Media Advisory: YVR & Rick Hansen Foundation Announcement
RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 5, 2018 /CNW/ - Join YVR and the Rick Hansen Foundation today as we announce a major accessibility milestone—the first for any airport. The event will include speaking remarks from YVR and the Rick Hansen Foundation, media interview opportunities and visuals.
Who:
- Craig Richmond, President and CEO, YVR
- Janet Routledge, MLA, Burnaby North
- Rick Hansen, Founder and CEO, Rick Hansen Foundation
- Brad McCannell, Vice President – Access and Inclusion, Rick Hansen Foundation
Where:
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe statue, Departures Level 3, located near the food court in the International Terminal Building, YVR.
When:
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
- 09:45 a.m. – Media registration
- 10:00 a.m. – Formal speaking remarks
- 10:30 a.m. – Brief terminal tour to highlight several accessibility features at YVR
- 11:00 a.m. – Event ends
Note for producers: following formal speaking remarks, media will be invited on a brief walking tour of the terminal at 10:30 a.m. to capture additional b-roll and photos and hear from representatives from the Rick Hansen Foundation and the Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing on the day's announcement.
RSVP |
Media wishing to attend must RSVP with name and outlet by Wednesday, |
Parking |
Please park in the parkade on Level 1. Parking passes will be available. |
SOURCE Vancouver Airport Authority
YVR Media Relations, 604.880.9815, [email protected]
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