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Canada’s reformed Caregiver Program

By on December 11, 2014 in Government

The Government of Canada has made significant reforms to what was previously known as the Live-In Caregiver Program and which is now called the Caregiver Program. The Caregiver Program has been a feature of Canada’s immigration system for many years as a component of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. It allows Canadian employers to recruit […]

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YVR to participate in 2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo and Conference

By on December 11, 2014 in Cargo, YVR Community

The largest and most diverse gathering of stakeholders in the Canadian cargo supply chain will take place at the 2015 Cargo Logistics Canada Expo and Conference to be held at the Vancouver Convention Center West on January 28-29, 2015. As a major sponsor of the event, Vancouver Airport Authority is presenting the January 28 keynote […]

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YVR named ‘least frustrating’ airport by Bloomberg

By on December 11, 2014 in YVR Community

YVR has been named the least frustrating airport for travellers in North America, according to Bloomberg’s Airport Frustration Index. Bloomberg’s rankings are based on, on-time departures and arrivals, travel time to downtown and back, washrooms, security lines and shopping amenities. Overall, YVR received the lowest (best) Frustration Index score (17.6 out of 100). Four other […]

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Leisure airline Air Canada rouge expands to Hawaii

By on December 11, 2014 in Air Canada rouge

Vancouver Airport Authority welcomed Air Canada rouge’s new year-round non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Honolulu on November 21, 2014. As part of the celebration, departing passengers were offered a quick taste of Honolulu that included Hawaiian food and musical entertainment featuring ukuleles, drums and dancing. “Honolulu is one of our top 10 […]

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Conference Board report says economic climate in Western Canada right for low-cost airlines

By on October 16, 2014 in Canada Jetlines, Jet Naked

According to a report by the Conference Board of Canada, Western Canada’s strong economic growth and the growing demand for air travel could provide the right conditions for the entry of new ultra-low cost airlines. While ultra-low cost carriers are virtually unknown in Canada, other markets such as Europe and Asia are no strangers to […]

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