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Meet Mary Jordan – Chair of Vancouver Airport Authority

July 6, 2010
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We recently spoke with Mary Jordan, the Airport Authority’s new Chair of the Board of Directors, to find out more about her involvement in aviation and airports and what she sees in the future for YVR. Here’s what we found out: Q: Thanks for speaking with us today. I guess the first big question is [...]

YVR takes part in Marpole Days

June 11, 2010
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Vancouver Airport Authority was excited to be a part of the Marpole Community Day this past Saturday in Vancouver. The celebrations gave us the chance to get out into the community with some the YVR team, and answer questions about all things airport  including facilities, operations, environment and history. Kids especially enjoyed receiving YVR tattoos and checking out the [...]

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 [...]

The Olympic-Sized Adventures of Henry Hudson Bear

March 30, 2010
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Vancouver Airport Lost & Found staff had some help this week from a temporary recruit.  Henry Hudson Bear was so impressed with YVR being named the best airport in North America by SkyTrax, he decided to jump from his snuggly, warm backpack and stay longer – while his owner continued on her journey home to [...]

Paralympians depart YVR

March 22, 2010
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On the day following the closing ceremonies of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, YVR said goodbye to Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee and numerous Paralympic athletes, coaches and team members as they travelled home.  Many of the athletes seen at the airport today have become familiar faces after their memorable and inspirational performances during the [...]