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New Canada and U.K. air transport agreement

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Government:

Canada and the United Kingdom have successfully concluded a new Open Skiestype air transport agreement.

The new agreement will allow any number of Canadian and British air carriers to operate between both countries and gives those airlines full flexibility on frequency of service, pricing and route selection, including via third countries.

The agreement also includes unrestricted rights for all-cargo services as well as code-share services—when an air carrier sells seats on a flight operated by another carrier.

“The Canada-UK trading relationship is at the core of our DNA as a trading nation,” said the Honourable James Gordon Carr, Canada’s

Air Canada flies its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London Heathrow daily and also offers a second seasonal flight in summer.

Minister of International Trade Diversification. “As Canada’s largest trading partner in Europe, the successful conclusion of negotiations of this agreement is a great example of how our relationship will

continue to flourish. It reinforces confidence for millions of friends and families travelling between our two great nations and ensures that Canadian exporters will continue to benefit from critical air transport

YVR holiday travel tips

services across the Atlantic for their goods and services.”

The new agreement will take effect when the United Kingdom, Canada’s third largest two-way air travel market, is no longer covered by the

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement.

Air Canada welcomed the news of the new air services agreement between the two countries, especially since the U.K. is the airline’s largest international market and London Heathrow Airport its largest international operation.

“This agreement is important as it provides our airline, and the two-million Air Canada customers we carry each year between the two countries, certainty that our operations will be uninterrupted by Brexit,” said Ferio Pugliese, senior vice president, regional markets and government relations at Air Canada.

See AIR TRANSPORT AGREEMENT page 3

Santa takes to the skies on Air Transat flight

Federal tourism strategy on the way PG

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• With new laws surrounding cannabis in Canada, make sure you are up to date on how it may affect your travel plans. Visit yvr.ca/cannabis for more information.

• Winter weather in Metro Vancouver or in other parts of the country could impact flights, so be sure to check the status of your flight at yvr.ca before you leave home.

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Air Transat provided a magical experience for children with a life-threatening illness on its annual Children’s Wish Foundation Flight with Santa Claus, which departed from YVR earlier this month. Photo courtesy Air Transat.

Each year, just before the holiday season, Air Transat and the Children’s Wish Foundation sponsor a flight with Santa Claus for hundreds of children across Canada.

Children and their families are welcomed by elves and animated characters at check-in counters at Vancouver to YVR, Toronto-Pearson and Montreal-Trudeau before take-off in an Air Transat airplane.

Once in the air, Santa himself appears in the cabin, much to the delight of everyone on board.

“At Air Transat, it warms our heart to enable hundreds of children and their families to experience a unique and magical moment,” said Annick Guérard, chief operating officer, Transat. “Since 2004, this

flight holds a very special place in our hearts, and every year we are amazed by the dedication of the Foundation, our employees, volunteers and collaborators that make this tradition such a wonderful event.

They go all out to make this day an unforgettable one.”

During this year’s unique event, Air Transat announced a donation of $80,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation, which represents the amounts collected over the past year as part of the air carrier’s Small Change, Big Hearts program and other initiatives.

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December YVR construction update

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YVR is undergoing a multi-year expansion plans that will see the airport complete 75 major projects, totaling $9.1-billion over the next 20 years.

There are several key projects currently taking place at YVR that will enhance the airport experience. This includes its biggest sustainability projects to date, new parking options, terminal expansions and much more.

Terminal • There are various improvements taking place to a section of Pier B, in the Domestic Terminal. As part of this work, there is hoarding and phased closures of two passenger hold rooms, as well as a scaffolding structure in a corridor.

Work is anticipated to be complete by June 2019.

• As part of the International Pier D expansion project, steel work has begun.

This will take place airside and may

include noisy work. Given that there are 24-hour operations in this part of the terminal, it is understood that this could potentially be disruptive for those with flights at nearby gates. If you are looking for somewhere quiet, you can find seating in the creek area, near the food court.

• In order to improve the airport’s processes for transfer passengers, there is work taking place in the transborder terminal. There may be intermittent noise within the U.S. pre-board screening area, as well as U.S. Customs during daytime hours.

• Last month, construction began on an enclosed area between the International and Domestic terminals. As work continues, there may be intermittent noise. This

work is being done to create a temporary baggage system, which is expected to be in place until July 2019.

Parking • As part of the jetSet Parking lot reconfiguration project, the cell phone lot has been temporarily relocated. There is clear directional signage to the lot. When construction is complete, it will be paved and have WiFi, offering an improved customer experience.

• A section of McDonald Road is now closed for construction traffic only. This work is part of the project to extend the east apron for Remote Stand Operations.

Please follow all directional signage to the new McDonald Road, located east of North Service Place.

and Japadog food stand will remain in the current location.

• Construction started in November on the Great Blue Heron Multi-Use Pathway. The project is expected to be complete by January 2019. The path will connect to the existing path on Airport Road, connecting alongside Larry Berg Flight Path Park, across Russ Baker Way to Cessna Drive.

• Construction is underway to prepare for Phase II of the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport. This phase is scheduled to open in Spring 2019 and will deliver more than 7,800 square metres of additional retail space.

For more information, visit yvr.ca/ construction.

In and Around Sea Island • Various work is continuing in the old Value Lot (adjacent to the Parkade) to prepare for the construction of a new six-storey parking lot and Central Utilities Building. This month, the work includes traffic control measures around the south-west exit and utilities relocation. Please follow all directional signage in the area.

• As part of ongoing construction for YVR’s new Parkade and Central Utilities Building, preparatory work started late last month outside International Arrivals on level 2 in Chester Johnson Park. In order to facilitate the work, a section of the park is now closed. The pet relief area

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Celebrating 25-million passengers

Craig’s Corner

Your Airport & Sea Island Community Connection DECEMBER 2018 Vol. 25 | No. 10

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It’s hard to believe that we will soon hit the 25-million passenger mark.

And what’s even more incredible is that it was originally a 2020 goal!

Yet here we are.

After five years of hard work and careful planning, our passenger count has soared from 17.9- to 25-million-plus.

As you can expect, this has had a profound impact on our airport. We are now one of North America’s fastest-growing major international airports.

We have a wide range of expansion projects underway and there is simply more of everything: more people moving through our terminal on any given day, more flights connecting people and products to destinations all over the world and more economic benefits for our region—through construction and our ongoing growth.

To celebrate our 25-millionth passenger and everything this momentous number represents, we have put together an ambitious 25 Million campaign—complete with amazing giveaways and prizes, all leading up to the big day on December 18 when we unveil a grand prize. The campaign highlights

many of the people and organizations that make our airport great—from our retail partners to our many airlines, construction businesses and much more.

Of course, we can’t possibly capture everyone who contributes to YVR’s success in one campaign. So, on that note I want to stress that our success is truly a team effort. It is thanks to you—our community members, business partners and employees.

