November 2017 NEWSLETTER

November 2017

NEWSLETTER

“A national organization dedicated to promoting the viability of Regional and Community Airports across Canada” www.rcacc.ca RCAC MEMBER AIRPORT PROFILE: Vernon Regional Airport (CYVK), BC JJul Initially, the airport was located south of the city at the Vernon Army Cadet Camp. The camp parade square and baseball field now occupy the exact spot.

During the second war, general aviation was grounded by the Federal Government. The airport was taken over by the military for training. When the war ended, the airport was relocated to the farmlands of Okanagan Landing. The airport was a grass field approximately half the length it is today. Jj The Vernon Flying Club was the sole tenant of the airport during the late forties and early fifties. There were only four aircraft based on the field. The 1,200′ X 12′ runway was eventually paved. The two-inch thick pavement was laid over four inches of gravel.

The city hangar was built during the early 1950’s, and airport usage grew during the 60’s and 70’s. The strong economy of the 1970’s saw close to eighty aircraft located on the field. Operation then was a regional district function. The runway (07-25) had been extended westward onto Indian Reserve property giving 2200 feet, but it was still only twelve feet wide.

The airport remained basically unchanged until 1988 when the present runway was built. The Flying Club and Okanagan Aviation were the primary forces behind this development. And when the city limits were expanded to include Okanagan Landing, the airport fell under the authority of the City of Vernon.

The Vernon Regional Airport is a City owned and managed facility located on approximately 38.5 hectares (95 acres) at an elevation of 1141 foot above sea level approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) southwest of downtown Vernon.

Vernon Regional Airport is a commercial airport that houses industrial-based businesses focusing on aircraft manufacturing and maintenance as well as a base for corporate, commercial, and general aviation. It is one of the few airports in the Okanagan Valley that can offer skydiving because all commercial operators must give written consent to a skydiving company for skydiving to occur, something which is not feasible at a larger airport.

There are 14 businesses on the field that employ approximately 120 people. Cumulatively the Airport contributes 30 million dollars annually to the local economy and has become a major economic generator for the region.

The City of Vernon has completed Phase I of a multi-phase upgrade to the airport since assuming control in 1998 with the goal of continuing to attract new business to the Vernon area. Development and commercial lease information are under review in 2015 as part of the Airport Master Plan process.

Designed to support industry, the Vernon Regional Airport has become a centre for manufacturing and maintenance in the Pacific Northwest. The airport is fully serviced with airside lots. In addition, Vernon Regional Airport has approximately 2 hectares (5 acres) of land available for aerospace needs. This land parcel provides an excellent opportunity for manufacturing, maintenance, and aerospace technical education. Landscaped and operated to a professional standard, Vernon Regional Airport is located in the picturesque Okanagan Valley with 1,072 metres (3,517 feet) of asphalt runway surrounded by lakes and recreational amenities.

Corporation of the City of Vernon 250-545-3035

RCAC UPCOMING SCHEDULED MEETINGS

Monthly Conference Calls:

The Regional Community Airports of Canada Board of Directors meets for a conference call every second Wednesday of every month. During these conference calls the board discusses any current and emerging issues brought forward by our membership. All RCAC Members are encouraged to participate in these meetings at any time with your comments and concerns.

This conference call is open to all RCAC members to participate in. Time: 11:00 am MST Call in Number: 780-421-1483 95186#

Quarterly Board Meetings:

February 21st & 22nd, 2018 – Ottawa, ON May 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Sudbury, ON August 22nd & 23rd, 2018 – Terrace, BC November 21st & 22nd, 2018 – Ottawa, ON

All Regional Community Airports of Canada members are welcome to attend the quarterly meetings via conference phone or in person. If you would like to attend in person, please email [email protected] at least one month prior to confirm seat confirmation.

Annual General Meeting:

May 23rd & 24th, 2018 – Sudbury, ON

If you would like to attend the AGM in person, please email [email protected] at least one month prior to confirm seat confirmation.

ANNUAL REPORT

REGIONAL COMMUNITY AIRPORTS OF CANADA Chairman’s Report 2016-2017 Halifax September 18, 2017

RCAC has had an active year on a number fronts and continues to meet our goal of promoting and supporting regional community airports. As my term comes to an end as Chairman, I look back at the past few years and believe we have made great strides in achieving our objectives even if there is still a lot of work ahead of us.

One of the key objectives brought forward from our members at our last AGM was to improve communications with our members.

On this front we have taken the following actions:

Newsletter Revised the newsletter to be more focused on RCAC issues and ensure the articles are current.

Monthly Conference Calls:

Established a consistent timing for the meetings and published when these take place and encouraged all members to participate.

