, BC, was named WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town for 2010. Representatives from Port Alberni received $25,000 to be used to fund local fishing projects as directed by the Sport Fishing Advice Council and active members of the community. “As far as Port Alberni winning the Ultimate Fishing Town title, I am very pleased that we can be recognized for one of our greatest assets,” said Bob Cole, director of the Chamber of Commerce and passionate angler. “As a town in transition from the declining forest-based industries and very much in need of a boost, highlighting our fantastic year-round fishing and recreational tourism will surely help fill the void.” WFN will also produce a 30-minute television special featuring Port Alberni to air on WFN in the spring. Beginning in July, WFN asked Canadians to
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Amex forecasts higher airfare and hotel rates in 2011 AThe American Express Business Travel annual Global Business Travel Forecast is predicting increases of up to eight per cent for airfare and hotel rates in Canada and up to 10 per cent in key markets around the world in 2011, effectively bringing prices back to pre-recession levels. Asia is expected to lead pricing increases with established Western economies seeing less pricing expansion.
The Amex Business Travel Forecast found that as a whole, North America has already experienced a significant rise in airfare in 2010, with domestic air fares up 39 per cent for business class and 21 per cent for economy short-haul. Modest increases in airfare rates are expected for 2011. The hotel industry in North America is encountering higher occupancy levels
and as suppliers look to regain loyalty among business customers and increase rates, average booked rates are expected to trend higher. Corporate negotiated rates will likely increase one to five per cent for mid-range properties and two to six per cent for upper range hotels while non-negotiated average daily rates are expected to rise.
WestJet Vacations welcomes pixie dust on board Working with the Walt Disney Company (Canada), WestJet Vacations is offering a unique in-flight experience with a little Disney magic on board flights departing for Los Angeles and Orlando from November 1 to 30. Travellers will find flight attendants sporting Mickey Mouse ears, telling Disneythemed jokes, and awarding DVDs to lucky guests on board. In addition to character-themed snacks, free classic Disney cartoons will also be available on every seat-back television throughout the flight. “A campaign like this one celebrates the fun and friendly values shared by WestJet and Disney Parks (Canada),” said Lauri Feser, WestJet’s vice-president, marketing. “With so many families looking to create special memories, we hope a little bit of magic inflight can be one of them.” WestJet is also encouraging guests on
board these flights to share their vacation photos and videos through WestJet’s official Facebook, Twitter and YouTube pages.
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For many travellers, the smart phone has become the number one travel accessory, offering a world of useful, fun and time-saving programs to make vacations or business travel a breeze. Travel programs, commonly known as apps, aim to make travel easy with tips and maps for airports around the world available in one simple download. Here are some of the top travel apps: • GateGuru offers the most comprehensive list of airport amenities for 85 U.S. airports, 13 Canadian airports and London Heathrow. More than just airport maps and directories, this app also lists user ratings and reviews of food, shops and services, so you can find the nearest latte at your airport of choice. Price: Free. Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad. • To avoid an international faux pas, check out World Customs. Browse for info on greetings, customs, gestures and taboos for 165-plus different countries. Price: Free. Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad. • Yelp gives travellers insider info in the form of personal reviews of local businesses, restaurants and shops in cities throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. If you’re feeling generous, offer up some reviews of your favourite spots for visitors to your hometown.
Price: Free. Available for: iPhone, iPod touch, Blackberry, Android, Palm Pre. • If your meeting wraps up earlier than planned, check for an earlier flight home with Next Flight, which works across more than 4,300 airports around the world and can search for flights on 1,200-plus airlines. Price: $2.99. Available for: iPhone, iPad. Stay tuned to upcoming editions of SkyTalk for more travel technology tips and suggestions.
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November 15-December 17, 2010 22nd Annual Canadian Airline Investment Forum Canada’s Major Aircraft and Airline Finance Event 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.
November 27, 2010 Sea Island Heritage Society Open House and Annual General Meeting Sea Island Community Hall, 7140 Miller Road, Richmond, BC
Annual General Meeting from 11am to Noon. Open house Noon to 3pm. Memberships $5 per year and must be purchased at or before the AGM to be eligible to vote. For further details or directions, please contact Eunice Robinson, president, at euniceATccnet. com or (604) 596-2811.
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.
