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Vancouver’s Strutta powers Canucks contests
Vancouver tech company Strutta has tapped into the power of social media to create an online contest platform that lets companies turn their customers and fans into brand ambassadors. In one current...
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Surrey residents convicted of ecstasy smuggling
Two Surrey residents have been convicted of attempting to smuggle ecstasy to Australia through Vancouver Airport three years ago. Nadine Fayann Prevost, 33, and Michel Andre Tremblay, 46, were found to...
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Former airport worker loses court battle over security clearance
A former Vancouver airport worker will not be able to get the security clearance needed for her job because of gang associations more than a decade ago. Federal Court of Canada Judge Richard Mosley has...
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Survivors of fatal plane crash at Vancouver airport get clearance for...
Six passengers who survived a fatal plane crash near the Vancouver airport nearly five years ago have gotten clearance to have their lawsuits heard in court. Joe Fiorante, a lawyer for five of the...
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City of Vancouver joins chorus of opposition to YVR sale
The City of Vancouver has lined up as an ally to the Vancouver Airport Authority’s lobby against a feared federal sell off of Canada’s biggest airports to private interests, including the...
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Air Canada adds Frankfurt, London-Gatwick flights from YVR for 2017
Air Canada will add two more direct flights to European destinations next summer from Vancouver International Airport, the airline said Wednesday. The Canadian flagship air carrier will commence daily...
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YVR expansion: New gates, no new runways within 20 years
Vancouver International Airport has released the final results of its latest consultation on its long-term strategy, which include $5.6 billion worth of projects ranging from expanded terminals...
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Wings and prayers: Airport chaplain's role practical as well as spiritual
A vase of beautiful, fragrant orchids on the reception desk greets visitors to the Vancouver airport Chaplaincy, tucked away in a quiet corner of the international arrivals level at YVR. The flowers...
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Two British Airways flights cancelled at YVR after airline IT glitch
Two British Airways flights in and out of Vancouver International Airport have been cancelled because of a global IT failure that had hit the airline. Other flights at YVR Airport are not believed to...
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A few lucky Vancouverites caught a glimpse of the Northern Lights
A massive solar storm made for some fine late-night viewing of the Northern Lights in Vancouver on Saturday night. Stargazers reported sightings and posted photos of the Northern Lights, also known as...
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Sky-high Vancouver photoshoot provides stunning views for aviation geeks
Far from the world below, up where the clear winds blow, a photoshoot is taking place. The Vancouver Airport said there was “no need for concern” if people spot two planes flying closely together over...
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Jury urged to convict German of trying to smuggle opium through YVR
A prosecutor urged a jury Thursday to convict a German man accused of attempting to smuggle six kilograms of opium in two suitcases through the Vancouver International Airport. Court heard that Erol...
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Jury finds German man guilty of importing opium into Canada
A jury has found a German man guilty of smuggling six kilograms of opium inside two suitcases at Vancouver International Airport. The B.C. Supreme Court jury convicted Erol Ureten, 49, of one count of...
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Naughty or Nice? Holiday etiquette on… travel
It’s the holidays and once you throw some rum in that egg nog, things can get a little messy at the family dinner table, the company Christmas party or even shopping at the mall. Sharon Schweitzer is...
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What you need to know about holiday travel at YVR Airport this year
Leaving Vancouver on a jet plane this holiday? Be sure you’re brushed up on how to get through traffic, airport security and what to do with those gifts you’re bringing with you. (Hint: Leave the...
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British Airways plane with 315 aboard sustains 'total system failure' in...
A British Airways Boeing 747-400 with 315 passengers and crew on board experienced an engine “total system failure” while landing at Vancouver International Airport, Transport Canada files on aviation...
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Air Canada expands direct Vancouver-Delhi route to year-round service
Air Canada has announced it will expand its seasonal direct flights from Vancouver to Delhi to a year-round schedule. The airline said the year-round service will begin June 8, 2018 and that they are...
View ArticleWinter prep underway at Vancouver Airport in advance of Friday's snow
Travellers flying out of Vancouver Airport on Friday or Saturday are reminded to check their flight status and allow for ample travel time amid winter weather forecasts. Environment Canada issued a...
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Air Canada tech issues cause congestion at Vancouver Airport Tuesday
Technical issues affecting Air Canada’s computer systems caused a brief period of passenger congestion at Vancouver Airport on Tuesday morning. In a post shared Tuesday morning at 8:31 a.m., Vancouver...
View ArticleSlovakian woman gets three years for smuggling opium through YVR
A chance encounter in an Istanbul café with a mysterious man named Mike has landed a Slovakian woman in a B.C. prison for three years. Iveta Scheuer, 50, has been convicted of smuggling 2.6 kilos of...
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