From the monthly archives:

February 2010

Welcoming the World: One Nation at a Time

February 10, 2010
Thumbnail image for Welcoming the World: One Nation at a Time

From roving reporter Meg Comiskey… Somehow, they know when their teams are arriving. Local communities come to Vancouver International Airport to welcome their athletes and cheer on their upcoming performances at the Games. Armed with flags and signs and frequently in traditional costume, the greeters bring their athletes a little sense of home. Members of [...]

The Official Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre Opens at YVR

February 10, 2010

Visit The Official Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre located in the Domestic Terminal, Departures Level 3. The  YVR location is one of only three that are planned for the 2010 Winter Games, and the only one to be located outside of downtown Vancouver. The Pin Trading Centre is open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., February [...]

Some aircraft de-icing stats at YVR

February 9, 2010

Even with the unseasonably warm weather, aircraft still need to be de-iced at YVR. Sometimes it’s because the planes are sitting at the gates overnight when the temperature drops below zero. Sometimes it’s because modern aircraft cruise at altitudes where the temperature can be as low as -40 degrees celcius and the wings remain cold well after landing, [...]

Canada’s Women’s Hockey Doesn’t Disappoint Young Fans

February 8, 2010
Thumbnail image for Canada’s Women’s Hockey Doesn’t Disappoint Young Fans

On Sunday, February 7, fans were on site to welcome the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team to YVR. Hayley Wickenheiser signed autographs for proud Canadian supporters.

Sochi Olympic Organizing Committee Arrives at YVR

February 7, 2010
Thumbnail image for Sochi Olympic Organizing Committee Arrives at YVR

There was excitement at YVR on February 6 when the Russian Olympic Organizing Committee for Sochi 2014 arrived. Coming in on an Aeroflot aircraft, an airline that doesn’t usually come to YVR, hundreds of Sochi committee members flowed into the Arrivals area. Dmitry Chernyshenko, President and CEO for Sochi 2014 – the next city to host [...]

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →