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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 destinations. The decision to launch the new Vancouver service was an investment in Canada that was several years in the making and required significant planning. “Launching in a pandemic
is not what any airline would choose, but we are committed to supporting important cargo travel and the people who are desperate to reach loved ones who need them urgently,” according to an official statement from Turkish Airlines. In 2021, Turkish Airlines attained Diamond certification status by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Health Safety, which sets the industry standard for customer-centric COVID-19 certification. This includes achieving the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitization in 10 categories and 75 contact points, including contactless check-in processes, social dis-
tance application, extra cleaning measures, hygiene experts and hygiene kits. “Now more so than ever, passenger health and safety is at the forefront of what we do and this is especially important as we continue to support essential travel and cargo transportation during this pandemic,” said M. ilker Aycı Aycı, Turkish Airlines chairman of the board and the executive committee. “As the Turkish national flag carrier, we have specified new criteria and taken new measures in all our procedures, together with health authorities.” In addition to releasing new guidelines for safe travel,
Turkish Airlines has collaborated with its brand ambassador Dr. Mehmet Oz, worldrenowned Turkish American surgeon, author and television personality, to educate the public on protection protocols for every point of contact throughout their journey. The measures are grouped into five stages—before the flight, at the airport, aircraft boarding, in-aircraft protocols, and getting off the plane. The Vancouver market will be serviced using a Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner with 30 Business and 270 Economy seats capacity. Introductory round-trip ticket fares from Vancouver to
Istanbul will start at $1,448 CAD with taxes included. The total flight duration from Vancouver to Istanbul is 12 hours, 28 minutes, with flights occurring on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Currently, any person over the age of five, flying from anywhere in the world to Canada, is mandated to prove a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of departure. Turkish Airlines requires this negative test result be presented upon check-in and again before boarding the flight. For more information, please visit turkishairlines. com.
Month-long celebration of Indigenous history, heritage and diversity The month of June is 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 peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal
Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day, due to the significance of the summer solstice, which marks June 21 as the longest day of the year. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located on
The Cedar Connection at YVR’s Domestic Terminal is a large and complex sculpture by Musqueam artist Susan Point that evokes the landscape and culture of the area’s original people. Photo: courtesy YVR.
unceded First Nations land that is Musqueam traditional territory.
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Indigenous history On June 21, 2017, YVR and The Musqueam Indian Band jointly signed the YVR Airport Sustainability & Friendship Agreement. The latter is a 30-year agreement, based on friendship and respect, which is designed to achieve a sustainable and mutually beneficial future for both communities. Throughout the month of June, with help from their Musqueam friends, YVR plans to share all things Musqueam on its Twitter feed @yvrairport—from bannock recipes to Musqueam culture and
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Dan Michaud, terminal duty officer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
“We are YVR” follows a day in the life of people who work at YVR. This edition follows Dan Michaud, highlighting the ways in which a terminal duty officer (TDO) performs his job as the eyes and ears of the airport. Each day, Michaud drives to YVR from Langley and walks to the TDO office for handover from his colleague, who provides him with information on the previous shift’s events. He then begins his shift by hooking his earpiece in and connecting it to his radio, which keeps him in contact with the YVR Operations Centre. With previous experience working as an inflight manager, Michaud has spent a lot of time in airports, making him uniquely qualified for this job as a TDO— one that he has now held for more than nine years. But even so, “I don’t think I got comfortable in this job for two or three years,” he said. “There are veterans on this job who still come across things that they’ve never seen before!” Michaud’s shift also includes information from the daily briefing in the Operations Centre, which is held with the many airport partners who help make the airport run smoothly. But the briefing can never predict exactly what will happen during his shift. “That would be the reason I’m doing this [job],” said Michaud. “Overall, each day presumes to be the same, but I’m definitely here for the unexpected. Our training level is very
