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Eighty days have quickly come and gone for Jaeger Mah, the Port Alberni native who has called YVR and Sea Island his home since August 17 as part of Live@YVR.

Over his more than eight weeks liv-ing at YVR and sleeping at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, Jaeger has told countless stories about Canada’s second busiest airport through liveatyvr.ca , Twitter and Facebook.

Popular stories include when Jaeger followed YVR’s overnight cleaning crew, took a tour of the South Terminal Building, helped with a runway light check and par-ticipated in YVR’s School Tour Program.

After being voted onto YVR’s Sea Island home by the public, Jaeger left for the first time in 80 days on Friday, November 4 after he was presented with an honorary Green Coat by Vancouver Airport Authority and its team of dedicated volunteers.

Stay tuned to liveatyvr.ca to re-live Jaeger’s stories and continue to explore the unique, compelling and little-known stories of YVR and its 23,600 employees.

YVR Green Coat volunteer Bob Washington presents Jaeger Mah with an honourary Green Coat during his last of 80 days living at the airport and sharing its stories with the world via liveatyvr.ca.

Jaeger Mah, who has been living full-time at YVR as part of the Live@YVR program, steps into a car to leave his Sea Island home for the first time in 80 days.

It’s farewell to YVR After 80 Days

Grey Cup fever and festivities take off at YVR

The countdown is on in Vancouver for the 2011 Grey Cup festivities. With the Grey Cup Festival starting November 24, culminating with the 99th annual Grey Cup Championship Game on Sunday, November 27, Vancouverites and football fans will be treated to four days of celebra-tion and events.

And at YVR it is no exception. With Grey Cup banners layered over the back-drop of YVR’s West-Coast styled terminals, it is clear to airport visitors and passengers that Vancouver is a host city.

This year, the airport’s tenants stepped up their enthusiasm and brought the Grey Cup spirit to their areas of the terminal.

WestJet has transformed its check-in area into a virtual football field with goal posts on both ends of its 5-metre by 12-metre field.

WestJet also partnered with Vancouver Airport Authority on November 4 and brought the Grey Cup to YVR. In-terminal entertainment and special visitors like the BC Lions Felions cheerleaders and Earl the Grey Cup mascot kept people snapping photos and smiling. Grey Cup volunteers dressed in distinctive uniforms welcomed visitors and ensured they received the assis-tance they needed to get to their destination.

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Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of a new route between Vancouver and London Heathrow.

The new route will begin in May 2012 and will operate four times a week throughout the summer period until the end of October.

The announcement is good news for Vancouverites wanting to book travel to London in the peak summer time in 2012, when the city will be hosting the Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games.

“We have been working for years to bring this world-class carrier to Vancouver, so we are delighted to wel-come Virgin Atlantic Airways to YVR starting in May,” said Larry Berg, Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO. “What this means for British Columbia, and the Metro Vancouver area in particular, is more jobs and increased tourism revenue. It also adds much needed capacity to Europe in the busy summer season.”

It is estimated that Virgin Atlantic

flights to Vancouver will contrib-ute approximately $54-million in the first year, based on the number of additional travellers to Vancouver per year and the average price of a six-night visit to Vancouver including spending money.

“The North American market has always been at the core of our business,” said Steve Ridgway, Virgin Atlantic’s chief executive. “Our success here has been due to our investment in prod-uct innovation and our willingness to respond to customer demand. With almost 20,000 people flying from the U.K. to Canada each month in the peak season, the U.K. is the largest over-seas market for passengers to British Columbia.”

Service to Vancouver will be oper-ated by Airbus A340-300 aircraft, and flights will be on sale from December 1, 2011.

For further information or to book travel, please contact virgin-atlantic.com or call 1-800-862-8621.

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Vancouver Airport Authority proud-ly presented a cheque for $5,000 to the Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) at its Western Round Up-themed gala fun-draiser last month. As the Gold Nugget sponsor, the Airport Authority celebrated the contributions made by RCD to the local community.

Close to 200 guests entered the gala saloon at the Executive Airport Plaza Richmond, with RCD’s Dina McInnes per-forming the Master of Ceremonies duties.

The gala raised $15,000 through a silent auction, raffle, 50/50 ticket program

and donations.All funds will be used to support ser-

vices for people with disabilities, including information and referral services, skills development, peer support and employ-ment initiatives.

RCD focuses on promoting self-deter-mination, capacity building and network-ing in order to bring equal and more diverse opportunities to support people with disabilities.

For more information about RCD, visit rcdrichmond.org.

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If you are travelling during the Grey Cup, YVR has several spots for drinking, dining and cheering on your favorite team, both before and after security.

Before Security: • White Spot, Domestic Terminal, Level

3. • Koho Restaurant & Bar, International

Terminal, Level 3• Jetside Bar at the Fairmont Vancouver

Airport, International Terminal, Level 3• Stanley’s Happy Landing Lounge,

Domestic Terminal, Level 2• Big Board, International Terminal Food

Court, Level 3.After Security: • Palomino Bar, Gate A3• Milestone’s Restaurant, Gate D53• Voyages Bar; Gate E85• Pacific Gill, Gate E82• Monk’s Grill, Gate C45

And be sure to check out these mouthwa-

tering Grey Cup specials on November 27:

• A LeanBeef Burgerwith fries and a

pint of Canadian for $14.99 at Pacific

Grill

• A Legendary Burger with fries and

Caesar salad at White Spot with a Nat

Bailey Pale Ale for $17.99

• A Milestones beef burger and fries

with a pint of Canadian for $19.99 at

Milestones and Palomino Bar.

If you’re a fan of the Grey Cup, pick up

your favorite Grey Cup licensed merchan-

dise like a retro helmet hat for $49.99 or

Grey Cup City Scene T-shirt for $24.99 at

YVR’s Grey Cup merchandise retail carts

located in Domestic departures, before

security and Gate A1, after security.

Airport Authority supports Richmond Centre for Disability

Sue Ross, Vancouver Airport Authority, presents a cheque for $5,000 to Vince Miele, Richmond Centre for Disability chair and Frances Clarke, Richmond Centre for Disability secretary.

Flu shots on the Fly

Flu season is just around the corner, and Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic—locat-ed on Level 1 of the Domestic Terminal Building, across from 7-Eleven—is offer-ing the annual influenza vaccination shot to airport employees, visitors and travellers.

This year’s flu shot includes the H1N1 virus strain, in addition to selected influ-enza A and B strains. For further informa-tion on seasonal influenza and the vaccine, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada website: phac-aspc.gc.ca/influenza/index-eng.php.

Healthy people aged 2 to 64 in B.C. can get the influenza vaccine for $20.

People with a high risk of serious ill-ness from the flu, those able to transmit or spread it to others at a high risk of serious illness from the flu, and others who provide essential community services may be able to receive a free immunization.

Vancouver Airport Medical Clinic is open Monday to Friday from 8am – 5pm, Saturday from 9am – 2pm and closed on Sundays and holidays.

For more information and to book an appointment, call Vancouver Airport Medial Clinic at 604-207-6900.

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As children were preparing to take to the streets and trick-or-treat, some spooky sights appeared at Vancouver International Airport on October 31, when Vancouver Airport Authority hosted its Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest.

The public event was well attended by passengers and airport community mem-bers, who came out to cheer on their friends and coworkers. Spectators enjoyed lunch specials as part of the festivities, while Live@YVR resident Jaeger Mah

kept everyone’s energy level high as Master of Ceremonies.

Contestants in the pumpkin-carving contest showed off their abilities by sub-mitting pre-carved pumpkins to be judged.

The contest is competitive and the number of entries has grown each year. This year, 65 pumpkins were submitted, with designs ranging from owls to mon-sters—even Jaeger Mah found his face on a pumpkin.

First-, second- and third-place prizes were handed out in both the carving and

costume contest. The coveted prize of an Apple iPad 2 was awarded to the first-place winners, while second and third place received $200 and $100 YVR Bucks, respectively.

Michael Valeroso from BCIT Aerospace won the top prize in the pump-kin carving contest for his Frankenstein pumpkin, which included realistic-look-ing dripping blood and exposed brains. Second place was awarded to Crystal Yamamoto from Securiguard for her carv-ing of a Tiger, and third place went to the Marquise Facilities Team for its pump-

kin rendition of the iPhone classic game, Angry Birds.

The costume contest was just as com-petitive with 60 creative entries, but it was Pirates of the Caribbean’s Captain

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Kim Halowski , Vancouver Airport Authority marketing & tenant relations representative, retail & passenger services, presents a costumed Jack Sparrow with his first-place award of an Apple iPad 2.

Live@YVR resident Jaeger Mah (far right) served as Master of Ceremonies at YVR’s Annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Costume Contest.

The holiday-giving spirit hit Vancouver Airport Authority staff in October following a call for help from Quest Food Exchange. With Christmas fast approaching, Quest reached out to YVR for help in building 500 Christmas hampers to give families the opportunity to celebrate the holiday season together with a hearty turkey dinner at a greatly reduced cost.

Airport Authority employees responded to the call with great enthu-siasm and a heavy dose of competi-tiveness. Armed with a reusable YVR shopping bag and a list of requested items, they took to the grocery stores and the food items started piling high. Hamper items such as soups, crackers, canned vegetables, potatoes, juice and gravy were included to make a turkey dinner to remember.

Come hamper-packing day, the operational spirit shone through and employees were up for the challenge. With great planning and collaboration, 60 employees manned the production line to pack 160 hampers in just 40 minutes, an impressive showing of dedication to the task.

“I am so proud of our employ-ees and what they have achieved,” said Anne Murray, Vancouver Airport Authority’s vice president of commu-nity and environmental affairs. “This was an entirely voluntary challenge and our employees have embraced it with enthusiasm and passion for helping the community.”

As employees teamed up to pack hampers, Murray announced the Airport Authority would match employee donations, resulting in even more hampers for Quest’s clients.

This month, YVR’s volunteer

Green Coats and concessionaires will also answer the call. YVR’s Christmas tree sponsorship funds will be donated to Quest to cover the cost of turkeys for the hampers. In addition, Green Coats and staff of HMS Host, Hudson Group, Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel, Paradies Shops, BG Urban Café, LS Travel Retail, ICE Currency, Fortune Way Group, Absolute Spa and CDS Priority Baggage will be shop-ping for hamper items with a goal of an additional 300 hampers. With this kind of community spirit in action, YVR expects to exceed its goal of 500 hampers.