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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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After two years operating just three ships on its Voyage of the Glaciers route, Princess Cruises will be returning a fourth ship to its signature itinerary for the 2012 summer season. The decision by Princess to increase its Alaska capacity was prompted, in part, by recent changes to the head tax structure in the state. Princess Cruises Voyage of the Glacier itinerary is the line’s most popular Alaska itinerary, taking passengers between Vancouver and Whittier, Alaska, across the Gulf of Alaska, with a visit to Glacier Bay and ports of call in the state’s southeast. Because many passengers on this one-way route usually spend extra time in Alaska’s interior, this itinerary provides significant tourism benefits to the state of Alaska. Princess owns and operates five wilderness lodges nestled in scenic riverside locations throughout the state, as well as a fleet of deluxe motorcoaches and glass-
domed Princess railcars—giving travellers the opportunity to combine cruise, rail and lodge options to see Alaska. Full details of Princess Cruises 2012 Alaska deployment will be announced in spring 2011, including which ship will be added to the line-up. The Vancouver-Alaska cruise experience is a breeze for U.S. passengers because of the US Direct program launched by YVR and Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Designed exclusively for US citizens and permanent residents, the program pre-identifies arriving cruise ship passengers, whisks them through immigration and onto a bus, direct to their same-day departing Alaska cruise ship. Luggage is delivered automatically from airplane to stateroom. US Direct allows passengers arriving at YVR to transfer directly to a same-daydeparting cruise ship by participating in expedited immigration and customs clear-
ance process. US Direct also works in reverse. Passengers arriving on a cruise and flying out of YVR on the same day disembark the ship and are transferred directly to YVR by participating in expedited immigration and customs clearance process. Upon arrival at YVR, these passengers enter the airport through a designated cruise passenger facility. US Direct is designed to maintain the sterility of domestic movements between U.S.arriving cruise ship passengers and departing U.S. pre-cleared flights and vice-versa. The program does not apply to passengers who are planning a pre or post stay in Vancouver. The program is targeted to passengers who have already planned to be transferred directly to their same-day-departing cruise ship upon arriving in Vancouver or transferring to their same-day-departing flight at YVR. Additional information about Princess Cruises Vancouver-Alaska cruises is available at www.princess.com.
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Seven things you may not know about retirement By Peter Kutney If you’re like many middle-aged Canadians who thought of retiring at 55 and have now moved the goal post to 65, you may no longer be smiling fondly at retirement ads that show laughing, retired couples golfing in tropical paradises. However, there is good news for those who may be retiring later than planned. You’re not behind at all According to Statistics Canada, the median retirement age in Canada is 62 for men and 61 for women. If one examines the math behind retirement, it becomes clear why most people stay at the job longer than the median retirement age. For every early retirement year, three penalties are incurred—loss of potential savings, loss of potential growth in retirement savings, and loss of capital through a gain in retirement expenses. Consider the example of a person who retires at 55 in good financial shape, with a paid-off condo and $100,000 in sav-
ings. Those savings will produce $4,000 or $5,000 a year in returns, but age 55 is too young to start collecting Old Age Security or Canada Pension Plan. Unless the condo is sold or the savings are used for living expenses, retirement becomes impractical. However, if the person in this example stays on the job and contributes $10,000 a year to a retirement fund achieving a five per cent annual average return, the savings will grow to $184,000, which can generate $8,000 to $10,000 a year in income. At age 60, the Canada Plan becomes accessible, and that amount combined with part-time work makes a phased-in retirement quite practical. You’ll live longer than you expect Many people today expect to live to 78-80—the average lifespan in Canada. However, those who reach the age of 65 without suffering any catastrophic illnesses will probably live considerably longer. According to StatsCan, a 65-year-old man
can expect to live to 83, and a 65-year-old woman to 86. So, even if you retire at 65, there’s a good chance that your retirement could still wind up spanning a quarter or more of your life. A part-time job is worth $400,000 in the bank If your retirement savings are a bit smaller that you had hoped, take heart—a part-time job in retirement can go a long way toward making up for an undersized portfolio. A part-time job that generates $20,000 is equivalent to the funds generated from a $400,000 investment portfolio. If you enjoy what you are doing, you may find that you never want to fully retire. Your employer really does love you The first wave of baby boomers is already in their mid-50s and millions more will soon hit retirement age. The likely result of Canada’s aging society is a potential labour shortage that will make skilled help more and more valuable with each
passing year. For example, HSBC Canada is already attempting to keep older employees in the workforce by letting them work part-time, while collecting pensions. The government is more generous than you think According to the federal government’s chief actuary, the Canada Pension Plan is on solid financial ground as a result of reforms undertaken a decade ago. If you’ve worked in Canada your entire life and retire at 65, CPP, combined with Old Age Security, will provide an average of $12,500 a year. The maximum payment is $17,400 a year You don’t need $1-million Financial planners usually advise individuals that at least 70 per cent of current income will be needed for retirement. To hit that goal, a middle-class couple will need to amass $1-million or more in savings. According to Brian Fitzgerald, coauthor of The Pension Puzzle, this may not necessarily be true: “You have many more
Money Matters costs while you’re working than while you’re retired, so your need for cash in retirement is considerably less than the 70 per cent figure suggests.” There’s a world of possibilities One option that can instantly multiply retirement spending power is to retire to such countries as Mexico, Costa Rica, Malaysia or Panama, where the cost of living is much lower. For example, foreigners who retire to Panama with a pension can qualify for several tempting tax breaks, including an exemption from property taxes. The federal government offers primers on retiring abroad (click on www.voyage. gc.ca and search “Retirement Abroad”). Also, it would be best to visit a destination before making any permanent decisions. Rent a home for a year to experience daily life. If it matches or exceeds your expectations, you may be able to afford the retirement of your dreams on far less money than you expected. Peter Kutney is a financial planner with Partners in Planning in Vancouver. He can be reached at 604-438-1603 or pkutney@telus.net.
