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At YVR, we are powered by our vision to operate a world class, sustainable airport.

As we work to realize our vision, we are looking ahead with an ambitious new plan to continue to reduce our impact on the environment.

Learn more at yvr.ca/environment

OUR ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNEY As a leader in environmental stewardship, we develop an Environmental Management Plan every five years to outline our environmental priorities.

We are excited to introduce our 2020 – 2024 Environmental Management Plan (EMP), which sets ambitious targets for the organization over for the next five years in each of our four focus areas:

CARBON REDUCTION WASTE REDUCTION

WATER CONSERVATION ECOSYSTEM HEALTH

With our previous 2015 – 2019 EMP, we set a foundation for the organization’s environmental efforts by identifying four strategic focus areas and corresponding goals that aligned with our mission, vision and values. We are pleased to report that we made positive progress under each focus area, including: • Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions every year since 2012, effectively decreasing emissions by 34 per cent per passenger, • Surpassing our 50 per cent waste diversion target (we’re now at 54 per cent!),

Our new plan builds on these achievements and introduces a set of targets that will help further reduce our impact on the environment—we are committed to becoming carbon neutral this year and achieving net zero emissions by 2050, improving water conservation by 50 per cent per passenger by 2024, and diverting 60 per cent of airport waste from landfill.

We will continue to work with our Sea Island business partners, supporting them with their environmental goals through our Project Green YVR initiatives.

We will also continue to work with our airline partners to advance efficiencies in aircraft movement on the ground and in the air, and with industry and government to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel in BC. YVR is a place where people begin journeys of discovery and adventure. Our EMP is also a journey and requires action and involvement from everyone. Your everyday choices—what you buy, how you dispose of items and how you move around—will help us achieve our targets.

A giant thank you to our employees, passengers and the surrounding business community for contributing to the ongoing success of our EMP.

• Achieving a 39 per cent reduction in water use per passenger, and

Together, we will address today’s environmental challenges while looking ahead with purpose to care for our natural resources, enabling us to connect British Columbia proudly to the world for generations to come.

• Becoming the world’s first airport to achieve Salmon-Safe certification.

I invite you to learn more about our plan at yvr.ca/environment.

Thank you,

MARION TOWN Director, Environment Vancouver Airport Authority

Learn more at yvr.ca/environment

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Turkish Airlines is YVR’s newest airline partner

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Is Turkey, with its cultural connections to the ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, on your bucket list?

If so, it will become much more accessible to fly to its capital city from Vancouver, thanks to a Turkish Airlines’ announcement that the airline will begin direct service from YVR to Istanbul Airport (IST).

Set to start on June 9, 2020, the thrice-weekly service will depart YVR on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Established in 1933, Turkish Airlines, which currently flies to more than 300 destinations with its fleet of more than 350 aircraft, has earned the title of airline that flies to the most countries in the world.

Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will be flown on the new YVR to Istanbul Airport (IST) route.

(Left) In 2019, Turkish Airlines unveiled new flagred and anthracite greycoloured cabin uniforms, which were inspired by the many classical details in Turkish culture, such as the currents of the Bosphorus strait, artisanal glassware, ceramics and calligraphy.

The Vancouver-Istanbul route will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 with a seat configuration of 30 Business class and 270 Economy class seats.

For more information and to book online, please visit turkishairlines.com.

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Little Wings Daycare, which has been part of the Sea Island community for nearly 30 years and plays an important role in the lives of many residents and employees, has reopened at a new location.

Little Wings Day Care Centre Society, which opened in November 1991 as an infant/toddler centre, was created as an initiative of the maintenance and engineering department of Canadian Airlines International. The purpose of Little Wings Daycare was to develop and deliver a Richmond-based, self-sustaining, integrated continuum of child-care services that reflected family and community needs.

After its old lease ended in 2019, the costs associated with purchasing and retrofitting suitable space, moving and securing playgrounds and setting-up new infrastructure extended well beyond Little Wings capacity as a non-profit society to fund on its own.

