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For the 14th year in a row, financial ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has confirmed an AA long-term issuer credit and senior unsecured debt rating for Vancouver Airport Authority.

The AA rating re-affirms the position of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) as one of the world’s most financially stable airports, an achievement that stems from YVR’s focus on sustainable growth.

“YVR’s strong financial health is testament to the success of Canada’s unique airport governance model,” said Diana Vuong, vice president finance and chief financial officer, Vancouver Airport Authority. “As a communitybased, not-for-profit organization, YVR reinvests its financial success back into the airport and the region, driving growth while constantly improving the airport for everyone.”

YVR’s financial strength is based on a diversified revenue model that focuses on providing unique business solutions while keeping costs low. Almost half of YVR’s revenue comes from non-aeronautical sources, including YVR’s award-winning BorderXpress kiosks, Duty Free sales, concessions, land and terminal rents, parking and more.

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Ongoing projects at YVR: September update There are several key pro­ jects currently taking place at YVR that will enhance the airport experience. This includes the airport’s biggest sustainability projects to date, new parking options, terminal expansions and much more.

These projects are all possible due to YVR’s unique operating structure—a communitybased organization that reinvests its profits into the airport and region.

The multi-year expansion projects currently underway at YVR will help meet growing passenger demand and better connect British Columbians and local businesses to the world, while improving the airport experience for everyone.

Terminal • Construction is underway in Air Canada’s Domestic Terminal check-in area for the installation of new selfservice bag drops. Hoarding has been added around the work area and is expected to be complete in December.

• There may be intermittent noise at the Transborder

area during daytime hours.

This work is being done to improve YVR processes for transfer passengers.

• Construction continues near Transborder check-in to make several enhancements to the area. Work includes replacing the check-in kiosks with the newest models, moving a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, relocating the information counter, and some other minor updates.

• Construction for a new entrance to gate E85 is underway. Once complete in March 2020, it will connect passengers from Level 3 to the Level 2 remote stand operations (RSO) facility. This work includes the addition of new elevators and escalators.

• As construction continues on several of YVR’s new food and beverage and retail options, passengers can expect to see various hoarding around the terminal.

• As part of the International Pier D expansion project, various work is taking

place. While work is taking place airside, it may include noisy work. Given that there are 24-hour operations in this part of the terminal, YVR understands that this could potentially be disruptive for those with flights at nearby gates. Travellers looking for somewhere quiet can find seating in the creek area, near the food court.

• New exit doors are being installed in the Domestic Terminal post-security, near

A-B gates. Hoarding will be in place and work is anticipated to be complete by December.

In and Around Sea Island • Construction continues on YVR’s new Parkade and Central Utilities Building.

This includes work around the old Value Lot off of Grant McConachie Way, as well as within the existing Parkade.

There are various traffic control measures in place for cars arriving and departing from

the terminal near this site.

Please follow all road signage and flaggers in the area.

• In the existing Parkade, customers will notice fencing, temporary pedestrian walkways and some stalls blocked.

This work is for several upgrade projects including building new entry ramps, as well as the installation of an automated parking guidance system.

• As part of utilities work to connect a new geoexchange system to the terminal, there are nightly lane closures directly outside the old Value Lot on Grant McConachie Way. This work will be ongoing until December and will take place between 9:30pm and 7am. One lane will be maintained throughout for inbound traffic.

• There are also several related projects near the site including: • A new crosswalk, which will be opening outside of International Arrivals on Level 2 this month.

Pedestrians are asked to follow all directional signage in the area. The existing crosswalk will be temporarily closed until the end of the year.

• Work is taking place outside International Arrivals in Chester Johnson Park. In order to facilitate the work, a section of the park is closed.

• A period of significant excavation from the project site continues. In line with YVR’s commitment to sustainability and construction waste diversion, the valuable earthworks materials will be transported to an unused parcel of land south of the BCIT campus on Russ Baker Way. While there are no current plans to develop this site, this is an opportunity to re-use

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and recycle valuable materials to prepare the land for potential future development.

• As part of work to install new EV charging stations in the Templeton employee parking lot, the west-bound lane of Templeton Station Road near Templeton Street will be partially closed from early to mid-September. One lane will remain open. Please follow all signage and direction from work crews in the area.

• YVR is planning to redevelop close to 18 hectares of land on airport property in the Templeton area, adjacent to the Burkeville residential neighbourhood. The redevelopment will include a cargo and logistics facility and a linear greenspace for community use. Site preparation work is now underway to prepare the project site for redevelopment.

• As part of this work, crews are demolishing and removing the decommissioned Templeton building. The demolition and associated clean-up are expected to be complete by mid October 2019.