Watch for holiday activity in the East Concourse on December 1 from 1pm to 3pm, when the hamper boxes will be piled high in readiness to send out to Quest for distribution. YVR’s Singing Santa will be there to help and available for photographs.

In 2011, Vancouver Airport Authority partnered with Quest Food Exchange as its official transportation sponsor to help reduce hunger with dig-nity, while reducing airport waste. To date, the YVR community has donated more than $120,000 cash and $130,000 worth of food, thereby diverting more than 2,100 kilograms of waste from the landfill.

Quest Food Exchange collects and distributes overstocked, mislabelled or near-expiry products that would other-wise go to waste and diverts that food to people who need it. Operating three low-cost grocery stores, Quest offers food to nearly 400 social service agen-cies and their clients for a fraction of the retail cost.

For more information, visit questoutreach.org.

Christmas elves already sighted at YVR

Vancouver Airport Authority employees pack Christmas cheer for Quest Food Exchange.


British Airways is re-launching its Executive Club for frequent fliers with a brand new Bronze card tier.

Currently, Executive Club members start as Blue cardholders and can qualify for a Silver card after collecting 600 tier points, including four British Airways flights and move up to a Gold card after achieving 1,500 tier points, including four British Airways flights.

The Bronze tier will bridge the gap between Blue and Silver tiers.

The new Bronze card will be awarded to members who achieve 300 tier points or 25 single flights—half the number needed to achieve Silver card status.

Blue cardholders, who have already collected 300 tier points or more, can expect to receive their new Bronze card from November 16.

Customers can join British Airways’ Executive Club for free. They then earn Avios, the airline’s new currency for fre-quent fliers, according to how often they fly, how far and the type of ticket held.

All Executive Club customers will now be able to collect as many tier points as

they can in any one membership year, rath-er than start again when they’ve reached the next tier level.

A new brand identity has also been developed for the Club to create a greater sense of membership for members, includ-ing a new look for customers’ cards. The redesign is intended to broaden the Executive Club’s appeal, attract new mem-bers and give a stronger brand identity.

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Vancouver International Airport is committed to noise management prac-tices and the need to balance safe, con-venient, 24-hour air travel with enjoy-able urban living.

As a part of this commitment to its neighbouring communities, Vancouver Airport Authority hosts noise informa-tion seminars, available to the public to learn about noise management at YVR.

On various Saturdays throughout the year, seminars are held at the air-port and include a presentation about noise management practices at YVR, demonstrations of the Aircraft Noise & Monitoring System (ANOMS), and a bus tour of the airfield.

The ANOMS system receives noise data from 20 fixed noise monitoring terminals located throughout the com-munity, as well as radar flight track information. This allows YVR to mea-sure the contribution of aircraft noise in the community and to track aircraft operations for compliance procedures

The next seminar is scheduled to be held on November 26, 2011. Registration is mandatory no later than one week prior to the seminar and space is limited.

For more information on the semi-nars, including how to register, visit YVR’s website at yvr.ca.

Noise information seminars

YVR’s Ground Run-up Enclosure (GRE) is coming together quickly. Head over to the outdoor viewing platform next to the South Terminal Building for the best views of all the action—there is plenty of steel, concrete, trucks and planes to keep anyone entertained.

YVR’s GRE will minimize noise in surrounding communities from aircraft engine run-ups.

Construction completion is slated for December 2011. For more information, visit yvr.ca.

Ground Run-up Enclosure rises

Canadian Blood Services is once again encouraging airport employees and travel-lers to get on board and save lives when it deploys a donor clinic to YVR on Friday, November 18.

The bloodmobile is a mobile donor clinic on wheels with four comfortable donation beds and screening rooms, mak-ing it easy to donate blood.

The Bloodmobile will be parked on the curb outside of the International Terminal on Level 2, from 8:30am to 2:45pm.

Airport employees wishing to donate are encouraged to book an appointment in advance, by calling 1 888 2 DONATE or by booking online at donatenow.blood.ca. Be sure to mention you want to book an

appointment at the YVR Bloodmobile on November 18.

The blood donation process takes about one hour. Participants register with a piece of identification, have their blood tested for iron levels using a fingertip sample and answer a series of questions to determine eligibility before donating.

After the donation has been collect-ed, participants relax with a snack in the mobile clinic’s refreshment area.

Canadian Blood Services Bloodmobile travels around the Metro Vancouver area and collects up to 8,000 donations every year.

For more information, visit blood.ca

Bloodmobile to visit YVR

BA adds Bronze tier for frequent flyers


Upcoming Events

Email your event information to [email protected]

November 13-15Air Transport Association of Canada 2011 AGM & TradeshowFairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 Rene

Levesque Blvd. W, Montreal, QC

Details to be announced. Visit atac.ca.

November 18Canadian Bloodmobile International Arrivals Level 2

8:30am to 2:45pm (see editorial on page 5)

November 29-December 2Children’s Christmas Tree DecoratingYVR East Concourse

December 1, 2011Christmas Hamper Drop-off for Quest Food ExchangeYVR East Concourse

1pm to 3pm (see editorial on cover)

December 4Rogers Santa Clause Parade

Participation by Vancouver Airport Authority.

Starts at 1pm. Parade begins at West Georgia

Street and Broughton, travels east along West

Georgia, north on Burrard and finishes at

Burrard and Cordova.

January 27-28, 2012PAMEA 2012 Aircraft

Maintenance Symposium & Trade

Show

BCIT Aerospace Technology Campus, 3800

Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC

Free parking for exhibitors and delegates in

the student parking lot at BCIT.

For more information, visit pamea.com.

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Upcoming Events

Email your event information to [email protected]

August 12-14, 2011Abbotsford International

Airshow

Abbotsford International Airport,

Abbotsford, BC

The Abbotsford Airshow will welcome the

long-awaited F-22 demo team for what will

be its first appearance in Western Canada. For

more information and to order tickets, visit

abbotsfordairshow.com.

August 12, 19 & 26, 2011 YVR Take-Off Fridays

Vancouver International Airport

Every Friday in August; family-style

entertainment, live DJs, visits by local

mascots, lunch specials and airside

vehicle demonstrations visible from the

Public Observation Area. Fun celebration

throughout the main terminal—before and

after security from 9am to 3pm. Event details

at yvr.ca.

August 20, 2011Aviation World 11th Annual

Customer Appreciation Day

105-6080 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC

A must-attend event for aviation buffs, where

you can check out the latest products in store,

many at substantial discounts. Noon to 4pm.

Don’t miss the free BBQ lunch, outside under

the flight path. Visit aviationworld.net.

September 7-9, 2011Future Travel Experience 2011

The Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive,

Vancouver, BC

This unique global forum for travel industry

stakeholders will focus on the end-to-end

travel process from the passenger point of

view, from the moment of booking through

to the collection of baggage at the arrival

destination, and will assess how every aspect

of the passenger experience on the ground

can be improved. Hosted by Vancouver

Airport Authority. For more details, visit

futuretravelexperience.com.

September 15, 2011YVR Golf for Kids 20th

Anniversary Golf Tournament &

Gala Dinner Event

Golf: QGolf Club, 3551 Granville Avenue,

Richmond, BC

Gala Dinner Event: River Rock Resort and

Casino, 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC

The YVR Golf for Kids annual golf and dinner

auction brings together the airport and

surrounding communities in a unique effort

to raise funds for children’s charities. Over

the last 19 years, the event has donated more

than $3-million to Canuck Place Children’s

Hospice and other children’s charities. The

continued support from the Vancouver

Canucks organization and businesses within

the airport and local communities truly

exemplifies the unique spirit and commitment

that makes this fundraising event so

worthwhile and rewarding. For more details,

visit yvrgolfforkids.com.

October 19-21, 2011Canadian Council for Aviation &

Aerospace Annual Forum & AGM

Radisson Hotel, 288 Portage Avenue,

Winnipeg, MB

CCAA’s 20th annual Forum & AGM continues

to be one of the foremost events in Canadian

aviation and aerospace. The goals of

the CCAA Forum are to provide industry

professionals with the opportunity to

examine current trends and best practices,

and for CCAA to consult with industry on its

projects and priorities. In addition, popular

social events such as the Welcome Reception

and the Awards Night & Gala Evening

are occasions for delegates to socialize

in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.

Registration forms must be returned to CCAA

by September 16, 2011 to confirm a place at

the 2011 Forum. For more information, visit

avaerocouncil.ca.

October 27, 2011BC Aviation Council Silver Wings

Awards BanquetMore details closer to the date. Visit

bcaviationcouncil.org.

November 8-10, 2011Flight Instructor Refresher

Course—Aeroplane and

HelicopterMain Terminal Boardroom, Boundary Bay

Airport, Delta, BC

Course Fee: $560

Professional Development of your

Instructional Techniques as an Aviation

Instructor and Renewal of your Flight

Instructor Rating. Course Manager: Bob

Leroux, Class 1 Flight Instructor, Pilot Examiner

and former Inspector with Transport Canada.

For more information, visit navpath.com or

call toll free 1-855-NAVPATH.

November 13-15, 2011Air Transport Association of

Canada 2011 AGM & Tradeshow

Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900 Rene

Levesque Blvd. W, Montreal, QC

Details to be announced. Visit atac.ca.

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Come join the airport community this September and hit the links for a friendly game of golf to raise money for some very special children.

This year, YVR Golf for Kids is cele-brating its 20th Anniversary with its annual golf tournament and gala dinner event on September 15.

The tournament will be played at the beautiful Quilchena Golf & Country Club in Richmond, with the dinner, auc-tions and evening events being held at the River Rock Resort and Casino in Richmond.

YVR Golf for Kids brings together the airport and surrounding communities in a unique effort to raise funds for children’s

charities. Over the last 19 years, YVR Golf

for Kids has donated more than $3-mil-lion to Canuck Place Children’s Hospice and other children’s charities in British Columbia. The continued support from the Vancouver Canucks organization and businesses within the airport and local communities truly exemplifies the unique spirit and commitment to this premier event.

Come tee-up at Quilchena Golf and Country Club and enjoy some friendly competition. To learn more about YVR Golf for Kids and how you can par-ticipate in this year’s events, visit yvrgolfforkids.com.

