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YVR Art Foundation 2014 scholarship recipients

Eight BC First Nations artists have been selected as recipients of the 2014 YVR Art Foundation Scholarship Awards. The winners were recognized at the annual YVRAF Awards Reception that also includes the unveiling of the 2013 scholarship recipients’ art projects at YVR on May 30, 2014. “The YVR Art Foundation would like to congratulate this […]

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YVR’s latest border kiosks new feature biometric technology

YVR’s home-grown, industry-leading border solution is now equipped with the latest biometric technology, which allows eligible international travellers from 38 countries that do not require U.S. entry visas to use BorderXpress. Passengers from these countries, including Australia, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom, can now enjoy a streamlined border entry process, previously only available to […]

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Complimentary cell phone parking now available at YVR

Drivers who visit YVR to pick up travellers can now enjoy 30 minutes of complimentary parking. Drivers simply follow the road signs to the Cell Phone Waiting Area and park until they receive the “I’m ready” text or phone call from their incoming traveller. Once alerted, drivers can then proceed to the Arrivals curb to […]

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2014: Celebrating the Year of the Horse

January 31, 2014 marked the start of the Lunar New Year and festivities throughout YVR welcomed the Year of the Horse. Following a traditional welcome ceremony, YVR’s Lunar New Year celebrations kicked off with a Lion Dance in front of the Haida Gawaii, Spirit of the Jade Canoe sculpture. To the delight of spectators, the […]

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Raptors used to patrol YVR’s runways

Thanks to its coastal location and flat terrain, Sea Island is an ideal spot for an airport.   It is also an ideal spot for bird species, including flocks of migratory birds that regularly stop over.   The proximity of feathered birds to metal birds poses a serious risk to aviation safety. To combat potential […]

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