• Little Wings Daycare is relocating from their existing site to the south west corner of Miller Road and Templeton, adjacent to Sea Island Elementary and Park and Fly. This move is necessary due to their current lease ending. To prepare the area for this relocation, work includes preparation of a ditch crossing, as well as earthworks on the project site and installation of site services and utilities.

Parking • A section of McDonald Road is 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.

For more information, please visit yvr.ca/construction.

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Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, 2019 BC CEO Award, Not for Profit Category.

Craig Richmond, president and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority, has been recognized

by Business in Vancouver as a CEO of the year for the annual BC CEO Awards.

Richmond is the recipient for

CEO of the year in the not-forprofit category and is one of six winners for the 2019 awards.

As president and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority, Richmond has been successful in maintaining Vancouver

International Airport (YVR) as a top performing airport and has been instrumental in its growth as a world-class sustainable hub.

His visionary leadership continues to focus on one of the airport’s most significant strategic

master plans to date.

The result? YVR welcomed 25-million passengers two years ahead of forecast and was named Best Airport in North America by Skytrax for 10 consecutive years.

And in 2020, YVR will open Pier D, a new International Terminal.

Beyond this, Richmond champions diversity and accessibility across the organization.

He is the Chair of the President’s Group, a voluntary team that encourages businesses in B.C. to employ persons with disabilities.

He has worked with his team to develop specific hiring targets for underrepresented groups— women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

In 2018, YVR received the Accessibility Certified Gold rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification program, the first airport in North America to receive the rating and the highest-rated building in the program.

Utilizing technology to handle record growth Every year, YVR welcomes more and more people through its terminals. In 2018, the airport served 25.9-million passengers—hitting its goal of 25-million passengers two full years ahead of schedule.

With facilities at capacity, there is an extensive capital construction program currently underway at YVR to help meet demand. In addition to new construction facilities, Vancouver Airport Authority recognizes that innovative technologies are needed to handle the record-breaking growth, while maintaining the high-level standards set for customer experience.

YVR’s unique operating model as a not-for-profit, financially independent organization drives its team to invest in innovations that improve the airport experience, while also keeping costs as low as possible.

One way this growth has been managed effectively is through BorderXpress—an end-to-end border control solution. This has allowed YVR to increase international arrivals by 210 per cent since the opening of the customs hall in 1996—all without having to expand immigration facilities or add staffing resources.

YVR’s in-house innovation team, Innovative Travel Solutions (ITS), launched BorderXpress, a first-of-its-kind border control solution, more than 10 years ago to expedite the process for arriv-

ing passengers. The team saw incredible success with this technology, reducing passenger wait times by more than 60 per cent.

Through automating administrative functions, they were able to increase efficiencies, minimize interventions and deliver outstanding passenger experiences, all without compromising security.

The team at ITS worked closely with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to adapt and advance the solution over the years.

For example, in 2017, BorderXpress was expanded to meet new requirements to modernize the Canadian border by accepting digital declarations from all arriving international passengers.

Since this allows all travellers to use an efficient self-service option, it has provided YVR with the flexibility to grow at an unprecedented rate without having to expand or hire more staff.

Additionally, the success of the BorderXpress system goes beyond YVR—ITS is a trusted partner for more than 43 airport, seaport and onboard sites, having helped more than 250-million passengers worldwide to clear borders safely and securely.

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Dive in to YVR’s new kelp forest experience

YVR’s new kelp forest experiential art installation is a collaboration with community partner Ocean Wise.

Visitors to the airport are encouraged to take a ‘swim’ in this new exhibit located on the walls at the entrance to the Domestic Terminal.

In collaboration with community partner Ocean Wise (the parent organization of Vancouver Aquarium), YVR has installed

Recognized as one of the most productive and dynamic ecosystems on Earth, kelp forests are underwater areas that cover

an experiential art exhibit at the entrance to the Domestic Terminal building.

The new exhibit is a swaying,

kelp forest wall installation that includes sea lions, which can be seen diving around when walking alongside the walls.

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about 25 per cent of the world’s coastlines. A wide range of sea life, including sea lions, use kelp forests for protection or food.

This installation is designed to provide visitors to YVR with unique, exciting experiences and visuals that capture the airport’s award-winning “Sense of Place” theme.

As a community-based notfor-profit organization, YVR donates more than $1 million

annually to local organizations, including Ocean Wise.

This community partnership also includes other impactful initiatives, such as the annual Shoreline Cleanup and the renowned Vancouver Aquarium Marine exhibits—a 114,000litre aquarium and a smaller 1,800-litre jellyfish aquarium— both of which house a rich collection of marine life native to B.C.

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Security screening can be a stressful part of the travel experience for passengers—especially during busy times—but, thankfully, when there is top staff on the job, unforeseen circumstances will result in customer service that produces supportive and positive results.

Two passengers experienced this type of excellent service at YVR on a recent summer day, while travelling domestically.