YVR, along with an army of companies and volunteer

Little Wings Day Care Centre Society in its new location at 3033 Templeton Street.

parents, supported the project to ensure Little Wings could re-open its doors in a new Sea Island location and continue to provide quality childcare service to Lower Mainland families.

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by Jacob Brothers, Rocksolid, Trident Millwork, Gallagher Construction, Colwin Elec­ trical, Dual Mechanical, Avos Construction, Parker Johnston, Samson Metals and Lafarge, as well as other companies

that already work in the Sea Island community.

At the grand reopening of Little Wings, special guests Minister Katrina Chen, Teresa Wat (MLA, Richmond North Centre), Richmond City councillors Kelly

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Change is in the air at YVR: March update There are several key projects currently taking place at YVR that are designed to enhance the airport experience. These projects are all possible due to Vancouver Airport Authority’s unique operating structure—a community-based organization that reinvests its profits into the airport and the B.C. region.

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

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

• In December 2019, a new holdroom for remote stand operations (RSO) opened in the Transborder terminal.

The holdroom includes four new bus positions and gate counters. Work is still under-

way on this project and once complete, 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.

• Work continues on an upgrade project to the ceiling pre-security, near the A/B screening point. As part of the construction, there will be scaffolding in the area.

• As construction continues on a number 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 much of the work is taking place airside, passengers can expect to see hoarding near the end of Pier D. This may include noisy work, given that there are 24-hour operations in this part of the terminal. 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 and around Sea Island • Safety is a top priority at YVR. With a large number of ongoing projects, customers are reminded to follow all signage, traffic delineators and flaggers in construction areas.

• Construction is continuing on YVR’s new parkade and Central Utilities Building.

This includes construction in what was the old Value Lot off 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. o In the existing parkade, customers will notice fencing, temporary pedestrian walkways and some blocked parking stalls. This is to accommodate construction of new entry ramps and the installation of an automated parking guidance system. o As part of utilities work to connect the new heating and cooling geoexchange system to the terminal, there is a lane closed off directly outside the old Value Lot on Grant McConachie Way.

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o Underground piping, which requires a full curbside closure of Level 1, is also being installed. Every effort is being made to reduce the impact of construction on tenants and passengers.

Pedestrians are still able to access the parkade from the Domestic Terminal Building Level 1 through designated walking routes. o As part of this project, there is also work taking place outside International Arrivals. Please follow all signage and traffic delineators in the area.

• YVR is planning to redevelop a parcel of land on airport property in the Templeton area, adjacent to the Burkeville residential neighbourhood. In preparation for future development, YVR is installing utilities, building roads, clearing the site and building a linear greenspace for community use. It is anticipated that construction of the next phase of work will commence mid-March 2020 and continue through the end of this year. Cycling and pedestrian access in the area will be detoured off Templeton Street

Construction for a new multi-use pathway.

• The bypass road around YVR’s Value Long-Term lot is closed until approximately mid-March 2020. Access to the Value Long Term lot is maintained via Grant McConachie Way. Detours will be put in place for any cycling routes impacted by this work. Please follow all signage in the area. This work is part of the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation (VAFFC) Fuel Delivery Project.

For more information, visit yvr.ca/construction.

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Raise a Yeti mug to Hiker’s Outpost

Travellers are encouraged to strap on their boots and follow the tiled trail to backcountry YVR, a.k.a. Hiker’s Outpost, the newest food and beverage experience at the airport.

Located behind the escalators on Level 2 presecurity beside the domestic baggage pickup, this new watering hole is the perfect place to set up camp and Camel Up (hiker’s lingo for “sit back, relax and fill up”).

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fast and lunch offerings that include tasty sandwiches and pastries, Hiker’s Outpost offers the ultimate menu for travellers looking to fill their rucksacks before a flight, or to refuel while waiting for their luggage.

