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Vancouver Airport Authority is once again hosting its annual Holiday Food Hamper Drive in support of Quest Food Exchange. The Holiday Food Hamper Drive asks YVR businesses, aviation partners, employees and volunteers to donate holiday spirit in the form of a turkey dinner to those who would otherwise miss out. This year’s goal is to fill 500 YVR hamper bags with turkey stuffing, canned veggies, soup, crackers, instant mashed potatoes, gravy, cookies, cranberry sauce and granola bars. The Airport Authority will match donations by ensuring every hamper has a turkey so that 500 families get a holiday dinner to remember. Individuals and teams are encouraged to participate in the hamper drive and challenge their colleagues and business partners to do the same. See QUEST page 2

On December 11, Santa will be on hand to assist with the Vancouver Airport Authority’s annual Holiday Food Hamper Drive to support Quest Food Exchange.

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Navigating autism at YVR More than 40 families living with autism recently had the unique opportunity to participate in the first annual YVR Accessibility Tour for Autism at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Vancouver Airport Authority, in partnership with Canucks Autism Network (CAN), Air Transat and Canadian Air Transport Safety Authority (CATSA), hosted a pre-flight boarding rehearsal to practice arriving at the airport, checking in, going through security and boarding the aircraft, without actually taking flight, for those families. The unique program is designed to help children and families living with autism navigate the obstacles of travelling. The program includes resources such as videos, stuffed animals and

social stories and is designed to decrease anxiety by making the travel experience more predictable and familiar. Vancouver International Airport is home to incredible works of art, historical anecdotes and unique architecture. The Airport Authority offers a number of different tours tailored to groups and individuals to explore YVR either on their own, or as a collective with a tour guide. For the last three years, Vancouver Airport Authority has also partnered with Spinal Cord Injury BC (SCI BC) to provide similar tours for people new to wheelchairs. For more information about the YVR Accessibility Tour for Autism or other related tours please visit yvr.ca or email community_relations@yvr.ca.

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Hawaiian-themed dancers welcome Air Canada rouge new year-round non-stop service between YVR and Honolulu.

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomed Air Canada rouge’s new year-round non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Honolulu on November 21, 2014. As part of the celebration, departing passengers were offered a quick taste of Honolulu that included Hawaiian food and musical entertainment featuring ukuleles, drums and dancing. “Honolulu is one of our top 10 inter-

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national destinations from YVR during the winter months,” said Anne Murray, vice president, marketing and communication, Vancouver Airport Authority. “We are excited that this addition for Air Canada rouge will allow more passengers to travel on each flight.” Air Canada rouge began service to Honolulu on November 21 and service to Maui on December 1, 2014. See Air Canada rouge page 3

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In past years, YVR businesses have risen to the challenge to see who can donate the most hampers, and competition has been fierce amongst Airport Authority employees to complete the hamper shopping list—for the lowest price. You can register your participation to receive the itemized shopping list and reusable YVR

bags—perfectly sized to deliver the food hamper items. Bring your completed hampers to the holiday-themed event at the Spirit of Haida Gwaii, the Jade Canoe (International Departures, Level 3) on December 11 between 11am and 2pm and while there enjoy some hot cocoa. Throughout the year, Quest Food Exchange collects and

distributes overstocked, mislabelled or near-expiry products that would otherwise go to waste and diverts that food to people who need it. Operating three low-cost grocery stores in the Lower Mainland, Quest offers food to 400 social service agencies and their clients for a fraction of the retail cost. The goal? To reduce

hunger with dignity, build community and foster sustainability. Since 2011, more than $250,000 in cash and food have been donated to Quest by the Airport Authority and YVR businesses such as HMS Host and the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, including $180,000 donated by the Airport Authority to purchase three new refrigerated

trucks to facilitate thousands of food pick-ups and drop-offs. To register your participation in the Quest Holiday Hamper Drive and receive further information, please email community_relations@yvr.ca. For information about Quest Food Exchange and how your business can participate year round, visit questoutreach.org.

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YVR named ‘least frustrating’ airport by Bloomberg

YVR has been named the least frustrating airport for travellers in North America, according to Bloomberg’s Airport Frustration Index. Bloomberg’s rankings are based on, on-time departures and arrivals, travel time to downtown and back, washrooms, security lines and shopping amenities. Overall, YVR received the lowest (best) Frustration Index score (17.6 out of 100). Four other Canadian airports also made the list: Calgary

International Airport was ranked 4th, Ottawa International Airport was ranked 8th, Montreal-Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport was ranked 20th and Toronto Pearson International Airport was ranked 30th. YVR was also recently voted one of the best airports to sleep in, one of the world’s best airport bike paths, and Skytrax awarded YVR with Best Airport in North America and Best Airport in the World for its size category of 10 to 20-million passengers.