At passenger screening, a bride-to-be was travelling with her mother, who was stopped briefly during screening as she had accidentally brought cream in her carry-on bag.

While screening officers helped sort out the situation, another passenger mistakenly took the future bride’s carry-on bag, which contained her wedding dress.

The bride-to-be was understandably upset, believing the likelihood of seeing her dress again to be very slim. That’s when Nicola Berardi, operations manager at G4S security services company, sprang into action.

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He retrieved the camera footage that showed which passenger had accidently taken the bag and managed to retrieve the bag with its precious contents before it left YVR. Because of Berardi’s quick and calm actions, all three passengers avoided a difficult situation and went on to enjoy their journey.

Berardi went above and beyond and received welldeserved recognition as this month’s YVR Star.

If you ever see any employees or volunteers on Sea Island going the extra mile and providing exceptional customer care, please nominate them for a YVR Star and share your experience.

Learn more at yvr.ca/yvrstars or tell your story @yvrairport using the hashtag #YVRStars.

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Transat shareholders overwhelmingly approve Air Canada buyout

SERVING THE AVIATION INDUSTRY HEAD OFFICE / AIRPORT: Tel: (604) 278-3551 • Fax: (604) 278-3291 B.C., Continental USA: Toll-Free 1-800-663-4080 PACIFIC HIGHWAY (BORDER) Tel: (604) 538-8414 • Fax: (604) 538-8148 OFFICES IN: Dawson Creek • Kelowna • Osoyoos Penticton • Vernon • Prince George Whitehorse • Northwest Territories Air Canada has received a 95 per cent voting approval from Transat shareholders to proceed with its acquisition of the leisure carrier.

Based in Montreal, Transat is Canada’s third largest airline and a leading, integrated international tourism company, specializing in holiday travel. Operating under the Transat and Air Transat brands, it offers vacation packages, hotel stays and air travel to some 60 destinations in more than 25 countries in the Americas and Europe.

“We are pleased with the outcome of Transat’s special meeting and grateful to Transat shareholders for this overwhelming show of support,” said Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer of Air Canada. “We will build a combined company greater than the sum of its parts that we can all

be proud of. We now look forward to engaging with Transport Canada and the Competition Bureau to secure the required approvals to complete the transaction, and welcome the opportunity to demonstrate the many benefits it will bring.”

The acquisition remains subject to court and regula‑ tory approvals and other closing conditions.

If such approvals are obtained and conditions are met, the transaction is expected to be completed in early 2020.

“We are delighted by the shareholder support for the arrangement that will create a Montreal-based travel leader able to compete on a global scale,” said Jean-Marc Eustache, president and chief executive officer of Transat. “This transformative transaction will create long-term

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Sunwing’s winter schedule finalized without Boeing 737 MAX 8

Sunwing’s fleet comprises more than 40 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which the airline will operate solely for the upcoming winter season.

Sunwing has announced that it will operate its coming winter schedule without the use of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

The airline’s winter schedule comes into effect on November 5, 2019 and runs until mid-May 2020.

The ongoing worldwide grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft created operational difficulties for Sunwing during the summer months, caus-

ing the airline to make schedule changes or cancellations to more than 3,000 flights.

The airline’s revised winter schedule will now be operated entirely on Boeing 737-800 aircraft. However, should the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft become available during the winter season, Sunwing will evaluate opportunities to add capacity or reintegrate them into the fleet.

All schedule changes

required to accommodate the change in aircraft type have already been made and are now live on the company’s website and reservation system, through to mid-May 2020.

Any customers who have been affected by these changes have been notified either directly or through their travel agent, depending on how their reservation was confirmed.

Cargojet signs agreement to grow partnership with Amazon Ontario-based Cargojet has entered into a new strategic agreement with e-commerce giant Amazon that could include acquiring a stake in Cargojet.

While Amazon already utilizes Cargojet’s overnight air network and charter aircraft services to move packages from its facilities to distribution centres before final delivery, the new agreement is designed to encourage it to use even more of Cargojet’s services.

Under the agreement, Cargojet will issue warrants to Amazon for variable voting shares that will vest based on milestones of business that it receives from Amazon.

The first tranche will allow Amazon to buy up to 9.9 per cent of Cargojet’s variable voting shares at an exercise price

of $91.78 per share. They will vest over a period of six-and-ahalf years, with vesting tied to the delivery by Amazon of up to $400 million in business to Cargojet.

Amazon will also receive additional warrants to acquire up to an additional five per cent of Cargojet’s variable voting shares, with vesting tied to the delivery

by Amazon of up to an additional $200 million in business volumes after the first tranche of warrants is fully vested.

“The commercial relationship the Cargojet team continues to build with Amazon has now allowed us to further strengthen and align our long-term strategic commercial interests,” said chief executive officer Ajay Virmani.

