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YVR Art Foundation supports First Nations art

By on June 15, 2021 in YVR Community

The YVR Art Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1993 by Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to support BC First Nations art and artists.  In 2015 the Foundation expanded its program eligibility to include Yukon First Nations’ artists. The YVR Art Foundation is funded through generous support from YVR, individual donors, foundations, corporate donors […]

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Turkish Airlines adds Vancouver to its Canadian gateways

By on June 15, 2021 in Turkish Airlines

On May 2, Turkish Airlines introduced three times weekly flights to Vancouver from Istanbul, Turkey. Vancouver is now the 14th destination serviced by Turkish Airlines in North America. Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 362 aircraft (passenger and cargo) flying to 319 worldwide […]

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Month-long celebration of Indigenous history, heritage and diversity

By on June 15, 2021 in BC News, YVR Community

The month of June is designated as National Indigenous History Month in Canada, with Monday, June 21 celebrated as National Indigenous Peoples Day. Virtual activities will be held across Canada on that day, celebrating the rich, cultural diversity of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal […]

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Air Transat staff get their groove on

By on May 10, 2021 in Air Transat

The Jerusalema dance challenge took off in February 2020 as COVID lockdowns began. The song, which originated in South Africa, has become an uplifting track for the difficult times faced by all during the pandemic and has sparked a global video trend that includes participation by nuns, construction workers, police officers, waiters and airlines. On […]

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CAC calls for Government action as Canadian airports post record losses in revenues

By on April 8, 2021 in Canadian Airports Council, Government

The Canadian Airports Council (CAC), the voice for Canada’s airports, continues to call on federal and provincial governments to work with airports and other industry stakeholders to ensure that post-pandemic, there will be a functioning air sector that supports Canadian travel, tourism and trade. With the increase in air travel restrictions, and new quarantine and […]

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