We are entering not just another busy holiday period but an incredible growth phase, where we will transform the airport to ensure it continues to connect everyone proudly to the world. We couldn’t do it without your support and patience. So, thank you for supporting our airport and making us proud.

As a community-based organization, we are committed to serving you and we will continue to do this by reinvesting our success back into the airport and the region.

For more information on the campaign, check out our social channels and yvr.ca/yvr25million.

Craig Richmond is president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.

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Air transport agreement from page 1

“We applaud both governments for their foresight in making advance preparations to ensure the stability of this vital market, ” said Pugliese.

In 2019, Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge will operate up to 91 round-trip flights weekly between Canada and the U.K. from seven Canadian gateways, making it the largest carrier in the market.

This new Canada-UK agreement was reached under Canada’s Blue Sky policy, which encourages long-term, sustainable competition and the development of international air services. Under the Blue Sky policy, the Government of Canada has concluded new or expanded air transport agreements covering 105 countries.

Travel Tips from page 1 • The airport staff is doing its part to conserve B.C.’s natural gas and have lowered the temperature in the terminal slightly. You may want to consider keeping a sweater in your carry-on baggage.

• If you are driving to the airport, have a parking plan.

Pre-book your YVR parking at yvr.ca.

• Travel to YVR on the Canada Line is quick and efficient, delivering you to the terminal door in 26 minutes or less.

• Allow ample time to check in, clear security and board your flight. Factor in time for traffic congestion, parking

and walking to the terminal.

• For a broad selection of inflight food, check out YVR Food on the Fly. Your favourite YVR restaurant will package up a meal or snack to take with you on the flight.

• Forgot someone on your holiday giving list? YVR’s retail shops offer up an extensive array of gift options and free gift-wrapping is available post security for these purchases.

Questions? Keep an eye out for YVR’s friendly group of Customer Care employees in blue jackets and Green Coat volunteers.

‘Fog Woman and Raven’ sculpture at YVR. Photo: Joan Stewart.

The art collection at YVR is an award-winning visual display that gives visitors through the airport a unique journey of Land, Sea and Sky, with each terminal building strategically representing the cultural heritage, natural beauty and experiences that embody British Columbia.

One of the most stunning sculptures is that of Fog Woman & Raven by Dempsey Bob, of Tahltan and Tlingit First Nations descent.

Located in the International Departures area, his captivating sculpture tells the story of how the annual salmon run originated.

In Bob’s telling, Fog Woman created and controlled the salmon. Raven, a greedy and cunning trickster married Fog Woman to have access to the riches of her salmon. When Fog Woman realized she was being used for her salmon, she retreated into the fog,

taking all the salmon with her, but allowing them to return once a year to spawn and bring food to the people.

Carved from a red Cedar log, Raven perches on the side of a pool behind Fog Woman looking satisfied, while Fog Woman,

carved from a block of laminated yellow cedar, kneels at the head of a stream that flows toward the river and the ocean with salmon in her hands.

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WestJet expands Qantas codeshare relationship

WestJet has expanded its codeshare relationship with Qantas by placing its WS code and flight numbers on Qantas’ daily flights between Los Angeles and Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and its seasonal service between Vancouver and Sydney.

WestJet operates flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto to Los Angeles.

WestJet and Qantas have been codeshare partners since 2014 and the airlines have offered Qantas Frequent Flyer and WestJet Rewards members the ability to earn and redeem loyalty rewards since 2017.

Travellers will also continue to enjoy one-stop check-in and baggage transfers to their final destination.

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Air North’s Joe Sparling receives ATAC’s 2018 highest achievement award Last month, the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC), which serves as Canada’s national trade association for commercial aviation and flight training industries, as well as aviation industry suppliers, held its annual general meeting and tradeshow in Vancouver.

Close to 500 delegates were in attendance, as well as sponsors and exhibitors whose participation contributed to the success of the conference.

Keynote speakers were Neil Wilson, president and CEO of NAV Canada and Nicholas Robinson, Transport Canada’s director general, civil aviation.

Award winners for 2018 were as follows: ATAC Honoree Award - Joe Sparling of Air North This is the Association’s highest achievement, which is awarded to individuals who during their

Joe Sparling, recipient of ATAC’s 2018 Honoree Awards, is Air North’s founder, current president and CEO and a Boeing captain. Photo: courtesy ATAC.

lifetime have contributed significantly to the improvement of the Association and the Canadian air transport industry.

The Paul Mulrooney Award – Aaron Speers of First Air This award is given every other year (in the even years) to an employee of an Operator Member company who has demonstrated progressive advancement to and within management positions.

The David Charles Abramson Memorial Flight Instructor Safety Award - Wayne Cave of Chinook Helicopters This award is presented annually to the top, flight instructor.

Webster Memorial Trophy Award - Top Amateur Pilot of the Year - Carter Simpson, flying out of Seneca College.

Runner-up was Jonathan Littler, Winner of the Eunice Carter Award, flying out of the Brampton Flying Club.

Hope Air Outstanding Philanthropist Award Harbour Air This award recognizes philanthropic leadership by an ATAC member who has shown dedication to Hope Air’s mission of removing the barriers of distance and cost that separate Canadians from specialized healthcare they require.

Air Transat Continued from page 1 sengers at the end of each flight.

The $80,000 donation is in addition to more than $6-million raised for the Children’s Wish Foundation since the inception of the partnership between both organizations in 2004.

“The annual Flight with Santa Claus is truly a magical day that brings incredible joy to children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness,” said Chris Kotsopoulos, chief executive officer at the Children’s Wish Foundation. “It allows children and their fami-

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Helijet partners with Pacific Salmon Foundation Helijet International and the Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) have created a new partnership that is designed to generate donations to help the PSF fund wild salmon restoration projects in the Strait of Georgia and on Vancouver Island.

“Helijet has been a proud supporter of PSF for the last 15 years,” said Danny Sitnam, president and CEO of Helijet. “Like many other British Columbians, we depend on the beauty and natural resources of B.C.’s coast for the longevity of our business, which is linked to the success of our fishing lodge clients and the satisfaction of their guests.

“If we don’t do our part to help protect salmon stocks and our West Coast environment, it will impact all of us. Our company benefits from the recreational fishing sector, but doing our part to help maintain the overall wellbeing of coastal B.C. is also the right thing to do.”

The partnership will generate an annual donation based on the number of one-way flights sold on Helijet’s scheduled passenger service routes between Vancouver and Nanaimo harbours and it is anticipated that annual donations as much as $24,000 per year could be achieved.

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a decade,” said Michael Meneer, executive vice president of PSF. “We were thrilled when Helijet president Danny Sitnam said that they wanted to step up their commitment. The result is this unique partnership that will raise money for Pacific salmon, and help us significantly reduce costs, by donating chopper time to our Chinook restoration program in Rivers Inlet, BC, with the Wuikinuxv First Nation.”