Airport community comes together for YVR Golf for Kids

The 4th annual Hope for Kids Softball Slam event, held last month at the King George Park in Richmond, raised more than $11,000 for the charity.

The Hope for Kids charity began as a result of the massive 2004 tsunami that occurred off the coast of Thailand and surrounding countries in the Indian Ocean.

Rubina Wong, an employee of Summit Customs Brokers, was vacationing in Thailand when the tsunami hit and unfortu-nately did not survive. A group of Wong’s family, co-workers and friends banded together to create the non-profit group to

build a daycare in Lam Kaen, Thailand, one of the areas affected by the tsunami.

The daycare was built in 2006 and since then, the charity has held annual events to raise money to aid needy children in the Richmond community.

This year’s annual softball event, held under the auspices of Summit Customs Brokers, included participation by members of the airport community and the support of sponsors and volunteers, with whom the event would not have been such a success.

For more information, visit hopeforkids.ca.

Summit Softball Slam

Poco Titans softball team, winners of ‘A’ Division at this year’s Hope for Kids Softball Slam.

Each year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) receives applications for sponsorship of nearly 38,000 parents and grandparents. With more than 165,000 par-ents and grandparents who have applied to become permanent residents of Canada currently waiting for a final decision, the Government of Canada has taken action to cut the backlog and wait times.

“Wait times for Family Class sponsor-ship applications for parents and grand-parents now exceed seven years, and without taking action, those times will continue to grow, and that is unaccept-able,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “Action must be taken to cut the backlog, reduce the wait times, and ensure that the parents and grandparents program is sus-tainable over the long run.”

Phase I of the government’s Action Plan for Faster Family Reunification will include the following.

An increase by more than 60 per cent the number of sponsored parents and grandparents Canada will admit next year, from nearly 15,500 in 2010 to 25,000 in 2012—the highest level in nearly two decades.

A new multiple-entry Parent and

Grandparent Super Visa that will be valid for up to 10 years and will allow an applicant to remain in Canada for up to 24 months at a time without the need for renewal of their status. The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa will come into effect on December 1, 2011, and CIC will be able to issue the visas, on average, within eight weeks of the application. This means that instead of waiting for eight years, a parent or a grandparent can come to Canada within eight weeks. Parent and Grandparent Super Visa applicants will be required to obtain private Canadian health-care insurance for their stay in Canada.

Consultation with Canadians on the redesign of the parents and grandparents reunification program to ensure it is sus-tainable, avoids large backlogs and is sensi-tive to fiscal constraints.

A temporary pause—now in effect—of up to 24 months on the acceptance of new sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents. The pause in receiving applications was put in place to prevent the build-up of an unmanageable number of new applications during the consulta-tion process and further reduce the current backlog of parent and grandparent appli-cants.

Government of Canada begins action to cut backlog for family reunification

YVR Golf for Kids has donated $5,000 from its September 15 fundraiser to support the Richmond Christmas Fund’s Skate with Santa annual event.

Skate with Santa is held each December at Minoru Arenas and is open to all families with children under 12 who register with the Richmond Christmas Fund.

“The kids love [the event],” said Elizabeth Specht, executive director of Volunteer Richmond Information Services. “They get to skate alongside Santa, take photos with him and even receive a gift bag at the end. We’re

able to create some really special Christmas memories and we want to thank YVR Golf for Kids for making that possible.”

YVR Golf For Kids has been support-ing local children’s charities since 1991. The annual event, which includes a golf tournament, gala dinner and silent auction, is organized by members of the airport community and, over the past two decades, has raised more than $3-million for orga-nizations like Canuck Place Children’s Hospice.

“The impact YVR Golf for Kids has

had on the community cannot be overstat-ed,” said Specht. “It’s an inspiring 20-year legacy and one we’re proud the Richmond Christmas Fund can share in.”

In addition to distributing grocery vouchers to more than 2,000 low-income Richmond residents each holiday season, the Richmond Christmas Fund provides nearly 1,000 children with toys, games, and books.

Family registration begins in late November, with a complete list of dates and times available at volunteer-richmond.ca.

YVR Golf for Kids lends support to Skate with Santa

Elizabeth Specht (left) and Greg Halsey-Brandt (right) of the Richmond Christmas Fund are presented with a $5,000 cheque by YVR Golf for Kids chair Cheryl Hendrickson and co-founder Wayne Duzita.



The Mazda6 GT V6 is not your average family sedan, even though it has twice won the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s Best New Family Sedan class.

While the styling is conservative, there is a hint of the sporty RX8 in the promi-nent front-wheel haunches and its 272 horsepower, 267 lb-ft torque should appeal to the everyday family car driver who appreciates a combination of performance and comfort.

Punch the start stop button on the Mazda6’s attractive dash and a healthy

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The V6 is very responsive in the mid-range, which is great for overtaking before settling down on the highway to 1,800 rpm at 100 kilometres per hour in sixth gear.

Mazda claims that fuel economy has been improved since last year, with city driving at 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres, from 12.1; and highway at 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres versus eight litres previously.

Fill ups at the pump require only regu-lar grade gasoline.

In keeping with the GT’s sporty sedan image the ride is firm and very comfortable as a result of the wide, well-padded seats.

Rack-and-pinion, power-assisted steer-ing is quick with good road feel, and the independent suspension keeps handling predicable.

The rapidly flashing yellow light ema-nating from the outside driving mirror is useful for blind-spot monitoring when the driver has not performed a shoulder check before merging or changing lanes. And if it is necessary to brake, the four-wheel disc brakes will haul the vehicle to a stop in just 40 metres. Mazda’s new Brake Override System prioritizes the brake pedal over the accelerator if both are pushed at the same time, allowing the vehicle to come to a safe stop.

Compared to many of its competitors, the Mazda 6 has one of the best dashboard and center console layouts. All dials and knobs are in the right place and large enough to suit the fattest thumbs. Audio, phone and cruise control are located where they should be—on the spokes of the attractive leather-bound steering wheel.

The roomy interior has a quality look, with soft padded textured dash, titani-um-look edges around the center console and an attractive chrome trim around the gauges, which have stylishly soft red and blue lighting.

Inside the center aisle storage box are inputs for auxiliary and 12-volt power.

The 60/40 split folding seatback is standard and provides easy trunk access.

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Amid a deep field of competitors, the 2011 Mazda6 proves that a family sedan does not have to be sedate. In addition, its sleek styling, comfort for full-sized adults, top safety scores and a base price under $40,000, all combine to make it a worthy choice.

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In a bid to restore its profitability and save $10-million a year, Montreal-based Transat A.T. Inc. eliminated 143 non-union positions across Canada last month, includ-ing 115 layoffs.

The non-union positions included vice presidents, senior directors, supervisors and administrative personnel.

No flight attendants were let go.Approximately 60 per cent of the lost

jobs, or 80 positions, were in Quebec.Half the jobs were at the corporate

headquarters of Transat and the other half from Transat Canada Group, which includes Air Transat, Transat Distribution Canada and Transat Tours Canada.

According to Transat spokesperson Debbie Cabana, Transat A.T. is also pre-paring a corporate restructuring that will be announced later this fall to simplify its decision making, reduce operating costs and to respond more nimbly to changes in the market.

Transat reported a third-quarter loss of $2.9-million compared to a profit of $20.9-million a year earlier.

Several top officials including chief operating officer Nelson Gentiletti and Transat Tours Canada president Michael DiLollo have left Transat.

Air Transat CEO Jean-Marc Eustache will take a more active management role as president of Transat Canada.

Cabana said Transat is not planning on more cuts to its 6,500 employees in Canada, Britain and France “over the short term.”

A holiday travel specialist, Transat operates mainly in Canada and Europe, as well as in the Caribbean, Mexico and the Mediterranean Basin. The company is also active in air transportation, destination services and distribution.

Transat eliminates 143 positions across Canada

Allen Graham, president Transat Canada.

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has commis-sioned a wind tunnel to help aircraft manu-facturers measure the noise levels gener-ated by aircraft landing gear.

Unique in Canada, this facility will help airline manufacturers meet internationally accepted and ever more stringent noise standards.

In the next 10 years, regulations will aim to reduce noise generated by commer-cial aircraft by 32 decibels relative to the current standard.

In Ottawa, one of the eight wind tun-nels operated by NRC Aerospace has been outfitted with an acoustic liner and preci-sion noise measurement technology. This tunnel can house landing gear and simulate the wind conditions during deployment and on approach, generating wind speeds up to 150 knots. NRC aerodynamics experts take landing gear apart and reassemble it part by part, measuring the noise generated by wind flowing around each component as well as that caused by components inter-acting. The idea is to guide manufacturers in the design of specific components to reduce their sound impact.

The body behind the research is the Green Aviation R&D Network (GARDN), a federally established business-led net-work of Centres of Excellence.

Bombardier Aerospace, Bell Helicopter, Pratt & Whitney Canada and

CMC Electronics are among the industry partners collaborating with NRC and nine universities to help manufacturers produce greener aircraft.

Regulations, targets and limits are set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and NASA’s Environmental Responsibility Aviation (ERA) program. Until recently, the indus-try had focused on measuring and reduc-ing the noise generated by engines alone. Turbofan-powered airliners and business jets are becoming progressively quieter through higher bypass ratios, acoustic materials and nacelle design techniques, in order to meet increasingly stringent noise reduction targets.

Yet little known is the fact that the airframe also generates significant noise because of air flow turbulence around the landing gear, wheel wells, flaps and slats.

NRC Aerospace has tested a full-scale Bombardier Learjet 60 landing gear, com-bining many permutations.

“We looked at the gear struts and axles individually, but also the interac-tion between such components,” said NRC aeroacoustics researcher Jerry Syms. “The drag strut/main strut combination, gear doors, brake lines, wheel wells and other components generate enough noise on their own to merit attention.”

Aircraft equipment manufacturers can now call on NRC Aerospace for this type of acoustic assessment.

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Richmond and YVR will be recipients of a major new investment as Canada Post begins construction this fall on a new pro-cessing facility.

Canada Post secured the long-term lease for 17 hectares of land, strategically

located next to the province’s key air trans-port hub.

Construction on the new processing facility is scheduled to begin this fall, with the facility expected to be fully operational in 2014.

Canada Post is investing $200-mil-lion in the new multi-purpose processing facility and related equipment for the plant, which will process letters, parcels, packets and advertising mail under one roof.