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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. 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
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. Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822 • Sushi Café 5455 Airport Road South. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, 6am-10pm. Eat in or take out. (604) 761-2362
Airport South • 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.
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.
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• McDonald’s Restaurant 6020-6086 Russ Baker Way. Burgers, fast food, 5am-midnight. (604) 718-1022
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Pick 1 of any 6 sandwiches with soup or salad for only $8.95 Now taking reservations for Christmas Parties — lunch & dinner 250-12240 2nd Avenue @ Bayview St. in Steveston Village
604-270-9252
Open Daily at 11:30am
Reservations Recommended
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Steak & Lobster for Two
2 Miso Soup 2 Sunomono Salad 2 Assorted Tempura 8 pc. BC Roll 2 Filet Mignon & Lobster w/ veggie on sizzling hot plate • 2 rice • 2 Ice Cream
$38.95
Reg $53.95 With Coupon Only Expires: Dec. 26, 2010
Best Breakfast @ YVR!! ������������������� $4.95 Don’t fly solo, try our Wingman Breakfast Sandwich Best Burgers @ YVR!! ������Starting at $6.99 Get it on Down! Try our 1/3-lb Sirloin Slip Burger
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!
World Famous Fish (Always Wild) & Chips DAILY MANAGER SPECIALS
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*
3711 Bayview Street, Steveston | 604.275.5188 | www.tapenade.ca
Open daily 11am to 9pm 8620 Granville St @ 70th, Vancouver
604-266-2340 *Granville location only www.mrpickwicks.bc.ca
Burritto Wednesdays ��������������������� $7.99 ...are to Die For!!
Now Serving:
Espresso, Cappuccino, Lattés & Chai Lattés. All items are subject to availability and retailer may choose to substitute at own discretion Call now for Christmas party catering & platters.
Emal: thesideslipcafe@telus.net www.thesideslipcafe.com Holiday Closing: Dec. 17-Jan. 3, 2011 #100-5360 Airport Rd South @ Esso Avitat | FREE PARKING
604 303-7547 Take-Out & Catering
Breakfast: 6am-10:30am | Lunch: 11am-3pm Monday to Friday
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dinner, and featuring a special holiday menu. (604) 248-3281 • 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
• 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. For reservations, call (604) 238-2105.
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, 9
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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 10 Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton Street Celebrating 32 years of fine dining and seafood specialties. Special fall 4-course menu. Dinner from 5:30pm. (604) 271-5252
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7 Yokohama Teppanyaki Sushi & Steakhouse 140 – 12251 No 1 Road. Authentic Japanese cuisine served at their Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before your eyes. Book your party of 4 or more at the special Christmas Party Dinner price of $29.95 per person. Open Mon to Fri 10:00am to 10:00pm. Weekends 11:00am to 9:30pm. (604) 271-8896.
STEVESTON 6 Mandalay 140 - 3900 Bayview Street Euro-Asian and Westcoast cuisine. Open for Lunch and Dinner everyday from 11am. (604) 628-2500
EXCLUSIVE YVR EMPLOYEES: JUST SHOW YOUR VALID YVR AIRPORT STAFF BADGE and RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR MEAL!
