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YVR celebrates first non-stop Canadian service to Melbourne

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On December 1, 2017, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated the inaugural flight of Air Canada’s new route between YVR and Melbourne Airport (MEL), marking the first-ever direct, non-stop flight from Canada to this Australian city. The new Melbourne route offers a seasonal four-time weekly service until February 4, 2018. With existing services to Sydney and Brisbane, the new Melbourne service is Air Canada’s third route to Australia from YVR. In addition to the new Melbourne service, Air Canada will also be launching new routes to Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)

From its oversize windows to a turbulence-offsetting design affording a smoother ride, Air Canada’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is one of the world’s most modern commercial aircraft. Photo: courtesy Air Canada.

this month. All flights are strategically timed to connect with Air Canada’s domestic and international schedule at YVR. Operated by Air Canada Rouge on a Boeing 767300 ER aircraft, the YVRMCO route can accommodate 279 passengers and will create almost 40 new jobs as well as contribute

$2.7-million in GDP. The YVR-YZF route will use a Bombardier CRJ 705-900 aircraft, with seat capacity for 75 passengers. “We have a lot to celebrate at YVR this month,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “With the new Air Canada services to Melbourne,

Orlando and Yellowknife in December, passengers have even more travel options this winter season. We are also thrilled that Air Canada has announced year-round service to Melbourne, prior to the start of the seasonal service. This is an incredible achievement for our airline partner and showcases Air Canada’s

commitment to growing their transpacific hub at YVR.” The YVR-MEL route operates on an Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft with seat capacity for 298 passengers. The new service creates 60 new jobs at the airport and contributes $4.7-million to B.C.’s GDP. “We are delighted to welcome customers onboard our flights to Melbourne, our newest destination in Australia,” said Benjamin Smith, president – passenger airlines at Air Canada. “Our seasonal service will be of particular interest to Australians travelling for a Canadian winter vacation and North Americans travelling to enjoy Australia’s summer season.” See MELBOURNE page 2

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tains in the distance. The lounge is managed on behalf of SkyTeam by Global Lounge Network and is situated close to luxury retail outlets by Gate 53 in the all-new dutyfree area in the International Terminal. “Vancouver is a key SkyTeam gateway between the rest of Canada, the United States, Asia and Europe,” said Perry Cantarutti, SkyTeam’s CEO. “A shared lounge enables our members to offer an elevated airport experience to their top customers, while strengthening our brand in the market.”

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Starting May 17, 2018, Air Canada will introduce new daily service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF). The year-round service will further strengthen Air Canada’s transborder growth. “[The year] 2018 is shaping up to be another phenomenal year for our long-

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Global airline alliance SkyTeam has opened its first lounge in the Americas at YVR and its seventh worldwide. YVR celebrates with Air Canada the launch of Canada’s first direct, non-stop service to Melbourne, Australia.

“The launch of year-round service next June will provide additional options for business and leisure travellers between our two continents,” said Smith. “Our Melbourne flights complement our daily flights from Canada to Sydney and to Brisbane, solidifying our market-leading position as the airline providing the most service between Canada and Australia. The seamless connections through in-transit preclearance facilities, combined with our extensive domestic

Canada and U.S. network at our Vancouver hub, positions YVR to be the preferred transpacific gateway for business and leisure travellers travelling between North America and Australia.” In addition to these three new services, Air Canada introduced service to Dallas in February, Denver in May and increased service to Los Angeles and San Jose to six- and three-times daily, respectively. In the summer, Air Canada also launched the following

international routes out of YVR: Taipei, Nagoya, Frankfurt and London Gatwick. Air Canada’s significant growth at YVR is made possible because of YVR’s five-year rates and charges program, ConnectYVR. The program provides a highly competitive rate structure and includes airline rates lower than any other major airport in Canada and competing U.S. airports. For further details on any of these new services and to book, please visit aircanada.com.

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strong partnership and reinforces that YVR is internationally recognized as a top airport.” The new lounge in Vancouver is SkyTeam’s seventh branded lounge, with others located in major hubs around the world including Dubai, London Heathrow, Hong Kong, Sydney, Istanbul and Beijing. SkyTeam member airlines serving YVR are Aeroméxico, Air France, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Korean Air and Xiamen Airlines. All told, these airlines provide up to 75 weekly departures that will have access to the lounge.

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Air Canada’s new service to Sacramento, California will be operated via an Air Canada Express CRJ-705 aircraft.

The YVR-SMF route will be operated via an Air Canada Express CRJ-705 aircraft with seating capacity for 75 passengers. The flight will depart YVR at 8:55am and arrive at SMF at 11:05am. It will then depart SMF at 11:45am and arrive at YVR at 1:57pm. The new service will create close to 80 new jobs and contribute $5.8-million to B.C.’s GDP. “We continue to strategically expand our already exten-

sive North American year-round transborder network to offer the only services from Canada to Sacramento,” said Benjamin Smith, president, passenger airlines at Air Canada. “As the largest foreign carrier serving the U.S., our new non-stop flights will offer both business and leisure customers travelling between Sacramento and B.C. convenience, and we look forward as well to connecting customers from California’s capital city area onward through our

extensive global network at our YVR transpacific hub on North America’s Best Airline, as rated by Skytrax.” In 2017, Air Canada grew significantly its transborder connections from YVR by launching service to Dallas in February, Denver in May, Boston in June and increased service to Los Angeles and San Jose to six- and three-times daily, respectively. For further details on any of these new services and to book, please visit aircanada.com.

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As part of Vancouver Airport Authority’s commitment to sustainability, pre-construction work at its Value Lot will included the relocation of 90 trees to other Sea Island areas.