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Cheryl Hendrickson, chair YVR for Kids; Wayne Duzita (left) patron, YVR for Kids; and Brian Flagel (right), patron, YVR for Kids; with Richmond fire fighters before the golf tournament’s opening ball drop.

The 23rd annual YVR for Kids golf tournament and gala dinner event took place at Quilchena Golf & Country Club and the Sheraton Airport Hotel, respectively, on August 21, 2014. The 144 morning golfers were treated to a dramatic ball drop, with one of the Richmond Fire Department’s ladder trucks dropping hundreds of balls onto one of the putting areas. As always, there was a prize for the golfer that hit a shot closest to the pin—the lucky winner being awarded two Air Canada tickets to Hawaii. Following the golf tournament, close to 400 guests attended the evening gala dinner and auction event at The Sheraton

Glenn McCoy, senior vice president, finance and chief financial officer, Vancouver Airport Authority, presents a cheque on behalf of the Airport Authority to Cheryl Hendrickson, chair YVR for Kids.

Airport Hotel. The latter’s ballroom sported hundreds of poppies in honour of special guest Poppy, the Canuck Place therapy dog. Guests lined up to have a picture taken with Poppy, and there was hardly a dry eye to be seen after her handler spoke about Poppy’s role at Canuck Place. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, the evening gala also included more than 300 silent and live auction

items for attendees to place their bids. Local charities such as Canuck Place, Air Canada Dreams Take Flight, Rubina Hope for Kids, Hope Air and Richmond Christmas Fund will benefit from the more than $250,000 raised at this year’s event. Since its inception in 1991, YVR for Kids has raised close to $4-million for children’s charities.

Aircraft tires do not typically have a definitive lifespan. Variables such as weather, hard landings, cross-wind landings, anti-skid action and rough or damaged runway surfaces all have an effect on the condition of the rubber surrounding the tire’s core. Recapped or retreaded tires is standard procedure in aviation and regarded as being the most economical and safe method for

maintaining landing gear function. Some recapped tires will last for up to 100 landings, while others will need replacement far sooner. The tires on an A380 jet will last for approximately 300 landings, which is approximately six months of operations. There are 22 tires on an A380, four more than a Boeing 747 and eight more than the Boeing 777.

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Holiday travel plans? Make a list and check it twice

BorderXpress kiosks go international to Aruba

Aruba’s white sandy beaches and warm, sunny weather are just a few of the reasons why more than one-million tourists visit the island each year.

Queen Beatrix International Airport on the stunning Caribbean island of Aruba has ordered 10 APC BorderXpress kiosks from YVR’s Innovative Travel Solutions team. This marks the first time that APC technology has been available to travellers at an international airport with U.S. pre-clearance. YVR’s BorderXpress kiosks are expected to dramatically reduce wait times and improve the departure experience for passengers leaving this Caribbean locale for U.S. destinations.

Aruba International will say bon bini—“Welcome” in local parlance—to the kiosks this month. More and more passengers are heeding the call of Aruba’s powder white beaches and laidback vibe. In fact, passenger traffic to the island airport jumped 8.3 per cent in 2013. With its stunning sculpture park, art collection, world-class shopping and dining, Queen Beatrix International Airport offers a superb first and last impression of the self-described “happy island”—one that can only improve as APC kiosks

speed up the border clearance process. This order for Border Xpress kiosks is a big win for YVR’s Innovative Travel Solutions team as it shares its technology and expertise at pre-clearance airports abroad. In October, 2014 Denver International Airport unveiled 16 YVR-developed BorderXpress kiosks to expedite the customs entry process for international travellers. More announcements about YVR’s BorderXpress kiosks will be forthcoming in the months to come.

Travelling through YVR this holiday season? Follow these tips to keep your spirits bright, from check-in to takeoff. Most airlines allow check-in up to 24 hours in advance of your flight. While you’re online selecting seats, book your airport parking while you’re at it. jetSet offers the lowest on-airport parking rates when you book online at YVR.ca. Follow the bright orange roadway signs to reach the lot. From there, a comfortable, complimentary 24-hour shuttle whisks you and your bags to the terminals in as little as five minutes. Don’t put wrapped gifts in your checked luggage. They may be opened during the security screening process. Luckily, you can pick up a few last-minute stocking stuffers at YVR and have them beribboned at complimentary gift-wrapping stations located after security in C-Pier, U.S. Departures and International Departures. Stations are open 9am to 3pm from December 12 to 24. Leave a little extra time to make your way through the airport arrival, check-in, bag-drop, security screening and customs