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49,000 Readers Every Month | $17.50 Per Col Inch EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RENT - OFFICE SPACE
AVIATION TRAINING
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
Office Space Available 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
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
Accelerated Aviation Training
B & B ACCOMMODATION
Unit 130 – 5980 Miller Road YVR International Airport (Just 50 m. S. of “Sea Island Centre” on Canada Line. SkyTrain service is FREE between main terminal & Sea Island Centre)
- Email successtropic@shaw.ca
Chestnut Tree
BSc BA LLB ATPL Barrister & Solicitor
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
info@culhane.ca 604.279.0179
APARTMENT FOR SALE One-bedroom Condo for Sale. 700 square feet with balcony overlooking treed area. Central Richmond location. Includes one covered parking stall. In-suite laundry, fireplace, hardwood floors. Amenities include exercise No agents please. Call (604) 644.9067
E-mail: chestnuttree@shaw.ca
HEALTH & BEAUTY
W&Q Beauty Center • W/Q Facial • Manicure • Foot Massage • Eyelash Perm
• Back Massage • Face Waxing • Eyebrow Tinting • Pedicure
(all services are non-sexual)
large private outdoor deck. Bright, totally renovated, your room
hydro. Rent $750/mth. Available Imm. Call 604-266-4809
Michael J. Culhane
Select two items below from only $49.80:
Airport Employee to share 1500 sq.ft. Penthouse including the
outside and 3 blks from Skytrain. Shared internet, cable and
SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL
Price reduced: $204,998.
Shared accomodation. Airport business gentleman has 2 brs available to rent in nice clean furnished 4 bedroom home in Richmond. Includes utilities and cable. Only 10 minutes from airport, and close to schools and bus. Available immediately. $850/month. Call Dave 604-657-8945.
is newly carpeted. 10 mins from YVR in Marpole. Bus stop right
Tel. 604-279-0179 • www.AcceleratedAviation.com
room, pool and landscaped gardens.
RENTAL ACCOMMODATION
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
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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 For further details, photos and reservations, please contact Richard (604) 732-8488; richardgraham@primus.ca
HEALTH
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)
www.weightlossandnutritions.com Anna 604-295-0307
Sunny Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in the Hotel Zone. 2 bedroom 1 bath Condo. Heated pools in a tropical garden setting. Next to shopping mall and across from beach. 24 hours Security. Available short term or long term. Email mayayuca@yahoo.com or call 604-538-8185 for rates and more details.
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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
$30 Gift Certificate Cravings Restaurant 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 December 1, 2010. The winner’s name will be published in the December 2010 issue of SkyTalk.
Connie Bruges Answer:
Boeing 727-200
An American mid-size, narrow-body, three-engine, T-tailed commercial jet airliner. The first Boeing 727 flew in 1963 and for more than a decade it was the most produced commercial jet airliner in the world. When production ended in 1984, a total of 1,831 aircraft had been produced.
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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
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
STATION ATTENDANT (VANCOUVER) Position type: Permanent, part-time
Purpose: This incumbent will be accountable for loading and unloading of the goods transported aboard aircrafts according to the airline company’s standards and in compliance with the safety regulations. Responsibilities: • Work in a team to load and unload aircrafts. • Perform the function of aircraft marshaller. • Move containers with goods by means of the ground airport equipment and drive air side vehicles. • Other tasks necessary for the good operations of the Ramp Department. Requirements: • Work experience in the airline field, an asset. • Hold a valid driving licence (class 5). • Hold a D/A driving licence, an asset. • Available and flexible to work on various shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays). • Lift heavy objects that could reach 70 pounds (32 kilograms). • Work under various climatic conditions. • Must have either Canadian Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status. • Must be able to pass Transport Canada background check. To apply for this vacancy, please go to http://www.transat.com/en/careers/careers.aspx and submit your résumé via the Station Attendant (HDX-10-232) posting.
ACROSS 1. 12 inches 5. Bangs 10. Three banded armadillo 14. Enter within 15. Leniently 16. Travel by horse or car 17. Ecologically-sound tourism 19. A genus of crab 20. Amount charged 21. Twitches 22. A tool for smoothing wood 24. Engrave 25. White metallic element with the symbol Rh 26. Type of beard 29. Amounts 30. French for “Love” 31. A member of a certain branch of Islam 32. Observe 35. Gulls or terns 36. Poppycock 37. A South American toad 38. Picnic insect 39. Clues 40. A comedian 41. Bark beetle 43. Breastpin 44. Regain a former condition 46. Haemorrhaged 47. Genus of the barn spider 48. Having desirable characteristics 49. Japanese sash 52. Narcotics officer 53. Lycanthropes 56. Skin irritation 57. Nursemaids 58. Abominable snowman 59. An area of central London 60. Delicious 61. Historical periods.
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50. Second letter of the Greek alphabet 51. Goddess of fertility (Egyptian mythology) 54. Flightless bird 55. A caustic solution.
Answers - October 2010
AUTOS FOR SALE 2010 M3 GX auto a/c and power group. 6 to choose from. Starting from $15,965.
