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Frankenstein & Captain Jack Sparrow seen running away from YVR with iPads

November 1, 2011

There were spooky sights all over the Lower Mainland yesterday and YVR was no exception. We hosted our annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest, inviting both the public and airport community to participate in the events. We called for spooktacular and that’s exactly what we got. The event was well attended by the public [...]

Marcus’ take on week one of school tours at YVR

September 29, 2011

Hi, Marcus here! The YVR school program, which takes grade 5 classes on a fact-filled field trip around the airport, started this week. As tour guides we have had to memorize scripts, facts and figures. We got here two weeks ago without knowing a thing about the airport. Luckily, with the assistance of the amazing [...]

Come Help Jaeger Move in to YVR (heavy lifting not required)

August 16, 2011

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, tomorrow is moving day for Jaeger Mah! Jaeger, who won a contest to become YVR’s live-in storyteller for 80 days, will land at YVR at 10 a.m. and officially begin his assignment. We invite you to come meet Jaeger in person and welcome him to his new [...]

To the polls we go! Vote for your Live@YVR favourite

July 28, 2011

So we knew that coming to Live@YVR for 80 days was a pretty cool opportunity. But what we didn’t know was how great the response would be! Since the Live@YVR contest was launched last month, 96 hopeful storytellers from across British Columbia – we’re talking Prince George to Penticton – submitted their video entries for [...]

YVR 80th Anniversary Celebration

July 19, 2011

July 22, 1931 has a special meaning at YVR. It’s our opening day, meaning that this week YVR turns 80! That’s right… 80 years! In recognition of our 80th anniversary this Friday, we’re hoping you’ll join us and don a party pilot hat (say that three times fast and you’ll receive one when you arrive) [...]

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