processes—particularly if you’re travelling with kids or en masse. While the Airport Authority’s team is working hard to get you through the airport quickly and pleasantly, some congestion is inevitable, especially on the busy travel days leading up to Christmas. The holiday coat check service is back again—particularly helpful if you’re heading to a warm-weather climate and don’t want to lug along a bulky downcoat. Offered by CDS Baggage Storag, which is located on Level 2 of the Domestic and International terminals, coats can be stored for $1 per coat per day, or $5 per coat per week. Children’s play areas are just waiting to be climbed and clambered—by children, that is—while waiting to board. Meanwhile, tired parents can sip an eggnog latte while supervising from a comfy seat in the gate area. A list of play areas is available on YVR.ca. If you or a loved one requires a little extra assistance travelling through the airport, YVR’s Airport Butler can help. Simple

services, such as check-in assistance, golf cart transportation to the gate, access to a pay-per-use lounge or even help with airport shopping and dining options can make a big difference. And keep an eye out for Santa Claus and an ear open for local musicians who will be spreading cheer throughout the public areas of the terminal. For more information on these services and more, check out the Shopping, Dining & Services section on YVR.ca.

Did You Know? The official birth date of YVR is July 22, 1931, with the first scheduled passenger service for flights between Vancouver and Seattle on Alaska Washington Airways occurring in 1932. But it wasn’t until 15 years later with the addition of regular scheduled international air service that YVR was officially designated Vancouver International Airport. Two years later, in 1945, Australian National Airways, the predecessor to Qantas, became the first overseas carrier to operate flights to and from Vancouver.

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New no frills Ultra Econo Fare class from Hawkair

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Air Canada expands use of Dreamliners to more Asia routes from Vancouver

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B.C.-based airline Hawkair has introduced a new Ultra Econo Fare class on its flights. The Ultra Econo Fare is the airline’s lowest fare offered and is completely unbundled, allowing passengers the choice of paying for only what they need. The Ultra Econo Fare includes all fees, taxes and surcharges. Tickets booked under this fare are non-refundable and incur a fee for flight cancellation, bags and any changes to the booking. Hawkair’s Ultra Econo Fare is in addition to the airline’s Vale and Flex fares, which offer the benefit of a free first checked bag, lower change fees and other benefits. Why did Hawkair introduce the Ultra Econo fare? “The short answer is we

respect our guests,” said Jay Dilley, president of Hawkair. “In everything we do, we believe in helping people. “The longer answer is we introduced this new fare class to give true options and to build on our trust and transparency. We’re not changing or hiding anything; we’re giving you the power, we lowered our prices for the simple reason that we wanted the advantage of our guests’ choices to reflect in their pockets, not ours,” said Dilley. The Ultra Econo Fare is Hawkair’s lowest offered and needs to be booked early because of limited availability. “If you’re looking for unbundled fares, our Ultra Econo is the

perfect way for you to pay for what you need, and what you need only,” said Jocelyn Lebell, director of corporate services for Hawkair. “In a world of limited options, Hawkair is proud to be giving more. We’re looking forward to welcoming new guests that want the power and freedom of being ‘unbundled’ on our aircraft and can’t wait to see our valued guests the next time [they] travel.” Hawkair’s flights to Prince Rupert, Smithers, Terrace-Kitimat and Dawson Creek, B.C., arrive and depart from YVR’s Domestic Terminal Building. The airline uses a fleet of De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft. For more information, visit: hawkair.ca/fare-details.

Air Canada Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Air Canada will expand the introduction of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring the airline’s new International Business Class and Premium Economy seating, to more of its routes to Asia from Vancouver. This will include flights to Beijing, China in February 2015 and Seoul, Korea in March 2015. Air Canada converted its Vancouver-Shanghai route to 787 Dreamliner service in October 2014, followed by its VancouverTokyo/Narita route last month. Air Canada’s Boeing 787-8

Dreamliner aircraft feature three cabins of service, International Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy, offering comfortable ergonomic seating and enhanced definition intuitive touch personal entertainment screens. The fuel efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners opens up opportunities for Air Canada to serve new international destinations and convert existing routes to Dreamliner service as the airline replaces existing Boeing 767 aircraft with the new Boeing 787

fleet. Air Canada will take delivery of six Boeing 787 aircraft by the end of 2014, with all 37 aircraft scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2019. The carrier’s Dreamliner fleet will consist of a total of 15 787-8 aircraft and 22 of the larger capacity 787-9 aircraft. As Air Canada takes delivery of new widebody aircraft for its mainline fleet, current Boeing 767 aircraft will be transferred to its leisure carrier subsidiary, Air Canada rouge.

Air Transat gets high marks for environmental performance Atmosfair, a German climate protection organization, has ranked Air Transat as the most climate-efficient airline in North America for 2014. Established in 2004, the atmosfair Airline Index (AAI) compares and ranks the carbon efficiency of 193 airlines worldwide. The formula used in the index contains information for every flight, aircraft type, engines, winglets, seating and freight capacity of an airline, as well as load factors for both passengers and coloaded freight. Using detailed sources from authorities and official statistics,

specialized data service providers and computer models used by aircraft engineers, the CO2 emissions of the airline can be calculated at an error margin of less than two per cent. Air Transat was the only North American carrier to appear in atmosfair’s global top 10 airlines of 2014. In addition, out of 125 international airlines Air Transat ranked fourth in the longhaul category and seventh on the global scorecard. Stringent management of fuel consumption, adjustments to operations and investments in technology allow for measurable reductions of aircraft greenhouse

Air Canada wins multiple travel awards Air Canada continues to win multiple awards in reader surveys conducted by the world’s leading travel magazines, including being named for the tenth consecutive year Best Airline in North America by Global Traveler magazine and for the seventh consecutive year Best North American Airline for International Travel by Business Traveler magazine. Air Canada has also been

named the only Four Star network carrier in North America by the rating agency SkyTrax and also for the fifth consecutive time Best Airline in North America in the 2014 SkyTrax World Airline Awards. Other recent awards include Best Flight Attendants in North America, Premier Traveler magazine, Best of 2014 awards, the third consecutive year Air Canada has won this award.

gas emissions. Since 2003, Air Transat has developed, implemented and constantly improved a comprehensive fuel management program, which the airline estimates is responsible for a five per cent reduction in its fuel consumption. According to the 2014 AAI, despite improved aircraft efficiencies and the use of newer aircraft, the total carbon emissions in the air traffic industry has risen by around three per cent, due to higher traffic

volume. Traffic volume—passengers and kilometres—increased by almost five per cent. For more information on Air Transat and its destinations, visit airtransat.ca.

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Air Canada and Air China form strategic alliance

Air Canada and Air China have formed a revenue sharing joint venture partnership on routes between Canada and China to stimulate traffic growth between the two countries. The joint venture is

expected to generate additional service and pricing benefits for consumers travelling between the two countries, as well as provide for additional cooperation between the two carriers in the areas of sales, marketing and airport operations. Subject to Air Canada and Air China making the necessary filings, obtaining competition and other regulatory approvals and finalizing documentation, the joint venture is expected to come into effect by the end of 2015.

Currently, Air China offers its customers codeshare flights operated by Air Canada between Vancouver and six Canadian cities (Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal). The airline operates up to 11 flights per week between Vancouver and Beijing. Air Canada operates up to a total of 28 flights per week between Canada and China, from Vancouver and Toronto to and from Beijing

and Shanghai. The carrier offers its customers codeshare flights operated by Air China between Beijing and six cities in China— Guangzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu, Shenyang, Wuhan and Xi’an.

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Sunwing’s Royalton Cayo Santa Maria ranked Top All-Inclusive Resort Sunwing Vacations’ fivestar Royalton Cayo Santa Maria resort in Cuba has been voted the number one All Inclusive Resort in the World at the 2014 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards. The hotel had already been recognized within three categories earlier in the year, notably Most Popular Hotel in the Caribbean, Most Romantic Hotel in the Caribbean and Best Hotel in the Caribbean. Part of Sunwing’s exclusive Adults Collection, the Royalton Cayo Santa Maria, which opened less than two years ago, is a luxurious adults-only property with an incomparable beachfront setting on one of Cuba’s most unspoiled islets. The first Royalton resort to open in the Caribbean, the hotel has quickly become a favourite amongst Sunwing customers. Royalton’s guests are wel-

comed with a special cocktail, cold towel service, a bottle of rum in each room, beach towels and other luxury amenities upon arrival. They can also look forward to 24-hour room service, with special menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “Adults only luxury is a growing trend amongst our clientele, and to this end we look forward to the opening of two new properties this winter; the CHIC Punta Cana by Royalton Resorts, Dominican Republic, together with the Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun in Mexico,” said Andrew Dawson, chief operating officer for the Sunwing Travel Group. Sunwing Airlines offers direct flights to Cuba, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Bahamas and Toronto from YVR. For more information, visit sunwing.ca.

Airline route additions and changes at YVR Air Canada modifies Vancouver-Beijing operations From February 1, 2015 to February 15, 2015, Air Canada’s plans to provide Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on a daily basis from Vancouver to Beijing. Air Canada previously planned four weekly 787 and three weekly 767 during that period. Air Canada 029 departs YVR at 1:50pm, arriving Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) at 4pm, following day. Air Canada 030 departs PEK at 5:40pm, arriving YVR at 12:05pm. Air Canada adds summer Vancouver-New York service, cancels Newark Starting May 1, 2015, Air Canada will terminate its service between Vancouver and Newark, New Jersey. This service will be replaced by daily non-stop service to New YorkJFK fromYVR. Air Canada will continue to use Airbus A319 aircraft to operate the new service. Air Canada 548 departs YVR at 9am, arriving New YorkJFK at 5:23pm. Air Canada 549 departs JFK at 6:10pm, arriving YVR at 9:17pm. Air Canada rouge to expand Vancouver-LA route Air Canada rouge will expand its Vancouver to Los Angeles service in summer 2015, as it