2008 Pontiac G5, 4dr,grey, auto, only 13k’s, Stk# P325318. Was $15,998 Now $9,994.
2008 Mazda MX5 Miata GT fully equipped with leather and power retractable hard top. Just arrived and priced to sell at $25,990. Stk#A49498
2008 Jeep Wrangler, 4WD , auto, blue, only46k’s, Stk# P580734 Was $24,998 Now $18,994.
2008 Mazda RX8 GT Anniversary Edition (only 200 in Canada) fully equipped and only 32,688 kms. Price reduced to $26,990. Stk#M306041A
2009 Jeep Wrangler, 4WD, grey, only 33k’s, Stk# P701332 Was $22,998 Now $16,994.
AUTOS FOR SALE 2005 Nissan X-Trail LE, 4-cylinder, auto, AWD, only 87,400 kms. STK#RX6363A. $16,963.
2009 Dodge Nitro, 4dr, 4WD, red, only 26k’s, Stk # P520846 Was 25,998 Now $19,994.
2005 Subaru Impreza RS. AWD, rred, 4-cyl.,
2007 Mazda 6 Wagon GS a/c, power group and power seat. Only 40,019kms. Priced to sell at $18,965. Stk#A59648
2007 Chrysler 300, RWD, auto, silver, Stk # L841142 Was $21,998 Now $16,994.
$12,822.
2009 Audi A4 Quattro leather, sunroof and power group. Immaculate condition with only 16,332kms. Don’t miss this one at $36,990. Stk#A34082
2009 Dodge Durango SLT, auto black, 4WD only 39k’s, Stk# P702386 Was $37,673 Now $29,994.
2009 Hyundai Accent a/c, power group and keyless entry. Amazingly priced at only $10,995 and only 24,330kms!! Stk#A44834 2009 VW Jetta Wagon Hi-Line. Leather, panoramic sunroof and much more. Just arrived and priced to sell at $26,965 with only 28,987kms. Stk#EH50258 2007 Mazda 5 GS a/c, power group and alloys. 6 passenger seating. Price reduced to $16,990. Stk#A40513 2009 Mazda CX7 GT AWD a/c power group, sunroof and leather. Only 30,430km and priced to sell at $28,995. Stk#A33520 2009 Nissan Pathfinder a/c, power group, alloys and 7 passenger. Just arrived. Don’t miss this before the snow. Sale priced at $30.990. Stk#EH605410 Visit us at www.signaturemazda.com
2007 Mustang Convertible, Red, only 45k’s, Stk# 75026B Was $29,998 Now $23,994 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 4x4, auto, black, only 70k’sStk# L207634 Was $24,988 Now $17,993. 2009 Dodge Caliber SXT Hatchback, blue, only37k’s Stk#P223101 Was $18,998 Now $14,993. 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, auto, 7pass, only 60k’s, Stk#P789133 Was $20,998 Now $16,994
RICHMOND CHRYSLER DODGE 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.
2008 Mini Cooper Clubman S, Blue/Silver, Black int., 6spd, only 24,630 k’s, Stk# BB3284A, $26,542 2005 Toyota Highlander, AWD, silver, V6, auto, only92,590 k’s Stk# R82912A, $19,853 2004 BMW X-3 2.5i, 6cyl, AWD, auto, leather, only 36,630 k’s, Stk# X18626A, $22,822 2002 Lexus RX300 Coach Edition, white/ beige leather, V6, AWD, Stk# P0990A, $17,653
RICHMOND LEXUS 5660 Minoru Blvd., Richmond. 604-273-5533. www.richmondlexus.com
2009 ACURA TL, V6, auto, grey/tan leather, only 15,791 kms, STK#K11016A, $37,980.
SIGNATURE MAZDA
13800 Smallwood Place, Richmond 604.278.3185
auto., only 72,791 kms. STK#GC5892A.
SPECIAL OF THE MONTH 2005 MINI Cooper Classic. Auto., local, no accidents, power windows, locks, mirrors, a/c, remote keyless entry. Red car w/white roof. Only 45,000km! Mint. $14,995! 2006 MINI Cooper Soho Edition. Auto., local, no accidents, power folding mirrors, locks, windows, a/c, remote keyless entry. 63,000km, Red car w/white roof. Must see. Blowout price $17,995.
2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER GTS, 4-cylinder, 5-spd, grey/black, only 14,582 kms, STK#K11024A, $20,980. 2009 SATURN VUE XE, AWD, V6, blue/grey, auto, V6, only 35,266 kms, STK#K11032A, $24,980. 2007 HONDA CR-V LX,AWD, 4-cyl., black/ black, auto, only 84,000 kms, STK#KK1328, $18,980. 2007 KIA SEDONA LX, Minivan, V6, auto, silver/grey, only 79,937 kms, STK#V08002C,
2009 DODGE DURANGO SLT, 4WD, black, auto, only 47,942 kms, Loaded. STK#PE1138. $25,933.
2006 MINI Cooper S Checkmate Edition. Manual, local, no accidents, special limited edition, power group. Space blue w/silver roof. Rare unit. Fully inspected & reconditioned. Like new $23,995.