This September, Helijet donated a helicopter and pilot for an egg-take on the Chuckwalla and Kilbella rivers in Rivers Inlet. Eggs and milt were collected from returning Chinook in both rivers and flown to the Percy Walkus Hatchery also in Rivers Inlet. The fertilized eggs will become approximately 130,000 salmon fry that will be

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The rivers were identified as a top priority by a steering committee dedicated to Rivers Inlet recovery.

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“Apart from the importance of raising funds, this is also a great opportunity for PSF to generate awareness among potential new donors and supporters,” said Sitnam. “Many of our customers who fly between Vancouver and Vancouver Island are anglers or government workers who are uniquely positioned to make a difference for salmon.”

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Zunum Aero’s hybrid-to-electric aircraft will be powered by propulsion batteries and a Safran turboshaft engine. Photo, courtesy Zunum Aero.

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In preparation for flight in 2019, Zunum Aero conducted ground tests of the hybrid-electric power system at Chicagoarea facilities earlier this year.

Through early 2019, the power system will continue to be upgraded and tested in stages to advance it for flight.

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Discovering the South Terminal at YVR’s Airport South

The original pre-1968 Vancouver airport terminal building, now transformed into the South Terminal.

YVR’s Airport South includes the South Terminal Building and the public floatplane facility on the Fraser River. It is a hub for small aircraft, float planes, helicopter operations, corporate charters, sport fishing camps and aerospace facilities.

Vancouver International Airport YVR will welcome more than 25-million travellers this year, setting a record for its annual passenger traffic (see “Celebrating 25-million passengers” on page 3 of this issue).

Most of those travellers will pass through YVR’s main terminals located on Grant McConachie Way, but at least another 500,000 people—including private passengers—will pass through YVR’s South Terminal, a facility located nearby on Cowley Crescent.

From the South Terminal at Airport South, airlines such as

For aviation enthusiasts, there is a plane-spotting platform adjacent to the South Terminal building that allows unobstructed views of the South Runway with complimentary parking available for those visiting the platform.

The Coast Guard also maintains 24-hour availability at its base of operations close by, where their hovercraft vessels are stored at the ready, if a call comes for response.

Airport South is also steeped in YVR history. It is the original site of the airport’s terminal building and where the famous Centennial Rocket, created in

Pacific Coastal Airlines, Central Mountain Air and KD Air connect travellers to B.C.’s interior and to the world.

In fact, if YVR’s Airport South was its own airport it would be one of the 30 busiest in Canada.

Airport South includes the South Terminal Building and a public floatplane facility attached to the world-famous Flying Beaver Bar and Grill from which patrons can watch the arrival and departure of Harbour Air’s seaplanes on the Middle Arm of the Fraser River.

Further down river, there is

another dock from which Seair operates its float planes, flying scheduled Vancouver Island and other Gulf Islands routes, as well as private charters and scenic flights.

Between the South Terminal, floatplane docks, Helijet helipad and several private airline hangars and fixed-base operators (FBOs) that operate out of Airport South, there is a world of exciting airport action that includes small aircraft, helicopter operations and corporate charters to sport fishing camps taking place just off the banks of the Fraser River.

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In 1985, the Vancouver Transportation Club and the Sheet Metal Workers Union 280 built a replica to celebrate Vancouver’s 100th birthday, which was exhibited at Expo 86 and then donated to the city. Now

located near the Cambie Street Bridge, the Centennial Rocket replica contains a Time Capsule, which is scheduled to be opened in 2036.

Access to the South Terminal is available from YVR’s main terminal via a free shuttle service, along with public buses that run to and from the South Terminal on a regular basis.

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A subsequent investigation into the incident revealed that unauthorized access to the Starwood network system had been taking place since 2014.

The incident is one of the biggest single breaches of personal consumer data to date.

According to the hotel chain spokesperson, affected guests have been notified of the data breach via email.

In a statement, the company said: “Marriott deeply regrets this incident happened. From the start, we moved quickly to contain the incident and conduct a thorough investigation with the assistance of leading security experts. Marriott is working hard to ensure our guests have answers to questions about their personal information with a dedicated website and call center…. Marriott is also devoting the resources necessary to phase out Starwood systems and accelerate the ongoing security enhancements to our network.”

According to Marriott, the database, which contained guest information relating to reservations at Starwood properties, was accessed on or before Sept. 10, 2018.

Starwood properties involved include: • W Hotels • St. Regis • Sheraton Hotels & Resorts • Westin Hotels & Resorts • Element Hotels • Aloft Hotels • The Luxury Collection • Tribute Portfolio • Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts • Four Points by Sheraton • Design Hotels that participate in the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) program • Starwood-branded timeshare properties For approximately 327-million of these guests, the information includes some combination of name, mailing address, phone number, email address, passport number, Starwood Preferred Guest (“SPG”) account information, date of birth, gender, arrival and departure information, reservation date, and communication preferences.

For the remaining guests, the information was limited to name and sometimes other data such as mailing address, email address, or other information.

A dedicated call center for guests’ questions about the incident has also been established,

open seven days a week and available in multiple languages.

Marriott is also providing guests in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. the opportunity to enroll in privacy-monitoring service WebWatcher free of charge for one year.

The program monitors inter-

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Prior to his role at Malaysia Airlines, he served as the senior vice president of commercial network operations at Qatar Airlines and the vice president of sales and marketing intercontinental markets at Swiss International Airlines.

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Subject to Canadian Immigration approval, he will join WestJet on January 2, 2019.

“Arved is an accomplished and successful commercial leader with deep expertise in aviation,” said Ed Sims, WestJet president and CEO. “We welcome Arved at this important moment in time for WestJet as we position ourselves as a premium global carrier. His experience leading the transformation of global aviation brands will be vital and we are thrilled to welcome Arved to our team.”

Reporting to president and CEO, Ed Sims, Arved will lead WestJet’s commercial team with responsibility for all aspects of the commercial function including sales, marketing, product, network planning, revenue management, corporate development, airline partnerships and WestJet Vacations.

Arved brings more than 20 years of commercial aviation experience to WestJet and will be joining the airline from Malaysia Airlines, where he served as chief commercial officer responsible for the sales, revenue management, network planning, market-

• YVR has two main parallel runways oriented in an east-west direction and one cross-wind runway that, combined, total 8,759 metres in length.

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Icelandair celebrates 100 years of sovereignty

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The Icelandair sovereignty aircraft painted in the colours of the Icelandic flag.

On December 1, 1918, Iceland became a free and sovereign nation when the Union Treaty with Denmark came into effect.

The Union Treaty was an important step towards full independence, which was achieved on June 17, 1944.

Before 1918, Iceland had been under the rule of first Norway and then Denmark for centuries, since the end of the Commonwealth in 1262.

In celebration of Iceland’s centenary and continuing the tradition of naming its aircraft after Icelandic volcanoes and natural wonders, Icelandair took the opportunity to unveil a special new livery for one of its 757 aircraft.