According to Canada Post, building a processing facility at YVR is a strategic decision that will improve Canada Post’s access to vital transportation links and allow Canada Post to continue to grow its eCommerce business, process the mail faster, improve its delivery logistics and provide better customer service.

Vancouver is responsible for post-al delivery in British Columbia and the Yukon, and accounts for 10 per cent of

national mail volumes. Vancouver is particularly important

to Canada Post’s operations because the city is a gateway to Asia-Pacific and a criti-cal component of the company’s western operations.

With its international role, the new Vancouver processing facility will house a Canada Border Services Agency operation to better serve western Canadians.

The new postal facility will be built to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards and will take up as small an ecological footprint as possible.

Once completed, Canada Post employ-ees from downtown Vancouver and the Vancouver Parcel Deliver Centre in Richmond will move to the new airport location.

Canada Post anticipates that it will continue to operate at the Georgia Street West facility until 2015.

Back in 1946, when I was learning to

fly at the BC Aero Club located at YVR, I

recall looking out of the clubhouse window

one day and viewing the arrival of a rather

bedraggled looking Tiger Moth biplane.

Normally painted yellow, this Moth was

streaked with white stuff.

The pilot was wearing a helmet with

goggles, which wasn’t too common in

those days. It was clear that he had good

reason for requiring the protection as the

front cockpit of his biplane was full of

DDT, and a lot of it was covering his face. When the prop came to a standstill

and the pilot got out of the rear cockpit, one could see that he was covered in the insecticide powder and his face was white from the flour-like substance. In those days, no one was aware of the danger of eating or inhaling DDT and it was being liberally sprayed on all the crops in the Fraser Valley.

On that day, walking toward me was

a recently returned Spitfire pilot from the

Battle of Britain, who was now gaining

fame for doing all that lethal crop dust-

ing—Art Seller was his name, and he

hailed from up the Valley at Langley.

The next time I heard of Seller, he

had discarded the old Moth and modi-

fied a couple of snappy-looking Stearman

biplanes for his crop dusting forays.

As Seller’s business grew, he purchased

two Grumman Avengers that had been put

up for sale by the Royal Canadian Navy in

Victoria. The Avenger was a big carrier-

based, single engine torpedo bomber that

had been used by the US Navy during the

Pacific War.

The Avenger had a huge torpedo bay

that Seller modified to contain his infa-

mous DDT. He could switch from spraying

crops to fighting fires with these pow-

erful airplanes, and they soon became

famous—along with Seller and his com-

pany, Skyway Air Services.

A couple of the pilots who flew for

Seller later became famous when they

formed a spin-off company to Skyway Air

Services called Conair Aviation.

These aviation pioneers then developed

Art Seller’s little business into a world

leader in aerial application work, receiving

fire-fighting contracts from all over Canada

and the world. As the company expanded,

the Avengers were sold and replaced by

large multi-engine aircraft for fire fighting,

and modifications were made to several

Second World War bombers to create these

fire-fighting water bombers. Further success led to the construction

of an aircraft maintenance and manufactur-ing centre in three large hangars outside of Vancouver in the City of Abbotsford airport.

Today, in addition to their worldwide

fire control services, Conair performs

maintenance services on aircraft flown by

many of the world’s major airlines.

Art Seller and his Tiger Moth are gone

now, as is the use of DDT, but the entre-

preneurial spirit Seller engendered during

those early days lives on in the B.C. avia-

tion industry.

Reflections on B.C. aviation entrepreneursBy Jack Schofield

Skyway Air Services modified the torpedo bay of two Grumman Avenger aircraft and used them for aerial spraying.

Art Seller with his fleet of Avengers purchased from the Royal Canadian Navy. Photo: courtesy Skyway archives.

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A Chinese airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed an agreement to purchase six Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.

The transaction, which is the first for CRJ900 aircraft in China, includes options on an additional five CRJ900 NextGen aircraft.

Based on the list price for the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, the contract for the six aircraft is valued at approximately $264-million US.

Should the additional five CRJ900 air-craft be purchased, the value of the contract would increase to $491-million US.

“Since the introduction of the original Canadair Regional Jet in 1992, Bombardier’s CRJ Series air-craft have become the best-selling regional aircraft program in his-tory and we look forward to wel-coming more operators in China,” said Guy C. Hachey, president and CEO, Bombardier Aerospace. “Bombardier Aerospace is uniquely positioned as the only aircraft manu-facturer with three distinct and opti-mized aircraft families in the 60- to 149-seat market segment. We are well positioned to grow our com-mercial aircraft business in China.”

More than 80 Bombardier-produced aircraft, including CRJ Series and Q-Series commercial aircraft, as well as Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets are currently operating in China.

Bombardier predicts that over the next 20 years, China’s fleet of commercial air-craft will grow as it becomes the world’s second largest market for new aircraft deliveries, following closely behind the United States.

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Enjoy afternoon tea at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport HotelBy Joan Stewart

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel’s Jetside Bar with its roaring fire and wonderful views provides the perfect oasis for the Afternoon Tea experience at YVR.

Starting this month, one of England’s most beloved traditions—the taking of Afternoon Tea—will be offered at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel.

Afternoon Tea will be served in the relaxing atmosphere of Fairmont’s Jetside Bar and Globe@YVR, which boasts soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows that offer wonderful views of departing aircraft.

Legend has it that the English ritual of Afternoon Tea was started in the mid-1800s by the Duchess of Bedford. At that time, there were only two meals served each day—a mid-morning, break-fast-like meal and an increasingly late dinner-like meal, so it was a very long time between meals. The story goes that the Duchess complained about a “sink-ing feeling” in the late afternoon, which led her to begin inviting friends to join her for assorted snacks and tea around 4pm to fill the gap between breakfast and dinner.

The idea of an afternoon tea gathering spread across high society and became a favourite past-time of ladies of leisure.

Food at tea included such things as thin crust-less sandwiches, shrimp or fish pâté, toasted breads with jams, and regional pas-tries such as scones and crumpets.

In Canada, Afternoon Tea has been a time-honoured tradition at the renowned tea lobby of The Fairmont Empress for more than a century, where it has been served to royalty, celebrities and dignitar-ies alike.

Starting November 12, travellers through YVR will now have a chance to enjoy the Afternoon Tea experience.

“I was inspired by the rich history

of Fairmont Afternoon Tea to create a traditional experience in a non-traditional setting,” said Chef Geoff Carkner.

Afternoon Tea at The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel will include exclusively blended Fairmont teas, petit sandwiches, tasty pastries, freshly baked scones and strawberries with Devonshire cream at $36 per person.

A special Junior tea (ages 5 to 12) at $18 per child includes scones, sandwiches and dessert selections such as a vanilla cream puff, lemon tarts and a chocolate-dipped airplane cookie.

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This is part II of the 2011 Goodwood experience. Part1—Goodwood Festival of Speed—ran in last month’s issue of SkyTalk.

The magnificent Goodwood Estate in England that belongs to The Earl of March is home to horses and horsepower, and internationally known for its annual motorsport and aviation extravaganza—Goodwood Revival.

The estate’s storied past also includes the dark days of World War Two, when it housed the Royal Air Force base of Westhampnett, which was home to both Vickers Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane squadrons between 1939 and 1945.

The Spitfire aircraft celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and during this year’s Goodwood Revival a record number of more than a dozen Spitfires ‘scrambled’ into the air to pay homage to their erst-

while home. The culminat-ing display of flight would have been emotionally stir-ring to those who remem-bered the Spitfire’s gallant stand against the might of the German Luftwaffe dur-ing The Battle of Britain, but the static ground display was equally stirring and a feast to the eyes. History was in abundance at every glance.

The ground display enclosure had direct access to one of the active runways and so it was a natural and perfect setting for view-ing the Goodwood Revival criteria of “excellence.”

Reginald Mitchell’s Schneider trophy-winning S6B float plane was the key exhibit. This was a world speed record

holder that achieved 655 kilometres per hour in 1931. This was the very early pre-curser to the iconic Spitfire, which was also designed by Mitchell.

A wonderful recreation of the Spitfire prototype K5054, first flown by The Vickers chief test pilot Captain J. ‘Mutt’ Summers

on March 5, 1936 was also on display and received its fair share of attention.

A de Havilland Tiger Moth, the 1930s Royal Air Force (RAF) basic trainer, was on display, along with the closed-cabin high wing, Leopard Moth, which first flew in 1933. The aircraft that replaced

the Tiger Moth in 1952, the de Havilland Chipmunk, was also on display along with the three-seater high-wing mono-plane so well-favoured by many long-distance record-breakers in the 1930s, the de Havilland Puss Moth.

Representing the U.S. Air Force was a wonderfully restored Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress.

The American civilian aircraft on parade included a Waco UPF-7 open air trainer, a Beech Staggerwing bi-plane and a two-seater Porterfield CP50, which was once the most favoured aircraft trainer used by aero clubs.

Russian and German aircraft were also in attendance, with a Yakovlev Yak C-11 and a Messerschmitt ME109f, respectively.

The aircraft that I most enjoyed see-ing for the first time was the Royal Fleet Air Arm Fairey Swordfish, complete with under-slung torpedo. In 1941, a squad-ron comprised of this type of aircraft finally stopped the German battle cruiser Bismarck in its tracks by damaging her rudder beyond repair and sending her sailing in circles until the Royal Navy’s assembled warships sank her in the Icelandic straits. Revenge no doubt for the loss of life as a result of the Bismarck’s sinking of the Royal Navy’s battle cruiser, H.M.S. Hood.

All in all, Goodwood’s ground display was worthy of a day on its own and in the highly unlikely event that one became bored, a D.H. Tiger Moth, a Boeing Stearman and a de Havilland Dove pas-senger aircraft were available for air tours.

Once again the annual Goodwood Revival, with its display of historic aircraft in the perfect setting of Lord March’s estate, demonstrated why it is one of the most magnificent events to attend.

Mark your calendars and book your flights to attend next year’s event, September 14-16, 2012.

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Around & About EventsThe Goodwood aviation experienceBy Mike Tate • Photos: Mike Tate & Associates.

‘Freddie,’ the Earl of March, chats to one of the Spitfire Prototype Re-Constructors at The Goodwood Air Display.

The 1945-built Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, Sally B.

Fairey Swordfish—Lima-Sierra 326; it was one of these aircraft that stopped the German battle cruiser Bismark.