With Vancouver’s favourite JJ Bean coffee being roasted there throughout the day, travellers can follow the scent to this sheltered sanctuary for a delicious cup of joe that will rival any cowboy’s campfire coffee—it is also

rumoured to taste even better when you bring your own Yeti mug.

Whether you’re picking up an arriving friend, waiting for your baggage, or just need a place to refill after a long day of blazing trails through the terminal, visit Hiker’s Outpost—open from 5am to 11pm, with Happy Hour every day from 3pm-5pm.

To learn more about additional new food and beverage options coming to YVR, visit yvr.ca/tasteyvr.

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ment and patriotism evident from everyone involved.

March 1, 2010, a.k.a. Depar­ ture Day, was anticipated to be one of the busiest days in YVR’s history. On that day, 37,000 passengers and more than 57,000 bags—including almost 9,000 pieces of oversized athletic equipment—were processed at YVR. To help accommodate the additional passengers and baggage, operations were supple-

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This year, marks 10 years since YVR was an Official Supplier for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games—an exciting time for the entire airport community.

During the two-month-long games period, YVR welcomed a total of 1.3-million athletes, VIPs, media and airport travellers. And, although not built specifically for the Olympic Games, the addition of the Canada Line and the Domestic Terminal’s expanded C-Pier were integral to delivering a great airport experience.

Here are some of the champion moments for YVR: Welcoming the world In 2010, YVR worked with its partner airlines and businesses to rally around a common goal: the delivery of a gold-standard airport experience during the Olympic Games. Not only did the Airport Authority conduct customer-care training for more than 3,000 employees and volunteers to “get their game faces on,” it also ensured maximum efficiency in terminal facilities to ensure a smooth and fun travel experience.

Terminal experience The International Arrivals hall became a virtual United Nations of flags and banners, which greeted teams from around the world as they emerged from the customs hall, while enthusiastic media and fans eagerly sought photos and autographs.

Sixty-five gates and 160 shops and services were available to serve travellers’ needs, including six dedicated Olympic stores.

To keep Olympic spirits high and ensure a stress-free journey home at the end of the games, YVR introduced in-terminal live music and entertainment that included mascots, living statues, and photo ops.

The entertainment was so well received that this program still exists to enhance the interminal experience for passengers and make travelling through YVR even more enjoyable.

Record-breaking stats During the Games, the entire airport community was swept up

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Air Canada launches daily, year-round flights from YVR to Orange County

Orange County, California is one of the top destinations for tourism in the U.S., from surfing, shopping, Knott’s Berry Farm and Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort, there is something for everyone.

Air Canada will launch nonstop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California, beginning June 15, 2020.

Special introductory fares from Vancouver to John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) start as low as $187 CDN oneway, all in.

Tickets are now available for purchase at aircanada.com or through travel agents until March 17, 2020 for travel between June 15, 2020 and September 30, 2020.

“We are very pleased to announce new daily, year-round flights from Vancouver to Orange County, as we strategically expand our transborder network into the populous greater Los Angeles area,” said Mark Galardo, vice president, network planning and alliances at Air Canada. “In addition to offering direct flights to the iconic tourism, sports and entertainment attractions that Orange County is known for, our new flights will also conveniently link the increasing start-up, tech and

innovator businesses that both Vancouver and southern California are home to. Air Canada’s Orange County flights will also offer a wide array of connections across Canada and to Australia and India via our YVR hub.”

Air Canada will operate this route using Airbus A319 aircraft, offering a choice of two cabins configured with 14 Business Class and 106 Economy seats all featuring personal in-flight entertainment, as well as onboard Wi-Fi.

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Coronavirus travel advice Coronaviruses (also called COVID-19 or 2019nCoV) are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses.

Some coronaviruses can cause no or mild illness like the common cold, but other coronaviruses can cause severe illness, like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

Available information indicates that older people and those with a weakened immune system or underlying medical conditions are at a higher risk of developing severe disease.