The new Þingvellir (pronounced Thingvellir, for those unfamiliar with Icelandic letters) sovereignty aircraft is painted in

Iceland’s Þingvellir plains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

WWW. THRESHOLDAVIATION .COM Icelandair’s centenary aircraft takes its name from the country’s spectacular plains of Þingvellir, where the parliament was founded in 930 AD.

the colours of the Icelandic flag: blue for the blue of the mountains, sea and sky; red for the fire of the volcanoes; and white for the ice of the glaciers.

On the body of the aircraft are the words: 100 Fullveldi Íslands (100 Sovereignty Iceland).

The Þingvellir area is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park. Aside

from its historical importance, the area is of great geological interest as well. The Þingvellir plains are in fact a rift valley on the boundary between two tectonic plates, created by their drifting apart.

It’s one of the few places in the world where this phenomenon can be seen clearly on dry land.

YVR issues $250-million of Series G Debentures

Diana Vuong, YVR’s vice president, finance and chief financial officer.

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Vancouver Airport Authority recently closed a private placement of C$250 million aggregate principal amount of 3.656 per cent Series G unsecured debentures due November 2048.

“The successful sale of our Series G debentures reflects the strength of YVR’s unique community focused and financially independent governance model,” said Diana Vuong, YVR’s vice president, finance and chief financial officer. “The 3.656 per cent rate on the debentures represents the lowest issued

rate by Vancouver Airport Authority with a 30-year term and I am happy to report that both Standard & Poor’s and DBRS have confirmed our rating at AA and AA (low), respectively. Our AA credit rating is the second-highest airport rating in the world.”

The net proceeds from the Series G debenture issuance will be used to refinance Vancouver Airport Authority’s outstanding C$200 million aggregate principal amount of 4.424 per cent Series D debentures due December 7, 2018 and for general corporate purposes.

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Canada’s airports welcome engagement on federal tourism strategy The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) has been actively engaged with the Government of Canada on federal action concerning the development of a tourism strategy, including challenges and opportunities facing the country’s air transport sector.

As such, last month the CAC welcomed the announcement of an Advisory Council on Jobs and the Visitor Economy to assist Melanie Joly, Minister of Tourism and Official Languages in the development of a strategy by next summer.

Some of the CAC’s prebudget submissions for Federal Budget 2019 next spring include the following: • Service level standards for government services at airports, notably security screening and border services conducted by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), respectively.

• Infrastructure funding for small airports and for regional ground connectivity.

• Reconsidering the fiscal approach to airports, which contributed $368-million to the federal government in “airport rent” last year, and towards eliminating rent for all airports with fewer than three-million passengers.

• Programs to improve international connections through Canada, which help support new international air routes and additional service on existing routes that would not be viable without connecting traffic. This would open new opportunities and capacity for travellers to come to Canada.

“Tourism does help every part of the country, urban and rural, and it does support middle-class jobs that cannot be easily replaced,” said CAC president Daniel-Robert Gooch. “Many of these are in air transport and given the important role of air transport to the success of our tourism sector, an effective tourism strategy must consider the government role in addressing issues and opportunities identified by Canada’s airports and our partners in the air travel supply chain.”

The CAC has 53 members representing more than 100 airports, including all the privately operated National Airports System (NAS) airports and many municipal airports across Canada.

Together, CAC members handle virtually all the nation’s air cargo and international passenger traffic, and 95 per cent of domestic passenger traffic.

CAC members provide municipal, provincial and federal governments $6.9-billion in tax revenues each year.

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Travel Talk Chef Lynn Crawford back on board Sunwing with new dishes and vacation package contest For the third consecutive year, Sunwing is partnering with Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford.

Customers onboard Sunwing flights will enjoy a new and improved Sunwing Café menu that will feature two new dishes inspired by Chef Lynn: • Tex Mex Grilled Chicken Wrap, filled with grilled chicken breast, chipotle mayonnaise, guacamole, lettuce, corn and black bean salsa and shredded cheddar cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla.

• Chef Lynn’s famous Mac & Cheese made with aged white cheddar and the flavours of shallots, thyme and Dijon Mustard.

To celebrate the continuation of the partnership and new

Sunwing Café menu, Sunwing has launched a new Foodies Take Flight contest in collaboration with Food Network Canada.

From now until December 16, 2018, contest participants may enter for the chance to win an all-inclusive vacation for two to the Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa. In addition, the lucky winners will meet and cook delicious Mexican dishes together with Chef Lynn.

When they’re not cooking up a storm, the winner and their guest can enjoy the luxurious amenities and elegant facilities around the resort including unlimited à la carte dining at the property’s 10 restaurants.

To enter, participants must submit a selfie with a caption mentioning their favourite meal.

Limit one (1) entry per person.

Approximate retail value of prize is $7,600.

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YVR welcomes Frances Fiorillo as director at large

Frances Fiorillo, director at large, Vancouver Airport Authority.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority, chair Mary Jordan, welcomes Frances Fiorillo as a director at large.

Fiorillo has extensive experience in the airline industry providing leadership in areas including human resources strategy, operational strategies for business growth, profitability and competitive positioning, as well as industry-leading branded customer service.

She most recently served as senior vice president, people and inflight service at Virgin

America, where she helped launch and grow that awardwinning airline.

Prior to her career at Virgin America, Fiorillo served as the chief human resources (HR) officer at the BC Provincial Health Services Authority, where she led the team which combined seven independent HR entities into a single HR organization.

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Fiorillo has also held senior executive positions at a subsidiary of Air Canada and at Canadian International Airlines in the areas of human resource management, customer service strategy and inflight operations. She also previously served on the Board of the Bay Area Chapter of the Make-AWish Foundation while in San Francisco.

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Underwater wonders abound in the Vancouver Aquarium at YVR

The Leafy hornmouth’s rough shell has three wings (varices) that allows it to flip over when dislodged from a rock.

Named for its mouth full of sharp teeth and powerful jaws, the Wolf eel can crush large crabs, urchins and shellfish with a single bite.

If you spot the bat star (also called a starfish) against the aquarium’s glass, take a close look at its arms—each one ends in a suction cup that helps this sea star cling and move.

The Wolf eel is a large fish level of the International with a face that defies descripTerminal, the Vancouver tion; the Red Irish lord is a speAquarium at YVR houses wolf cies of fish that is predominately eels, red Irish lords and leafy red, with brown, white and black hornmouths, along with 5,000mottling and spotting all over; plus other sea creatures and more and the Leafy hornmouth is a than 20,000 marine plants. species of medium-to-large sea This exhibit was added to snail with spiral ridges on its YVR in 2007 as part of the shell.

International Terminal wing So, what do they have in expansion and is designed to common? showcase the beauty of B.C.’s They are all aquatic animals underwater ecosystems. Many of that live in British Columbian the creatures living in the habitat waters and can also be seen at the have been collected from Howe Vancouver Aquarium at YVR. Sound, Indian Arm, Tofino, Travellers through YVR may Ucluelet, the Gulf Islands and the have seen them among the many Sunshine Coast. other aquarium creatures, but The Vancouver Aquarium perhaps couldn’t identify them— and its parent organization Ocean until now. 9603 - Ad for skytalk_FA.pdf Wise are 1committed to connect8/16/18 11:04 AM Located on the Departures ing people with the underwater

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There are two new signs at YVR to encourage visitors to learn more about the Vancouver Aquarium exhibit—one on the exhibit’s front viewing window and the other on the round window inside Lift Bar & Grill.

Both direct travellers to a new webpage (ocean.org/yvr), which gives an overview of the exhibit, along with photos and details of the marine species they may see.

The website also provides information about Ocean Wise’s ongoing research, education and conservation initiatives and pro-

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grams, such as the annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in which everyone can participate and help protect Canada’s oceans and waterways, from coast to coast.

For more information on the Vancouver Aquarium’s exhibit at YVR, visit ocean.org/yvr.

Red Irish lords come in many colours and are hard to spot.

Our brand new catering facility at YVR will open in early 2019. It is our 64th catering location, globally.

We have open positions in Vancouver (YVR) for dedicated, passionate candidates.

Operations Manager Executive Chef Finance & Procurement Controller Drivers Supervisor – Quality & Assurance Admin / HR Assistant Sous Chef Food & Equipment Handlers Loaders Please visit dnata.ca for further information and to formally apply.

The 114,000-litre main aquarium houses a rich collection of marine life and gives visitors a view into underwater British Columbia.

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Air Canada Vacations’ Black Friday sale sets new single-day record

Last month, Air Canada Vacations’ Black Friday sale set a record for the highest single-day sales in the company’s 38-year history.

On Nov. 23, Air Canada Vacations achieved an increase of more than 300 per cent in bookings compared to a normal booking day, with Canadians booking vacation packages from sunny beach destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico, to the

vibrant cities and landscapes in Canada, the USA and Europe.

Air Canada Vacations offers connectors from 63 Canadian cities, web and mobile check-in and Aeroplan Miles and include flights on board Air Canada and its subsidiary Air Canada Rouge.

Customers may book their next vacation package and obtain more information about Air Canada Vacations at aircanadavacations.com.

Heathrow Airport app supports visually impaired passengers London Heathrow Airport has partnered with technology company Aira to offer visually impaired passengers on-demand, personalized assistance via the Aira app.

Access to the app and its established network allows passengers to further improve their independence throughout their journey at Heathrow.

The free-to-use app connects passengers directly to a trained professional agent for advice on navigating through Heathrow and assists with finding specific

locations, including gates, special assistance facilities, retail outlets and restaurants.

It will also provide live information on news affecting their journey.

The app can be accessed by pre-loading it on mobile phones and an agent is available to provide on-demand guided assistance upon arrival at Heathrow.

Alternatively, passengers can also pre-book special assistance through their airline and seek information on the app at the same time.

Jazz is one of the largest regional airlines in the world, serving 70 destinations in Canada and the United States, and providing customers with seamless connections to the worldwide networks of Air Canada and the Star Alliance under the brand name Air Canada Express (formerly Air Canada Jazz). With the most flights to the most communities in Canada, Jazz is the airline that brings together family, friends and business. Jazz offers a professional working environment and opportunities for individual career growth.

• Canada’s Safest Employers 2017.

• Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2018.

• Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2018.

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Jazz is an employment equity employer. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

We are currently accepting resumes for the position of: Aircraft Tower (Permanent/Part-Time) Vancouver, BC Starting wage: $18.02 per hour (applicable only at this base) Key Responsibilities: • Towing aircraft and inspecting ground equipment; • Performing duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers, the safety of customers and the safety of company assets; • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • High School Graduation; • Valid driver’s license; • Demonstrated ability to operate ground vehicle equipment (300 pound weight restriction on some equipment); • Should not be afraid of heights; • Strong organizational skills; • Ability to work with little or no supervision.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a RAIC (restricted area identification card).

Suite 300-5900 No. 3 Rd., Richmond, B.C. V6X 3P7 Telephone: (604) 279-9912 Facsimile: (604) 270-6129 email: gwdabrams@hotmail.com

Benefits: • Life Insurance • Long/Short Term disability • Health & Dental Care All qualified applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca/careers in order to be considered for this position.

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‘Tis the season to take in Richmond’s annual city-wide display of holiday lights.

From Saturday, December 1 through to the beginning of January, approximately 650,000 lights will illuminate and bring festive ambiance to Richmond.

For those looking for the perfect spot to take a holiday photo, check out the following locations: City Hall: A new addition for the 2018 season, Christmas ball ornaments will be set up near Minoru Plaza (east of the Minoru Place Activity Centre) and on the City Hall front lawn (off of No. 3 Road). Pictures can be taken inside and outside of this display piece. City Hall will also feature 320 strings of light, as well as deer and snow globe displays.

Steveston Town Square Park: A

display will be set up including sculptural and trunk-wrapped lit trees, large illuminated snowballs and a trellis. Steveston Town Square Park is located next to the Steveston Museum.

Britannia Heritage Shipyards National Historic Site: Take a stroll through the picturesque waterfront site and strike a pose with an illuminated boat, tree and heritage buildings as a festive backdrop.

In addition, Richmond will be making the holiday season merry and bright with lights around these locations: City Centre, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, the City’s Works Yard, Minoru Park, Steveston Park, Steveston Interurban Tram Building and Visitor Centre and London Plaza.

Richmond seeks feedback as it vies for $10-million prize in Smart Cities Challenge The City of Richmond is one of 10 finalists competing for one of two $10-million prizes in Infrastructure Canada’s nation-wide Smart Cities Challenge.

Those who live, work, study and play in Richmond are invited to provide input on Richmond’s Smart Cities Challenge draft proposal by visiting LetsTalkRichmond.ca on before 11:59pm on Sunday, January 6, 2019.

There are several ways to provide feedback on Richmond’s Smart Cities Challenge proposal: • Visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to review the proposal and complete a survey • Visit the project website at smartcity. richmond.ca to review background materials, keep up to date on the latest news and events related to the Smart Cities Challenge, answer some quick polls and submit your ideas • Watch for the Smart Cities Street team around Richmond through the month of December to learn more about the project and complete a survey The final proposal will be submitted to Infrastructure Canada in March 2019.

“As part of the Canada-wide Smart Cities competition, we are identifying ways to enhance the daily lives of residents through innovation, data and connected technology,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Of most importance will be

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the creation of a successful model to integrate all levels of government, while we encourage partnerships across the private sector and academia to foster improved community resilience during major emergencies.”