Royal Air Force de Havilland Dove.

1931 Schneider Trophy Winner Supermarine S6B with Spitfire Prototype re-construction behind.


Starting this month, Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, will fly 75 commercial passenger flights powered by biofuel in the United States.

The biofuel-powered flights will use a 20 per cent blend of sustainable biofuel made from used cooking oil that meets rigorous international safety and sustain-ability standards.

“The 75 flights that Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air will fly over the next few weeks reflect our longstand-ing commitment to environmental responsibility and our belief that sustainable biofuels are key to aviation’s future,” said Bill Ayer, Alaska Air Group chairman. “Commercial airplanes are equipped and ready for biofuels. They will enable us to fly cleaner, foster job

growth in a new industry, and can insulate airlines from the volatile price swings of conventional fuel to help make air travel more economical. What we need is an adequate, affordable and sustainable supply. To the biofuels industry, we say: If you build it, we will buy it.”

Aviation industry leaders agree that biofuels rep-resent a critical element in cutting aviation’s carbon footprint.

Alaska Air Group’s fleet of Boeing 737s and Bombardier Q400s are one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient among domestic airlines. Air Group has also led the industry with a variety of environmental projects to fly greener—from pioneering satellite-based navigation procedures to onboard recycling.

Alaska Air Group estimates the 20 per cent certi-fied biofuel blend it is using for flights will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 10 per cent, or 134 metric tons, the equivalent of taking 26 cars off the road for a year.

If the company powered all of its flights with a 20 per cent biofuel blend for one year, the annual emis-

sions savings would represent the equivalent of taking nearly 64,000 cars off the road or providing electricity to 28,000 homes.

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Last month, SkyTalk featured a top-10 bucket list of geographical wonders and asked readers to send in their own lists of places they would most like to visit.

The following are some of the submis-sions. Thanks go to Geraldine Svisdahl, Kylie Varga, Larry Yap and Louise Gosselin for sending their picks.

Polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Located on the shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada, Churchill is most famous for the many polar bears that travel toward the shore from inland in the autumn.

Tourists can safely view the polar bears from specially modified buses known as tundra buggies. October and early November are the most feasible times to see polar bears, thousands of which wait on the vast peninsula until the water freezes on Hudson Bay so that they can return to hunt the ringed seals, their primary food source.

There are also opportunities to see polar bears in the non-winter months, with tours via boat visiting the coastal areas, where polar bears can be found both on land and swimming in the sea.

Icebergs off the coast of New Foundland, Canada

Approximately 40,000 medium to large icebergs annually calve from Greenland glaciers, and depending on wind, and air and water temperature, between 400 and 800 of these go as far south as St. John’s, Newfoundland. Icebergs are most com-monly seen in the waters off Newfoundland from March until July. Despite their size,

the icebergs of Newfoundland move an average of 17 kilometres a day. A fascinat-ing micro ecosystem of plankton, fishes and birds thrives in the freshwater of melt-ing icebergs.

Jiuzhaigou National Park, Sichuan Province, China

Jiuzhaigou National Park is a nature reserve located in northern Sichuan prov-ince of China and is one of the country’s most visited sites. Jiuzhaigou (Valley of Nine Villages) is named after the nine ancient Tibetan villages located within the park. Famous for its picturesque almost surreal crystal clear lakes, multi-tier waterfalls and stunning mountain views, Jiuzhaigou is home to two of China’s most treasured endangered species; the Giant Panda and the Sichuan Golden Snub-Nose Monkey. Most visitors stay at one of the 20,000 hotel rooms located in the town of Jiuzhaigou and visit the park by day utiliz-ing the park’s tour buses. These provide an efficient way to see the park as passengers can hop off, take a picture and jump back on. The non-traditional route is to stay

within the park at a Tibetan Village and hike the 30 kilometres through the park.

Cliffs of Moher, IrelandThe Cliffs of Moher ranks as one of

the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland. These magnificent cliffs rise 120 metres above the Atlantic Ocean at Hag’s Head and reach their maximum height of 214 metres just north of O’Brien’s Tower

some eight kilometres away. There are many animals living on the cliffs, most of which are an estimated 30,000 birds, representing more than 20 species. These include Atlantic Puffins, which live in large colonies at isolated parts of the cliffs. As of July 2009, the Cliffs were named one of 28 global finalists in the New Seven Wonders of Nature—the seven winners to be announced later this month.

Cave of Crystals, MexicoThe Giant Crystal cave was discov-

ered in 2000 by miners excavating a new tunnel for a mining company located in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico. Naica lies on an ancient fault with an underground magma chamber. The magma heated the ground water and it became saturated with minerals, including large quantities of gypsum. The hollow space of the cave was filled with this mineral-rich hot water and remained filled for about 500,000 years, which allowed the perfectly faceted crystals to form and grow to immense crystalline blocks. The caves are accessible today because the mining company’s pumping operations keep them clear of water. If the pumping were stopped, the caves would again be submerged. The crystals deteriorate in air, so visual docu-

ment of the crystals is taking place before they deteriorate further. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, Palawan, Philippines

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, located about 50 kilo-metres north of the city center of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, is one of the 28 finalists for the New Seven Wonders of Nature competition. The park has a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2-kilometre navigable underground river that winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. Visitors can cruise down the river in canoe.

The cave includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites and several large chambers. Until the 2007 discov-ery of an underground river in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula,the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River was reputed to be the world’s longest underground river.

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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, Palawan, Philippines

Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

Cave of Crystals, Mexico

Look for next month’s feature on the winners

of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.


Düsseldorf provides one of the world’s best Christmas markets

One of the intricately constructed Christmas pyramids at Düsseldorf’s Christmas Market.

From November 17 through December 23, the Old Town area of the German city of Düsseldorf becomes the site of one of the most successful concepts in Christmas markets. Instead of one large market, visitors find seven separate Christmas themes and attractions while strolling through the beautiful historic city centre during the holiday shopping season.

The formula for the Düsseldorf’s historic Christmas Market, since it was introduced several years ago, has been attracting thousands of international visitors each holiday season.

The innovative experience takes visitors through seven separate Christmas villages, each featuring a different theme, design, vendors and attractions. Themes include: An Angel’s Market, with angels and thousands of lights turning the area into a sea of light; a village of artisans working on wrought-iron, glassblowing and candlemaking; and booths that are replicas of Düsseldorf’s historic town houses. In addition, this year there will be an extensive program of family entertainment in a heated tent, an ice rink for free skating and many culinary treats for adults and children.

Düsseldorf’s luxury shopping avenue Königsallee—one of Europe’s premiere high-end shopping boulevards—will be ablaze with holiday cheer, thanks to thousands of lights and decorations in the giant chestnut trees that line this elegant street.

While Düsseldorf has long been a major shopping destina-tion, visitors during the holiday season can add overnight stays for extended shopping and sightseeing.

Special hotel packages are available through the city’s tour-ism website visitduesseldorf.de.

The Düsseldorf Christmas Market is open from 11am to 8pm, Sundays to Thursdays; and 11am to 9pm, Fridays and Saturdays.

For more information on Düsseldorf’s Christmas Market, visit duesseldorf-weihnachtsmarkt.de.

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1931-2011The 80-year evolution ofVancouver International AirportCompiled by Jim Jorgenson and Joan Stewart

opened on November 4, 1957.By 1959, the airport was being served by five major airlines: CP Air, Trans-Canada,

Pacific Western, Qantas and United Airlines, plus a number of charter carriers, flying schools and Okanagan Helicopters, one of the largest rotary-wing operations in the world.

The Sixties: the Jet AgeAs the demands of the booming air transportation continued to necessitate major capital

investment, further expansion of the airport was deemed beyond the resources of the City of Vancouver.

1967 Observation Deck.

In 1962, the federal government acquired full control of the airport. One of the first projects was plans for expanded airport facilities that included a shift of the major airline operations to a new terminal on the north side of the airport and a re-allocation of the South Terminal buildings to serve smaller aircraft.

KLM Super Constellation approaching YVR in 1965.

On October 25, 1968, a new $20-million terminal building was opened to serve the rap-idly expanding airline service that used the new jet-powered aircraft.

In the late ’60s, access from Richmond to the airport was vastly improved as a result of the construction of the Dinsmore Bridge. By this time, Transport Canada had acquired almost all of Sea Island as an airport reserve.

The Seventies: Continued ExpansionMajor expansion of airport facilities continued in the 1970s, with new

airline hangars and maintenance buildings built to serve the Boeing 747 wide-bodied jets, and an new Air Traffic Control Centre building construct-ed in the south area of the airport.

Completion of the four-lane Arthur Laing Bridge in 1975 linked the airport direct with Granville Street.

The Eighties: DeregulationIn 1980, an expenditure of some $37-million was spent on major

upgrades to the main terminal facilities and parking areas were doubled to accommodate up to 2,500, with shuttle bus service to and from the terminal added.

In 1988, Canadian Airlines was deregulated and 45 per cent of Air Canada’s shares were sold to the public.

The Nineties: Privatization of Airports

1993 International Terminal Building pre-load.

On July 1, 1992, the not-for-profit Vancouver Airport Authority assumed control of the operation and management of YVR under the terms of a 60-year lease.

In 1996, major expansions saw the completion and official openings of a new Air Traffic Control Tower in May, a new International Terminal Building in June and new north parallel runway in November.

21st Century: Pacific GatewayThe start of the 21st Century saw many

new additions and improvements to the airport including a two-phase, $420-million expan-sion of the International Terminal, and expan-sion of related airport infrastructure to provide more capacity of international check-in, pre-board screening, Canada Customs, U.S. pre-clearance and baggage systems.

In September 2006, an expanded air trans-

port agreement—Open Skies—provides increased flight options for travel-lers and greater efficiencies for air carriers.

The Airbus A380 visits Vancouver.

On November 29, 2006, the 555-seat Airbus A380 made its only North American stop at YVR, part of a series of four certification flights for the aircraft.

On May 8, 2007, Vancouver Airport Authority opened Gate C-38, a $17-million regional commuter facility serving 30-plus destinations throughout B.C.

The Link Building connects the Domestic and International terminals, while increasing YVR’s passenger, gate and ticketing capacity. Photo: Michael Sherman.

In 2008, the three-year construction of the Link Building connecting the Domestic and International terminals was completed.

Canada Line YVR Station.