Some human coronaviruses spread easily between people, while others do not. There are no specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses. Most people with common human coronavirus illnesses will recover on their own.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is actively monitoring the situation and working with the WHO and other international partners to gather additional information.

In the meantime, the Canadian Government has issued the following precautionary recommendations for travellers.

During your trip: • Avoid spending time in large crowds or crowded areas • Avoid contact with sick people, especially if they have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing • Be aware of the local situation and follow local public health advice Wash your hands: • Wash your hands often with soap under warm running water for at least 20 seconds • Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer only if soap and water are not available. It’s a good idea to always keep some with you when you travel

Practise proper cough and sneeze etiquette: • Cover your mouth and nose with your arm to reduce the spread of germs • If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands afterwards Monitor your health: If you become sick when you are travelling, avoid contact with others except to see a health care professional.

If you feel sick during your flight to Canada or upon arrival, inform the flight attendant or a Canadian border services officer.

Upon return to Canada: For 14 days, monitor your health for fever, cough or difficulty breathing and avoid places where you cannot easily separate yourself from others if you become ill.

To further protect those around you, wash your hands often and cover your mouth and nose with your arm when coughing or sneezing.

If you develop a fever, cough or difficulty breathing within 14 days: • isolate yourself from others as quickly as possible • immediately call a health care professional or public health authority • describe your symptoms and travel history • follow their instructions carefully Government of Canada novel coronavirus information line: 1-833-784-4397; canada.ca/ coronavirus.

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Canadian airlines waive fees for flight changes In view of concerns about the coronavirus, many Canadian airlines are waiving fees for customers wishing to change their flights.

Air Canada is permitting a one-time change for tickets purchased from the airline between March 4 and March 31 for travel within 12 months. This also applies to the airline’s Aeroplan flight reward bookings.

Air Canada’s fee waiver applies up to 14 days before travel.

Air Canada Vacations, a subsidiary of Air Canada that provides vacation packages to more than 90 destinations, has implemented flexible booking policies.

WestJet Airlines is permitting a one-time change fee waiver applied to new bookings made between March 3, 2020 and March 17, 2020 for travel through June 24, 2020.

Leisure airline Air Transat has two policies

in place, including one that applies to Venice, Italy, which has been hit with some of the first positive coronavirus cases in its historic center. All Air Transat customers who booked flights on or before March 2, 2020 for travel until June 30, 2020 can change their date or destination for a trip until Oct. 31, 2020.

Other passengers travelling outside Air Transat’s eco budget fare class may change their travel dates, destination or hotel at no charge for bookings made between March 4, 2020 and March 31, 2020 for travel through Oct. 31, 2020.

Most Canadian airlines

will waive the fee for changes made at least 14 days before travel. However, Air Transat passengers can change their booking up to 24 hours before departure.

Sunwing’s waiver applies to all new bookings made from March 4-19, 2020 for flights until June 24, 2020.

Passengers on Sunwing’s flights can purchase insurance starting at $50 per person that provides full cancellation coverage up until three hours before departure for any reason.

All airlines require passengers to pay any fare difference between the original and new flights.

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Sunwing’s 100th flight marked with all-female crew

(Left to right) Sunwing Captain Vicky Marks; flight attendant Zoi Loukas; cabin safety manager Tiziana Di Giuliantonio; flight attendants Anita Tasha Thompson and Camille Osbourne; First Officer Nicola Godfrey.

Earlier this month, Canadian leisure travel carrier Sunwing operated its 100th flight, which was crewed entirely by women.

Sunwing Airlines flight WG438, which departed from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Punta Cana International Airport, Dominican Republic, was piloted by Captain Vicky Marks, assisted by First Officer Nicola Godfrey.

The cabin crew was led by cabin safety manager Tiziana Di Giuliantonio and included three female flight attendants Zoi Loukas, Anita Tasha Thompson and Camille Osbourne.

The customer journey for

flight WG 438 was handled by women every step of the way.