Last spring, the City of Richmond engaged the public, asking residents to identify their preferences on categories that then formed its focus of the Smart Cities Challenge statement. The most popular themes of Safety and Security and Mobility were incorporated into the proposal that led to Richmond’s selection as a finalist in the Smart Cities Challenge.

For more information on the Challenge, visit the Infrastructure Canada (INFC) website infrastructure.gc.ca/ cities-villes/index-eng.html and follow Infrastructure Canada’s social media accounts on Twitter at @INFC_eng, #smartcitiesCanada and on Facebook at Infrastructure Canada – English.

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Auto Repair and Maintenance

By Bernie Pawlik

Bernie Pawlik has owned and operated Pawlik Automotive Repair for more than 20 years in Vancouver, BC. Pawlik Automotive is located at #30-966 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver. He can be contact at 604327-2112, email service@pawlikautomotive.com.

Merry Christmas & Safe Driving to all our Loyal Customers.

Cold, dry, powder snow offers comparatively better traction than moist snow. Photo: courtesy Kallerna.

During the winter months, it is critical to make driving defensively the number one priority.

The best tip for driving in severe winter weather conditions is to avoid it. If you do not have to travel to work or school, try your best to stay off the roads. There is no reason to put yourself in danger if driving in snow and ice is not necessary.

In addition, it is also important to prepare for roadside emergencies. Keep an emergency roadside kit in your car and make sure you have extra blankets and snacks and proper gear for staying warm in a storm should you get in an accident and must wait for help.

Following is a list of some of the most common problems faced in winter months along with top tips on how to avoid getting into these situations in the first place.

Visibility Issues During winter time the sun sets a bit earlier in the day, meaning there’s less daylight, which can be an issue especially during your commute back home. Fix any burnt-out bulbs to maximize your visibility to other drivers as well as being able to see the road clearly.

Completely defrost your front and back windshields before driving Frost significantly reduces visibility. Even if there is no snow or icy to deal with, make sure that your vehicle’s windows are completely defrosted before driving.

Check Your Tires You want to ensure you switch over to your winter tires

well in advance of the temperatures dropping. Ensure your tires are properly inflated as air pressure decreases in cold weather.

Having four matching, properly inflated winter tires will give better traction.

Check Your Battery It’s more difficult for batteries to operate in cold weather than in warm weather. A load test on your battery before winter is vital to make sure the battery is working properly and will last you through the season.

Understand your winter driving skills Think about other safe options rather than just ‘going for it’ such as turning around to go another way, waiting until the problem has cleared or pulling over to park and leave your car.

Use a lower gear to provide more traction Your vehicle will be less likely to accelerate quickly if it begins to slide on an icy road if it is being driven in a lower gear. Never use cruise control

in winter weather conditions, since there is a chance that a loss of traction will not be detected before it is too late to react.

Understand winter road conditions Streets and hills are slippery overall, side streets are narrower due to plowed snow along the curb, driving through deep water can damage your car and parking lots will be more difficult to maneuver within.

Drive with lights on, even during the day Winter weather conditions reduce visibility. Even if it is not snowing, sleeting, or icing at the moment, your headlights will serve as an extra safety precaution. Plan Ahead Lastly, check weather and road reports before you drive anywhere. Don’t use your vehicle if the weather is extremely bad or at least wait until the road conditions improve. Also, think about changing your routine during winter months to avoid dangerous situations.

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Join an award-winning team with the largest regional airline in Canada! Jazz operates approximately 700 flights every day across Canada and into the United States. We carry 10 million passengers a year on our fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier CRJ, Q400 and Dash 8 aircraft. Jazz truly is Canada’s airline! We operate more flights to more Canadian destinations than any other carrier. We are currently accepting resumes for the position of:

Stores Person (Vancouver) Purpose of Position: The Stores Person is a key member of the Maintenance department. Reporting to the Supervisor, Stores, the incumbent is responsible for maintaining aeronautical products, tooling and consumable stock, along with supporting the fleet with OTP (On Time Performance).

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• Perform daily shipping, receiving, inspection, order processing and stocking of inventory; • Preparation and shipping of parts orders to outlying bases; • Coordinate delivery of AOG’s (Aircraft On Ground), including customs clearance of AOG parts after hours when required; • Issue inventory and assist in monitoring and maintaining inventory to appropriate levels; • Computer data entry of shipments, goods received, work orders etc; • Filing as required;

• Heavy lifting required; • Perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures while giving primary consideration to personal safety, and the safety of co-workers and customers; • Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Must be able to obtain D/A (Driving Airside License) within 6 months of the employees start date.

• Must be eligible for Restricted Area Pass.

• Must successfully complete Dangerous Goods training.

• Knowledge of aircraft parts preferred and knowledge of common hardware essential.

• Basic computer and data entry skills required.

• Effective work management, attention to details and time management skills are required.

• Must have strong communication skills and the ability to interact with other departments, employees and

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• Training and/or experience in inventory management and purchasing an asset.

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.

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All qualified applicants must apply online at www.flyjazz.ca/careers in order to be considered for this position.

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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

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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) 2 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.

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RICHMOND HOTEL RESTAURANTS • Pacific Gateway Hotel 1500 Cessna Drive. (604) 278-1241 3 The Deck Kitchen+Bar at PGH Patio season is now in full swing at The Deck Kitchen + Bar where you can enjoy the closing days of Summer at Richmond’s brand-new patio dining experience. Developed from the ground up with a focus on the refined waterfront property, enjoy our unique twist on modern west coast favourites on the expansive 7,000 sqft patio at The Deck Kitchen + Bar. Our menu, social by nature, is designed to offer a variety of share plates perfect for casual conversation while taking in the scenic views. A hidden gem overlooking the waters of the Fraser River, The Deck Kitchen + Bar brings you the waterfront dining experience without the hassle of navigating downtown. Whether you’re scheduling your next corporate event or just enjoying an intimate evening out, book a table now to discover why The Deck Kitchen + Bar is Richmond’s best kept secret. Open 11am-midnight. Call to reserve (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,

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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—Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm.

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CrossWord ACROSS 1 Egg-shaped 5 Chubby 10 At a distance 14 Annoy or anger 15 Afterwards 16 Anagram of “Aims” 17 Look forward to 19 Eastern European people 20 Zodiacal sign of the Lion 21 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet 22 French word for “Swiss” 24 Foolish challenge 25 Most compact 26 Class of serfs in ancient Sparta 29 Opposite of “Nadir” 30 Repent 31 Select by voting 32 Office of Management and Budget 35 Hair on a horse or lion 36 Mid-Suffolk parish of _____ & Oakley 37 Minor monetary unit of Papua, New Guinea 38 Direction between south and southeast 39 Small narrow-pointed missiles 40 Reverent 41 _____ Tunes, animated cartoon series.

43 Afternoon nap 44 Sea lily 46 Hard outer layer of a fruit 47 People who avoid the company of others 48 Ireland 49 Mother 52 Once again 53 A motley assortment 56 Flat tableland 57 Endways (2 words) 58 Wicked 59 Small bunch of flowers 60 Anagram of “Dares” 61 Eager.