2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, 3.0 diesel, 4wd, auto, green metallic, leather, only 23,373 kms. STK#C132505A. $34,722.
2009 VW Jetta Comfortline. Auto., local, no accidents, power group, Only 10,700km. Silver. Well equipped. Last call $18,995.
STK#V11043A, $26,980.
2010 MUSTANG GT, convertible, 5-spd., black, leather, only 3,340 kms. STK#PT1203A. LIKE NEW, $35,982.
2009 Suzuki SX4 base. Auto, local, no accidents, power windows, locks, mirrors. Silver. Gas efficient. Great car to get around town. Special price $13,995.
COLUMBIA CHRYSLER 5840 Minoru Blvd, Richmond 1-877-742-4031 www.columbiachrysler.com
$16,480. 2007 MINI COOPER S Convertible, 4-cyl. Turbo, auto, beige, only 77,030 kms,
2006 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON, 4x4, 5-speed, bronze/tan, only 59,451 kms, STK#KK1322, $23,980. 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA SE, auto, black/black, V6, STK#V10299A, $13,980.
Mini Richmond
KIA RICHMOND
#410-10700 Cambie Road, Richmond 604-233-0700 www.minirichmond.ca
3351 No. 3 Road, Richmond www.kiarichmond.com 604.273.1800
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Auto Dealer Guide BUDGET CAR SALES 1404 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver 604.261.3343 www.budgetcarsales.ca (see ad on page 14)
Richmond Chrysler Dodge Jeep 5491 Parkwood Way, Richmond 1.877.357.1412 www.richmondchryslerjeep.com (see ad on page 23)
Columbia Chrysler 5840 Minoru Blvd, Richmond 1.888.384.7946 www.columbiachrysler.com (see ad on page 21)
Richmond Lexus 5660 Minoru Blvd, Richmond 604.273.5533 www.richmond-lexus-vancouver.com (see ad on page 20)
KIA Richmond 3351 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604.273.1800 www.kiarichmond.com (see ad on page 22)
RICHMOND SUBARU 3511 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604.278.6524 www.richmondsubaru.com (see ad on page 7)
MINI RICHMOND #410-10700 Cambie Road, Richmond 604.233.0700 www.mini.richmond.ca (see ad on page 3)
Signature Mazda 13800 Smallwood Place, Richmond 604.278.3185 www.signaturemazda.com (see ad on back cover)
BUDGET CAR SALES
KIA Richmond RICHMOND SUBARU MINI RICHMOND
Richmond Lexus Columbia Chrysler
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Infiniti competes in sports sedan M-class It’s been 21 years since Infiniti started selling vehicles in North America and along the way the brand has matured and evolved into its own luxury marque, with global operations that include 230 dealers in 15 countries. Leading manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus were seriously challenged in 2003 when Infiniti introduced the G35 model. The challenge continued as its Nissan roots were left behind and the Infiniti brand strengthened with the introduction of the beautifully engineered M35 and M45 sedans in 2006. This year, the M37 and M56 have undergone the first major re-design and engineering of Infiniti’s M-class since the 2006 introduction. The 2011-model Infiniti M gets a redesigned body with sportier proportions, a low front end and deeply sculpted fenders. The folks at Infiniti made it a specific point to draw attention to the fact that the new M has better overall proportions, being lower and wider, offering a more aggressive stance with it long hood and short deck—and it shows. The fit and finish of the interior styling is pure Infiniti, with upgraded Japaneseinfluenced design offering the best-in-class interior room and cargo space at 103.6cubic feet. The cabin space flows beautifully, with curves and sculpted recesses trimmed in wood-and-leather to create one of the most attractive and luxurious interi-
ors in its class. No matter your needs or tastes, there are option packages to suit everyone, but if you buy the M56 model the following goodies are included: Navigation with 8-inch colour touch screen, heated/cooled front seats and a Bose 10-speaker twochannel audio system. Air climate control, intelligent brake assist cruise and distance control assist, eco pedal and adaptive front lighting systems are also some of the options available. The M56 has a brand new 5.6-litre double overhead camshaft (DOHC), variable valve event and lift (VVEL) direct-injected V8 engine that develops 420 –horsepower, with a maximum torque of 417 lb-ft, providing for an increase of 95-horsepower and 81 lb-ft over the outgoing M45. Mated to this wonderfully sporty, free-revving engine is a seven-speed automatic transmis-
Signature Mazda
sion with downshift rev matching, adaptive shift control with paddle shifters. All models come standard with four selectable drive modes including normal, eco (optimizes settings for better fuel economy), sport (changes shift points for better performance) and snow (modulates throttle to limit wheel spin). Four-Wheel active steering and a sport –tuned suspension enable the near five-metre-long car to be very agile and manoeuvrable. Infiniti plans to offer a hybrid version to be called the M35 Hybrid as a 2012 model-year vehicle. It will incorporate a single electric-motor/twin-clutch arrangement mated to a 3.5L V6 unit. The M35 Hybrid will carry a lithium-ion battery pack, which Infiniti claims has the ability to run on electric power under certain driving conditions. Overall, the 2011 Infiniti M37 and M56
are a huge improvement over the outgoing models in terms of design, engineering, performance and overall luxury appeal.