From sales and reservations agents to flights ops dispatch, maintenance, ramp agents and in-destination support services, Sunwing employs thousands of women who are part of a customer’s vacation journey.

Sunwing’s all-female-operated flight celebrated its female aviation professionals and marked the airline’s commitment to address the gender imbalance in the aviation industry.

For more information or to book a flight with the airline, visit sunwing.ca or contact your travel agent.

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American Airlines debuts new uniforms After more than three years of collaboration with its frontline team members and union representatives, American Airlines has debuted a new uniform collection for more than 50,000 staff members.

The new uniform collection, manufactured by classic U.S. lifestyle brand Land’s End, features new Aviation Blue suiting colour, and shirting and accessories that are unique to each workgroup.

To help create the new uniform collection, American formed a Frontline Uniform Advisory Team, who made key decisions such as fabric colour and collection design.

The airline also enlisted more than 1,000 frontline team members to field test the collection for six months before going to production. Team members were asked to vote on select design decisions along the way, as well as surveyed to provide feedback.

For the first time, American Airlines’ team members were able to select their choice of either a wool-blend or synthetic suiting fabrication to ensure they felt comfortable in the new uniform.

For information on American Airlines flights from YVR, visit aa.com.

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Plane of Reconciliation project honours Indigenous Peoples in Canadian Armed Forces

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August 19, 2020 YVR for Kids Golf Tournament Quilchena Golf & Country Club, 3551 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC From humble beginnings the YVR airportsponsored golf tournament, followed by the evening gala dinner, has become a major

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August 19, 2020 YVR for Kids Gala Dinner Sheraton Vancouver Airport, 7551 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC Following the YVR airport-sponsored golf

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Air Canada adds PayPal option for ticket purchase in Canada Air Canada has introduced a new payment option for customers in Canada, allowing the use of PayPal when purchasing tickets online.

PayPal is a popular online payment system that offers a secure and convenient method to make purchases via bank account, credit cards or Visa Debit card linked to a PayPal account.

“We’re excited to add Air Canada, our first airline partner in Canada, to a growing fleet of airlines across the globe that leverage our global e-commerce platform to expand their reach,” said Paul Parisi, PayPal Canada president. “Our two companies share the same goal to provide a great checkout experience for travellers, so they spend less time

buying tickets online and more time enjoying their trip.”

PayPal has more than 300-million active users worldwide and having now made this platform available for ticket sales in Canada, Air Canada is looking “to expand the program to other markets as opportunities arise.”

Information on Air Canada flights are at aircanada.com.

the airport community and source of funds for worthy local children’s charities. For more information and updates, visit yvrforkids.org.

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ing remembrance initiatives and the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced a contribution of $13,500 to the Comox Valley Airport Commission in support of this Plane of Reconciliation project.

The Plane of Reconciliation is displayed in the Departure lounge at Comox Airport.

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designed in consultation with K’ómoks Chief Andy Frank and Chief Mungo Martin in the early 1960s, was recreated by Chief Mungo Martin’s great grandson, Hereditary Chief “walas `Namugwis” David Mungo Knox for this project.

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The Comox Valley Airport recently installed a replica of a First World War Nieuport Biplane donated by the late Captain David Freeman, a longtime pilot and aviation enthusiast.

Freeman, along with a group from across Canada known as Vimy Flight, flew replica Nieuport Biplanes over Vimy Ridge on April 9, 2017, marking the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge.

Freeman’s wish was to see the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous Peoples and all Canadian Veterans honoured through the installation of this plane. Inspired by the Comox Canadian Forces Base unit badge, which features the Kwakiutl Thunderbird, he asked that it be added to the installation.

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Air Transat unveils summer flight program Air Transat, named the 2019 World’s Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, will be offering 12 direct flights a week from Vancouver to Europe and Mexico this summer.

The airline is also providing more options for travellers in Vancouver and Calgary to visit Europe via connecting flights.

