From the monthly archives:

June 2010

Observation Area Contest Winners tour YVR

June 30, 2010

 Newly engaged, Stanley and Beinta, enjoyed a unique tour at YVR last week.  Stanley, who lives in Edmonton, entered a contest last Fall while visiting YVR’s Observation Area. The prize was a behind-the-scenes tour at the airport. We managed to arrange the tour to coincide with his return from to Europe with his new fiancé, [...]

Clear-er Skies Ahead Thanks to YVR Employees

June 29, 2010

Most of us do what we can to minimize our impact on the environment – whether it’s driving less, recycling more or eating local – and it’s inspiring to learn about what other people are doing to go green. That’s why we were so excited to launch the first annual “Clear Skies Awards” at YVR. [...]

YVR sponsors Burkeville Daze

June 25, 2010

Frequent travellers may feel like they practically live at YVR, however the honour actually belongs to the residents of Burkeville, a small community of 328 homes on Sea Island. During the Second World War, the City of Vancouver leased the airport on Sea Island to the Federal Government so they could build additional runways and [...]

Vancouver and Shanghai: Two “Expo Cities” Connected Daily

June 23, 2010

It was almost 25 years ago when Vancouver invited the world to visit for Expo ’86, and now it’s Shanghai’s turn as they host Expo 2010. China Eastern Airlines is a global partner and the exclusive air carrier for World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, being held from May through October. During Expo, 70 million visitors [...]

Fall School Tour Program Returns to YVR

June 14, 2010

Albert Einstein once said – I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.  At the airport, we agree and we think YVR is a pretty cool place for learning to take-off.  That’s why we’re happy to continue our airport tour program for local students. Last Fall, [...]

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