With record passenger growth in 2016, YVR’s current facilities are nearing capacity. As a result, it is undergoing multi-year expansion projects to enhance the airport experience and ensure that future demand is met. As part of the expansion plan, YVR is developing a variety of new parking options to improve capacity, efficiency and customer satisfaction. In 2018, the Value Lot will close to make room for a new parkade. A new long-term parking option, currently under construction near Templeton Station on the Canada Line, will open to replace the existing offering. Preparing the land for construction will necessitate removal of trees around the current Value

Lot. Given YVR’s commitment to be a leader in sustainability, conserving healthy plant life was a crucial component of the preconstruction work. YVR commissioned Enns Gauthier and Connect LA, two leading landscape architect firms, to conduct a comprehensive study of the trees around the Value Lot. Based on their assessment, 90 trees were identified as candidates for relocation. Over the next month, crews will work to relocate the selected trees either to the new parking lot near Templeton station or to a nursery along Miller Road. YVR is making every effort to reduce the impact of construction on people travelling to and from Sea Island. As part of the

project, a small number of parking stalls will be vacated in the Value Lot and there will be lane closures in the area. The work will occur be between 9pm and 6am to avoid any major disruptions and is expected to be completed by the end of December 2018. To learn more about other projects, please visit YVR’s recently launched construction page at yvr.ca/construction. This site will be updated regularly with all the latest project information, timelines and eventually real-time impacts, such as traffic pattern changes, so that visitors to the airport know what to expect when travelling through the airport. An overview of this month’s construction update is also on this page.

Seasonal events at YVR Chapel This month, the YVR Chapel will be hosting unique events to celebrate the holidays with the Sea Island community and airport visitors. Starting December 11-29, the Chapel will host seasonal drop-in events during which hot cider and homemade goodies will be on offer in celebration of the season. The Chapel encourages visitors to participate in “Bridging the Gap” for the Chapel to finish the year strongly. Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish “Festival of Lights,” will be led on Wednesday December 13 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm by a local rabbi. This remembrance of a momentous event is open to those of Jewish faith and any interested persons wishing to discover more of its meaning. The Advent season of hope, peace, joy and love will culminate with Christmas Eve Mass, which will be celebrated on Sunday, December 24 at 4pm, led by a local Roman Catholic priest. On Sunday December 31 at 4pm, a special New Year’s Eve Mass will be celebrated at 4pm. All are welcome to attend these special services. In 2018, the Chapel will offer a new Team Building event on Saturday, January 20 from 1pm

The YVR Chapel looks forward to welcoming visitors to its special seasonal events this month.

Green coats were among the many visitors to last year’s seasonal drop-in at the YVR Chapel.

Home-made goodies will be on offer during the Chapel’s December events.

to 3pm. Airport employees who frequent the Chapel or support its mission are invited to attend and

hear about YVR’s plans for the New Year, including news about the Chapel. There will be several outstanding raffle prizes, including a night at the Vancouver Airport Fairmont Hotel. The Chapel Reception and Prayer Room are located at International Arrivals, Level 2 behind the escalators, across from Tim Horton’s, to the right of Hudson News. For more information, visit yvrchaplaincy.org.

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Paving and infrastructure installation for YVR’s new long-term parking lot is taking place near the Templeton Canada Line Station on Sea Island.

YVR is experiencing unprecedented growth and is well-positioned to meet and exceed its goal of serving 25-million passengers by 2020. Longer-term forecasts estimate 35-million passengers will travel through YVR annually by 2037. This growth will require significant changes to the airport. There are several key projects starting in the coming months that will enhance the airport experience. This includes its biggest sustainability projects to date, new parking options, terminal expansions and much more. Some current projects that will begin on Sea Island this month include: • Paving and infrastructure installation taking place near the Templeton Canada Line Station as crews prepare YVR’s new long-term parking lot. This parking lot will provide more options for customers and will replace the current Value Lot scheduled to close in 2018. • Trees being removed and relocated around the Value Lot to the new parking lot

near Templeton station and a nursery along Miller Road. More information about this project and YVR’s sustainability efforts can be found on this page. • Passengers travelling to the U.S. may be temporarily rerouted around the walkthrough Duty Free Store for in-store ceiling and tile work to be completed. • Hoarding is in place around carousels 22 and 23 in the customs hall. Work is being completed to increase space for CATSA Plus, a high-performance security screening system. • Hoarding will be erected later in the month near gates D55 and D58 for a terminal expansion project to help increase capacity. “These airport enhancements will ensure YVR remains a strong economic generator for the province of British Columbia and we appreciate the public’s patience as we work to deliver a better airport for everyone,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. Film+ Talks Music Workshops Conversations Celebrations Expand the frame.

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Last month, YVR launched the Less Airport Stress Initiative (LASI), an innovative program in which YVR Ambassador Dogs will be onsite throughout the terminals to provide all airport users with a new way to deal with anxiety associated with travel, work and general stress. “We recognize that an airport can be a stressful environment,” said Reg Krake, director, customer care, Vancouver Airport Authority. “By introducing the YVR Ambassador Dogs through our LASI initiative, we hope that our four-legged friends will help to ease any anxiety associated with travel. We want all our guests to have a positive experience at YVR and we know the LASI initiative will enhance the airport experience for passengers, visitors and employees.” YVR partnered with St. John Ambulance and its Therapy Dog program to pro-

YVR’s Ambassador Dogs will will be easily identified by their YVR-branded leashes and St. John Ambulance bandanas that include their names.

vide seven dogs for the LASI initiative. Ambassador Dogs Molly, Bailey, Mira, Norman, Grover, Kermode and Soda, spanning multiple breeds and sizes, will be onsite in the terminal Mondays through Fridays, from 11am to 1pm They will be accompanied by a dog handler and YVR Green Coat volunteer who will be ready to answer any questions. The dogs are

easily identified by their YVRbranded leashes and St. John Ambulance bandanas. There are many working dogs at YVR. The LASI program provides an opportunity to remind passengers about the differences between service dogs and YVR Ambassador Dogs. Service dogs are extensively trained to perform tasks for an individual with a disabil-

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interact with the dog before doing so. YVR has piloted the LASI initiative since December 2016 and has received strong feedback from the airport community on their positive interactions with YVR Ambassador Dogs. Passengers and airport employees are encouraged to participate in YVR’s new LASI program by interacting with its Ambassador Dogs.

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ity, while YVR’s Ambassador Dogs are meant for interaction. In the interest of providing an environment where everyone, including these four-legged friends, is wellrespected, Vancouver Airport Authority encourages the public to follow the key accessibility message: “Just ask, just listen.” It is always good practice to simply ask the dog handler if one may

Air New Zealand is growing its Vancouver-Auckland operation by nearly 20 per cent from January to July 2018, providing customers with greater choice and flexibility. During the first half of the January peak period, the airline will increase services from seven to eight flights per week, making it easier than ever for

Canadians to escape the cold. Regional general manager Americas Nick Judd said this extra capacity is a direct result of the increased demand for travel in the South Pacific region and the importance of Vancouver in the Air New Zealand network. “This year marks 10 years since we launched our

Canadian service and increasing the frequency of our non-stop service between Vancouver and Auckland means our customers will have more travel options, which is great for Canadians wanting to discover all that New Zealand and Australia have to offer,” said Judd.

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Credit-rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed an AA longterm issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority. As one of North America’s most efficient airports and one of the most financially stable in the world, YVR has upheld the S&P AA rating for 12 consecutive years.

“YVR’s success in achieving the AA credit rating year after year serves as a true testament to the success and viability of our unique Canadian airport model that operates as a private, not-for-profit organization,” said Glenn McCoy, senior VP, strategy and chief financial officer, Vancouver Airport Authority.

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Canadian bio-fuel company signs ‘farm to flight’ agreement with Qantas A new agreement between Quebec-based Agrisoma Biosciences and Qantas Airlines (Left) Canadian-made yellow carinata mustard seed will be grown by farmers in Australia for bio-jet fuel production. Photo: (CNW Group/Agrisoma Biosciences Inc.)

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In partnership with Covenant House, the YVR Socks program to distribute warm socks to homeless and at-risk youth in the Lower Mainland has been launched. Covenant House has been providing clothing, housing and support services to youth for more than 20 years. Clean socks are in constant need for those living on the street and Covenant House will distribute donated socks to youth at their Drop-In Centre, as well as hand them out on the streets to homeless youth. YVR socks are available for purchase at yvrsocks.ca. For every pair purchased, one pair will be donated to Covenant House.

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‘Little Inventors: Inventions for Space’ project blasts off Last month, in partnership with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) launched the next edition of Little Inventors: Inventions for Space. This is a Canada-wide initiative that challenges children to devise ingenious ideas that could be developed into an invention to make life in space easier and more fun. The best inventions will be turned into prototypes and showcased in a special exhibition as part of Science Literacy Week in September 2018. The most imaginative and innovative inventions could make an appearance in space with Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques when he travels to the International Space Station in November of 2018. Since its inauguration in 2015 in the U.K., the Little Inventors project has inspired children all around the world and sparked their imaginations and use of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) knowledge. In 2016, NSERC partnered with Little Inventors for the first Canadian experience. It was a hit with children and teachers alike:

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets Annaelle, age 11, who demonstrates her Chaud-pelle (hot shovel) invention. Photo: courtesy Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

more than 500 designs were submitted, 18 of which were brought to life and exhibited coast to coast, including their current location at the Ontario Science Centre. Two Little Inventors even met the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, at a special science fair! Little Inventors: Inventions for Space is open to all students across Canada up to 15 years of age. Canadian schools and teachers are encouraged to lead the development of ideas in their classrooms and lead their stu-

dents through the challenge. Fun and interactive lesson plans and workshop materials are available online for all interested schools and parents. The deadline to participate in this space challenge is midnight Friday, April 13, 2018. If you are a teacher or interested in exploring the theme of space with Little Inventors, visit nserc.littleinventors.org for additional information on how to participate, or send your questions to littleinventors@nserc-crsng. gc.ca.

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Canadian health experiments and biotechnological devices to be using during 2018 space mission In November 2018, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques will launch aboard a Soyuz spacecraft to join an international crew in the International Space Station (ISS). Expedition 58/59 will be the first mission for SaintJacques and will mark the 17th space flight for the Canadian Astronaut Corps. During the mission, SaintJacques will wear a bio-monitoring system, including a smart shirt, which is designed to monitor astronauts’ vital signs and support the identification and mitigation of risks to humans in space. On Earth, it has the potential to monitor the health of Canadians in remote communities with limited access to their doctors. It could also be worn by workers in hazardous environments such as mines, industrial sites or factories. Saint-Jacques will also test a new instrument known as a bio-analyzer. This new Canadian instrument will perform near realtime analysis of blood, providing data on multiple biological markers and cell counts for research purposes. It has the potential to enhance patient testing on Earth

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques holds a commercial pilot license. His broad scientific background includes engineering, astrophysics and medical training. Photo: courtesy NASA/Robert Markowitz.

with simple, point-of-care services at any location. Future new space experiments that are also planned: • Immuno Profile: This experiment will investigate and monitor astronauts’ immune systems over long-duration missions on board the ISS. The results may help us understand how certain diseases evolve over time, such as the reactivation of latent viral infections and age-related decreases in immune defences

• Vascular Aging: Building on previous work in space, this experiment will study the impact of weightlessness, nutrition, physical activity and radiation on the cardiovascular system and the onset of insulin resistance in orbit. This collaborative study will be the first of its kind and will provide insights that will maintain crew health and point to important lifestyle factors that can affect us on Earth “Our government knows that investing in space technology and science aboard the International Space Station will have a direct and positive impact on the everyday lives of all Canadians,” said the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. “As we look to take on more space-related missions, the health experiments announced will not only keep our astronauts safer and healthier, but will advance health-related innovations to keep Canadians, on Earth, healthier as well.” Canada’s space sector is comprised of nearly 10,000 well-paying jobs, including close to 3,000 scientists and engineers.

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Transat celebrates 30th anniversary with new fleet livery

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Canada’s largest integrated tourism company, Transat A.T. Inc., celebrated its 30th anniversary last month at an event held at its facilities at Montreal-Trudeau airport. With 375 partners and guests

in attendance, president and CEO Jean-Marc Eustache took the opportunity to unveil its new fleet livery and outlined plans for the creation of a new hotel division to remain “at the forefront of the travel industry.”

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The star symbol, emblematic of Transat, remains on the aircraft’s tail, the rear side fuselage and its wingtips. To mark the 30th anniversary, the design uses touches of grey, a nod to Air Transat’s very first livery. That livery features gradated shades of blue, to evoke the transformative power of holidays. Finally, the Air Transat name appears on the side and underside of the fuselage, ensuring its visibility even when the aircraft is in flight. Throughout its 30-year history, Transat has continued the vision of its founders—that of a leisure travel company open to the world. From its beginnings on November 14, 1987, when its inaugural flight took off from Montreal to Acapulco, Mexico, Transat now offers customers 60 destinations in two major markets—transatlantic (Europe and the Middle East) and South, out of 21 Canadian airports. The airline also commercializes its flights to Canada in 13 European countries, as well as in Israel, the United States and at numerous sun destinations.

Lufthansa receives 5-Star airline certification

Lufthansa’s investments in its fleet and improved services on board and on the ground have garnered the airline a 5-Star Certification from Skytrax.

New Business class to be introduced by Lufthansa. Photo courtesy Lufthansa.

Lufthansa has been Certified with the highest 5-Star Airline rating by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization. Only nine other airlines have received this accolade, with Lufthansa being the only European airline to receive it. The Skytrax Certified 5-Star Airline Rating recognizes the highest overall quality performance and excellence in ground and inflight product provided to customers. A critical factor for an airline to achieve 5-Star Certification is consistency of standards. In this

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American Airlines is Airbus’ first retrofit customer for new Airspace XL luggage bins American Airlines has chosen Services by Airbus to provide cabin upgrades for 202 of its A321s in-service—the largest retrofit project in Airbus history. The airline will be the first retrofit customer for Airbus’ new Airspace XL bins. The larger bins provide a 40 per cent increase in storage space for carry-on bags, reducing bin crowding and the need to check bags at the gate. The upgrades are part of a project, which will standardize American Airlines’ A321s with a common seat count and interior, providing passengers with a consistent travel experience. New production A321s for

American Airlines will be the first retrofit customer for Airbus’ new Airspace XL ins. The larger bins province a 40 per cent increase in storage space.

American Airlines will also be equipped with Airspace XL bins. Airbus’ Global Services Forecast projects that over the next 20 years the commercial aircraft upgrades services market will be worth US$180-billion, driven in part by high competi-

tion between airlines providing increased passenger comfort and connectivity, as well as systems’ upgrades. Fourteen per cent of this demand for commercial aircraft upgrades is anticipated to come from North America.

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Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Siemens team up to launch E-Fan X hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

Graphic of future E-Fan X hybrid-electric demonstrator.

Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Siemens have formed a partnership to develop a near-term flight demonstrator, which is described as a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial aircraft. The E-Fan X hybrid-electric technology demonstrator is anticipated to fly in 2020 following a comprehensive ground test campaign, provisionally on a BAe 146 flying testbed, with one of the aircraft’s four gas turbine engines replaced by a two-megawatt electric motor. Provisions will be made to replace a second gas turbine with an electric motor once system maturity has been proven. The E-Fan X demonstrator

will explore the challenges of high-power propulsion systems, such as thermal effects, electric thrust management, altitude and dynamic effects on electric systems and electromagnetic compatibility issues. As part of the E-Fan X programme, Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens will each contribute with their extensive experience and know-how in their respective fields of expertise. Airbus will be responsible for overall integration as well as the control architecture of the hybridelectric propulsion system and batteries, and its integration with flight controls. Rolls-Royce will be responsible for the turbo-shaft engine, two-megawatt generator and

power electronics. Along with Airbus, Rolls-Royce will also work on the fan adaptation to the existing nacelle and the Siemens electric motor. Siemens will deliver the twomegawatt electric motors and power electronic control unit, as well as the inverter, DC/DC converter and power distribution system. Among the top challenges for today’s aviation sector is to move towards a means of transport with improved environmental performance that is more efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels. Electric and hybridelectric propulsion are seen today as among the most promising technologies for addressing these challenges.

Transport Canada amends prohibited items list for air passengers The ATR 72-500 is a short-haul airliner developed and produced in France and Italy in a joint venture formed by French aerospace company Aérospatiale and Italian aviation conglomerate Aeritalia.

Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has received certification from Transport Canada for its ATR 72-500 twin-engine turboprop aircraft. The certification will allow Canadian airlines to operate ATR 72-500s either in passenger or cargo configuration. “Obtaining this certification will allow us to expand

the operational scope of our family of aircraft,” said Alessandro Amendola, senior vice president engineering at ATR. “Once again, ATRs have proven that they are the perfect match for challenging markets, such as Canada, where their ability to fly in extreme cold, icy weather conditions, take-off and land on unpaved and short runways and their unrivalled

performance are invaluable.” Currently, about 40 ATR aircraft are operated in Canada, providing passenger and freighter services to remote and isolated communities. Ontario-based First Air has already been operating the 50-seater version of the same series—the ATR 42-500—in the Canadian North for the past several years.

Under new regulations that came into effect November 27, 2017, Transport Canada is prohibiting certain powders and granular material with a volume of 350 millimetres (the size of a soda can) or more in all carry-on baggage in Canada. Items such as baby formula, protein powder, tea and coffee will still be permitted in any quantity. Prohibited material includes items such as bath salts, sea salt, baby powder, foot powder, cooking powder and sand. These items will still be

allowed in checked baggage. Consistent with international practice, Transport Canada has also amended the list so that very small knife blades (six centimetres or less—about the size of a large paper clip) will be allowed on domestic or international flights. Knife blades of any length will remain prohibited on flights to the United States through preclearance facilities. Razor blades and box cutters of any size will remain prohibited at all screening checkpoints. “The safety and security of

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JAL joins with Boom to offer supersonic travel

The Boom supersonic aircraft is slated for entry into service in the mid-2020s. Photo: courtesy JAL Airlines.

