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Commonwealth Games had its beginnings in Canada

By on July 18, 2014 in Travel Features

Bobby Robinson, a major influence within athletics in Canada in the 1930s implemented the event that had been talked about amongst Commonwealth nations for more than 30 years. Eleven countries with 400 athletes in total participated in the first Commonwealth Games, which was held in the Hamilton, Ontario. The City of Hamilton provided $30,000 to […]

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Travel advice for 2014 Commonwealth Games

By on July 18, 2014 in Government, Travel Features

The Canadian Government is encouraging travellers who are planning to attend the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 3, 2014, to consult the Government of Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories before they depart. “The host country is solely responsible for the safety of all athletes, teams […]

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InterDel signs as Signature Flight Support’s third Canadian FBO

By on July 18, 2014 in YVR Southside

InterDel Aviation Services has signed an agreement with Signature Flight Support, the world’s largest network of Fixed Base Operators (FBO), to become a fully licensed Signature Flight Support location—Signature Vancouver. Last year, Signature Flight Support signed an exclusive agreement with Imperial Oil Canada to offer all Canadian Esso-branded FBOs the option to become members of […]

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Cargojet obtains $100M financing for new freighter aircraft

By on June 10, 2014 in Cargojet

Element Financial Corporation, one of North America’s leading equipment finance companies, has entered into an agreement with Cargojet to finance three Boeing 767-300ER freighter aircraft for approximately $100-million. The transaction will provide Cargojet with additional capacity to support its growing client base. “Cargojet continues to be an industry leader in providing our customers with the […]

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Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrated at YVR Chapel

By on June 10, 2014 in YVR Community

The YVR Chapel has been sponsoring fun contests, which encourage interaction with visitors to the Chapel, airport employees and Greencoats who circulate throughout the terminals. Last month, in celebration of Mother’s Day, the YVR community was asked a pertinent question “What do you most appreciate about your mother?” According to Chaplain Dennis Kirkley, many people […]

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