From the monthly archives:

April 2010

A Moment of Silence

April 28, 2010

Workers at YVR paused for a moment of silence today to mark the national Day of Mourning. Held annually on April 28, the Day of Mourning recognizes and remembers workers in all occupations who have lost their lives as a result of work-related accidents or occupational diseases. Last year in British Columbia alone, 121 workers [...]

Join us for our Annual Public Meeting

April 26, 2010

Join us for our Annual Public Meeting on Thursday, May 13 at 3:30pm.  This is your opportunitiy to learn about our 2009 annual report and financial statements. The meeting will take place in the East Concourse, Departures Level of our International Terminal Building.   We look forward to seeing you there! The 2009 Annual Report will also be [...]

YVR’s ERS trains on MAFT (acronym alert!)

April 16, 2010
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YVR’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) team has been training over the past two weeks on a Mobile Aircraft Trainer (MAFT) on loan from the Edmonton International Airport. Essentially this is every firefighter’s dream – our team gets to light a special aircraft on fire and then using big trucks, hoses and their skills and knowledge, [...]

YVR says goodbye to former Chairman, Chester Johnson

April 8, 2010

YVR is sad to say goodbye to long-time friend and former Chairman, Chester Johnson, who passed away on March 29, 2010 at the age of 85. Chester Johnson was the first Chairman of the Airport Authority serving from 1992-1997, and was the founding father of today’s airport, playing a large role in creating the community-based, [...]

Carry-On Bag Allowance for U.S.-bound Flights Increase

April 7, 2010

Effective Thursday, April 8, 2010,  passengers who are travelling to the United States from Canada are permitted to bring two carry-on bags and one personal item. Passengers are reminded to check with the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (www.catsa.gc.ca) or their airline for items that are allowed in carry-on luggage.

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