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Denver-based Boom Supersonic have begun a strategic partnership to bring commercial supersonic travel to passengers. Boom is developing a newgeneration Mach 2.2 supersonic airliner that will be economical enough to operate with businessclass fares.

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of providing more time to our valued passengers while emphasizing flight safety.” JAL also has the option to purchase up to 20 Boom aircraft through a pre-order arrangement. “We’ve been working with Japan Airlines behind the scenes for over a year now,” said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic. “JAL’s pas-

sionate, visionary team offers decades of practical knowledge and wisdom on everything from the passenger experience to technical operations. We’re thrilled to be working with JAL to develop a reliable, easily maintained aircraft that will provide revolutionary speed to passengers. Our goal is to develop an airliner that will be a great

addition to any international airline’s fleet.” Founded in 1951, JAL now reaches more than 344 airports in 56 countries and regions together with its codeshare partners and flies a modern fleet of more than 230 aircraft. JAL offers year-round flights from YVR to Tokyo. For more information, visit jal.com.

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Sunwing launches new direct flight service from Vancouver to Montego Bay Long a holiday destination for many Canadians, the Caribbean island of Jamaica just got a little closer to Vancouverites with the news that Sunwing will be offering a new direct flight service from Vancouver to Montego Bay, Jamaica. While Sunwing already offers vacation packages from

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Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa has unveiled the most extensive refurbishment since its 2001 opening, bringing a contemporary approach to the hotel’s Arts & Crafts design style.

Disney’s deluxe Grand Californian Hotel & Spa at the Disneyland Resort has unveiled its hotel-wide refurbishment that includes completely redesigned guest rooms plus a refreshed lobby, pool area and conciergelevel lounge. The most extensive refurbishment since the hotel’s 2001 opening elevates the premium guest experience and brings a contemporary approach to the Arts & Crafts design style. “Our renovation brings an even more upscale experience to this iconic Southern California hotel, while staying committed

to its signature Arts & Crafts design,” said Dan Coleman, general manager of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. “We want our guests to enjoy the unique experience of staying in a Disney hotel that’s distinctly situated in beautiful California. The revitalized design helps convey this feeling and allows us to continue exceeding guest expectations.” Every single element in the redesigned guest rooms is new—from flooring and walls, to furnishings and bathrooms. All rooms are powered with the latest technological features and premi-

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The existing Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel, which dates to 1938, will be dismantled and the new tunnel constructed in the same location at MIT. Photo: William Litant, courtest MIT News.

Boeing will be the lead donor in the replacement of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) 79-year-old Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel with a new Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel that will be the largest and most advanced academic wind tunnel in the United States. Boeing has made a funding pledge to become the lead donor of the $18-million project. The gift reflects the centurylong relationship between MIT and Boeing that helped ignite

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The new tunnel will be constructed on the site of the current tunnel which was dedicated in September 1938. From its early days during World War II, when technicians worked around the clock designing military aircraft, testing in the tunnel has branched out to include ground antenna configurations, ski gear, space suits, wind turbines, ship sails and most recently, a design for clean, quiet and super-efficient commercial aircraft.

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Despite rising costs in the aviation sector, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is forecasting improved net profitability for airlines in 2018, because of strong demand, efficiency and reduced interest payments. IATA is forecasting global air transport profits to rise to $38.4-billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5-billion expected net profit in 2017. The forecasted rise in profit for 2018 is expected to be the fourth consecutive year of sustainable profits with a return on invested capital (9.4%) exceeding the industry’s average cost of capital (7.4%). “These are good times for the global air transport industry,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director general and CEO. “Safety performance is solid. We have a clear strategy that is delivering results on environmental performance. More people than ever are travelling. The demand for air cargo is at its strongest level in over a decade. Employment is growing. More routes are being opened. Airlines are achieving sustainable levels of profitability. It’s still, however, a tough business and we are being challenged on the cost front by

rising fuel, labour and infrastructure expenses.” Passenger numbers are expected to increase to 4.3-billion in 2018. Passenger traffic (revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs) is expected to rise six per cent (slightly down on the 7.5 per cent growth of 2017 but still ahead of the average of the past 10-20 years of 5.5 per cent. The biggest challenge to profitability in 2018 will be rising costs. Crude oil and jet fuel prices are expected to increase by 10.7 per cent and 12.5 per cent, respectively. Fuel costs are expected to be 20.25 per cent of total costs in 2018, up from 18.8 per cent in 2017 Labour costs have been accelerating strongly and, at a forecast of 30.9 per cent for 2018, will be a larger expense item than fuel. Overall costs are forecast to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2018, a significant acceleration on the 1.7 per cent increase in 2017. This will outpace an expected 3.5 per cent increase in unit revenues. All global regions are expected to report improved profitability in 2018 and are expected to see demand growth outpace capacity expansion. Carriers in North America

will continue to lead on financial performance and are forecast to generate the strongest financial performance with net profits of $16.4-billion in 2018 (up from $15.6-billion in 2017). Market conditions are expected to continue to be strong, with announced capacity growth (3.4 per cent) likely to be slightly less than our traffic forecast of 3.5 per cent. North American airlines have generated more than half of the industry’s profits produced in the past three years, but rising cost pressures have slowed further improvements. Low hedging ratios mean rising fuel prices have hit this region first and labour cost pressures have been an issue, though the expectation is that this pressure will diminish in 2018. Economic impact of aviation Overall, the aviation sector continues to play a major part in contributing to the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). For example, the value of goods carried by airlines is expected to exceed $6.2-trillion in 2018, representing 7.4 per cent of world GDP. On average across the world IATA forecasts that in 2018 each airline employee will generate more than $109,000 of gross value added (the firm-level equivalent to GDP), which is considerably higher than the economywide average. Additionally, international tourists travelling by air are expected to spend more than $750-billion in 2018, a rise of 15 per cent in just over two years.