continues Boeing 767-300ER service on/after May 1, 2015. In addition, the airline will restore fourth daily service from May 1, 2015. A fifth daily flight will operate from July 1, 2015 to September 3, 2015. Air France now taking reservations for Vancouver-Paris winter service Air France has begun taking reservations for its Vancouver to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport winter 2015/16 season. From October 25, 2015, Air France will operate trice weekly flights, providing service on Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft in three-class configuration. Air France 374 departs Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) at 10:35am, arriving YVR at 11:50am, same day. Air France 379 departs YVR at 1:50pm, arriving CDG at 8:35am, following day. Alaska Airlines reduces Vancouver-Los Angeles service Starting January 6, 2015, Alaska Airlines is reducing its Vancouver to Los Angeles flights, operating one daily flight instead of three daily flights. Alaska Air 701 departs Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 8:25pm, arriving YVR at 11:32pm. Alaska Air 708 departs YVR at 6am, arriving LAX at 8:49am.

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Health Services at YVR Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic With no appointment required, Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic is a walk-in medical clinic offering primary, family and specialized care for passengers and the airport community. Services include travel medicine, physiotherapy, podiatry, acute injury management and specialized aviation and corporate health services. Visitors can meet all their health care needs on the fly. Domestic Terminal, before security, Level 1 Contact: 604.207.6900 Business Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday - Friday Winter is a wonderful time of the year, but the season provides its own special challenges to health and safety. Less hours of daylight, flu and colds, snow and icy conditions all create hazards that make walking and working outdoors a challenge. However, there are a number of ways to keep healthy, happy and active during the colder months. Let it snow While Vancouver is known for its temperate climate, there are occasions when a snowfall means sidewalks and driveways have to be cleared of the white stuff. When and if that necessity occurs, remember the following tips: Always wear a hat, gloves or mitts, and waterproof boots when shovelling. Cover your face, especially if you have blood pressure problems. Pace yourself, especially if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or back problems. Avoid doing all the shovelling at once. Frequent shovelling prevents snow pileup, overexertion and the necessity to stay out in

the cold for prolonged periods. Before going out in the cold, warm up by doing back- and side-bending exercises and drink water before and after shovelling. Try not to lift a large shovelful of snow. Instead, using a lightweight, pusher-type shovel, bend the knees and hold the shovel close while pushing the snow to the side. This will help reduce twisting or turning movements that could cause back injury. Rest when tired. Stop shovelling if chest or back pain occurs. Heart attacks have been known to occur when heavy lifting is performed in cold weather. Don’t get stuck Dread winter driving? Being prepared is the key. Have a garage perform a tune-up and inspection. Make sure that the vehicle’s brakes work well to prevent skidding. Cooling and electrical systems must be in good working condition. Put fresh anti-freeze in and make sure that all electrical connections are clean and tight, especially if the car’s battery is getting old. Remember, cold weather is hard on batteries.

Don’t neglect the exhaust system. To avoid carbon monoxide leaks when the windows are closed check the muffler and tail pipe system. Heaters, defrosters and wipers should be in good working condition to keep the windshield clean for good road visibility. To increase traction in soft snow consider investing in snow tires and regularly check tire pressure. Keep a full gas tank at all times, as it will help reduce condensation and prevent the gas line from freezing. Winter skin care While seasons change, one thing remains constant—the sun. No matter the season, sunscreen is needed to protect the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. Wear makeup or a moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 on the face and all exposed areas of skin throughout the winter. If participating in winter sports, apply sunscreen with high SPF. The sunlight-reflecting quality of snow can cause severe sunburn from a day on the slopes.

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Vancouver Airport Dental Clinic The highest standards of dentistry and customer care are provided for dental check-ups, cleanings and all other oral-health care needs, including aesthetic, cosmetic and general dentistry for passengers and the airport community. State-of-the-art equipment and a highly trained team of professionals provide a convenient service for passengers with dental emergencies. Domestic Terminal, before security, Level 1 Contact: 604.276.2121 Business Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday-Friday 9am - 5:30pm, Saturday Holidays Closed. Pharmasave Pharmasave provides professional pharmacy knowledge paired with quality products and services, including prescription and over-the-counter products, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, gifts and greeting cards. Domestic Terminal, before security, Level 1 Contact: 604.303.7033 Business Hours: 8am – 6pm, Monday – Friday, Closed Sat., Sun. and Holidays Airport Rehabilitation and Wellness Provides excellence in physiotherapy management and customer service by pursuing progressive and innovative health care. The rehabilitation clinic offers services including physiotherapy, kinesiology and active rehabilitation. The staff of professionals provides a hands-on approach and can design personalized programs to treat individual conditions. Domestic Terminal, before security, Level 1 Contact: 604.207.6900 Business Hours: 09am – 5pm Monday - Friday