high, because if something goes sideways, we need to know what to do.” He further explained that his training also includes incident command in an emergency, first aid, and conducting incident investigations. On his 12-hour shift, Michaud usually takes about 20,000 steps, the equivalent of about 16 kilometres—hence the reason TDOs are regarded as “the eyes and ears of the airport.” On this day’s walkthrough, there were only a handful of flights taking place, with few passengers about. On a similar day’s walk in 2019, there would have been of thousands of passengers setting off on adventures, returning home to Vancouver, or arriving as visitors—many of whom would have needed assistance from Michaud. Terminal duty officers are part of the dispatch world at the airport and Michaud’s fluent bilingualism in French and English is an asset. During his walks through the terminals, he also audits the airport signage to ensure they are in both French and English and he lets the YVR team know if any signs need to be updated or adjusted. At the end of this walk, Michaud ends on a thoughtful note: “I had fun today, but the reason I wanted to do this [walk] was to get this group on the map, not just me. I prefer showing what the TDOs have been doing, especially in a pandemic, and how we kept this terminal running operationally. We never stop. We are very resilient as a group to actually go through all this, and you know, that’s the purpose I’m doing this.” At the end of his 12-hour shift, Michaud will be heading home for dinner to spend time with his wife and teenage son, before returning at 5:30pm the next day for his night shift. We extend a thank-you to Dan Michaud and all the terminal duty officers who work hard each day to keep the airport safe. Fun fact: The total years of experience held by YVR’s TDO team is 152.71 years, or an average of 19 years between 8 people.
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Vancouver Airport Authority is pleased to announce that global travel retailer Dufry has opened a pop-up shop in Pier C, just past the Air Canada Lounge, where travellers can shop daily from 7am to 5pm. The best part? Dufry is offering a discount equivalent to the taxes, plus airport employees get an additional 10 per cent off for regular priced products. Please note, the employee discount is not applicable to the Special Offer selection, where items are already marked down to 40 per cent off.
Pick up your favourite cosmetic and fragrance brands— Clinique, Lancôme, Dior, Gucci, and Estée Lauder—at great prices. The Dufry duty-free team is looking forward to welcoming you. Here’s to happy shopping. Dufry is not only the wold’s largest global duty-free airport retailer, but also a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.
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A celebration of Asian heritage Asian Heritage Month was celebrated in May, providing a time to reflect and celebrate the contributions that Canadians of Asian descent have made, and continue to make, to this country’s growth and prosperity. The 2021 theme for Asian Heritage Month was “Recognition, Resilience, and Resolve.” Recognition for the immense contributions that communities of Asian descent in Canada have made, and their diverse stories in collectively helping to build the country we share. Resilience of communities of Asian descent who have faced racism and discrimination for generations—and even more so through the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, since 2020, there has been a significant rise in anti-Asian racism
The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth acknowledged the contributions made by Asian communities during the May 2021 Asian Heritage Month celebrations.
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YVR’s 2021 Annual Public Meeting On May 13, the YVR 2021 Annual Public Meeting (APM) was held virtually to accommodate health and safety protocols. At the meeting, Vancouver Airport Authority presented its 2020 Annual & Sustainability Report and financial statements. A retrospective on 2020 activities was also presented, which highlighted the airport’s role as a Gateway to the New Economy that has propelled it to great success through the opening of
new routes and supporting infrastructure. A view to the future was also discussed and the ways in which YVR will continue to take care of its people, passengers, business, community and planet as it delivers on its purpose: to serve its community and the economy that supports it. Organized into six strategic areas of focus, YVR’s 2021 Strategic Plan outlines the groundwork for success, with flexibility to test and adjust for
planning into the longer term in 2022 and beyond: 1. Climate—Net zero by 2030 2. Staying ahead of COVID 3. Gateway to the New
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Air Canada plans restart of winter aloha flights
Starting Sept. 10, 2021, Air Canada plans to resume its nonstop flights from Vancouver to the Hawaiian destinations of Maui, Honolulu and Kona. Seats are now available for sale for winter flights to these Hawaiian destinations. “We are very happy that Air Canada is launching additional options to fly to Hawaii,” said Lorenzo Campos, account director for Hawaii Tourism Canada. “We are looking forward to welcoming back our Canadian
friends. We would like to say a big mahalo to our trusted partner Air Canada for the continuous support in sharing the aloha spirit and always embracing the Hawaiian value of mãlama.” Air Canada’s new customer refund policy—original payment process option, an Air Canada Travel Voucher or equivalent value in Aeroplan points, with a 65 per cent bonus should the airline cancel or reschedule a flight by more than three hours—is applicable to all tickets
purchased. Hawaiian destinations and start dates from Vancouver are as follows: Sept. 10, 2021: Vancouver to Maui, departing 6pm—daily; will vary in peak winter Sept. 14, 2021: Vancouver to Honolulu, departing 2:05pm— daily; will vary in peak winter Dec. 19, 2021: Vancouver to Kona, departing 4:50pm— Thurs., Fri., Sun. For a complete schedule, visit aircanada.com.