“Our continuous commitment

to provide value-added services enables us to earn all of our customers’ trust as the leading overnight air-network operator.”

Cargojet plans, over time, to add more non-stop flights allowing later departures and earlier arrivals to the 15 major cities that it already serves, and to add new cities on its overnight network.

These service and frequency enhancements will be available to all Cargojet customers and will expand Cargojet’s reach to approximately 95 per cent of the Canadian population.

The new agreement between Cargojet and Amazon comes as Amazon continues to expand its own air and ground delivery fleet to control how its goods are delivered to customers and rely less on outside carriers.

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Air Canada challenges Onex takeover of WestJet

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Greatest demand for commercial airline personnel in Asia Pacific region

Air Canada headquarters at Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Air Canada has filed a challenge with the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) over private equity firm Onex Corporation’s proposed takeover of WestJet Airlines.

Onex announced in May 2019 that it would be buying WestJet for $5 billion, including debt, and taking the airline private.

WestJet shareholders overwhelmingly supported the buyout in July, with 92.5 per cent voting in favour.

Last month, WestJet announced that the Canadian Competition Bureau had granted unconditional approval for WestJet’s proposed transaction with Onex, an important step to closing the

transaction, which is still subject to remaining regulatory approvals.

Air Canada’s submission to the CTA argues the transaction could flout Canada’s foreign ownership rules.

“The uncertainty and flexibility of co-investor participation introduces significant risk that non-Canadian co-investors will

have control-in-fact of WestJet following the transaction,” wrote Air Canada in its submitted challenge to the takeover.

Under the CTA’s foreign ownership ruling, a Canadian airline is restricted to 49 per cent and a single international investor or carrier is unable to control more than 25 per cent of voting interests.

WestJet, which began operations as a low-cost airline alternative in 1996, now provides scheduled and charter air service to more than 100 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Pilots landing a Boeing 777. Photo: Alex Pereslavtsev.

The Asia Pacific region continues to drive global demand for commercial pilots, technicians and cabin crew, according to a report by global aerospace manufacturer Boeing.

The 2019 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook is an industry forecast of new aviation personnel demand. It is closely tied to projections for new airplane deliveries around the globe, including annual aircraft utilization rates, crewing requirements by region and regulatory requirements.

Over the next 20 years, airlines around the world will need 44,000 new airplanes, with more than 17,000, or 39 per cent, of those airplanes delivered to the Asia Pacific region.

The forecast projects that the Asia Pacific region will need 244,000 new commercial pilots, or 38 per cent, of the pilots needed around the globe.

This demand, stemming from a mix of anticipated fleet growth, retirements and attrition, will be most significant in China; the country is expected to need 124,000 pilots, which is more than half of those needed in the region.

Southeast Asia and South Asia follow, with 20 per cent and 17 per cent of the demand, respectively.

The Asia Pacific region is also expected to lead global demand for maintenance technicians (249,000, or 39 per cent of global demand) and cabin crew (323,000, or 37 per cent of global demand), with China leading demand for both (124,000 maintenance technicians and 150,000 cabin crew).

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Softball Slam raises record funds for Hope for Kids charity

‘A’ Division winner for 2019—The Evertrust Financial team once again took top spot, repeating their winning ways from 2017 and 2018.

The ever-popular annual Summit Customs Brokers Softball Slam, which took place

in July at King George Park, Richmond, once again upped the ante on its fundraising goal and

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raised $24,000 for the Hope for Kids charity.

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memory of Rubina Wong, who perished in the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, the Hope for Kids charity benefits children in local communities.

The Summit Softball Slam is a major fundraising event for Hope for Kids, attracting several hundred attendees and softball teams from a variety of airport businesses each year.

Teams with top honours were Evertrust Financial in ‘A’ Division; WestJet team heading ‘B’ Division; and CDS Brew Jay receiving the Most Sportsmanlike Award.

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New VancouverCranbrook flights via WestJet Link

WestJet Link. Photo: Adrian Edwards, courtesy WestJet.

WestJet Link will begin operating nonstop flights between Vancouver and Cranbrook, B.C., on October 27, 2019.

“This new route linking interior British Columbia with our Vancouver hub provides convenient travel options between the two areas, and gives our guests in Cranbrook access to a second WestJet hub with connections across our entire network,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet vicepresident network planning and alliances. “WestJet is now providing the City of Cranbrook with the most flights and options to travel easily across the country and beyond.”

All WestJet Link flights are operated through a capacity purchase agreement with Pacific Coastal, using the latter’s fleet of 34-seat Saab 340B aircraft.

Each aircraft includes six seats available in WestJet Premium, offering guests advanced boarding, no-charge for two checked bags and seating at the front of the aircraft.

