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Automated customs clearance now available to Canadian travellers at YVR

Automated customs clearance now available to Canadian travellers at YVR

Canadian travellers will now be able to use automated customs clearance technology when heading to the United States through Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver Airport Authority announced September 5.
Business groups to put spotlight on transit funding this fall

Business groups to put spotlight on transit funding this fall

This fall, Vancouver’s business community is hoping to bend the ear of Transportation Minister Todd Stone on the contentious transit funding issue.
Family business report: Soaring to new heights on a firm family foundation

Family business report: Soaring to new heights on a firm family foundation

Trying different jobs and learning from their father were keys to Smith brothers’ successful transition to leadership
New airline coming to YVR

New airline coming to YVR

Icelandair will begin flying from Vancouver International Airport to more than 20 European destinations, the airline announced September 3.
YVR strike averted

YVR strike averted

The Vancouver Airport Authority and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) have announced that they have reached a tentative deal, averting a strike that had been looming since the union issued 72-hour strike notice August 27.
Port Metro Vancouver reports increased volumes

Port Metro Vancouver reports increased volumes

The volume of cargo shipped through Port Metro Vancouver (PMV) was up in the first half of 2013 compared with the same period last year, the port announced August 27.
Burgeoning electric vehicle market jumpstarts new training program

Burgeoning electric vehicle market jumpstarts new training program

Graduates would be qualified to install charging stations
Airport investments landing business opportunities

Airport investments landing business opportunities

More flights, improved landing reliability increasing access to more regions of B.C.
Expanded section of Okanagan’s Highway 97 opens to traffic

Expanded section of Okanagan’s Highway 97 opens to traffic

A new four-lane, nine-kilometre section of Highway 97 in the Okanagan opened to traffic August 16.
Northern Rockies airport parking program lands $250,000 development grant

Northern Rockies airport parking program lands $250,000 development grant

The Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) announced a $250,000 grant August 15 to the Northern Rockies Regional Airport in Fort Nelson to help pay for a new parking plan.