DOWN 1 By mouth 2 A climbing plant 3 Male singing range 4 Garland 5 Gripping tool 6 Regress 7 Southwestern U.S state 8 Encountered 9 Immediate proximity of someone or something 10 Give help 11 Lies 12 Gather 13 Metal fastener 18 Wooden shipping box 23 Item 24 Having finished 25 Considers 26 Bad actors (slang) 27 Estimated Times of Arrival 28 Forlornness 29 Polish monetary unit 31 Went astray

33 Unfreeze 34 Southeast Asia weaverbird 36 Expelled 37 Anagram of “Dote” 39 Hinged barrier 40 Spanish lime 42 Permitting movement in only a single direction (2 words) 43 Temptresses 44 Holding device 45 Rotary duplicator 46 Something hard to endure 48 Body of Icelandic manuscripts from the 13th century 49 Roman numerals for 1504 50 Hybrid of grapefruit, orange and tangerine 51 A fitting reward (archaic) 54 A single thing 55 Egg cells.

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WestJet Bilingual Service and Sales Agent Home Based (Vancouver)

Canadian Blood Services is looking to hire a Driver in our Vancouver location. Our Drivers are responsible for much more than just driving. We look to our Drivers to: prepare daily vehicle inspection and driver logs, be familiar and comfortable working with computers, work handson with packaged blood product, frequently travel with a team, pitch in at our mobile clinics, and much more! Our drivers will be working very closely with our Clinic Services team and also with the general public—so an aptitude for customer service is imperative!

Job Number 69580 Posting Open Date: 08/20/2018 Posting Close Date: 10/08/2018 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm)

The incumbent operates and maintains Canadian Blood Services’ vehicles, completes collection on mobile clinics, packs and transports blood products, supplies, employees, volunteers, donors and related equipment, as directed.

Introducing WestJet’s new world!

WestJet is on a journey toward becoming a global airline – a mission to bring Canadians to the world, and the world to Canada. We are looking for great people to join our Service and Sales Agent team!

Visit our career site www.blood.ca/en/job‐seekers to apply.

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (AME or TECHNICIAN) Are you looking to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies? Do you enjoy working with a close team of supportive professionals? Do you want to commit to an organization with an outstanding record for safety and reliability? Are you searching for an employer who provides amazing perks, and works hard to provide a good work life balance and stability for its employees? If so, look no further!!

Harbour Air Aerospace Services Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Harbour Air Group of Companies. We proudly maintain the Harbour Air, Saltspring Air and Whistler Air fleet of aircraft in addition to a numerous aircraft for our valued 3rd party customers.

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Modified work week, 10.5 hour shifts, 4 days on 3 days off.

Richmond and Vancouver Full-Time Regular (Permanent) Competitive wages, training and opportunities for growth, extended medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, flight perks insurance, flight perks (including buddy passes and global inter-airline partnerships), revenue share, RRSP matching program, discounts at local restaurants and travel partner organizations, personal use of automotive garage, uniform and shoe allowance, staff events and much more!

RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain, repair and overhaul aircraft maintained by the AMO. • Carry out all tasks per our MCM/MPM. • Assist in training and coaching of Apprentice AME’s.

• Carry out additional work as directed by PRM. QUALIFICATIONS/ASSETS • AME (M1) license, A&P, IA, EASA (B1 and/or B2), LAME, SACAA, or equivalent license/certification and the willingness to get the comparable Canadian license • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast paced and safety sensitive environment.

• Excellent communication skills, ability and desire to work in a team-based environment.

• Committed to the four values of our company -Safety, Integrity, Customer Service and Team Spirit.

• Ability to carry out physically demanding tasks at both water and land bases in all weather conditions.

• Ability to work flexible schedules including: evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Asset: Piston and Turbine engine experience (R985 and PT6) • Asset: aircraft maintenance experience with DeHavilland DHC 2, DHC3(T), DHC 6, PC-12, Cessna 208, or similar aircraft type.

• Asset: Ability to carry out sheet metal repairs.

ABOUT HARBOUR AIR AEROSPACE SERVICES LTD. • Our Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) was created almost 30 years ago and until recently went by the name Aeroflite International Services Ltd. It is recognized around the world as one of the leading authorities of the DeHavilland product. Department wide, our people have been working on and around aircraft for close to a millennium. We are extraordinarily proud of our Person Responsible for Maintenance (PRM) who was honoured in Wings magazine as one of the ‘Top 20 under 40’.

ABOUT HARBOUR AIR GROUP • Launched in 1982, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline. It flies more than 450,000 passengers annually, including commuters and tourists throughout coastal British Columbia.

• Our people are the backbone of our organization and we are committed to creating a culture that inspires one another to achieve extraordinary success. We have regularly been honoured as the recipient of numerous awards including Canada’s Best Managed Companies, BC’s Top 55 Employers, and Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

APPLY NOW: Email your résumé and cover letter to jobs@harbourair.com quoting 18-40 AME.

Your Story: You have been told that you are great with people, you love helping others and, do so genuinely. Your ideal environment is interacting with others from the comfort of your own home. You are a natural communicator that will work to solve the issues of others and, can multitask using complex computer systems and don’t shy away from learning new technology.

The Role(s) Overview: WestJet’s Service and Sales Agents are responsible for creating a remarkable experience for our guests through one-on-one telephone contact to arrange air travel on WestJet flights, and provide information for guests with varying needs. You are often the first point of contact for our guests and play an essential and crucial role as a WestJet brand ambassador. We want to make sure our guests enjoy their call with you, therefore, you are there to educate and help our Guests, while creating the experience our Guests have come to know and love about WestJet! WestJet is looking for talent for the following Service and Sales Agent position: Bilingual Shift Work - Our Contact Centre operations are 24/7/365 days a year and will require you to be flexible and available to work early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Full-Time (40 hours per week) - 5 working days (8.5 hour shifts) with 2 days off.

Responsibilities: Book air travel for internal and external guests, answer questions and provide general information about travel with WestJet. Provide post booking support, such as changing and cancelling reservations, using our reservation system.

Effectively research and make decisions based on the information you have available to you, while balancing the needs of the guest with the needs of the business.

Adhoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications: • High School diploma. Must be able to communicate with an advanced level of written and spoken English and an additional language from the following list: Japanese Spanish Italian Cantonese French Portuguese Mandarin Punjabi Tagalog Korean Hindi • A combination of two years’ experience in a sales environment and/or customer service related capacity • Exceptional guest service skills and effective verbal and written communication skills.

• You are smart, independent, self-motivated, empathetic, solutions focused, and passionate about supporting our guests.

• A proven track record of punctuality and reliability.

