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car2go expands to Richmond and Sea Island

Global carsharing company car2go has expanded its one-way carsharing service to Richmond and Sea Island, providing its 75,000-plus Vancouver members with airport access and parking near YVR, via an exclusive partnership with Pacific Gateway Hotel. “Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport is excited by our partnership with car2go,” said Donald Pinkney, director of sales and […]

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New Marpole marina perfect for Sea Island boaters

For Sea Island workers and Burkeville residents it’s not always about airports and aviation. For those with an interest in open water, there is a new marina development launching this fall. The facility, appropriately called Milltown Marina, is currently taking shape at the foot of Bentley Street just off Granville and SW Marine Drive in […]

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Larry Berg tribute and enhancements planned for plane-spotting park

At Vancouver Airport Authority’s recent Annual Public Meeting, held on May 9, chair of the Board Mary Jordan recognized Larry Berg for his achievements as president and CEO over the last 15 years.  As a lasting tribute to Berg’s work to help develop YVR into an award-winning international gateway, Flight Path Park will be enhanced […]

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Author Simon Sinek to Deliver Keynote at 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit Gala Dinner

Simon Sinek, a leading motivational speaker and author of, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for the Gala Dinner at the 2013 CHC Safety & Quality Summit. The Gala dinner will take place on Tues., March 19, at the Westin Bayshore. With approximately […]

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Ideas take flight at community open house

Located at the end of South Runway off of Russ Baker Way, Flight Path Park is a favourite gathering place for Sea Island neighbours, plane-spotters, airport employees and visitors.  With this in mind, Vancouver Airport Authority is exploring ways to enhance this park site in 2013. On February 2, 2013, the Airport Authority organized a […]

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