“We are delighted to welcome WestJet Link’s daily service from Vancouver to Cranbrook,” said Anne Murray, vice president, airline business development and public affairs, Vancouver Airport Authority. “As Canada’s second busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport proudly links passengers to cities in British Columbia, North America and around the world. WestJet Link’s route to Cranbrook connects customers to a great B.C. destination and drives economic benefits for our region.”

WestJet Link’s service between Vancouver and Cranbrook:

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More than 195,000 guests on WestJet Link in its first year of service Since its inception in June 2018, WestJet Link has operated more than 7,000 flights, carrying more than 195,000 guests between Calgary and five cities in British Columbia and Alberta in its first year of operation.

WestJet Link flights operate between the airline’s home and largest hub in Calgary to the cities of Prince George and Cranbrook, B.C.; and those of Lethbridge, Lloydminster and Medicine Hat, Alberta. For information on flights, visit westjet.com.

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BC cadet wins pilot licence scholarship

Cadet Warrant Officer First Class Nicholas Lourens, 17, is one of 12 cadets in flight training at the Delta, B.C. airport. Photo: Lieutenant Becky Major, RCAF.

‘weird’ about being so passionate about planes and flying. That all changed when he joined the Cadet Program.

“I didn’t feel weird in cadets,” said Lourens. “I joined for the flying, but the best part is the friends I have made along the way. It feels cool to have found them and I have made some great buddies.”

Lourens has just graduated from Salmon Arm Secondary School and hopes to pursue a lifelong career in aviation.

Air Canada is celebrating the 35th anniversary of its travel loyalty program Aeroplan with its biggest contest yet—the opportunity for 45 lucky members to win a total of 38.5-million miles.

From now until September 25, 2019, Aeroplan is offering members two ways to win. Ten lucky Aeroplan members will have the chance to win 3.5-million miles and make their dream bucket list trip a reality. In addition, 35 members will be able to win 100,000 miles.

Aeroplan members can register to enter the contest by going to aeroplan.com/35 and submitting their Aeroplan number.

Grand Prize Draws: There will be 10 grand prize draws of 3.5-million miles. After a member registers, every transaction with an Aeroplan partner counts as an automatic entry for the grand prize. Each time the registered member earns miles with any of Aeroplan’s 75+ partners, redeems miles for a flight, hotel stay, car rental, merchandise, activities or donates miles via Aeroplan’s Member Donation Program, they will be entered for one of these 10 grand prizes.

Aeroplan-affiliated cardholders get 35 bonus entries if they

make at least one transaction with their card during the contest period.

Share on Social: Share your picture-perfect trips, tag the people you would go with and hashtag #withaeroplan for a chance to win a secondary prize. Participants can post every day for more chances to win one of 35 secondary prizes of 100,000 miles.

Air Canada recently announced changes to Aeroplan ahead of the plans relaunch in 2020. To make Aeroplan more flexible and member-friendly, the changes include full refunds

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within 24 hours of booking, the option to refund flight rewards up to two hours before departure, a reduction of the aeroplan.com refund fee, and complimentary changes and refunds for Air Canada Altitude Super Elite 100K members.

Aeroplan has the lowest fixed-fare redemption options among Canadian loyalty travel programs, with only 7,500 Miles needed for a one-way, short-haul flight, with no advance purchase or roundtrip required.

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Cadet Warrant Officer First Class (WO1) Nicholas Lourens, 17, from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, is having the summer of a lifetime. He’s learning to fly with Canadian Flight Centre at Boundary Bay Airport, just south of Vancouver, B.C., where he will earn his private pilot’s licence.

Lourens is a cadet with 222 Shuswap Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and is one of just 34 cadets in British Columbia to receive a scholarship from the Department of National Defence that covers his flying lessons, accommodation and travel.

The Cadet Program develops confident, self-sufficient leaders who form lasting friendships and become engaged in their communities.

The program also promotes physical fitness and healthy living and fosters an interest in the activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

“My dad took me to Salmon Arm Airport one day after daycare when I was four years old,” WO1 Lourens said. “I looked at a plane and I thought, ‘This is it!’

I’ve wanted to be a pilot since then. That is why I joined cadets, and now I’m achieving that dream thanks to this program.”

Lourens, who dreams of flying the Griffon helicopter with the RCAF, always felt a little

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American Airlines begins biometric boarding at DFW

Upcoming Events

Email your event information to jstewart@westerndriver.com

September 23-25, 2019

October 23-24, 2019

International Association of Airport Executives Canada, Aerodrome Standards & Recommended Practices

Canadian Council for Aviation &

Kelowna International Airport, 5533 Airport Way, Kelowna, BC

Aerospace Labour Market Strategy Event IV - 2019 Canadian War Museum, 1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, ON

The course will run from approximately

The CCAA is dedicated to ensuring Canadian

8am to 4pm on day 1 and 2 and then 8am

aviation and aerospace industry has enough

to 12pm on the 3rd day. The course will

workers with the right skills to meet industry

take place at the Kelowna Airport Main

needs. For more information on Strategy

Administration Board Room. Through a

Event IV - 2019, visit avaerocouncil.ca.

combination of instruction, discussion and group exercises participants will develop a working knowledge of Canadian aerodrome

October 24, 2019

standards and recommended practices as

British Columbia Aviation Council

well as the related regulatory requirements.