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Manufacturer suggested retail price: Infiniti M37, starting at $52,400; Infiniti M56, starting at $66,200.
PRE-OWNED 2007 LEXUS LS PREMIUM PKG, Cashmere leather, V8, only 30,080 kms STK #P1029, $59,953
2010 LEXUS RX 350 TOURING PKG, Cashmere leather, AWD, only 35,623 kms STK #P1040 $48,753
2010 Lexus RX350
Premium Pkg 1 24,000 kms, cruise, AWD, moonroof, PWR tailgate STK #PO961 $42,942
Why just buy a Lexus, when you can own a Lexus from OpenRoad?
2006 LEXUS IS 350 ULTRA PREMIUM, Silver/black leather, V6, only 27,200 kms STK #P1020, $33,833
2008 Lexus IS 350 LUXURY/NAVIGATION, 34,990 kms, 6-spd auto STK #P1027 $39,853
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.
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 2008 Lexus RX 350 AWD Cruise, navigation, PWR liftgate, back-up camera STK #P00990 $41,910
RichmondLexus
Phone:
(604) 273-5533 | www.richmondlexus.com
NEW VEHICLES • PRE-OWNED VEHICLES • SPECIALS • SERVICE PARTS • AUTOBODY • REPAIR
2007 Lexus ES350 Leather PWR seats, a/c, sun/moonroof, only 43,584 kms STK #P0986 $28,762 2006 Lexus IS 250 Sport Pkg 6-spd auto, V6, dual shift mode, oly 78,000 kms STK #P1006 $27,652
604.273.5533 RICHMOND LEXUS
5660 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, BC
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AJAC names 11 ‘Best New’ vehicles for 2011
Chevrolet Cruze, Best New Small Car (over $21k).
BMW 5 Series Sedan, Best New Luxury Car (over $50k).
Seventy of Canada’s top automotive journalists spent one week last month in the picturesque tourist twon of Niagara-on-the-Lake, but not for the scenery or the wine tasting. The journalists, all members of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), were there for the express purpose of determining the Best New cars and SUV/CUVs in 11 different vehicle categories as part of AJAC’s annual Canadian Car of the Year Awards program. The four days of intensive, back-to-back testing and evaluation are known in the automotive industry as “Test Fest.” The results of the journal-
ists’ test-drive evaluations were as follows: Best New Small Car (under $21k – Ford Fiesta Best New Small Car (over $21k – Chevrolet Cruze Best New Family Car (under $30k – Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Best New Family Car (over $30k – Buick Regal Best New Luxury Car (over $50k – BMW 5 Series Sedan Best New Prestige Car (over $75k – Porsche 911 Turbo S Best New Sports/Performance Car – Cadillac CTS-V Coupe Best New Minivan – Toyota Sienna
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Ford Edge, Best New SUV/CUV ($35k-$50k). Best New SUV/CUV (under $35k – Hyundai Tucson Best New SUV/CUV ($35k-$50k) – Ford Edge Best New SUV/CUV (over $50k) – Volkswagen Touareg. The results were compiled by the international accounting firm, KPMG and kept confidential even from AJAC until they were announced at a press conference on October 29. More than 40,000 individual data points established in the testing of 144 different vehicles determined the list of winners.