In August 2009, the Canada Line automated light rail system connecting Vancouver to Richmond and YVR opened 15 weeks ahead of its original schedule and well in advance of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Kids pose at the Haida Gwaii sculpture with two of the mascots from the 2010 Winter Olympics.

In February 2010, YVR played a key role in hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, providing the critical first impression and final memory of Vancouver. The airport experienced its busiest day on March 1, 2010, when 37,000 passengers departed and some 77,000 pieces of luggage handled.

Going ForwardYVR served 16.8-million passengers in 2010, facilitated 293,877 take-

offs and landings and handled more than 228,000 tonnes of cargo, a far cry from the approximately 3,200 air traffic passenger statistics in 1931.

YVR was named in the top three North American airports for the last four years in the annual Skytrax World Airport Survey, placing first in 2011 and 2010, second in 2008 and third in 2009.

Going forward, the Airport Authority has developed a Land Use and Master Plan to 2027, when 33-million passengers are expected through YVR. The Master Plan includes information about forecasts, planning approach used, stakeholder feedback received and the Airport Authority’s recommendations to accommodate projected volumes through the planning horizon.

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YVR Air Traffic Control Tower. Aerial photo shows present-day expansion of YVR.

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In celebration of YVR’s 80th anniversary, an impres-sive collection of vintage aircraft was parked at

Airport South, the original location of the airport when it opened in 1931. The airport’s brand new outdoor viewing platform provided an excellent public vantage point for the classic aircraft and the vintage flypasts.

1938 Fairchild 24K – A four-seat, single-engine monoplane light transport aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and the United States Army Air Corps. The Model 24 was itself a development of previous Fairchild models and became a successful civil and military utility aircraft.

The aircraft remained in production from 1932 to 1948, using essentially the same airframe but with vari-ous powerplant and configuration enhancements. In all, Fairchild constructed more than 1,500 Model 24, of which 60 were the Model K variant.

1952 Cessna l-19 bird dog – In 1950, the United States Air Force, Army and Marines began using the military variant of the 170, the Model 305, designated the L-19 and later O-1 Bird Dog by the military. It was used as a forward air control and reconnaissance air-craft. The name Bird Dog was a result of a contest held

with Cessna employees to name the aircraft. The role of the army’s new aircraft was to find the enemy and orbit overhead until artillery (or attack aircraft) could be brought to bear on the enemy. While flying low and close to the battlefield, the pilot would observe the exploding shells and adjust the fire via his radios, in the manner of a bird dog used by game hunters.

Fleet Model 80 Canuck – A Canadian light air-craft with two seats in side-by-side configuration. The Canuck was designed for flight training, personal use and light commercial roles. A total of 225 Canucks were built by two manufacturers during its 13-year production run, with the majority being built by Fleet Aircraft between 1945 and 1947.

After initial sales to flying clubs, charter compa-nies and private owners began to falter, Fleet ran into financial problems. In 1947, Canuck production by Fleet was terminated. Over the next 10 years a number of aircraft were built up from components by Leavens Brothers in Toronto with total series production finish-ing at 224 in 1958.

In September 2010 there were 77 Canucks regis-tered in Canada with Transport Canada.

bede 5 … a small, single-seat homebuilt aircraft

created in the late 1960s by US aircraft designer Jim Bede and introduced to the market primarily in “kit” form by the now-defunct Bede Aircraft Corporation in the early 1970s.

The BD-5 has a small, streamlined fuselage holding its semi-reclined pilot under a large canopy,

with the engine installed in a compartment in the middle of the fuselage, and a propeller or jet engine in the BD-5J variant, mounted immediately to the rear of the cockpit. The combination of fighter-like looks and relatively low cost led to the BD-5 selling

Nostalgic vintage aircraft display at Airport SouthPhotos by Jim Jorgenson

1938 Fairchild 24K

Fleet Model 80 Canuck

1952 Cessna L-19 Bird Dog

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Last month, more than 800 guests looked skyward at Virgin Galactic’s com-mercial space vehicles as they soared through the skies of southern New Mexico during the dedication ceremonies of Virgin Galactic’s new home at Spaceport America.

The flight of WhiteKnightTwo and SpaceShipTwo was the highlight of a spectacular ceremony, which featured announcements of new scientific and edu-cational customers for the world’s first commercial space line.

“Today is another history-making day for Virgin Galactic,” said Sir Richard Branson, chairman Virgin Group. “We are here with a group of incredible people who are helping us lead the way in creating one of the most important new industrial sectors of the 21st century. We’ve never wavered in our commitment to the monu-mental task of pioneering safe, affordable and clean access to space, or to demon-strate that we mean business at each step along the way.”

Branson and his children, Sam and Holly, who will be the first commercial passengers on SpaceShipTwo, officially named the world’s first purpose-built spaceline terminal as the Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space.

The Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space, a combined terminal and hangar facility, will support up to two WhiteKnightTwo and five SpaceShipTwo vehicles. In addi-tion, The Gateway will house all of the company’s astronaut preparation and cel-ebration facilities, a mission control center, and a friends and family area.

There is also space committed to pub-lic access via the planned New Mexico Spaceport Authority’s Visitor Experience.

New Mexico Governor Susana

Martinez participated in the dedication ceremony with U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce, representing New Mexico’s 2nd District.

Virgin Galactic CEO and president George Whitesides said the company con-tinues to make excellent and unequalled progress.

“Flight testing by prime contractor Scaled Composites is progressing very well, with 30 SpaceShipTwo flights and 75 WhiteKnightTwo flights to date,” said Whitesides. “We are also recruiting aggres-sively and assembling a highly talented and accomplished workforce focused on safe commercial operations led by vice presi-dent of operations Mike Moses, who will run our efforts at the spaceport.”

In addition, the company is taking steps to expand its mission beyond commercial space tourism. The company announced last week that it had been awarded a con-tract under NASA’s Flight Opportunity Program for research flights to a potential value of $4.5m. During the ceremony, it was announced that new flight reservations have been made by research and education institutions to support research initiatives and inspire students. Purdue University, Space Florida, the Challenger Center for Space Science Education and Southwest Research Institute were recognized as the most recent participants in this new growth area for Virgin Galactic.

A total of more than 450 future astro-nauts worldwide have signed on to join Virgin Galactic for a voyage into space.

Tickets cost $200,000 and deposits start from $20,000. Virgin Galactic has accredit-ed space agents worldwide, who have been specially selected and trained to handle all aspects of the spaceflight reservation.

To book your space voyage, contact Andrew Mortimer-Lamb in Vancouver at 604-617-6480.

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Sir Richard Branson opens world’s first commercial spaceport

SpaceShip Two (central fuselage) and its mothership, White Knight Two, were centre stage at Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space in New Mexico last month.

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The strong loonie and a continuing housing crisis in the United States have many more Canadians heading south to the U.S. this winter. But in the rush to cash in on deals south of the border, it’s easy for newly-minted snowbirds to skip over a number of important financial issues. Don’t be one of them.

Update your passport. The first step snowbirds should take is to clarify their residency status in the United States since this will determine how the U.S. govern-ment will welcome and tax them.

Regardless of the length of your stay, this is the first year that you’ll need a valid Canadian passport to cross the border.

Some countries require that your passport be valid for an additional six months beyond your date of entry. But

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has recently waived this stipulation providing your passport doesn’t expire until after you complete your stay in the U S.

Clarify your status. If you are staying more than a few weeks, you will need to bring documentation to show U.S. border officials where you will be staying and for how long. The Canadian Snowbird associa-tion suggests carrying copies of the follow-ing documents: assessment notice from tax return, bank and investment account statements, house deed or lease agreement and a travel insurance policy with a termi-nation date.

The rules governing residency are com-plicated, so if your stay will be measured in months rather than weeks or it involves buying property, be sure to talk to a law-

yer familiar with cross-border tax plan-ning, warns Douglas Gray, author of The Canadian Snowbird Guide.

Watch out for taxes. As a rule of thumb, providing you spend no more than four months in the U.S., in any calendar year, U.S. taxes likely won’t be an immediate concern. But there are exceptions.

To see where the IRS draws the line, take all of the days you spent in the U.S. during the current year, add one-third of the days you were there in the previous year, plus one-sixth of the days spent in the U.S. during the year before that. If that number equals 183 or more, you may have to pay some U.S. taxes.

One way around all this is to file IRS Form 8840 to apply for a “closer connec-tion” exemption. This allows you to declare that you have a primary tax and residency connection to Canada, indicated by items such as a home, driver’s license and bank accounts here in Canada.

As a non-resident alien, you can still expect to be taxed on any income you earn in the U.S. If you’re renting out your hideaway in the off-season, for instance, you’ll be expected to settle up with the IRS, including withholding taxes on your rental income and, in certain circumstances, U.S. estate taxes.

The good news is that you’ll usually

be protected from double taxation through Canada’s foreign tax credit.

Update your will. You should have a valid will in place before leaving the country. While there’s no need to draw up a second one in the U.S.—even if you do own property there—be sure your Canadian will is up to date, referencing any out-of-country assets and how you would like them to be disposed.

Older snowbirds in particular should also ensure that a trusted family member has power of attorney (POA) to handle their affairs.

There are two types of documents to consider: medical powers of attorney, which appoint someone else to make decisions about medical care if you can’t speak for yourself; and those that focus on other areas like real estate or invest-ments. Generally, you’ll want to have both in place.

Unfortunately, POAs drawn up in Canada may not be valid in some U.S. states so it’s important to have one drawn up by a lawyer in the jurisdiction in which you’re vacationing, Gray warns.

Hedge the currency. Make sure your money—at least the day-to-day accounts—is balanced proportionately between U.S. and Canadian investments, roughly in line with the amount of time spent in each

country.While you’re in the U.S., you’ll draw

from your U.S. investments and from your Canadian accounts when in Canada. This way, you won’t have to worry so much about the Canadian dollar pulling back from its current “par” value.

Get some medical insurance. Be sure to take stock of any health coverage you may already have either through a workplace/pension provider or your provincial health care system, and then buy additional insur-ance to cover any potential shortfalls.

The cost of out-of-country medi-cal insurance depends on several factors including your age and health, the duration of the trip and the extent of the coverage and deductible amount.

If you have an existing medical condi-tion, purchase your insurance as soon as possible after booking the trip. Waiting longer than a week or two might mean you can’t get coverage for any emergencies arising from the condition.