Silver Wings Industry Awards

mActual issues will be shared and combined

Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre West,

with practical scenarios. Independent open book exercises will be combined with group exercises to develop solutions for increasingly complex problems. Participants will depart

1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC BCAC’s annual Silver Wings Industry Awards cocktail reception style event recognizes

with an understanding of what is required to

industry colleagues for specific achievements

attain and maintain airport certification. For

within the aviation and aerospace industry

more information, visit iaaecanada.org.

in the province. The BCAC also provides

As part of its biometric boarding programme at its largest hub in Dallas, Texas, American Airlines has launched biometric boarding for customers departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

American also implemented a biometric boarding program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) earlier this year.

American Airlines plans to expand biometric boarding to nearly 75 international gates throughout Terminals A, B, C and D by the end of this year.

When a customer begins the boarding process, the facial recognition programme will scan an image of their face and send it to an existing cloudbased CBP database. The system then instantly matches the image against the passport photo already on file with CBP and if a ‘yes’ is sent back, the customer is cleared to board within seconds at the gate.

According to American Airlines, no customer biometrics will ever be stored.

Agents will still be able to

Instead of scanning boarding passes, the biometric one-step facial recognition programme scans and verifies a customer’s identity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the gate. Photo: courtesy American Airlines.

clear a customer for boarding using the regular clearance process, and will continue to ensure customers have their passports before departing.

Customers with a U.S. passport may choose not to use the new system and board with their regular boarding pass.

The carrier will continue evaluating the program and its potential expansion to more locations and flights throughout its global network.

American Airlines offers flights from YVR to Dallas and Los Angeles. For more information on flights, visit aa.com.

KLM doubles CO2 compensation for its flights

or coordinates more than $57,000 in

October 3, 2019

annual scholarships to students making

COPA First Annual Flight Safety Foundation Gala

aviation and aerospace their career choice.

TELUS Spark Science Centre, 220 St George’s

awards and scholarship ceremony, event

Drive NE, Calgary, AB

includes networking, food service, music,

The LIFT gala is here to support general aviation in Canada and all proceeds from the event help fund its growth by providing

For more information. In addition to

silent auction. For more information, visit bcaviationcouncil.org.

education, support and opportunities across the country. There will also be a silent auction and a raffle for 2 tickets for any WestJet destination in the world (including Hawaii or London). For one night only, the LIFT gala will bring the who’s who of Canadian Aviation. Join Don Bell, the Co-founder of

October 26, 2019 AAA Career Expo: Aviation, Aerospace & Air Cadets

KLM’s CO2Zero program encourages travellers to buy carbon credits to reduce CO2 emissions.

Cascade Aerospace Hangar, 1337 Townline

In 2008, KLM was one of the few airlines with its own carbon footprint compensation service, CO2Zero.

This program enables passengers to achieve CO2-neutral travel by providing compensation for emissions caused by their flights.

This can be done when booking or via MyTrip on the KLM website before boarding a flight.

The calculations of CO2 emissions are made based on the type of aircraft, the distance flown and the historical load factor of a specific flight.

The verification of the emission data and the methodology for calculating carbon emissions are carried out by an independent auditor.

A carbon credit is a form of permission to emit greenhouse gases, which are then reduced or removed from the atmosphere through an emissions-reducing project.

Over the past 11 years,

Road, Abbotsford, BC

WestJet and the Canadian Astronaut who

This event will bring together industry

spent 166 days in space, Chris Hadfield. For

employers, associations and educators

more information, visit copanational.org.

involved in aviation and aerospace sectors to interact with Air Cadets from B.C., as well

October 5-6, 2019

as other youth, members of the public and

The Sky’s No Limit: Girls Fly Too

job seekers. For more information, contact

Abbotsford International Airport, 30440

Scott Lawson at 647-884-2183 or email

Liberator Avenue, Abbotsford, BC

specialprojects@aircadetleague.com.

9am-5:30pm. This annual event is the cornerstone of a gender diversity outreach initiative founded by B.C. pilot Kirsten Brazier

November 18-20, 2019

in 2012. What began as an aviation event in

Air Transport Association of Canada

Yellowknife, Northwest Territories has since

85th Canadian Aviation Conference

evolved into the world’s largest outreach

and Trade Show

event of its kind in Aviation, Aerospace,

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 René-

Marine and Defence. All participants are invited to meet civilian and non-civilian VIPs, explore an impressive variety of aircraft, equipment and tactical displays; and engage

Lévesque Blvd W, Montreal, QC ATAC annual AGM and Tradeshow, with close to 500 delegates, members, sponsors

in the many hands-on learning activities. For

and exhibitors in attendance. Keynote

more information and updates, visit girlsfly2.

speakers, prizes and awards. For more

ca.

information, visit atac.ca.

around 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions have been compensated via KLM’s CO2Zero program.