Kia Canada YTD sales increase by 17 per cent
Kia’s product transformation continues to be the winning formula that is propelling its growth in Canada. A sales record for October was achieved with 4,488 vehicles sold, up 24.6 per cent versus October 2009. Kia Canada its sales trajectory for 2010, with a 17 per cent increase in year-to-date overall sales—a total of 46,821 vehicles have been sold for the year. The design-led product offensive that began 21 months ago has fuelled the Canadian demand for the company’s vehicles. “Kia’s current product line-up, combined with exceptional value, continues to provide Canadians with a mix of fuelefficient vehicles and world-class quality,” said Maria Soklis, vice president and chief operating officer, KIA Canada. “We are on-track to achieve a first-time Canadian sales figure of 50,000-plus vehicles for 2010. Surpassing our 2009 total sales mark in October is exciting news for our company.” Kia’s product offering for 2010 has been further strengthened with the launch of its all-new 2011 Forte 5-door compact vehicle.
A price tag to shake and stir the senses
One of the most famous cars in the world was sold at auction last month. The 1964 Aston Martin DB5, driven by original James Bond actor Sean Connery in Goldfinger and Thunderball, was sold by RM Auctions in London, England for US$4,608,500. “RM (Auctions) has just established the price of fame,” said Rob Myers, chairman and founder, RM Auctions. “We had a fabulous time during the promotion of the sale of 007’s DB5, and we’re really pleased to have been able to assist with finding it a great new home.” The record price, which included a 12 per cent buyer’s premium, was paid by American collector Harry Yeaggy, who plans to display the Aston Martin in his private car museum in Ohio.
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Distinct and different, Cube becomes Krom It’s the kind of vehicle you either instantly love or hate, but if you can get by first impressions this special edition Cube is very well thought-out, with tons of extras to justify its premium price. Introduced to Canada by Nissan at the Montreal Auto Show in January, the 1.8 S Krom is based on the Cube model first seen on Vancouver streets in May 2009. “Like every Cube model, Krom is fun to drive and provides exceptional fuel economy,” said Jeff Parent, vice-president sales and marketing for Nissan Canada. “It’s an inspiring canvas for personalization, so Cube owners can find the best combination of accessories to meet their own lifestyle and personality.” The base Krom features a long list of add-ons including a distinctive three–bar chrome grille, a two-bar chrome front bumper grille, new front and rear fascias, side skirts, rear spoiler, special 16-inch chrome rims and a rear Krom badge to brand it separately from the base model Cube.
In addition to these upgrades, the Krom also features a long list of interior upgrades including Bluetooth hands-free system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, attractive woven black-and-grey seats, a six speaker audio system with a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer, iPod interface, titanium interior trim with sporty aluminum-trimmed
pedals, and an a multi-colour illumination system. If all of those upgrades do not provide sufficient styling choices, owners can order exterior body kit packages or individual pieces to customize to their liking. All accessories and special packages have been developed by Nissan’s North
American Specialty Vehicles Group, which is also responsible for the NISMO 350Z. On the highway the boxy design flows along smoothly without wind noise, powered by an adequate 122-horsepower 1.8–litre four–cylinder engine that uses Nissan’s continuously variable, very smooth transmission.
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The upright, high-seated driving position commands a clear wrap-around view through the spacious windscreen, and the surround windows form a key element of the design. A high roof line provides more interior space, and the large rear swing door makes loading and unloading a breeze. Unfortunately, the rear seats only
fold half-way down, thereby reducing the rear luggage space. This vehicle competes with a number of similar-styled ‘cubes’ from Japan and Asia, most of which got their inspiration from Honda’s Element model. While the aesthetics of the Krom will cause vigorous debate, there is no argument that this is a fun vehicle to drive, and it certainly stands out from the crowd. Starting price for individuality is $23,000.
Toyota and Lexus Canada announce new models for 2011
Toyota Canada will offer Canadians more than a dozen new or significantly refreshed Toyota and Lexus models in the coming year. The first of these vehicles to be released include the 2011 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid and the refreshed 2011 Lexus IS series. The 2011 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid feature updated styling and performance upgrades and new competitive pricing. The 2011 Highlander’s Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts at $31,500—its lowest ever and a $1,750 reduction from 2010 models. What’s more, the vehicle now comes equipped with more standard features. Toyota Canada also announced a Touring Extra Value Package for the 2011 RAV4. This adds a power moonroof, unique wheels, an upgraded stereo with steering wheel-mounted audio controls, XM Satellite Radio capability and six-disc CD changer, premium cloth seats, and other options valued at almost $3,000 but priced at only $1765. Lexus Canada is also bringing new products and pricing to market for the 2011 model year. All IS series sedans have been refreshed for the 2011 model year with new styling, additional features and a reduced MSRP by an overall 6.5 per cent. The recently launched Lexus IS 350 AWD luxury sport sedan, new for the 2011 model year and starting at an MSRP of just $44,950, joins six other models in the IS family to offer Canadian drivers the broadest choice in luxury sport sedans.
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