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It is another rainy morning in November and in Vancouver most people have had to turn on the heat as the mercury drops below 10 degrees centigrade—although the mer-cury would have to drop much more for most Canadians to be reminded that winter is around the corner. As we approach December the telltale signs of winter frost, changing colours on the foliage and shorter days are becoming visible across Canada.

Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of talking to a lot of Canadian snowbirds who venture to a warmer loca-tion in the winter, some in RVs and others to their second homes. The common mis-conceptions shared by many of them are the rewards associated with the purchase of cheap property in the U.S.

While the purchase of a U.S. vaca-tion or rental property has become very

appealing, due to the combination of the mortgage crisis and the stronger dollar, Canadians should consider the complex personal income and estate tax implica-tions that can be triggered by such event.

According to James Sherb, Western Canada director at the Canadian Snowbird Association, the main challenge for Canadian snowbirds in the U.S. are new taxes that sun-belt states are considering levying on Canadians.

The rule of “Let the buyer beware,” or caveat emptor, comes to mind and trans-lates into buyers doing their homework before acting upon any deal that is too good to be true. Given the lack of consensus to deliver a credible plan that addresses most of the issues plaguing the U.S. economy, Canadians should exercise caution before purchasing any U.S. real estate.

For Canadian snowbirds consider-ing retirement abroad, alternative areas to the U.S. include jurisdictions across Latin America. At the top of my list are Costa Rica, Belize and Uruguay. All of these countries provide first-class public services at affordable prices, combined with the comforts to which Canadians are accustomed and, in many cases, at lower tax rates.

Hasta la vista amigos.

Ed (Eduardo) Rodríguez Jr. is an investment advisor with TD Waterhouse. He can be reached at 604.482.2533 or email [email protected].

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“Are you sure that the clutch is my problem? The last time I had one wear out there was an awful smell in my car.”

These comments, from the owner of a 1997 VW GTI with a broken clutch, caused me to reflect on the different ways in which clutches fail.

The clutch is the connection between the engine and the manual transmission. A clutch’s main components are the disc, pressure plate and flywheel—the disc is sandwiched between the pressure plate and flywheel.

The most common component to wear out on the clutch is the disc, which is primarily composed of a friction material similar to that found on brake pads. Over time, as this material wears, the clutch slips when engaged, resulting in a horrible smell in the vehicle. Additionally, when the car is revved and the transmission is put into gear and the clutch released, the vehicle may barely move.

Other problems that occur with the clutches include the cracking of the pres-sure plate and breakage of the disc, which causes the clutch to jam. These concerns

often occur sud-denly, resulting in the clutch not being able to release the engine from the transmission.

Other problem areas are oil leaks onto the clutch disc, which can cause slippage and a bro-ken clutch cable or hydraulic cylinder leak.

Broken cables are usually the least expensive clutch repair, since all parts are located externally. However, only a few cars use cables.

Hydraulic cylinders are also located externally in most cases and are frequently less expensive to repair than a complete clutch repair.

Proper driving habits will aid in the care of your clutch. Here are some tips: 1. When not shifting gears, keep your foot

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the clutch.3. Make all gearshifts and clutch engage-

ments quickly and smoothly.If you follow these driving habits, the

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Answers - October 2011

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ACROSS1 Trees of the genus Ulmus5 Detection by means of radio

waves10 Ancient France14 Got15 French novelist _____ Zola

(1840-1902)16 Ploy17 A bell morel mushroom19 Pale grey20 Health Maintenance

Organization21 Ice surface22 Medium-sized hairy moths24 The beginnings of a plant25 Urge26 Kidney-shaped nut29 An emetic30 Eurasian primrose31 Group of bass singers32 Indoleacetic acid35 Aluminum (abbrev.)36 Organic constituent of soil37 Chilled38 Garland39 Apparels40 Home41 A very hot pepper43 A sweet dark purple plum44 In perfect circumstances46 A genus of crab47 A man who is supported by a

woman to provide sex48 Strike with one’s foot49 Utilize52 Muslim prayer leader53 Aeronautical test facility (2

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row pieces of metal5 A subsequent examination6 Improve or change7 Dagger8 High mountain9 State of being actual10 Italian brandy11 Favorable12 Doorkeeper13 An island in the Philippines 18 Move stealthily23 Spore sacs24 Thin wedge25 Battle between the successors of

Alexander the Great26 Bituminous solid fuel

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Neighbourhood Restaurant GuideBreakfast | Lunch | Dinner

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Try something different today for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The following restaurants are at or within five minutes from YVR, and most offer airport employee discounts.MAIN TERMINALSDomestic (Before Security)• Starbucks: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches-

Level 3 Departures• A&W: Breakfast served daily – Bacon ‘n

Egger with real bacon and real eggs, hash browns, French Toast. Also, hamburgers, fries, beverages, including A&W’s famous root beer. Open 5am-10pm. Level 3 Departures.

• Harvey’s: Breakfast, burgers -Level 3 Departures

• Jugo Juice: Juice, smoothies, wraps & paninis – Level 3 Departures

• Subway: Sandwiches, salads & wraps- Level 3 Departures

• Swiss Chalet: Rotisserie chicken-Level 2 Arrivals

• Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soups-Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures

• Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

• White Spot: Burgers, fresh salads, pastas, rice bowls, stir-fries, entrées

from the grill and desserts—Level 3 Departures.

• Wok ‘N Roll: Chinese & Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

INTERNATIoNAL (Before Security)• Hanami Japanese Restaurant:

Dim Sum & Japanese cuisine-Level 3 Departures

• Koho Restaurant & Bar: Casual dining- Level 3 Departures

• Galiano Bakery & Café: Breakfast, sandwiches & pastries-Level 3 Departures

• Burger King: Breakfast, burgers, salads -Level 2 Arrivals & Level 3 Departures

• Flying Wedge Pizza: Pizza, salads & soups-Level 3 Departures

• Fortune Wok: Asian cuisine – Level 3 Departures

• Tim Hortons: Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, soup – Level 2 Arrivals

• Toshi Teppanyaki: Japanese cuisine – Level 3 Departures

for breakfast and until 3pm for lunch. Serving homemade soups, sandwiches & paninis & daily specials. Fresh baked pastries, organic tea & coffee. Also serving Espresso, Cappuccino, Latte, Chai Tea, Frappuccino, Iced Tea and Fruit Smoothies. Take out & catering. (604) 303 SLIP (7547)

• Skyway Restaurant (YVR South Terminal) #118-4440 Cowley Crescent. Breakast, lunch. (604) 231-9822

oVER THE BRIDGE(S)4 Mr. Pickwick’s Fish & Chips

8620 Granville Street, Vancouver Lunch, dinner, British pub foods & fresh

seafood. 11am- 8:30pm. (604) 266-23402 Shark Club

10253 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond (next to Sandman Signature Hotel)

As the day progresses so does the atmosphere at Shark Club. Come for a casual lunch, happy hour drinks or catch your favourite team on our big screens. When the weekend arrives enjoy a nice dinner and then hit the dance floor. 7

Days a week, 11am-2am. (604) 276-26095 The Suburban Well Food & Drink

#108-5188 Westminster Highway (corner of Westminster & Tiffany)

New management and ownership. Unique menu that includes fresh handmade burgers, salads and appetizers. Craft beers made by Phillips Brewery of Victoria. Present your work ID for 20% off. (604) 244-8500

• The Boathouse Restaurant 8331 River Road, Richmond Lunch, dinner. 11am-10pm. (604) 273-7014

RICHMoND Hotel Restaurants• Best Western Abercorn Inn 9260 Bridgeport Road• Highlander Restaurant: Open for

lunch & dinner, serving a variety of high-quality continental and world cuisine. Lunch 10:30am-2pm; dinner 5pm-9:30pm. (604) 270-7576.

• Delta Vancouver Airport 1500 Cessna Drive

3 Pier 73 Restaurant: Located behind the hotel and suspended above the Fraser River in the heart of a 138-slip Marina. Great destination for casual lunch meetings, relaxed dinner gatherings, or evening drinks with friends. Kids Menu. Sunday to Thursday 11am-12am. Friday and Saturday 11am-1am (kitchen open until midnight). (604) 968-1178

1 The Fairmont Vancouver Airport (at YVR) –3111 Grant McConachie Jetside Bar: Level 3 International

Departures – offers a selection of appetizers, snacks, and shared food.

(604) 248.3281 Globe@YVR: Award-winning signature

restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and featuring a special holiday menu. (604) 248-3281

• River Rock Casino Resort 8811 River Road The Buffet – breakfast 6:30am-10:30am, lunch 11am-2pm,

dinner (604) 247-8573 The Buffet at River Rock – 7 mins. by Canada Line to all you can

eat buffet, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or Breakfast $14.95. Newly renovated, The Buffet at River Rock highlights fresh local produce & offers culturally diverse & traditionally inspired dishes with complimentary selected beverages.

(604) 247-8900• Sandman Signature Hotel 10251 St Edwards Drive Denny’s – breakfast, lunch, dinner. (604) 276-2853 Chop Steak Fish Bar – casual dining. (604) 276-1180• Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway

*20% off All food orders when

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#108-5188 Westminster Hwy, @Tiffany Road (Halfway between No.1 & 2 Road)

604.244.8500 *regular priced items only

Brand new ownership and management ready to offer you a great experience with our unique menu including fresh handmade burgers, salads and appetizers.

First establishment in Richmond offering ROLLING ROCK extra pale ale.

You are invited to be part of this new beginning and we welcome you to come down as we are excited to meet our neighbours.

Sincerely, The Suburban Well Team

Call to Book yourChristmas Party now!

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$25 for $20$50 for $40$75 for $60

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lemon dill sauce....$9.98DAILY: New England-style Chowder

Open daily 11am to 9pm

8620 Granville St @ 70th,

Vancouver

604-266-2340*Granville location onlywww.mrpickwicks.bc.ca

Airport South• Airside Café New Management, New Menu (opposite

Million Air) 350-5400 Airport Road South, Richmond, BC [email protected]

YVR’s only restaurant with a view ofaircraft maintenance!