European destinations Air Transat’s new 2020 program features three direct flights a week from Vancouver to Amsterdam (Netherlands), London (England) and Manchester (England).

Air Transat has also increased its number of flights from Vancouver to Europe with con-

Appointment

Hope Air appoints Mark Rubinstein as CEO and CEO of Alpine The board of Canada, a national directors of Hope not-for-profit fedAir—the national eration that supcharity that provides ports Olympic and Canadians in finanParalympic athletes cial need with free across Canada. travel and accom- Mark Rubinstein Previously, he held leadership modations to access medipositions with several compacal care far from home—has nies in the media, marketing announced the appointment of and technology sectors includMark Rubinstein as its new ing Insight, Alliance Atlantis chief executive officer effecand Yahoo Canada. He holds a tive March 2, 2020. law degree from the University Rubinstein’s leadership of Ottawa and a bachelor of experience includes serving as CEO of several leading chariarts degree from the University of Waterloo. table and for-profit ventures.

Rubinstein has also Most recently, he served as worked as an advocate, volunmanaging director of the Art of teer and fundraiser for leading Purpose, a social impact consultancy firm advising orgainternational charitable organizations on purpose-driven nizations including Charity strategy. He is also the co-manWater, Pencils of Promise, aging director of Searchlight the Ocean Conservancy and Partners, an executive search Doctors Without Borders. and talent advisory practice.

Rubinstein succeeds Doug Rubinstein has also worked Keller-Hobson, who retired as a social impact entreprefrom Hope Air after many neur and advocate focused on years of distinguished service to the organization. Last year, issues relating to health, edua total of 11,827 flights were cation and the environment.

From 2013 to 2017, arranged for patients, a new Rubinstein served as president record for Hope Air.

necting flights through Toronto and Montreal to Amsterdam (Netherlands), Athens (Greece), Basel-Mulhouse (Switzerland), Barcelona (Spain), Brussels (Belgium), Bordeaux (France), Copenhagen (Denmark), Lisbon (Portugal), London (England), Lyon (France), Madrid and Malaga (Spain), Marseille, Nantes, Nice and Paris (France), Porto (Portugal), Prague (Czech Republic), Rome (Italy), Toulouse (France), Venice (Italy) and Zagreb (Croatia).

From Calgary, travellers will have access to 23 European destinations via Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.

Direct flights to Mexico Air Transat will offer three direct flights a week from Vancouver to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Domestic flights to explore Canada Each week, there will be 12 flights between Vancouver and

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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 • Hiker’s Outpost: Fully licensed and offers coffee by J.J Bean and an assortment of grab-and-go items. Open 5am-11pm, daily. Happy Hour every day from 3pm-5pm. Arrivals Level 2 • Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches – Departures Level 3.

• Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps – Departures Level 3 • Tim Hortons: Coffee, donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, sandwiches & cold beverages. Departures Level 3.

• Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – 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-10pm—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

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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-midnight 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 Urban Crave: Authentic street food featuring flavours from around the world. Artisan sandwiches, hearty entrees & a variety of grab-and-go items. Fully licensed with a variety of cocktails, wine & beer. Open 6am-11pm, 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

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.

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

US TERMINAL • Globe@YVR: Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s award-winning, signature fine-dining restaurant, specializing in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Serving

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.

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.

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

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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, Pacific Northwest cuisine alongside an exclusive wine list. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea are served daily. (604) 248.3281 • River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road • The Buffet—Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Call (604) 2478935 to make reservations.

• Tramonto—Sunday-Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm. Call (604) 247-8573.

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

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

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

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

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

Call (604) 238-2105.

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In Memoriam Daryl Smith: Pacific Coastal Airlines founder and CEO

July 26, 1939 – February 1, 2020 Employees of Pacific Coastal Airlines are mourning the loss of its founder and CEO Daryl Smith.

A former truck logger, Smith obtained his pilot license and began his aviation career as a “bush” pilot, where he accumulated thousands of flight hours and came to know the BC coast like few others.

