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Jun 16, 2011 - Campbell River Celebrates Completion of Airport Upgrade and Runway Extension Project
Federal, provincial and community partners were on site today to tour the modernized Campbell River Airport Terminal Building and mark the completion of the Campbell River Airport Runway Extension and Upgrade project.
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May 8, 2011 - Campbell River Launches Free Wi-Fi in the Airport Terminal Building
The City of Campbell River is pleased to announce that new, free wireless Wi-Fi service is now live at the Campbell River Airport.
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Dec 15, 2010 - City Appoints Airport Authority Directors
Council appoints nine directors to newly created Airport Authority for Campbell River.
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Nov 28, 2010 - Campbell River Proceeds with the Creation of a New Airport Authority
The City of Campbell River is moving ahead with the creation of a new Airport Authority to oversee the growth and operations of the Campbell River Airport. Campbell River City Council gave third reading on November 23rd to bylaw #3444 which will establish a Campbell River Airport Authority.
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Nov 24, 2010 - Campbell River Airport Opens Runway at New Length of 6,500 Feet
A major project milestone was recently achieved on the Campbell River Airport Upgrade project as the new runway extension was officially opened to full air traffic. The runway was successfully extended by 1500 feet to achieve a new operational length of 6500 feet.
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Oct 26, 2010 - Tender #640 Open for Airport Terminal Building Upgrades
The City of Campbell River posted the tender opening for the construction work on the Airport Terminal Building on October 27, 2010. For more information please visit the Bid Opportunities page on the Campbell River website.
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Sep 22, 2010 - City Completes Paving of Airport Runway Extension Thanks to Favourable Weather Conditions
A major project milestone was achieved on Sept. 10 as the paving of the new runway extension at the Campbell River Airport was completed.
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Aug 29, 2010 - Campbell River Airport Upgrade Garners National Media Attention
The airport runway extension and upgrades made national news on the weekend, featured in the Globe & Mail's business section on Aug 28th (B6; Busy Summer Season Propels Infrastructure Stimulus Plan).
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Aug 26, 2010 - Paving to Begin Soon
Paving of the new runway extension commences the week of Aug 30-Sept 3.
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Aug 18, 2010 - A-Channel Features Airport Growth Story
A-Channel News visited YBL on August 18th to cover the current runway expansion project, and visit with local companies Helifor and Sealand Aviation.
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Jul 30, 2010 - Ready for Takeoff: Ground Breaking Event Held
Campbell River Hosts Official Ground Breaking for $8.3M Airport Runway Extension Project
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Jun 22, 2010 - Council Awards Runway Construction Tender to Wacor Holdings
City of Campbell River Council awarded the runway extension construction tender to Wacor Holdings Ltd. of Campbell River.
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Jun 3, 2010 - City Posts Tender Invite for Airport Runway Extension, NAV Canada Begins National Upgrade Work
Work on the Campbell River Airport project is moving forward with the posting of an invitation to tender for the runway extension construction work, and NAV Canada beginning work on site.
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Feb 24, 2010 - Island Coastal Economic Trust Announces Funding Support for the City of Campbell River Airport Runway Extension
Gibsons, B.C. - Barry Janyk, Chair of the Island Coastal Economic Trust and Mayor of Gibsons, on behalf of the Board of Directors, today announced funding by the Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) of $2,310,000 to be provided to the City of Campbell River for the extension of its airport runway. The total cost of the project is estimated at $8,331,250.
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Oct 23, 2009 - Airport Runway Extension Underway
At its October 20 meeting, City Council gave formal approval to issue a request for proposal (RFP) regarding the airport runway extension within the week.
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Sep 25, 2009 - Infrastructure Funding to Boost Local Economy and Upgrade Highway 19A, Airport
The federal and provincial government have provided funding for the City of Campbell River to upgrade Hwy 19A and expand the airport.
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Dec 1, 2008 - $7 Million invested in Campbell River Airport
$7 Million has been invested in infrastructure at the Campbell River Airport (YBL) to enhance its capacity to attract business and land use development.
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Nov 1, 2006 - A Successful Year
This year 2006 at the airport we have seen numerous improvements to the infrastructure. Nav Canada has completed construction of the new flight service building, the flight service specialist now enjoy an unobstructed view of the airfield.
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Jun 1, 2006 - Security Rules and Regulations
There has been much confusion as to what people can and cannot take on aircraft as carry-on baggage. With the new security measures recently enforced, it is important that people understand what is allowed and what is not, to ensure that they are not inconvenienced during their travels.
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