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YVR to participate in 2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo and Conference The largest and most diverse gathering of stakeholders in the Canadian cargo supply chain will take place at the 2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo and Conference to be held at the Vancouver Convention Center West on January 28-29, 2015. As a major sponsor of the

event, Vancouver Airport Authority is presenting the January 28 keynote luncheon address: “Economic Outlook including Canada’s Integrative Trade Performance.” The address will be given by Glen Hodgson, senior vice president and chief economist of the

Conference Board of Canada. As the Board’s chief spokesperson on economic issues and with 32 years experience in international economics and finance, Hodgson’s address will provide attendees with information on key indicators of Canada’s integrative trade performance including export

growth and population, import volumes, trade diversification, foreign investment in Canada, manufacturing exports, and more. The YVR community will also play host to delegates who will have the opportunity to join the Purolator management team for an exclusive tour of its 18,600-square-metre courier distribution centre on Sea Island. The tour will include the air operations sorting facility and

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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC Join more than 200 of the Canadian airport industry’s most influential leaders, as well as senior government officials, at Airports Canada Conference and Exhibition. The twoday event is a targeted opportunity for key decision-makers to share ideas and to get the latest intelligence on the best strategic and operational tools and practices in the world. For more information, visit cacairports.ca.

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Canada’s reformed Caregiver Program The Government of Canada has made significant reforms to what was previously known as the Live-In Caregiver Program and which is now called the Caregiver Program. The Caregiver Program has been a feature of Canada’s immigration system for many years as a component of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It allows Canadian employers to recruit foreign nationals to live and work in their homes to provide childcare or home support for seniors or people with disabilities, when there is a shortage of Canadians or permanent residents to fill available positions. After two years of work, caregivers have the option of applying for permanent residency. Changes to the program

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Holiday Lights Tour with Big Bus Tours, December 15-28, 2014 Ring in the holiday season with Big Bus Tours’ holiday lights tour aboard an open-top doubledecker bus. See San Francisco’s festive holiday trees, trimmings and twinkling lights decorating the city for the winter season. Also enjoy a complimentary warm beverage, treats and jovial jingles. Tours begin at 6:30, 7 and 7:30pm at Big Bus Tours, 99 Jefferson Street. bigbustours.com

Victorian Home Walk Tour’s Yuletide Tour in Pacific Heights Visit the inside of a period Queen Anne Victorian and discover the opulent history and grandeur of San Francisco. The walk is easy, the pace leisurely and there are no hills to climb. Established in 1996, Victorian Home Walk Tour has become a highlight of the San Francisco landscape. victorianhomewalk. com/VictorianHomeWalk/ Welcome.html

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Richmond makes major strides toward sustainability The City of Richmond has taken significant steps toward its goal of being a sustainable community, with initiatives ranging from aggressive energy conservation to substantial increases in child care spaces and affordable housing. The City’s achievements are highlighted in a new Sustainability Progress Report, which describes focus areas; provides an overview of the city’s initiatives that contribute to Richmond’s sustainable development; and notes key sustainability-related targets. Some of the achievements highlighted in the report include: Richmond’s energy management program has saved the city’s facilities approximately 28.4-gigawatts of energy and reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 5,000 tonnes since 2007—the equivalents of taking 1,500 cars off the road for a year. Richmond is doubling the number of child care spaces offered in city-owned facilities. City-owned facilities currently offer 195 licensed child care spaces. Five additional child care facilities have been negotiated and when completed will add more than 200 more licensed spaces to the city’s inventory. Richmond has also secured more than 450 units of new subsidized housing through its Affordable Housing Strategy. The city adopted its Resilient Economy Strategy in 2014, a strategic-level blueprint for its economic development efforts in the coming years. An Employment Lands Strategy was completed to ensure Richmond has lands available to support a projected one-third increase in local jobs by 2041.

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More than $45-million has been invested in Richmond flood protection initiatives since 2008. To address global warming, the City has developed further plans to accommodate up to one metre of sea level rise by 2100. Creation of a more vibrant community is being supported by investing in recreation assets, such as the City Centre Community Centre and Minoru Recreation Complex, which will include a new older adult centre, new aquatic centre and sport, recreation and fitness programming and support amenities. Over the past three decades, Richmond has almost halved the total volumes of waste sent to the landfill, and increased recycling. In 2013, the City achieved 70 per cent diversion from landfills of waste from single-family homes, an increase of nine per cent beyond 2012 levels. A complete copy of the Sustainability Progress Report is available at richmond. ca.

Richmond New Home Developments 1 Saffron: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #180-8360 Granville Avenue . . . . . . . . . 604 270 2482 2 River Park Place: . . . . . . . . . Oval Village Riverfront . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 282 7838

3 Parc Riviera: . . . . . . . . . . . . 10111 River Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 231 5900 4 Harmony: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No 3 Road and Bennet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 278 3939

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6 Remy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cambie & Garden City Road . . . . . . . . . 604 283 2109 7 Cadence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5540 Hollybridge Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 8683 8 Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7720 Alderbridge Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 8885 Other Richmond New Home Developments – Call for current details. Avanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 9186 Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 0677 Carrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 244 7721 Concord Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 7748 Ellie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ellerichmond.com Gardens, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 271 3331 Opal at Richmond Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 7575 Ora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 278 8838 Park Residences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 8878 Pier, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 274 7326 Pinnacle Living at Capstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 0148 River Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 2633 River Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 2633 Saffron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 270 2482

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Neighbourhood Restaurant Guide Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner – Departures Level 3 • White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées from the grill and desserts – Departures Level 3 • Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3

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INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Vino Volo: Wines from around the world by the glass or in tasting flights, lunch, dinner, small plates—Arrivals Level 2 • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual dining – Departures Level 3 • Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast,

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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3. • 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. Departures Level 3 • Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers – Departures Level 3 • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Departures Level 3. • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken – Arrivals Level 2 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups – Arrivals Level 2 and Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine

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sandwiches & pastries – Departures Level 3 • Wendy’s: Breakfast, burgers, Chicken, salads • Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Departures Level 3 Miller Road • Tim Hortons #109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking. Fast pickup on your way to the Terminal.

Airport South 1 The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Come and watch seaplanes land & takeoff right in front of you, while enjoying locally craft brewed beers and the best pub food in the city . Bring your aiport i.d. and receive 25% off of food every Tuesday. Call our complimentary shuttle for a safe ride Wednesday through Sunday nights starting at 6pm. World famous & award winning - since 1995. (604) 273-0278

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PARTY BEFORE YOU PARTY START CELEBRATING THE NEW YEAR AT PIER 73 ...before your midnight festivities

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Smokehouse Sandwich Co. #108 – 5188 Westminster Hwy, Richmond (2 blocks west of # 2 Road) Breakfast and lunch. Monday to Friday: 7:45am to 4pm. Saturdays 10am to 6pm. Specializing in handcrafted Smoked Meat Sandwiches, minutes away from YVR. Meet Wilbur, a cumin-spiced Pulled Pork with Coleslaw Sandwich and the rest of the company of sandwiches at Smokehouse. For pick up, call (604) 370-4177 smokehousesandwich.com. 8 Southside Cafe (near the South Terminal at the Esso Avitat FBO). 5360 Airport Road South. Open for breakfast & lunch 7am-3pm Mon to Fri. Quick & delicious, homemade dishes for eat in or takeout. Enjoy a free small coffee with breakfast or take a friend & get a 2-for-1 entree during the month of November. Meals from $5 and up mean one of the best values on Sea Island. Call to order custom catering for your office party or business meeting. (604) 303 0407. OVER THE BRIDGE(S) • London Café 12251 Horseshoe Way (Ironwood Plaza, off Steveston Highway). Specializing in great, home-made food & authentic Italian cuisine. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salad, home-made burgers, soup, specialty coffees. Glutenfriendly items. Open Mon.-Fri. Breakast, Lunch. 7am-2:30pm. (604) 448-4022 4 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips 8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner. British pub foods and fresh seafood. Open 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-2340 5 Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge. Open from 11am to late every day. (604) 269-2348; www.milltownbar.com. 2

RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Rd. (604) 270-7576 Highlander Restaurant: Open for lunch and dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world

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cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7541. • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 276-1954 • The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Way (604) 207-5200 • Jetside Bar Offers a selection of appetizers, snacks and shared food. (604) 248.3281 • Globe@YVR Award-winning signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (604) 248-3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road • The Buffet—Perfect for a group get-together, special event or relaxing meal, The Buffet is open seven days a week for breakfast and dinner, lunch Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 247-8935 to make reservations. • Tramonto—Features Italianinspired West Coast cuisine, amazing views of the Fraser River and Island Mountains, and an expansive wine cellar. Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. Call (604) 247-8573. • Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St. Edwards Drive • Denny’s 24 Hour Restaurant— Breakfast, lunch, dinner (604) 2762853.

• Chop Steakhouse Bar—Tender cuts of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Call (604) 276-1180. • Shark Club -Casual dining atmosphere. Menu features an expansive selection of food and drink. Daily drink features and high definition TVs. Hours of Operation: Mon. & Tues. 11am-12am; Wed. & Thurs. 11am-1am; Friday – Sunday 11am-2am. Call (604) 276-2609. • 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. Breakfast 6am to 11am; Lunch: 11am to 5pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10pm. Call (604) 233-3968. • Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport 3099 Corvette Way • The Apron—A menu that spans wholesome SuperFoodsRx and contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine. Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm. Call (604) 238-2105.