BREAKFAST & LUNCH MON-FRI: 8am to 4pm Airside Breakfast

$4.99 2 eggs, 2 sausages or ham or bacon

Airside Lunch from $3.99 Soups * Salads * Burgers & Fries * Sandwiches * Daily Specials.• The Flying Beaver Bar & Grill 4760 Inglis Drive. Located on the water,

inside Harbour Air Seaplanes Terminal, near Vancouver Airport South. Incredible location, great food, good service & good value. Open 7 days per week 11am to midnight, weekend breakfast from 9am.

(604) 273-0278.• The Sideslip Café #100-5360 Airport Road South. Located

at Esso Avitat. Open 6am-10:30am

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• Harold’s Bistro & Bar – breakfast, lunch, dinner. Full menu of contemporary cuisine, wide selection of award-winning B.C. wines, beers on tap and spirits. Open 6:30am-11pm.

(604) 233-3969• Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel 7571 Westminster Highway The American Grille—American

cuisine enhanced with regional flavours. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Open 6am-10pm. (604) 232-2804• The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver

Airport 3099 Corvette Way The Apron – minutes away from

Vancouver International Airport & nestled on the banks of the Fraser River.

For reservations, call (604) 238-2105.

STEVESToN6 Paesano’s

250-12240 2nd Avenue @ Bayview Steveston’s one and only Italian

restaurant, celebrating 30 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine.

Open daily at 11:30am. Reservations recommended. (604) 270-9252.

• Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton Street Celebrating 32 years of fine dining

and seafood specialties. Special winter 4-course menu. Dinner from 5:30pm.

(604) 271-5252• The Market at Papi’s 12251 #1 Road Next door to The Burger Bar, located

behind Papi’s.Specializing in gourmet Mediterranean fresh food to go. Claudette Piacenza is the Market at Papi’s proprietor and operator. Her love and passion for Italian culture and foods are evident in the wide variety and selection of the ever-growing inventory in the market. Her passion for her endeavour is exemplified on a day-to-day basis to all of the markets regulars and newcomers. Drop by the market Monday through Saturday to see what is new, trendy and fresh. Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm. (604) 277-7444.

• Yokohama Teppanyaki Sushi & Steakhouse

140-12251 No. 1 Road Authentic Japanese cuisine served at their

Teppan Grill, where your dinner is cooked to perfection right before your eyes. Open Mon. to Fri. 10am to 10pm.

Weekends 11am to 9:30pm. (604) 271-8896.

Must show identifi cation. Not valid towards daily features. Not valid with any other offer. Dine-in only.

10331 St. Edwards Drive, Richmond. 604.276.2609Next to the Sandman Signature Hotel and Resort

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Beaujolais Nouveau

5 MINuTES FROM YVR MAIN TERMINALComplimentary Parking

For reservations, contact us at [email protected]

Free airport shuttle every 20 minutes from YVR to the Delta

Visit Pier 73 Restaurant With Lounge & Patio On the WaterBeautiful Marina Views• Fresh local Cuisine and Monthly Specials• Live Music every Thursday evening

We offer all YVR Employees

15% Discount(Proof required, show your server)

Have you booked your festive celebration yet?Join us for your company party, smaller luncheons or dinners!Contact us at 604-276-1954 or [email protected]

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3500 Cessna Drive, Richmond, BC V7B 1C7

604.276.1954www.deltavancouverairport.com

Know Your Wine

Steveston’s One & Only

Italian RestaurantA fine, upscale dining experience. Serving

authentic Italian Cuisine since 1979.

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Beaujolais Nouveau (pronounced bõ-zhõ-’la nuvõ) is a light, fruity red bur-gundy wine made from the Gamay grape. Produced in the Beaujolais region of France, it is fermented for just a few weeks before being released for sale on the third Thursday of November.

Heavy marketing of Beaujolais Nouveau Day occurs each year, with races to get the first bottles to different markets around the world.

Beaujolais Nouveau is bottled only 6-8 weeks after it is harvested and the wine’s youth is reflected in its purple-pink colour.

Beaujolais Nouveau owes its easy drinkability to a winemaking process called carbonic maceration, also called whole berry fermentation. This technique pre-serves the fresh, fruity quality of the wine, without extracting bitter tannins from the grape skins.

Flavours of strawberry and raspberry dominate along with a grapey appeal. The wine is recommended to be slightly chilled to 13 degrees centigrade.

Beaujolais Nouveau is intended for immediate drinking and not for keeping. The wines show definite variation between vintages and are therefore eagerly antici-pated as a first indicator of the quality of the year’s regional wine harvest.

Close to 49-million litres of Beaujolais Nouveau are produced each year, making up nearly half of the region’s total wine pro-duction. About half of this is exported, with Germany and Japan the biggest markets, followed by the USA.

Food Pairing: This wine works well with both light and dark meats. Due to its food-friendliness, this wine will also pair well with grilled or roasted meats, a variety of pastas, salads and cheeses.

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The Nissan Leaf electric car was named 2011 World Car of the Year.

Starting next month, consumers will be able to access $17-million in funding that will help get them into clean energy vehicles and support the green-tech sector in British Columbia as part of the Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan.

The point-of-sale incentive program, announced by Environment Minister Terry Lake and Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman, begins December 1 and will provide up to $5,000 off the sticker price for qualifying new battery electric, fuel cell electric, plug-

in hybrid electric and compressed natural gas vehicles.“The point-of-sale rebate program is key to attract-

ing new clean energy vehicles to the B.C. market,” said Blair Qualey, CEO, New Car Dealers Association of B.C. “Manufacturers are eager to launch their new elec-tric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell cars in markets that demonstrate both high demand and with infrastruc-ture in place [and] B.C. is now one of those markets.”

The new funding includes more than $6-million for new charging stations and upgrades to hydrogen

fuelling stations at existing facilities, providing owners of clean energy vehicles with more charging and fuel-ling options.

Homeowners who want to install dedicated charg-ing stations in their homes for their clean energy vehicles will also get a rebate of up to $500 per quali-fying station.

Starting immediately, $2.5-million in BC SCRAP-IT Society funding will expand the already successful non-profit group’s initiative to remove high-polluting

vehicles from B.C. roads. These incentives are accessed

via the BC SCRAP-IT website at scrapit.ca.

BC SCRAP-IT Society has removed more than

30,000 vehicles from B.C. roads, resulting in a reduc-

tion of more than 200,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases.

The green, clean economy is estimated to be worth

almost $5.2-trillion dollars globally. Growth suggests

the sector to grow between $20.1- and $27.4-billion in

2020.

Car TalkNew rebates to help B.C. drivers plug into clean energy

The Chevrolet Volt run on electric as well as gas.


Specifications : 2011 LincoLn MKZ HyBRid5 – passengerEngine: 2.5L 14 HEV, 4-cyclinderPower Rating: Combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepowerStandard Price: $42,200.

Driving to last month’s Pacific Forest Rally, held in the back roads of Merritt’s rolling hillsides, presented the perfect opportunity to put Lincoln’s fuel efficiency claim to the test.

The rally is round five of the six-stage National Canadian Rally Championship held across Canada and attracts more than 30 rally teams mainly from Western Canada, who compete in dust, gravel and mud over 10 stages for top honours in their respective classes.

The close to 600-kilometre-long Vancouver-Merritt return road trip pro-vided a great opportunity to put Lincoln’s claim to the test that the MKZ Hybrid is “the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America”—4.6L /100 kilometres city driving and 5.4L/100 kilometres on the highway.

The emphasis in Lincoln’s claim is on luxury as that is the main difference between the MKZ Hybrid and other com-petitors, including the less-expensive Ford Fusion Hybrid.

Compared with the conventional Lincoln MKZ, the Hybrid version has a different power train that’s based on a 2.5-litre, four-cylinder gas engine that is designed for fuel economy rather than the additional power of the V-6.

According to Derek Kuzak, Ford Motor Company’s product development group vice president, Lincoln’s aim is to give shoppers a choice—an eco-friendly luxury MKZ Hybrid, or a conventional model that provides power and luxury. The good news is that pricing is the same for both models.

Following in the Ford Fusion Hybrid’s footsteps, Lincoln achieves its outstanding numbers through the use of the company’s second-generation hybrid technology—a 2.5-litre Atkinson-cycle 1.4 hybrid engine, which combines the best attributes of the gasoline engine and the electric battery-driven motor to deliver optimal perfor-mance and economy.

The nickel-metal hydride battery pack enables the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid to drive for short periods of up to 75 kilometres per hour. The gas engine shuts down when there is enough juice in the batteries for low-speed, all-electric drive. Those same batteries allow the 40-horsepower elec-tric motor to send added power to the 156-horsepower gas engine when extra

power is needed for passing on the hilly Coquihalla Highway and in other driving conditions.

Behind the wheel, the front-wheel-drive sedan accelerates smoothly and handles well—more to the gentle side than sporty, but not soft like the stereotype Lincoln of old. There is a definite feel of the road and braking gives no hint of the blend of regenerative and conventional systems. This big sedan is very stable up to 140 kilometres, adequate for most driving conditions.

Inside, the cabin is quiet with very little engine or wind noise. The transmis-sion shifts effortlessly and it is a credit to Lincoln’s engineers that the transfer of power from gas to elective vehicle mode goes unnoticed.

Plush, eco-friendly leather-clad heated and cooled front seats with 10-way con-trol, voice-activated Sync system providing Bluetooth phone and MP3 connectivity plus a THX11 certified 14 speaker audio system and a useful reverse sensing sys-tem, all add to the calm, relaxing driving experience. The cluster of gauges sur-rounding the speedometer coach drivers to achieve optimum fuel economy and lower emissions by displaying growing leaves sprouting from branches to display driving efficiencies, and a glance at the SmartGauge with EconoGuide dash dis-play allows drivers to reap the rewards of efficient driving and get a genuine feeling of contributing to the environment, while saving money on gas. Like a video game, glancing at the display becomes somewhat addictive as drivers are urged to let up on the accelerator in an effort to ‘grow’ more greenery.

Lincoln claims that within one year, efficient drivers can expect to save nearly 757 litres of gas and reduce their car-bon footprint by almost two tons of CO2 emissions. My Merritt trip used only 33 litres for the 600 kms driven, confirm-ing Lincoln’s EPA rating of 5.4 L/100 kilometres and adding to the satisfaction of a great weekend, where local rally champion Pat Richard’s Squamish-based Rocket Rally using considerable more fuel brought home first-place overall champi-onship honours for the home team.

The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid reviewed here was supplied by the manufacturer. Gas was paid for by the reviewer.

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