• Demonstrated strong computer skills with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with computers and experience working within a Windowsbased environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and instant messaging • Experience using the SabreSonic Reservation System is an asset • Ability to sit for long periods of time and handle high call volumes • Organizational fit for WestJet culture, supporting our Mission, Vision and Values Other important information: • All contact centre positions require 8 weeks (in office) training at the YVR training facility.

• All computer hardware required for the role will be provided.

• Our positions are in-home roles and we require our agents to have the following environment for their home office to be successful: • High speed internet and phone line (hardwired 25 Mbps download and 2.5 Mbps upload); • Safe, secure and distraction free room with an ergonomic set-up enabling you to sit for long periods of time.

• Your home must be wired to provide a separate phone line for work purposes.

• Your home must be located in an area that established broad-band internet providers are able to service.

• You must be located within 1 hour distance commute of the Vancouver International Airport, 2100-5000 Miller Road, Richmond BC V7B 1K6 For more information on WestJet’s Perks, Profit Sharing, Travel Privileges and Benefit Plan and to apply, visit www.westjet.com/greatjobs.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in WestJet. We believe in enriching the lives of everyone in WestJet’s world and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As owners, we believe in celebrating everyone’s unique skills, perspectives and experiences. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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KF Aerospace is proud to deliver innovative aircraft solutions for corporate, commercial and military customers worldwide. Launched 50 years ago out of Canada’s Okanagan Valley, KF has grown to specialize in a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, air cargo operations, military pilot training and aircraft leasing. With facilities across Canada, KF is home to a 1,000 strong, highly skilled workforce. Our passion for our craft fuels every project we touch.

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Performance. Precision. Possibilities. This is what we’re offering for Licensed Mechanical AME’s in beautiful Vancouver, BC. As an AME-M, you’ll be responsible for performing line and heavy maintenance on the KF Aerospace Fleet as well as line maintenance turns for our third-party customers. Using your thorough knowledge of engines, hydraulics, flight controls, landing gear, avionics, electrical generation, pneumatics and more, you’ll troubleshoot and provide innovative solutions every day. Your safe and efficient work ethic will support KF’s renowned standards of quality and service.

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We’re looking for AME’s who currently hold their M2 license, and are able to obtain a KF Aerospace ACA, a Radio License, and TC Airport Pass. If you have all of these and can manage the physical demands of the position, you’re ideally suited for the AME-M role.           

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If you would like to explore a career change, please visit https://paladintechnologies.com/careers/ to check out our current openings.

Some of the positions available include: Structured Cabling Technician You will install and and service cabling infrastructure and devices for Data, Audio Visual, and CCTV; this includes pre-wiring, installation, termination, testing, reporting, and labelling per specifications and drawings.

Integrated Security Technicians – Installation and Service You will be responsible for installing and servicing electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion alarms. Troubleshooting and repair of hardware and software of our integrated systems is also a key component of the job.

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Air Canada rouge inaugurated its non-stop seasonal service to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan from YVR on May 1, 2015.

This service will operate up to five times weekly between Vancouver and Osaka for the peak summer travel period of May-October.

This new route is the only non-stop flight between KIX and a Canadian airport and will continue to bolster YVR’s current service to Japan.

YVR offers the most capacity and frequency to Japan of any other airport in Canada.

“Just in time for our busy summer travel season, we are thrilled that Air Canada rouge has chosen YVR to expand its international route network with non-stop flights to Osaka,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority. “At YVR, we pride

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(L-R) Renee Smith-Valade (Air Canada), Seiji Okada (Consul General of Japan), Kevin Howlett (Air Canada), Craig Richmond (YVR) and Hon. Naomi Yamamoto (Province of B.C.) are pictured after cutting the ribbon celebrating Air Canada rouge’s inaugural flight to Osaka, Japan at YVR on May 1, 2015.

ourselves on being the North American gateway to the AsiaPacific region and this new service reinforces that and further strengthens our air connections to Asia.”

Japan and British Columbia have a long and significant history of cultural and economic links. As the world’s third-larg-

est economy, Japan offers B.C. businesses many opportunities to increase exports by taking advantage of its high demand for energy resources, raw materials, seafood and international education. Air Canada rouge’s new service will generate approximately $7.2-million in Gross Domestic Product, $4.5-million

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Aeromexico, Mexico’s flag carrier, will begin new daily non-stop service between YVR and Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City on December 9, 2015.

The airline will operate a Boeing 737-700 aircraft with seat capacity for 124 passengers including 12 in Class Premier, Aeromexico’s Business Class cabin.

“Aeromexico’s decision to fly to YVR further strengthens our position as the gateway hub between Asia and the Americas,” said Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.

“The new service will give businesses more options to reach customers in Mexico and throughout Latin America.”

The new service will add 160 jobs to the B.C. economy and $9.9-million in Gross Domestic Product, $3.4-million in taxes and $2.9-million in wages to the province.

It will also provide opportunities for B.C. businesses to reach new customers, suppliers and investors throughout Mexico and Latin America.

“Air connections between Mexico and Canada are essential to the growing mobility of citizens between both countries; the new Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to Vancouver will foster tourism, business and student travel in both directions,” said Claudia Franco Hijuelos, Consul General of Mexico in Vancouver. “Furthermore, competitive prices will enable Mexico’s global airline to tap

into growing demand.”

Aeromexico offers connectivity to 45 destinations within Mexico and 16 destinations in Latin America.

Flight AM696 will leave MEX daily at 6pm, arriving at YVR at 10:05pm the same day.

Flight AM697 will leave YVR at 11:20pm, arriving at MEX at 7am the following day.

The arrival time at YVR allows for convenient connections onward to Asian markets.

Tickets for the new Aeromexico service are already on sale. For booking information visit aeromexico. com.

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in wages to the B.C. economy and an additional 123 jobs at YVR and B.C.’s hotel, restaurants and tourist attractions.

“Increasing air connections is a key part of the BC Jobs Plan and helps cement our province’s position as Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway,” said the Honourable Naomi Yamamoto,

Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business, Province of British Columbia. “Japan is an important tourism market for our province and the addition of non-stop YVROsaka flights will give travellers even more options to visit SuperNatural BC.” See YVR-OSAKA page 3

Record-setting sixth Skytrax Best Airport win

Skytrak Thank You Friday was a celebration of YVR’s sixth consecutive year of maintaining its #1 ranking as Best Airport in North America.

Last Month, YVR celebrated its record-setting sixth consecutive Skytrax win for Best Airport in North America with an in-terminal thank-you celebration.

YVR team members, with the help of 55 employees from 11 organizations handed out 3,000 chocolate airplane lollipops, 2,500 YVR chocolates, 3,000 YVR lollipops and thousands of thank-you postcards to

YVR employees, passengers, partners and community members.

Thank-you squads were deployed airside and in-terminal. The airplane lollipops, all of which were distributed by lunchtime, proved to be a hot commodity.

The Airport Authority expressed thanks to everyone who participated in the celebration and to the 24,000 people who work and volunteer at YVR.

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