KLM only invests the compensation funding in projects that are certified within the Gold Standard of the Global Goals.

These projects do not only reduce CO2 emissions, but also promote local sustainable development.

Since October 2017, the airline has been investing the compensation funding in a reforestation project in Panama, called the CO2OL Tropical Mix. This project transforms former pastures into new forests consisting of a mix of tree species and a variety of ecosystems. The project combines the protection of biodiversity and the restoration of ecosystems with sustainable wood production (FSC-certified) and sustainable cocoa production (UTZ-certified).

In addition to the environ-

mental benefits, the project also provides 150 jobs with a fixed income and good labour conditions, offering workers a basic education and training in sustainability and ecological alternatives. It also ensures that local workers can improve their standard of living and hone their skills and knowledge.

During KLM World Deal Weeks—from August 29 to September 16, 2019—KLM will double any amount paid by passengers departing from The Netherlands, should they choose to compensate for their share in the CO2 emissions for their flight through the CO2ZERO program.

Passengers and travel agents can use MY Trip to arrange CO2 compensation, even if the travel booking has already been made.

For information on KLM flights from YVR, visit klm. com.

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The City of Richmond is once again inviting artists of all ages and abilities to show their talents and submit entries to the annual Street Banner Contest.

The contest, now in its 27th year, is looking for creative, visually appealing art that celebrates Richmond’s diversity, landscapes, activities and unique experiences.

This year, and for the first time, all contest entries will be displayed at the Minoru Centre for Active Living for viewing until mid-November.

Submissions, which can encompass a range of artistic mediums including photography, graphic design, painting, print making and collage, must reflect one of the following Richmond themes: • Connection • Heritage • Island City • Community

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• The Arts • Active Living • Culture • Sustainability • City Centre • Nature One design will be chosen that represents each theme, with the 10 winners having their creative genius turned into approximately 100 street banners each.

These will be installed throughout Richmond’s downtown core, on walking paths and on main gateways leading in and out of the city.

A community volunteer judging panel will initially select up to 20 designs as semi-finalists, with the final judging taken to a public vote.

All semi-finalist designs will be posted on the City of Richmond’s Facebook page and City’s webpage where the community will be invited to pick their favourite designs.

Contest winners will receive

Play on painted pianos in unexpected places

Unveiling of 2018 street banners. Photo: courtesy City of Richmond Sentinel.

a $300 honorarium along with a full-sized banner featuring their winning submission. Winning banners will also be displayed for one year, beginning in February 2020.

Submissions will be accepted until 5pm, Friday, October 18.

For complete contest rules and guidelines, visit www.richmond. ca/banners.

Richmond’s Street Banner Contest is part of the broader Partners for Beautification Program, which invites community members to become actively involved in the beautification of their city.

For more information on Partners for Beautification, visit richmond.ca/parks/about/beautification.

Richmond heritage sites, plazas and parks are alive with the sound of music. The sixth annual Richmond Pianos on the Street program provides five openair, publicly accessible pianos throughout the city for the community to enjoy and play.

The artfully painted pianos, creatively reimagined by Richmond artists, can be found outdoors in Richmond Nature Park, Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site, Terra Nova Community Gardens, the Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza and King George Park.

Professional artist Catherine

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Artist Nancy Chew’s brush painting artistry adorns the piano at King George Park. Photo: courtesy City of Richmond.

Adamson reimagined the pianos at Britannia Shipyards and Richmond Nature Park with her distinctive “Jackson Pollack meets Van Gogh” style of painting.

The story of the much-loved character Peter Rabbit, recreated by artists as young as five years old from Thompson Community Association’s Terra Nova Nature Camp, can be seen on the piano in the Community Gardens at Terra Nova Rural Park.

Young Cambie Community Centre students of Chinese Brush Painting artist and instructor Nancy Chew creatively interpreted traditional Chinese imagery to beautify the piano at King George Park, and the Richmond Cultural Centre Plaza piano was artistically transformed by the Richmond Art Gallery Youth Collective.

Community members of all ages and musical abilities are invited to enjoy and play these pianos from now through to the end of September.

The Pianos on the Street Program is sponsored by the City of Richmond Public Art Program and Pacey’s Pianos, in partnership with local community groups and artists.

New shelter opens in Richmond A new permanent, accessible shelter for people experiencing homelessness has opened at 12040 Horseshoe Way, Richmond.