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BC Aviation Council announces new executive administrative director The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) has appointed Dave Frank as the organization’s new executive director. Frank spent five years as the director - marketing and public relations for St. John Ambulance, arguably the leading not-forprofit charitable enterprise in the province, playing the leadership role in modernizing St. John’s brand and products to the benefit of almost 120,000 students a year, 2000 volunteers and 125 employees. He was a longtime board member (and past chair) of Canada’s leading campus-based community radio station CiTR; recently on the Board of DOXA: Vancouver’s Documentary Film Festival and Society; and, is currently the chair of the Richmond Community Foundation. “We are very pleased that Dave has agreed to join our team,” said Heather Bell, chair of BCAC. “His extensive experience in the for-profit and not-forprofit sectors is exactly what we

The British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) has appointed Dave Frank

need at this stage in the BCAC’s growth.” Frank founded a substantial international transportation and economic development consulting company as well as the ICC International Commercial Centre, at the time Canada’s foremost multimodal freight gateway trade zone. He constructed and managed two major research teams in the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) Sauder School of Business, one examining indus-

try productivity and (roughly 20 years later) the application of intelligent transportation systems to freight security; has been a senior executive member of a regional cargo and air ambulance airline; was elected two terms to the UBC Board of Governors; and, once as president of the UBC Student Society. “I look forward to helping the BCAC get to the next level, building on the hard work of outgoing executive director Candace McKibbon and Administrator Donna Farquhar,” said Frank. “It is going to be great fun working with and supporting the membership.” The aviation and aerospace sector is critical to growing the B.C. economy, supporting all British Columbians. It is the role of the BCAC, in partnership with members, stakeholders and the community, to positively influence the well-being of the aviation and aerospace sector to the benefit of the province’s social and economic development.

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American Airlines strengthens service to Canada in 2018

American Airlines is strengthening its ties to Canada. Starting next summer, American is adding service from its hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to YVR and Calgary International Airport (YYC). Daily service to Vancouver begins May 4, 2018, using

Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Seasonal service to Calgary begins June 7, 2018, using Embraer E175 aircraft operated by Envoy. “We began service to Canada over 75 years ago, making it our longest-served international destination,” said Vasu Raja, American’s vice president, net-

work & schedule planning. “The country is filled with important businesses and exciting leisure destinations so it’s only natural that we are adding more flights and providing better schedules to explore all that the country has to offer.” For more information on flights, visit aa.com.

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Richmond News Big screen business has big economic impact

Commercial filming activity took place three out of every four days in Richmond in 2016.

British Columbia’s film sector continues to enjoy sturdy growth and is pumping millions of dollars annually into Richmond’s economy, according to a panel of film industry leaders. The film industry generates $2.7-billion in annual spending province-wide. At the local level in Richmond that includes $26-million in wages paid to residents and $500,000 in fees and charges collected by the City in 2016. Richmond enjoyed successive recordbreaking years for filming activity in 2015 and 2016. Speaking as part of Big Screen, Big Impact, a recent panel discussion co-hosted by City of Richmond and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, four industry leaders indicated the robust growth in the BC industry is showing no signs of slowing down. Panelists included Kathy Gilroy, producer of the popular television series, Once Upon a Time; Peter Leitch, chair of the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC and president of North Shore Studios; Sandi Cooper, BC Film commissioner; and Kendrie Upton, director of the Directors Guild of Canada British Columbia. Commercial filming activity took place three out of every four days in Richmond in 2016. Richmond is best known as the primary shooting location

for Once Upon a Time during the series’ first six seasons. This year, two brand new series (set to air in 2018) The Crossing and Siren have regularly filmed on location in Richmond. Recent movie blockbusters such as Deadpool and Battle for the Planet of the Apes also spent considerable time filming on location in Richmond. “The industry’s extensive economic impact in Richmond and B.C. is staggering,” said Richmond Chamber president and CEO, Matt Pitcairn. “From the people employed in the industry, to the locations and services our community provides, there are so many opportunities for business owners to reap its benefits.” The panellists noted that a key aspect of the B.C. industry’s robust growth is the availability of skilled and experienced film crews, which in turns drives local employment. More than 1,840 Richmond residents are directly employed by the film industry, while thousands of others benefit from production spending. “The City of Richmond is committed to being [sic] a film-friendly community,” said Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We’re working closely with our government and industry partners to leverage our collaborative approach and outstanding location inventory to bring even more spending and jobs to our city.”

Richmond to glow with thousands of holiday lights

6 Park Residence . . . . . . . . . . at Minoru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 8878 7 Cadence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5540 Hollybridge Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 8683 8 Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7720 Alderbridge Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 8885 9 Spark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4033 May Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 285 2008

Other Richmond New Home Developments – Call for current details. Avanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 9186 Camber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 276 0677 Concord Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 7748 Gardens, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 271 3331 Opal at Richmond Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 7575 Ora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 278 8838 Pier, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 274 7326 Pinnacle Living at Capstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 303 0148 River Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 2633 River Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604 233 2633

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Approximately 650,000 holiday lights and festive displays will gleam around the City of Richmond, adding holiday spirit from December 1st to early January 2018. Holiday lights will be on display throughout Richmond including these locations: • 320 strings at Richmond City Hall, as well as deer and snow globe displays at the Annex building • 3,920 strings in the City Centre • 40 strings and icicle displays around Minoru Park • 300 strings around Britannia Heritage Shipyards, National Historic Site • 350 strings and 12 snow globe displays

around Steveston Park, Steveston Interurban Tram Building and Visitor Centre • 100 strings at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, located at Moncton Street and Third Avenue • 40 strings at City’s Works Yard • 405 strings at London Plaza In addition, several holiday themed LED displays will be lit up around the city. All the lights are set on timers from 4pm. to 8:30am. For more information please call the City of Richmond Parks Department at 604-244-1208.

