The British Columbia Aviation Council in cooperation with its Youth Engagement Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 mentorship program. The application window is now open and closes on July 17th, 2020. This is a six-month mentorship program that will begin on August 17th, 2020. The goal of the program is to […]
About Editor
Author Archive | Editor

Jacob Bros. goes above & beyond for Sea Island’s Little Wings Daycare
These are challenging times and in times like these it is nice to reflect on stories of good things being done within the Sea Island airport community. This edition, we are highlighting the Little Wings Daycare, a community project that was supported by YVR construction partner Jacob Bros. Construction. Jacob Bros. has been a partner […]

YVR TAKEcare health & safety campaign launched
YVR has launched an operational program and health and safety campaign—YVR TAKEcare—that is designed to help people move through the airport safely and with confidence. To help combat COVID-19, YVR TAKEcare places industry-leading health, safety and cleaning practices and protocols at the forefront of airport processes and includes collaboration with the airport’s many partners. As part of the program, YVR is streamlining […]

Tamara Vrooman new president & CEO at YVR
The Board of Directors of Vancouver Airport Authority has announced the appointment of Tamara Vrooman as president & chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2020. Vrooman succeeds Craig Richmond who announced in November 2019 that he would be retiring at the end of June 2020 after seven years leading the organization that operates Vancouver International […]
Canada’s new air passenger bill of rights
The Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA) second half of Canada’s air passenger rights’ bill, which outlines what form of compensation passengers are entitled to when their flights are delayed or cancelled, is now in effect. The CTA’s first phase of the passenger bill of rights was introduced in July 2019 and laid out new rules for […]