The 36-bed shelter replaces the former Salvation Army men’s shelter on Shell Road. People staying at the shelter on Shell Road will have first access to the new space.

Open 24 hours a day, yearround, the shelter has a dining room, commercial kitchen, laundry facility and washrooms.

Meals are provided.

The City of Richmond has partnered with the Province to help address homelessness in its community. The City purchased the site, valued at $6 million.

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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Uno Gelato: Gelato made in the traditional Italian handcrafted method and which embraces a “farm-to-cone”

philosophy utilizing the best natural ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible. The company has partnered with Avalon Dairy in the Fraser Valley for its organic milk, Tesfa Farms in Langley for water buffalo milk and Sweet Tree Ventures in Quesnel for BC birch syrup—a natural sweetener, to name a few of their regional producers.Open 10am-9pm daily— Departures Level 3 • 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) • Milltown Bar & Grill #101-9191 Bentley Street, Marpole Receiving great reviews for good food, friendly service and fantastic marina views. Only 5 minutes From YVR across the Arthur Laing Bridge.

Open from 11am to late every day.

(604) 269-2348; www.milltownbar. com.

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

8935 to make reservations.

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5pm-11pm. Call (604) 247-8573.

Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St. Edwards Drive Denny’s 24 Hour Restaurant— Breakfast, lunch, dinner (604) 2762853.

Chop Steakhouse Bar—Tender cuts of steak, fresh seafood, an expansive and affordable wine list and delicious desserts. Call (604) 276-1180.

Shark Club -Casual dining atmosphere. Menu features an expansive selection of food and drink. Daily drink features and high definition TVs. Hours of Operation: Mon. & Tues. 11am-12am; Wed. & Thurs. 11am-1am; Friday – Sunday 11am-2am. Call (604) 276-2609.

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway Harold’s Bistro & Bar—Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Breakfast 6am to 11am; Lunch: 11am to 5pm; Dinner: 5pm to 10pm. Call (604) 233-3968.

Westin Wall Centre Vancouver Airport

3099 Corvette Way • The Apron—Breakfast 6:30am -11am; Lunch 11:30am – 5pm; Dinner 5pm – 10 pm; Lounge 5pm – 11pm.

Call (604) 238-2105.

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FLYING BEAVER BAR & GRILL 4760 Inglis Drive, Richmond BC Sun - Mon: 9am - Midnight / Fri & Sat: 9am - 1am

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DOWN 1 Partly open 2 Alley 3 Portrays 4 Traverse on snow 5 Outer wall of a castle 6 Indian monetary unit 7 Anagram of “Said” 8 Egg of an insect 9 Rehearses (2 words) 10 Mother of Apollo and Artemis (Roman mythology) 11 Conceivable 12 Brand of plastic food wrap 13 Garment worn as underwear or swimsuit 18 Convey 23 Den 24 Roman gathering places 25 Representing a system 26 Large shopping centre 27 Duelling sword 28 Medicines 29 Utter taunting words

31 Master of Ceremonies 33 One who speaks gaelic 34 Soldiers 36 Readily observable 37 Seize or grasp 39 Aristocratic in Arab countries 40 A thick sweet liquid (less common spelling) 42 Belittle or degrade someone 43 Any bean or pea plant 44 Small boat 45 Desk 46 Wall painting 48 Worry excessively 49 Twitches 50 Toil 51 Burden 54 Japanese sash

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Will technology eliminate calls from backseat drivers?

“Watch that truck!”

“You’re trailing too close.”

“Slow down, you’re driving too fast!”

Ah, the incessant (helpful?) advice from a backseat driver.

But perhaps the days of these common calls from backseat drivers are coming to an end, thanks to new driver-assist technologies.

According to a recent study from Ford and sociologist Dr. Jess Carbino, 68 per cent of drivers believe that backseat driving behaviour will decrease because of driver-assist technology.

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perform a study on how backseat driving affects drivers.

No surprise to drivers, the study confirmed backseat drivers can cause more harm than good for the well-being of those inside the vehicle.

“For a lot of drivers, constantly getting advice from passengers is more than just annoying, it’s stressful,” said Carbino.

Car manufacturers, such as Ford, insist that available driver-assist technologies—such as Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert and Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking—can help reduce the risk of collisions and build confidence in certain driving situations, while always allowing the driver to remain in

control.

In fact, the study’s findings contradict a growing belief that technology inhibits human connection.

Insights from the study show that while backseat driving can cause in-vehicle relationships to suffer, driver-assist technology can help avoid unnecessary backseat banter. Since the technology can help assist with some of the burdensome tasks of navigating, drivers and passengers can focus on more enjoyable aspects of the ride, namely each other.

The data also suggests that since respondents have confidence in the technology, it can help eliminate the perceived need for their backseat driving input.

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