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Auto Repair and Maintenance By Bernie Pawlik www.pawlikautomotive.com 604.327.7112

2011 Range Rover—a capable vehicle for off-road use.

Rear sway bar showing close up of the hydraulic unit.

Rear sway bar assembly—Note the hydraulic unit, which isolates both sides of the sway bar.

Many items found on Range Rovers are far from simple, and the rear sway bar is no exception. The Range Rover’s sway bars are part of the vehicle’s stability control system and incorporate a hydraulic unit capable of isolating both sides of the bar. Our featured vehicle, a 2011 Range Rover, was brought to our auto repair shop with its dash warning light on—an indication of a stability control malfunction. Diagnosis found the fluid level low in the underhood reservoir, which was traced to a leak in the rear sway bar hydraulic unit. The rear sway bar hydraulic unit is a non-repairable part and must be replaced as a complete unit. Since the part is buried deep under the rear of the vehicle above the differential and requires the body to be lifted from the frame to remove and reinstall the unit, this repair can be expensive. Sway bars are found on most cars and light trucks, its primary purpose is to reduce body roll went cornering and making high speed manoeuvers. Its system components include a metal bar attached to the vehicle frame, which extends to each control arm or strut through an end link. Bars connect both sides of each axle together. While this generally works well, this is a mechanical component that functions the same under all conditions. Sometimes it is advantageous to change the tension of the sway bar, even disconnecting the two sides of the car completely. This is what the Range Rover’s system does. Among the many amazing features on a Range Rover is a

very advanced suspension system. The vehicle features air suspension that allows the driver to adjust the vehicle’s height. Terrain control is another good feature available on Range Rovers. Drivers can adjust the knob located on the center console for different road and climate conditions—steep hills, snow, sand, rocks or pavement. The terrain control system incorporates a number of components and controls the transfer case and differentials, suspension height and response and also the sway bars. It is also able to decouple them to allow individual, extra travel in the suspension system—an extremely useful feature during extreme offroad use. While 99 per cent of Range

Rovers in the Vancouver area never go off road, it is one of the most capable vehicles than can do so. However, with beautiful paint, low profile tires and wheels and a cost of more than $100,000, it is difficult to criticize owners for staying on the paved highway. Solution for December 2017 Crossword.

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DOMESTIC TERMINAL (Before Security) • 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 • Booster Juice: signature premium smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, hot food, grab & go items & snacks –Level 3 • Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Departures Level 3. • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3. • Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups – Arrivals Level 2 and Departures Level 3 • Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – 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 INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL (Before Security) • Freshii: Healthy food-to-go with a unique approach that emphasizes foods you should eat more of instead of focusing on foods to avoid. Open 7am-11pm—Departures Level 3 • Galiano Bakery & Café: full breakfast menu including a gourmet cappuccino bar. For lunch or dinner, try one of the made to order sandwiches, grilled paninis, soups or salads. Open 7am-8pm—Departures Level 3 • Hanami Japanese Restaurant: Enjoy a quick or leisurely meal in this full-experience restaurant offering favourites such as sushi, udon and bento boxes. Open 9am-9pm daily— Departures Level 3 • Koho Restaurant & Bar: Full-service restaurant and bar. Selection of appetizers including mussels, chicken wings and nachos or dig into a steak, pasta bowl, or special YVR burger. Open 8am-9pm daily—Departures Level 3 • Pajo’s Fish & Chips: Nationally recognized as one of the best fish and chips shops in the area. Open 6:30am-10pm—Departures Level 3 • Starbucks: Quality coffee, beverages, pastries, sandwiches and coffee-related products. Open 24 hours—Departures Level 3 • Thai Hang: Fresh authentic Vietnamese

cuisine; healthy Pho dishes, rolls, broken rice dishes, Vietnamese sandwiches and beverages. Enjoy signature Vietnamese spring rolls, rice noodle soups and lemon grass chicken. Open 9am-11pm daily— Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, sandwiches and a variety of hot and cold beverages. Open 7am-7pm daily—Arrivals Level 2 • Vino Volo: Wines from around the world by the glass or in tasting flights. Small plates and entrees reflect local cuisine, and complement the wine selection that includes local BC varietals and international offerings. Open 1pm-9pm daily—Arrivals Level 2 • Wendy’s: Fast Food—Fresh, never frozen hamburgers, fries with sea salt or a crisp Garden Sensations salad. Open 24 hours daily— Departures Level 3 US TERMINAL • Globe@YVR: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s award-winning, signature fine-dining restaurant, specializing in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6am-10pm daily. Level 4 • Jetside Bar: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Jetside Bar carries a wide selection of Okanagan & international wines, craft beer, select spirits & its own cocktails. Floor-to-ceiling views of the runways & mountains. Open 11am-midnight, daily—Level 4 SOUTH TERMINAL (Before Security, Food Court) • Galiano Café: Made-to-order breakfasts along with specialty espresso drinks to satisfy early morning travellers. Burger, fries, homemade soups, made-to-order sandwiches, berry yogurt parfaits, breakfast muffins and salads. Miller Road • Tim Hortons #109 – 5000 Miller Road Open 24 Hours. Lots of free parking. Fast pickup on your way to the Terminal. MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLET MALL • BiBo Italian Pizzeria & Restaurant