Throughout his early flying days as a seaplane charter pilot and flying salesperson, Smith was constantly searching for an aviation opportunity, which eventually materialized in the creation of Wilderness Airline, Canyon Airways, Powell Air and, finally, Pacific Coastal Airlines.

From its inception, Smith made it clear that Pacific Coastal Airlines had a responsibility to support the people and commu-

nities it served and this spirit of giving back has become deeply embedded in the airline’s corporate culture.

Throughout his career, Smith made a significant contribution to the development of the aviation industry in B.C. and was a recipient of the British Columbia Aviation Council (BCAC) Rob S. Day Trophy in 1998, and Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000.

While the loss of the airline’s founder is a significant event, management of the business remains in the capable hands of son and president, Quentin Smith and an experienced executive and senior leadership team.

A privately owned, British Columbia-based regional airline operating from the South Terminal of Vancouver

International Airport (YVR), Pacific Coastal is the sixth-largest airline operating at YVR—based on outbound seats—and third largest in takeoffs and landings.

The airline flies to 16 airports in British Columbia, including destinations from as far east as Cranbrook in the Rocky Mountains; as far north as Prince George; to Masset on the legendary island of Haida Gwaii; and as far west as Tofino on Vancouver Island.

With its affiliate airline Wilderness Seaplanes, located in Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, Pacific Coastal connects to more than 50 additional destinations along the south coast.

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BC drivers embrace the move to electric vehicles If you’re already driving an electric vehicle, or maybe just thinking about taking the “plug” into ownership, consider yourself lucky to be living in British Columbia. Per capita, more electric vehicles were sold in B.C. in 2019 than anywhere else in North America—nearly one in 10 of all vehicles sold. And with more vehicle options and increasing range for all models, sales are expected to increase significantly in 2020.

Not only are EVs in this province powered by clean and renewable BC Hydro electricity, but an expanding charging network and a range of EV rebates has made B.C. a haven for drivers of these vehicles.

Following are eight things to know about EVs in B.C.: It’s becoming easier to charge an EV outside urban centres The bulk of BC Hydro’s fast-charging network is in the southwest corner of the province, but the network is fast expanding northwards and also on Vancouver Island, helping to bring BC Hydro’s fast-charging network to more than 70, and the total number of fast-charger stations in B.C. to more than 250. Funding has also been

approved for the rollout of 16 new BC Hydro stations and 15 upgraded or twinned stations over the next year.

Etiquette is key at fast-charging stations The EV community is remarkably supportive of one another, at least until a driver stays plugged into a fast-charging station for more than 40 minutes—the time it takes to charge most plug-ins to at least 80 per cent of capacity. A fast-charging fact: after 80 per cent, the charging rate slows considerably and eventually to a trickle. Visit bchydro.com for more information on charging etiquette.

Register early to test drive an EV at this month’s Vancouver Auto Show There’s a surging demand for electric vehicle test drives in B.C. and that can make it difficult to get behind the wheel of an EV. Consider test driving multiple vehicles available at the Vancouver International Auto Show, March 25-29 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, but expect that the drives will be popular, so register early.

Install a home charger before March 31 BC Hydro’s top-up rebate on

the Government of BC’s up-to$350 rebate for the purchase and installation of eligible Level 2 chargers for homes expires on March 31, 2020. Only after the charger is installed can the single-family home charger rebate application, which offers up to a 50 per cent rebate on purchase and installation costs to a maximum of $700 when the BC Hydro top-up rebate is included, be processed. Learn more about the home charger rebate on BC Hydro’s EV charger rebate page.

Not only Teslas can go 300 kms-plus between charges Tesla raised the bar on plugin vehicle range and its Model 3 has emerged as the highest-selling fully electric car in Canada.

