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Vancouver Airport Authority Board welcomes new director

Mary Jordan, Chair of Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors, recently welcomed Anna K. Fung, Q.C., to the Board. “Anna Fung’s legal expertise and extensive knowledge of community engagement will be of tremendous benefit as we continue to develop YVR’s potential as a key global gateway,” said Jordan. “We are delighted to welcome her to […]

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Retail Excellence Program recognizes exceptional service

The 2013 third quarter results of the YVR Retail Service Excellence Program surpassed those of the first two quarters, with 13 concession employees receiving a perfect 100 per cent score on their mystery shop surveys—compared with three in the first quarter and seven in the second quarter. Designed to encourage exceptional customer service and to […]

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Canada Post facility at YVR on track for 2014 completion

Construction continues on Canada Post’s new state-of-the art, 65,000-square-metre facility at YVR is on target to be completed in 2014. Located on Ferguson Road, the $200-million multi-purpose facility will process letters, parcels, packets and advertising mail under one roof. Canada Post’s real estate strategy now places a priority on building regional headquarters near airports, not […]

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Terminal Tours for lucky Grade 5 students

From September to November 2013, the Airport Authority is once again running its Fall School Tour Program, where 1,500 Grade 5 students from Metro Vancouver are invited for a guided tour of YVR. Tours are provided by SFU Communications Co-op students and the Airport Authority is delighted that Jake Sobrepena has returned for his second […]

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Vancouver Canucks Sports Bar & Grill at YVR

If you are heading to a U.S. destination be sure and plan some extra time to stop off at the new Vancouver Canucks Bar & Grill after clearing security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The restaurant opened to the public in late August and held a grand opening event on September 18that was attended […]

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