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Motor Vehicle Accident at YVR

December 15, 2009

Just before 6am this morning, a driver unintentionally backed into the U.S.A. Departures Terminal at YVR. There were no injuries.
YVR operations have not been impacted and there is no effect on traffic coming to and from the terminal.
Stay tuned for the latest updates.

Visit YVR’s Public Observation Area

November 18, 2009

YVR’s new Public Observation Area is a fun place to bring family and friends for a day trip to watch aviation activity up close and enjoy the interpretive activities in the space. Easily accessible on Canada Line, you can access free telescopes, an interactive airport model, a virtual flight over British Columbia and videos about YVR staff and [...]

International Travelers ‘Arrive Home’ to a New Sculpture

October 8, 2009
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Earlier this week, a new art piece aptly titled “Arriving Home” was added to the YVR International Terminal as part of the Vancouver Biennale exhibition, taking place from 2009-2011. 
On loan to Vancouver Airport Authority for the duration of the Vancouver Biennale, the installation is a part of the “In Transit-ion” collection showcased in parks, aside bike paths and [...]

YVR Roving Reporters: A New View

July 20, 2009
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Recently, we asked a few Airport Authority employees to be the eyes and ears here at YVR and share their stories. Our roving reporters will give us different insights on what’s happening at the airport in the lead up to the 2010 Winter Games. For our first installment, reporters Barb Brown and Ivan Tse write about [...]

Public Observation Area Now Open at YVR

July 16, 2009
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Check out the photos of our new Public Observation Area that opened today. The area is all pre-security so anyone can come and watch the activity on the airfiled. There’s also interactive exhibits, telescopes and a huge model display of Sea Island. The last time YVR had a public viewing area was more than 30 [...]