Other automakers are rising to the challenge and there are now nine different models from six different automakers available in B.C. that have ranges of between 363 kilometres and 539 kilometres. There are also three SUVs in the mix—the Tesla Model X, Hyundai Kona electric and Kia Niro EV. Not ready to go fully electric, consider a hybrid B.C. boasts at least 24 hybrid options that offer the combina-

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Plugshare.com shows fast-charging stations in B.C. operated by BC Hydro (and in the southern Interior and Alberta by the Flo network) as of February 2020. BC Hydro’s fast-charging stations, which can charge most electric vehicles to 80 per cent in 40 minutes, can be activated with a BC Hydro app or RFID card and currently offer charging for no fee.

tion of electric and gas-power for the practicality most drivers crave. They range from the MINI Cooper SE Countryman to the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV van. A big seller on the list is the Toyota Prius Prime, which boasts 40 kilometres of electric range and more than 1,000 kilometres of range on gas.

Thanks in part to the federal rebate, EVs are becoming affordable While the tipping point at which the purchase price of electric vehicles is roughly the same as similar gas-powered vehicles is still a few years away, the gap is narrowing, with rebates continuing to play a major role: • When B.C.’s $3,000 rebate is combined with the $5,000 federal rebate, savings up to

$8,000 are available for the purchase of eligible new battery electric vehicles.

• Hybrid plug-in rebates are available to a maximum of $4,000 when federal and provincial rebates are combined.

• If you’re willing to scrap your old gas-powered vehicle, B.C.’s limited number of SCRAP-IT incentives offer an additional $6,000 rebate when you take your old vehicle off the road and buy a new battery electric vehicle.

There’s also a SCRAP-IT rebate for the purchase of a used battery-electric vehicle of $3,000.

• When the provincial and federal rebates are combined ($8,000), there are now at least nine fully electric

cars available for less than $40,000, including several whose base models can be purchased for less than $30,000 after rebates. The popular Toyota Prius Prime hybrid base model costs $29,000 after the $4,000 hybrid rebate is factored in.

Grocery shopping while charging emerges as the perfect match There’s a distinct trend in B.C. towards a practical way to use time wisely while getting a vehicle charged at a fast charger: shopping. The three most popular BC Hydro fast chargers in December were in Loblaws parking lots at Coquitlam East, Southeast Marine Drive in Vancouver, and in Richmond.

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City of Richmond seeks nominee for Vancouver Airport Authority Board

The City of Richmond is currently seeking a nominee to serve a three-year term on the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) Board of Directors from May 2020 to May 2023.

The Vancouver Airport Authority is a not-for-profit organization with responsibility for managing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), through a long-term lease with the Government of Canada.

YVR is Canada’s second busiest airport, serving more than 26-million passengers in 2019. The Airport Authority directly employs approximately 550 staff, impacting more than 24,000 jobs throughout YVR. According to its 2018 Annual & Sustainability Report, YVR earned revenues of $565.1 million and had net assets of $1.76 billion at that year-end.

The VAA Board is composed of up to 15 directors, including one director nominated by the City of Richmond.

Directors are expected to exhibit the following broad characteristics: • Integrity and accountability • No material conflicts of interest • Time availability as required • Financial literacy • Strategic insight • Organizational governance experience • General leadership and organizational leadership

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Risk management Informed judgment and collaboration High performance standards Diversity reflective of the community served by YVR In addition, directors may have expertise in areas directly relevant to airport management to support oversight of the business conduct and activities of the YVR management team.

Directors receive a modest compensation. Currently elected representatives, or persons who are employed or under full-time contract with a government or Crown Corporation, are not eligible for nomination.

Persons who are not citizens of Canada or residents of British Columbia may also be ineligible for nomination.

Persons interested in this nomination are invited to submit an application form and supporting résumé by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca, or in person/via mail to Attention: City Clerk, Richmond City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, or by fax to 604-278-5139.

The deadline for applications is 4pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

All vacancies are advertised in the local newspapers. Application forms are available online and at the Information Counter, Main Floor, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, V6Y 2C1, or by phone 604276-4007.

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