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New artwork adds to YVR’s unique sense of place
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Inflight: Now on display at YVR, cedar carvings by acclaimed Haida artist Reg Davidson recount Haida myths.
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Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is celebrating the latest addition to its Northwest Coast art collection. Raven Stealing the Beaver Lake, The Blind Halibut Fisherman and Raven with a Broken Beak, carved by internationally acclaimed
artist Reg Davidson, recount Haida myths in which Raven is featured as both beneficent cultural hero and prank-playing Trickster. The carvings are on display in the Link Rotunda area of YVR’s Domestic Terminal, after security near C Pier departure gates.
“Art is an important part of how we create a unique sense of place at YVR that represents the cultural heritage, natural beauty and iconic experiences that embody British Columbia,” said Anne Murray, vice president, marketing and communications. “We are so proud to show-
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The year ahead is shaping up to be another exciting one at YVR, one that is filled with new routes, new airlines, new aircraft and increased service to popular destinations. Travellers who haven’t decided where they want to fly in 2016, should consider the following new routes and services for some inspiration in planning their next grand adventure. JANUARY Orlando, Florida with WestJet YVR celebrated the beginning of 2016 with the inaugural WestJet flight between Vancouver and Orlando offered on the airline’s custom-painted Disney Frozenthemed plane. Families taking off for Disney World, vacationers taking cruises departing out of Port Canaveral or those wanting onward
connections to other Florida hot spots, including Miami, can now hop on board with Elsa and the gang of Frozen characters to this southern destination. The weekly flight departs YVR on Fridays at 11:35am, arriving in Orlando at 8am, next day. It departs Orlando on Saturdays at 9:30am, arriving in Vancouver at 1:03pm. Visit westjet.com. FEBRUARY Cancun, Mexico with Air Canada rouge Starting February 15, Air Canada rouge will operate weekly service between YVR and Cancun, Mexico. The service via Boeing 767-300 aircraft will be operated until April 2016. Located in southeastern Mexico on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun is See NEW ROUTES page 4
case Reg Davidson’s stunning cedar works and highlight First Nations culture to the millions of passengers who travel through YVR every year.” Raven Stealing the Beaver Lake is a 7.31-metre carved cedar pole that illustrates an episode of Haida creation myth in which the Beaver people
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YVR named one of BC’s Top Employers for 10th consecutive year Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a fascinating place because it is a nexus of human experience. There are literally tens of thousands of people coming through its doors every single day, ensuring that no two days are ever alike. As a premier global gateway, local economic generator and community contributor, it takes people in many different departments to make this all happen and to make it happen well, and Vancouver Airport Authority strives to create a workplace where employees are fulfilled in their jobs. Each year, B.C.’s top employers are recognized through an annual competition organized
by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. This special designation recognizes the British Columbia employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are evaluated by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers using the same eight criteria as the national competition: Physical Workplace; Work Atmosphere & Social; Health, Financial & Family Benefits; Vacation & Time Off; Employee Communications; Performance Management; Training & Skills Development; and Community Involvement. See TOP EMPLOYERS page 3
Beyond, Every Day is the slogan that captures the way Vancouver Airport Authority runs its business and for the 10th consecutive year it has been named one of BC’s Top Employers.
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brought Raven to their great house and provided him with meals of salmon. The Blind Halibut Fisherman and Raven with a Broken Beak sculptures were inspired by a Haida myth in which Raven attempted to play a joke on an old, blind man.
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