WestJet/ITAC partnerships supports Indigenous tourism WestJet and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) are providing nine, $10,000 grants to Indigenous tourism businesses across Canada that have been devastated by the shutdown of the tourism industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants were originally earmarked through the WestJet/ITAC strategic national partnership, signed in November 2019. The WestJet/ITAC strategic national partnership is a three-year commitment that outlines how the airline will foster opportunities for Indigenous tourism by showcasing culture and history of Indigenous people, while bringing global audiences to take part in these tourism experiences. This summer, WestJet and ITAC are encouraging Canadians to support local tourism organizations, including local Indigenous tourism businesses from coast to coast to coast, while following all public health and safety guidelines. Destination Canada, the Government of Canada’s tourism agency, has stated that if Canadians shift two-thirds of their planned spend on international leisure travel towards domestic tourism, it will make up for the estimated $19 billion shortfall currently facing the Canadian visitor economy and help to sustain 150,000 jobs, while accelerating recovery by one year.
Recipients of the 2020/2021 WestJet/ITAC grants: Talaysay Tours: Vancouver, British Columbia Moccasin Trails: Kamloops, British Columbia Indigenous World Winery: Kelowna, British Columbia Feast Café Bistro: Winnipeg, Manitoba Moonstone Creation: Calgary, Alberta North Star Adventures: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Aurora Village: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Indigenous Experiences: Gatineau, Quebec Miqmak Catering Indigenous Kitchen: Roxboro, Quebec For more information about Indigenous tourism experiences across Canada, please visit destinationindigenous.ca.
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Nav Canada, Canada’s air navigation service provider, has launched a drone app, NAV Drone, which is designed to help drone pilots and operators safely and legally fly their remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in Canada-controlled airspace. From June to December 2020, Nav Canada received almost 16,000 RPAS flight authorization requests, a 54 per cent increase over the same period in 2019. This trend is expected to continue, with a growing number of companies and individuals finding new uses for drones. The only app that can provide drone pilots and operators with permission to fly in Nav Canadacontrolled airspace, NAV Drone
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Transport Canada website promotes drone safety As summer begins, drone owners are reminded that flying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone near or over a BC wildfire is unlawful and an endangerment to firefighting personnel. The restricted airspace includes a radius of five nautical miles around the
fire and to an altitude of 3,000 feet above ground level. Transport Canada and the BC Wildfire Service explicitly prohibit the use of UAVs or drones of any size near a wildfire. For more information, visit tc.gc.ca/SafetyFirst.
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Domestic Terminal reopens for essential travel safety and cleaning measures, as outlined by government agencies and health industry experts. Visit yvr.ca/en/updates/2021-
terminal-operations-update for more information about travelling within Canada from YVR. Visit yvr.ca/takecare for more
information on the health and safety measures in place at YVR. For those who need to travel, YVR is red-carpet ready.
The red carpet is rolled out at YVR’s Domestic Terminal to welcome back essential travel.
On June 3 at 6:00am, YVR’s Domestic Terminal check-in and baggage drop-off area on Departures level 3 re-opened for those who need to travel for essential purposes. Once checked in, passengers proceed to the A/B or C Gates checkpoint for pre-board screening. As passengers return, Vancouver Airport Authority
recognizes that travel will look different and is working with its many partners to deliver a safe and seamless journey through the airport. Re-opening the Domestic Terminal is a positive step towards the return to travel and the YVR team looks forward to helping travellers navigate the airport and delivering a positive experience.
As British Columbia advances its restart plan, other areas of the airport will be reopened in preparation for the easing of travel measures. The safety and security of passengers, employees and airport visitors remains a top priority and the YVR TAKEcare program consists of a multi-layered approach to health and hygiene, incorporating the latest health,
Air Canada executives to return bonuses Air Canada has announced that its president and CEO, Michael Rousseau and senior executives will voluntarily return their 2020 bonuses and share appreciation units in acknowledgement of “public disappointment” around the payouts. In addition, former Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu, who retired in February 2021, will be donating the value of his 2020 bonus and share appreciation units to the Air Canada Foundation. At the height of the COVID19 pandemic, Air Canada negotiated a $5.9 billion financial aid package from the Canadian Government that included restrictions on the issuance of company dividends, share buybacks and executive compensation. Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra commended the airline on the move by its executives to return the bonuses and share appreciation units, calling it “a step in the right direction” by the airline’s executives.
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Transat appoints new president & CEO, following Jean-Marc Eustache’s retirement Following the retirement of Jean-Marc Eustache on May 26, 2021, Transat has appointed Annick Guérard, the company’s chief operating officer since November 2017, as president and chief executive officer. Eustache was one of the principal architects of the creation of Transat in 1987 and during his tenure helped make the company a world leader in the tourism industry, as evidenced by the announcement in 2019 by
Air Canada to acquire Transat. The acquisition was shelved as a result of the pandemic. “With the crisis resulting from the COVID-19 [pandemic], we were most happy to have been able to rely on all of JeanMarc’s experience and wisdom to face the worse storm in the history of Transat and the tourism industry,” said Raymond Bachand, Transat lead director. “We are grateful to Jean-Marc for his contribution and his unwav-
ering dedication throughout his tenure at Transat, and we now hope that he can fully enjoy his well-deserved retirement.” Eustache has also retired from the Transat board of directors. “I leave the company in the good hands of Annick Guérard, who has my full confidence as well as that of the rest of the management team and the board of directors,” said Eustache. “I have no doubt that, under her leadership, Transat will accom-
plish great things and once again become a formidable competitor admired by all. “I am proud to have brought Transat to where it is now, and to have been able to secure the funding that allows it to face its future with confidence. It is now time to make room for new decision-makers, as Transat will deploy the plan that will once again make it a solid, profitable company and, for a long time to come, the symbol of
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Annick Guérard, Transat’s new president and chief executive officer.
leisure travel in the eyes of its many customers, in Quebec and elsewhere.” Transat announced on April 29, 2021 that it had reached an agreement with the Government of Canada to borrow up to $700 million in additional liquid-
ity through the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF). This additional liquidity allows the company to plan for the resumption of its operations and the implementation of its strategic plan for the coming years.
Harbour Air adds weddings and special events to flight roster
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Couples who delayed their big day last year, now have a reason to finally tie the knot. Harbour Air is offering an adventurous seaplane elopement to say “I Do” with just you and your closest crew at some of B.C.’s most magical destinations. Where to? That’s up to you. Tie the knot on the shores of a white sandy beach on the Sunshine Coast or plan your nuptials on a secret mountaintop lake in Whistler. Harbour Air will help you find the most picturesque setting to make your perfect day both unique and extra special. Sit back, relax, and allow Harbour Air’s team to take care of all the logistics and, as with any
private flight, the experience is completely customizable. Choose an intimate elopement for just two people on a smaller Beaver aircraft or bring your entire bridal party aboard on Harbour Air’s Single Otter or Twin Otter. Harbour Air also offers flights to trendy honeymoon destinations like Tofino and Whistler. Celebrating an anniversary or planning an engagement? The event specialist at Harbour Air will offer suggestions to make any milestone celebration even more memorable. For more information on booking your special event, email tliemareff@harbourair.com.
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United plans supersonic speeds with agreement to buy Boom aircraft United Airlines has announced a commercial agreement with Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic to add aircraft to its global fleet— a move that facilitates a leap forward in returning supersonic speeds to aviation, since the retirement of Concord aircraft in 2003. Under the terms of the agreement, United will purchase 15 of Boom’s Overture airliners, once this aircraft meets United’s safety, operating and sustainability requirements. United also has an option for an additional 35 aircraft. The companies will work together on meeting those requirements before delivery.
Once operational, Overture is expected to be the first large commercial aircraft to be netzero carbon from day one, optimized to run on 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The supersonic jet is slated to roll out in 2025, fly in 2026 and expected to carry passengers by 2029.
United and Boom will also work together to accelerate production of greater supplies of SAF. Capable of flying at speeds of Mach 1.7—twice the speed of today’s fastest airliners— Overture will connect more than 500 destinations in nearly half the time. Among the many future
Conceptual render of the interior of Boom’s supersonic aircraft, which promises a combination of tranquility, comfort and productivity from takeoff to landing.
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CBSA simplifies the commercial goods importation process The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is changing the way duties and taxes are collected on commercial goods imported into Canada, through the introduction of a multi-year initiative called CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) that is designed to streamline the process of importing commercial goods into Canada. “CARM will simplify the importing process,” said Gary Eng, general manager of Summit Customs Brokers & Trade Consultants. “It will also allow importers to manage their own trade activity, improve compliance with trade rules and regulations, and increase border security.” CARM Release 1 saw the launch of the CARM Client Portal on May 25, 2021. The portal is a self-service, online tool to facilitate accounting and revenue management processes with the CBSA. It will enable importers to: • Manage account data and delegate authority to customs brokers • View statements of account and make payments online • Classify goods and estimate duties and taxes • Request advance rulings
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All customs brokers, trade consultants, and importers must register to continue doing business. In Release 2, scheduled for spring 2022, the functionalities of the CARM Client Portal will be expanded. It will enable importers to: • Customize electronic notification options • Submit new commercial accounting declarations, make corrections and adjustments • Harmonize billing cycle to align with payment due dates, provide more time to make interest-free corrections • Submit appeals • Register and enroll in CBSA programs Release 2 will also see a major change in importing bonds take effect. Importers will have to secure and post their own importing bond if they would like to participate in the Release Prior to Payment Privilege (RPP), which could previously be provided by customs brokers. “We are advising all of our valued clients who previously used the RPP privilege to obtain a surety bond by January 2022 to ensure their businesses continue to run smoothly without disruptions,” said Eng.
Visit the CBSA’s CARM Client Portal site to register at ccp-pcc.cbsa-asfc.cloud-nuage. canada.ca/en/homepage. For more information about registration and the changes coming to the importing community, please visit Summit's CARM page at: summitcustomsbrokers. com/carm.
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Alaska Airlines partners with Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator program
Plaza Premium teams with DragonPass to boost corporate airport hospitality services
Plaza Premium Lounge is now open at YVR’s Domestic Departures, providing all-inclusive amenities in a comfortable and intimate space.
Airport services provider Plaza Premium Group has teamed with DragonPass International (DragonPass) to offer an exclusive, integrated solution of airport experiences to their corporate clients. The newly formed partnership aims to reach and serve more businesses and travellers worldwide, increasing businessto-business-to-consumer accessibility to premium travel services. Clients of Plaza Premium
Group and DragonPass, such as financial institutions and corporates, will be able to offer their customers exclusive access to the lounge experience offered by Plaza Premium Group’s flagship brand Plaza Premium Lounge and a worldwide network of global lounges aggregated by DragonPass. Plaza Premium currently has more than 196 own-branded and third party-managed lounges worldwide with projections to
grow to more than 500 in the next 3 years. Additionally, DragonPass offers a network of 1,200 lounges worldwide. Through the partnership, the two companies will distribute their combined services to corporate clients, offering more benefits and choices, favourable pricing, greater flexibility via a digitally led distribution solution to ensure seamless customer experience, and secured data management.
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Boeing and Alaska Airlines are partnering on the latest Boeing ecoDemonstrator program and will flight test about 20 technologies on a new 737-9 to enhance the safety and sustainability of air travel. In flights beginning this summer, Boeing and Alaska will test a new halon-free fire-extinguishing agent that significantly reduces effects on the ozone layer, evaluate an engine nacelle designed
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lets on the 737 MAX family that reduce fuel use and emissions. • iPad apps that provide realtime weather and other data to pilots, improving fuel efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions. These apps complement digital analytics services Boeing offers to help airlines optimize fleet utilization. • A camera system on the new 777X that will enhance safety by helping pilots avoid obstacles on the ground. In January 2021, Boeing committed to make sure its commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100 per cent SAF by 2030. The company also plans to work with regulatory authorities and across the industry to raise the current 50 per cent blending limit for expanded use of SAF.
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vehicle and summon it forward to give my 6’2” height and 200pound body weight ample space to hop inside, turn up my music and take off. The 2022 Genesis GV70 is now my new favourite luxury SUV—and I’ve driven them all.
It’s sporty yet comfortable, quick yet agile, phenomenal to look at and comes with an MSRP starting at $49,150. For more information, visit Genesis Richmond in the Richmond Auto Mall, www.genesisrichmond.ca.
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Auto Repair Services you can count on! BMW, Mercedes, Audi, these are just some of the names that come to mind when one thinks of luxurious sports SUVs. There is now one more to add to the list—Genesis, a name suitably derived from the Greek word for “origin.” I was lucky enough to be provided with an all-new 2022 Genesis GV70 from Genesis Richmond for a weekend test drive. The vehicle model was the 3.5T Sport Plus AWD in a stunning Barossa Burgundy colour with Obsidian Black Nappa leather interior. Simply by looking at this compact SUV, you can see why I call it luxurious. The signature Genesis G-Matrix grille and the ultra-slim quad headlights give it a unique styling that sets it apart from the sea of BMW X3s and Mercedes-Benz GLAs on the Lower Mainland’s streets. Stepping inside the Genesis GV70 and turning the ignition, the first thing you notice is the 12.3” 3D TFT digital instrument cluster, which not only provides all the basic instrumentation, but also conveniently displays the blind-spot view monitors in front of the driver.
Moving toward the center of the dashboard, there is a 14.5” HD touch screen that features a new graphical user interface, designed exclusively for Genesis, which allows users to interact through graphical icons and audio indicators, instead of textbased user interfaces. These are all great features, but, if you’re like me, you care about your sound quality over most interior features. The Lexicon Premium Audio, with 18 speakers and a strong, punchy bass that rivals most home theatre systems, more than manages to provide great quality acoustic sound. And you don’t have to be afraid to turn it up, as the GV70 comes equipped with laminated acoustic door glass to keep the sound inside. When I picked up the vehicle, the sun was shining, the roads were empty, and the tank was full. Using the tempered-glass, shift-by-wire gear selector, I took off from the Richmond Auto Mall and decided to keep it in comfort, at least until I got myself adjusted. Thanks to the electronically controlled suspension, which previews the road ahead and adjusts itself accordingly, the
ride was incredibly smooth, and I barely noticed many of the potholes Richmond has to offer. After a few minutes, I pulled off the main road to see what the GV70 really had to offer. Switching to Sport Plus mode, I unlocked the full potential of the 375-horsepower, 391 lb-ft torque animal that lay within. From zero to 100 in around five seconds, and a quarter mile at the 12-second mark, this is an incredibly fast SUV. The electronic limited slip differential helped keep the GV70 planted firmly on the road during turns, and the quilted Nappa leather sport seats kept me planted firmly within them. Usually, once in Sport mode, most vehicles challenge a driver’s comfort and control, but in this Genesis, I felt in full control and barely noticed the potholes. After an hour or two of fun, I decided it was time for lunch and when I returned to the car after this pit stop, I found myself in a tight parking situation. This provided the perfect opportunity to try the one feature that I was overly excited about—the remote Smart Parking Assist. Using the key fob, I was able to start the
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City of Richmond seeks input to update Cycling Network Plan
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The City of Richmond is updating its Cycling Network Plan and inviting the public to provide feedback on the existing cycling network, including possible gaps and where and why they choose to cycle in the city. From June 1 to 30th, people are encouraged to visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca to complete an online survey, add their thoughts to an ideas board and use the mapping tool to identify where opportunities for improvement might exist. The Cycling Network Plan provides a vision for the city’s future cycling network, which will be expanded over time.
The Plan is being updated to guide and prioritize investment in new cycling facilities and safety improvements throughout Richmond. The project will ensure the vision for cycling throughout Richmond reflects the aspirations of residents and reaffirms the priorities for investment in new and upgraded facilities in the years ahead. This is Phase 1 of engagement and the results will help develop a preliminary updated cycling network, which will then be the focus of a Phase 2 engagement process later this year. For more information, visit LetsTalkRichmond.ca.
Intersection video cameras part of City of Richmond’s road safety initiatives The City of Richmond is making its roads safer through the introduction of video cameras and available recorded footage at 110 intersections. The launch of the intersection video cameras is tied to the unveiling of notification signs at the 110 intersections. In support of the City working with the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), camera footage will not be available at an intersection, until the signs indicating the cameras are operating are visible to the public. “Having video cameras at over half of Richmond’s intersections is an important road safety and traffic management initiative that will positively impact road users in Richmond,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “By providing the City more accurate data, traffic planning to increase safety and potentially mitigate vehicle congestion will increase. The cameras will also enhance community safety, as camera footage will be available for up to 30 days to assist in vehicle-related incidents.” While the aim of the program is to make Richmond roads safer, steps have been taken to ensure
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Name that Aircraft privacy is maintained. To support the work with the OIPC, the City is following regulations and will not collect video footage with resolution quality that allows facial or licence plate data recognition. The cameras will not be used for generic surveillance or observation. The public and businesses may apply to purchase video footage from the cameras to assist in legal or other matters, such as evidence of collisions. Video footage can be requested within 20 days of the recording date. Footage will be purged after 30 days and will no longer be available. The cost of footage is $375, plus GST and service charge per request. Application for footage will be made online through the City’s MyRichmond portal. For more information, visit richmond.ca/videorequest or email trafsig@richmond.ca.
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The Boeing 707 first flew on Dec. 20, 1957. Pan American World Airways began regular service using this aircraft on Oct. 26, 1958, and it was built until 1979. The initial standard model was the 707-120 with JT3C turbojet engines.
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West PointTerminal & Canadian K9 Air Cargo Screening Services West Point Terminal and Canadian K9 have formed a strategic business alliance to offer future air cargo screening, using explosive detection K9 teams. This alliance ensures a dedicated K9 screening facility on Sea Island, offering premium cargo screening both on and off the airport site via a 26,000-sq.-ft bonded warehouse facility, coupled with a mobile K9 screening capability. The use of K9 for explosive detection amounts to one of the fastest, reliable, cost-effective and robust real-time detection strategy available to safeguard air cargo. To maintain the integrity of the air cargo secure supply chain and to assure compliance when handling shipments, the K9 screening services operate in accordance with Transport Canada’s Air Cargo Security Program and the future Explosive Detection Dog and Handler Team (EDDHT) Program requirements.
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