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Softball event delivers for Rubina Hope for Kids charity

By on August 2, 2013 in YVR Community

The devastating 2004 tsunami in 2004 that took the lives of more than 280,000 people in Southeast Asia is now a memory, but never forgotten. Rubina Hope for Kids was founded in 2005 in memory of Rubina Wong, who was killed as a result of the tsunami while vacationing on Koh Phi Phi, Thailand. The […]

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YVR employees, customers and staff attended the July Cargojet barbecue fundraiser to show their support for 21-month-old Nolan Byrne.

Standup paddleboard turned into $28,000 fundraiser

By on August 2, 2013 in YVR Community

Cargojet’s Toronto duty manager Ron Byrne and his wife Sarah were recently given the kind of heartbreaking news that no parent wants to hear. Their 21-month-old son, Nolan, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The diagnosis meant that Nolan would need at least 24 months of chemotherapy in addition to various other treatments. Byrne […]

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Sunwing adds flights to Mexican Riviera

By on August 2, 2013 in Sunwing

Sunwing will offer new flights and vacation packages to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico from three Western Canadian gateways—Vancouver, Kelowna and Edmonton. Departures from the three cities are set for Thursdays between Dec. 19, 2013 and Apr. 3, 2014. In addition to its beaches, Ixtapa is known for upscale shopping, lively entertainment and activities such as hiking, horseback […]

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WestJet Encore brings Bombardier Q400s to Skeena Valley

By on August 2, 2013 in WestJet

Effective November 25, 2013, WestJet will offer new twice-daily, non-stop service between Vancouver and Terrace, B.C. Operated by WestJet Encore using Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft, the service will benefit the entire northwest region of the province, which is undergoing a major economic transformation due to billions of dollars in investment in forestry, mining, smelting, hydroelectricity, […]

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Virgin Atlantic updates its uniforms

By on August 2, 2013 in Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic has revealed its new uniforms, following a collaboration with legendary British designer Vivienne Westwood to update the airline’s iconic red uniforms, with an emphasis on originality and sustainability. The new uniforms will be worn by 180 specially selected staff—including pilots, ground staff and cabin crews—as the airline trials the uniform, checking for comfort […]

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