Richmond City Council contributes thousands of dollars to local organizations

Almost $790,000 in grants are being issued by the City of Richmond to numerous local organizations that provide important services and programs to enhance the lives of Richmond residents. City Council unanimously approved the grant distribution at a February 2014 Council meeting. “Council is committed to providing ongoing support of community service organizations through the […]

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Win a family fun getaway and do good while on vacation in WineCoastCountry

Are you and your family experiencing spring fever? The perfect cure for this annual ailment is a trip to WineCoastCountry in California’s Central Coast. Now, you can win a fabulous family fun getaway courtesy of the area’s leading lodging owners (hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rentals). These groups have put together four Spring […]

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Nanguz the Fox named Mascot of 2015 Canada Winter Games

Nanguz (pronounced Nan-guzz) the fox has been selected as the official 2015 Canada Winter Games’ mascot. Nanguz means fox in the Dakelh Carrier language and was created by elementary student Kaitlyn Muir from Prince George. Nanguz is a multi-sport athlete who lives in a den in northern BC. He is also a red fox with […]

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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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Fun facts about the Winter Olympics

Test your knowledge about the Winter Olympics and learn some fun facts to impress your friends and family. Is this the first time Russia is hosting the Winter Games? The 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games will be the first time that the Russian Federation has hosted the Winter Games. The Soviet Union hosted the 1980 […]

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Federal government plans for Canada’s future in space

Building on the success of astronaut Chris Hadfield, who became the first ever Canadian to take command of the International Space Station (ISS), the Canadian Government has unveiled a framework designed to serve as a guide for Canada’s strategic activities and future in space. The framework, which also aims to provide inspiration for a future […]

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Groupon expands travel offerings

Last month, Groupon announced an expansion of its Groupon Getawaysmarketplace with the addition of approximately 20,000 new hotels in all of the most popular destinations around the world.   With the addition of these new properties to Groupon Getaways’ already popular up-to-60-per cent-off Flash Deals, travellers can now find a hotel through Groupon for every […]

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English capital breaks record for tourist visits

Hosting the 2012 Summer Olympics has given London a massive boost on the world stage, with huge numbers of international visitors flocking to the city. Figures released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that a record 4.9-million people visited the city between July-September 2013.   For the first nine months of […]

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APEX/CEA tackles new policies on in-flight consumer electronics

Rarely is the topic of portable devices on planes the focus of as much public attention as right now—making front-page national news and changing the way we look at our portable electronic and smartphone capabilities and the passenger experience overall. The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), in conjunction with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), is […]

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Production of Bombardier Q400 aircraft to launch in Russia in 2015

The serial production of Canadian manufacturer Bombardier’s Q400 aircraft will be launched in Russia in 2015. The decision by Bombardier and Russian purchaser, Russian Technologies State Corporation (Rostec) to launch the production in Russia was made as a result of the increased cost—30 per cent—the aircraft would assume as a result of import taxes. According […]

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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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