7899 Templeton Station Rd., Sea Island. BiBo is an Italian pizzeria and restaurant whose owners are passionate about sharing with their customers the simplicity and joy of traditional Italian cuisine that is enjoyed everyday in “la mamma’s” kitchen. Selections include true Neapolitan pizza, fresh handmade pasta, salads, appetizers and meats. While there, enjoy a pre-dinner apertivo from the fully licensed bar, pair your meal with one of BiBo’s delicious wines or indulge in one of the rich desserts—either al fresco on the patio or in the modern dining room. Open from 11:30am to 9:00pm daily. (604) 279.8889. 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 • 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. 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) • Cravings Restaurant & Lounge 8808 Osler Street (72nd & Oak), Vancouver Recently renovated to cater to the sports fan. This month has specially discount ted menu items and drink offerings plus $2 off Coupon (see ad this page). Open for lunch & dinner 7 days a week, with lots of free parking. Quiet, well-appointed lounge available for parties & special events. (778) 379-3127 2 Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good

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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. RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 • 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: Offering exclusive cocktails and an extensive menu including Pacific Northwest-inspired tapas, plates to share and main course dishes. Now featuring live music 7 nights a week. (604) 248.3281 • Globe @ YVR: Ranked as the 5th best airport restaurant in the world, Globe@YVR offers locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine alongside an exclusive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are served daily. (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.

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(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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CrossWord ACROSS 1 Obtains 5 Improvise 10 Leave out 14 Country of southeast Asia 15 Swampy arm of a lake 16 Single-channel 17 Defamations 19 Upon 20 Colouring liquid 21 Brass instrument 22 Answer back 24 Lofty nest 25 Skipjacks 26 Bury 29 Grasp 30 African country Sierra _____ 31 Picture 32 Gradual decline 35 Seconds (abbrev.) 36 Male duck 37 Flame 38 Another name for Tokyo 39 A very light brown 40 Plant fiber for making rope 41 Yellow-coloured liquid component of blood 43 Ski trails 44 Sanskrit for “Great soul” 46 Former 47 All the same (2 words) 48 Main stem 49 Actor ___ Kingsley 52 Paddles 53 Deprive of hope 56 “Stop” for a horse 57 Doorkeeper 58 Death notice 59 Sediment 60 Timidly 61 Loch ____ monster. DOWN 1 Happy 2 Not difficult

3 Drink alcohol excessively 4 Direction between south and southeast 5 Soak up 6 Where milk and butter are made 7 A city in east-central France 8 Charged particle 9 The way travelled by a public transit vehicle (2 words) 10 A group of languages spoken in Ethiopia 11 A believer in one god 12 Introduction (abbrev.) 13 Honks 18 A piece of poetry 23 Prefix indicating “Within” 24 Long periods of time 25 Fellow 26 Consequence 27 Require 28 Name for Vitamin E 29 A Bantu language spoken in Tanzania

31 Most important performer or role 33 Hillside 34 Sound units 36 Genus of vampire bats 37 Clenched hand 39 Nocturnal flying mammal 40 An East Indian tree 42 An East Indian tart yellow berrylike fruit 43 Monastery 44 Cat sounds 45 A genus of lemurs 46 Surpass 48 Pale grey 49 Infant 50 Breastplate 51 Meshes 54 Anagram of “His” 55 Actor/director ___ Howard.

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GEOFF SCRIPTURE Answer:

Fokker 100 The Fokker 100 is a medium-sized, twin-turbofan jet airliner from Fokker, the largest such aircraft built by the company before its bankruptcy in 1996. Although the Fokker 100 itself proved to be popular and an effective success in the marketplace, Fokker had remained a money-making business for several years. In 1996, the accumulated losses contributed to the collapse of Fokker. During early 1997, production of the Fokker 100 wrapped up.

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We are currently hiring Detention Agents inwith the Vancouver Richmondup to $21/per hour and a Control Room Operators wagesand ranging As a detention agent, you are responsible to ensure the security in the detention facilities situated in Vancouver signing bonus. and in Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond. You will also occasionally have to transport detainees to their destination. you are interested What weIf offer you: in having responsibilities similar to those of police officers, this is a job for you! Job benefits we offer  Regular wages fromyou: $17 to up to $21 per hour • Salary $15 per hour Full time positions will be available based on performance and flexibility • Paid on the job training Paid on-the-job training • Corporate Rebates (Home/Car Insurance, Travel, Arts and Entertainment, Travel, Shopping) Free uniform • Promotion opportunities Opportunity • Free uniform for growth within the company • Medical benefits after 90 days

You will be responsible for: • Ongoing training available  Surveillance ofyou a busy siteresponsible in a high-pressure environment On a typical day, will be for: Liaison withandclients ofdesignated different security • Monitoring controlling areas inside andagencies outside sites • Carryingcontrol out frequent and unscheduled inspections of premises and reporting irregularities Access • Ensuring a safe and secure control and custody of all detainees Alarm dispatch • Ensuring the control and safe custody of detainees during their transport; Coordination of security response of team • Escorting detainees coming from or going to various Provincial and Federal institutions, police stations,

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Let your security career take flight at GardaWorld Protective Services Let your security career take flight at GardaWorld Protective New security regulations involving passengers travelling to the United States Services means that travellers may notice enhances security procedures at check-in and New security regulations involving passengers travelling to the screening checkpoints United States means that travellers may notice enhances security GardaWorld hasatimmediate for part-time positions at the procedures check-in openings and screening checkpoints Vancouver International Airport (YVR) supporting our client airlines GardaWorld has immediate openings for part-time positions at the Applicants must be eligible toAirport meet the requirements for Transport Vancouver International (YVR) supporting our clientSecurity airlines Clearance (RAIC) Applicants must be eligible to meet the requirements for Transport $500 Hiring bonus is available to applicants who are already a RAIC holder Security Clearance (RAIC) What are the job benefits we offer you? Hiring bonus is available to applicants who are already a RAIC • $500 Wages ranging from $18 per hour for a guard and $21 per for a supervisor holder • Paid on the job training Shift:planning Monday – Sunday 0200 – 0600 hrs • Morning Career path • Afternoon PromotionShift: opportunities Monday – Sunday 1200 – 1600 hrs • Free uniform • What Medical after 90 days we offer you? arebenefits the job benefits • Ongoing training available 

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