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WELCOME YVR! Come enjoy the hospitality and watch the planes from our new Bar and Grill across the Fraser at the Milltown Marina.

Paddy Gallagher & Scotty McVicker, Owners.

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WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL • SUNDAY: Prime Rib Dinner – 8oz slice of Prime Rib, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes and vegetables for only $13 after 5pm • MONDAY: Burger and Beer Night!!!!!! – Our famous Milltown house-made burger and a Sleeve of OK Spring 1516 Lager for only $10.95! after 5pm • TUESDAY: 2 for 1 Tuesdays! – All our appetizers are 2 for 1 after 5pm. Your second appy is free when the 1st is of equal or greater value

• WEDNESDAY: Wednesday Wing Night – Our tasty wings are only $0.40 each after 5pm With 6 great flavours, hot, honey garlic, teriyaki, S & P, dry Cajun, or Sweet Thai Chili

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1 piece Cod $7.50, 2 pieces $11

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Solution for December 2014 Crossword.

Meet Samson! A Coffee Crusted Strawberry Glazed Beef Brisket Sandwich, and the rest of the Company at Smokehouse Sandwich Co.

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Boeing 727

The Boeing 727 is a mid-size, narrow-body three-engine jet aircraft intended for short- and medium-length flights, which can be used on fairly short runways at smaller airports. It has three Pratt & Whitney JT8D engines below the T-tail, one on each side of the rear fuselage, with a center engine that connects through an S-duct to an inlet at the base of the fin. The 727 is Boeing’s only trijet aircraft.

ACROSS 1 Valley 5 Harsh or corrosive 10 Toilets (British slang) 14 Flat or level 15 Hot pepper 16 A river in Spain 17 Mushrooms 19 Hindu month 20 Possess 21 Resign 22 Hyraces 24 Cluster bean 25 Represent a character 26 Extending toward the middle 29 Rang dinner bells for dogs 30 Canted 31 Sweet liquid 32 In the past 35 Of the present month 36 God of light and peace (Norse mythology) 37 Ski tow 38 A waterproof raincoat 39 Heavy winter coat 40 Tarry 41 Country in central Africa 43 Battle axe from the Middle Ages 44 Agreeableness 46 A Jewish month 47 Withdraw from the workforce 48 Artfully persuasive in speech 49 T 52 Fortitude 53 Persistent 56 Member of the lily family 57 Expel from one’s property 58 World’s Fair 59 Give temporarily 60 The end of life 61 The river in Hades (Greek mythology).

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Warehouse Attendants Needed Mega International Air Services (VAN.) Inc. is an air cargo handling company, which provides air cargo handling services to various airlines in Vancouver. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST: • Speak Fluent English • Hold a valid Driver’s License • Have excellent communications skills • Have reliable transportation to and from work • Have the ability to work a variety of shift, as assigned – Days, Nights, Weekends, Stat Holidays. • Pass Transport Canada Background Security Clearance • Be able to lift up to 50 Lbs • Be able to perform Forklift operations RESPONSIBILITIES: • General warehouse duties • Loading and unloading trucks • Build up and break down air cargo • Cargo acceptance/ release

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DOWN 1 Refuse to assent 2 Declare or confess 3 Lacking excess flesh 4 Conclude 5 De facto 6 Group of singers 7 Violent disorder 8 Sick 9 Find unexpectedly 10 Crude shelter where the roof slopes only one way 11 Evident 12 Official language of the Indian state of Orissa 13 Curvaceous 18 Sit on one’s heels 23 Airport in Paris 24 A coating of gold 25 Black and white bearlike animal 26 Wound

27 Sicilian volcano 28 Prudence 29 A Bohemian dance 31 Sturdy 33 Festival 34 Large African antelope 36 Teased one another 37 Not short 39 Twosome 40 State of being unsure 42 Together for a single purpose 43 Pedestal 44 Wild sheep of central Asia 45 Common black European thrush 46 Select by voting 48 Tissue that surrounds neurons 49 Something written 50 Visually detect (archaic) 51 Genus of pike 54 The night before 55 Bandleader ___ Brown.

See solution for crossword on page 17. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Part Time Sales SKYTALK NEWSPAPER is looking for a capable salesperson to develop and maintain new client relationships. The ideal applicant will be self motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy working with clients to develop effective print and online ad campaigns, while building revenue on a monthly basis. The ability to work independently, be deadline oriented and have an understanding of current advertising trends will be advantageous to success. If you would like to explore this opportunity further please email your résumé to: Patrick Stewart, Publisher : pstewart@westerndriver.com

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South facing with balcony, includes heat, hot water, cable, parking stall, storage locker, elevator, coin laundry on each floor. Three-storey building, quiet. No Smoking, No Pets. Close to all shops and schools, Lease $995 per month.

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