The Regional Community Airports of Canada Board of Directors meets for a conference call every second Wednesday of every month. During these conference calls the board discusses any current and emerging issues brought forward by our membership. This conference call is open to all RCAC members to participate in. Time: 11:00 am MST Call in Number: 780-421-1483 95186#

Quarterly reports:

Our goal for 2017/18 is to publish a quarterly report following our face to face board meeting which are open to the membership for participation please note the up-coming schedule. Quarterly Board Meetings:

Date Location

September 18th, 2017 Halifax, NS AGM and meeting in concert with SWIFT convention November 23rd, 2017 Ottawa, ON Includes meeting with TC and NavCanada February 21st, 2018 Ottawa, ON Includes meetings with TC and NavCanada May 23rd & 24th, 2018 Sudbury, ON AGM and general meetings

RCAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017/2018

September 18th, 2018 RCAC held its Annual General Meeting in Halifax, NS.

Newly Elected Board of Directors

Brian Grant, CEO from the Grande Prairie Airport was elected in as the new Chairman along with Todd Tripp, CEO from the Greater Sudbury Airport as Vice Chairman.

Other newly elected officials elected in as directors are: Carmen Hendry - Northwest Regional Airport, James Lindsey – The Pas Airport, and Peggy May – Southport Airport as Secretary Treasurer.

The board of directors for RCAC can be contacted anytime for questions.

Chairman: Brian Grant Vice Todd Tripp Grande Prairie Airport Chairman: Greater Sudbury Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Jack Santerre Director: Ian Darling North Bay Jack Garland Airport Kativik Regional Corporation [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Carmen Hendry Director: Curtis Ross Northwest Regional Airport, Thompson Regional Airport Authority Terrace-Kitimat [email protected] [email protected]

Director: James Lindsey Director: Dave Dayment The Pas Airport Timmins Victor M Power Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Director: William Stewart Director: Tyler Massee Peace River Airport Campbell River Airport [email protected] [email protected]

Director: Ben Hancharuk Secretary Peggy May Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport /Treasurer: Southport Airport [email protected] [email protected]

RCAC SUB COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

RCAC has several working sub committees, if at any time you have specific questions for our working groups please feel free to contact them at the email address below.

Advisor Circular/Policy ACAP Committee Security Committee Committee Brian Grant - Committee Chairman Ian Darling - Chairman Ben Hancharuk - Committee Chair Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Jack Santerre Corinne Stewart - Technical Advisor Tyler Massee Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Cutis Ross William Stewart Peggy May Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Todd Tripp Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor William Stewart Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

ALS Snow Removal NAV Canada ASFA Committee TALPA Working Group Working Group

Brian Grant - Committee Chairman Jack Santerre - Committee Chair Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Dave Dayment - Technical Advisor Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Don Booth - Back-Up Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ben Hancharuk - Technical Advisor Todd Tripp Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Ian Darling Email: [email protected] Todd Tripp Email: [email protected]

TP312 5th Addition Working Group

Doug Mark - Technical Advisor Robert Tyrer - Technical Advisor William Stewart - Back-up Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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September 25, 2017

1. SDG’s Townships Aren’t Eager to Own a Slice of the Cornwall Regional Airport – by Alan S. Hale, Cornwall Standard-Freeholder Convincing the townships to accept an ownership stake in the Cornwall Regional Airport may be a bit of a tough sell. A consultant’s report released early last week recommended that all of the The Cornwall Regional six SDG townships be brought on board to own and fund the airport together, rather than just Airport at Summerstown. Cornwall and South Glengarry.

September 26, 2017

2. Changes Urged After Weather Delay Leaves Passengers, Including Newborn, Sleeping in Nunavut Airport – by Walter Strong, CBC News A mother and newborn had an unexpected layover in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, last week, spending a night in the airport with more than a dozen other passengers. Passengers on a Calm Air flight from Winnipeg, A Calm Air flight destined for Arviat had to be Manitoba, to Arviat, Nunavut, via Rankin Inlet grounded due to poor weather in that community. were forced to spend the night in the Rankin Inlet terminal after a connecting flight had to be delayed due to weather. No hotel rooms in the 3. Six Drag-Race Days OK’d Despite Safety community were available that night, the Concerns – by Sean Eckford, Coast Reporter company's president said. (Walter Strong/CBC) Sechelt council has approved six drag racing days at the Sechelt Airport, despite safety concerns raised by the airport manager and a staff Council heard that there recommendation that the schedule be reduced to four days with a fifth date set aside to use if one were safety concerns at the airport during the 2017 of the others gets rained out. Airport manager Greg Caple told council the relationship with the drag-race season, but most Sunshine Coast Drag Racing Association (SCDRA) is good, but there were safety issues during of the blame fell on the 2017 season, including five aircraft “incursions” in four hours during a September event, aviators who were not despite a Transport Canada notice to aviators that the airport was closed. following the rules. September 27, 2017

4. Ultra-Low-Cost Airline Could Swoop into Abbotsford – by Kelvin Gawley, The Abbotsford News Canada’s newest ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) could soon swoop into Abbotsford. On Wednesday, WestJet revealed the name and hot-pink logo for its subsidiary, Swoop.

5. Medevac May Be a One-Way Trip Only in B.C. - bclocalnews.com When Burns Lake residents experience a medical emergency that requires them to be medevaced to Vancouver, in some cases this may be a one-way trip only. According to B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), once a patient has recovered and is ready to return to his/her home community, the patient’s health care team will determine if paramedic care is required during transport back home.

September 28, 2017

6. Castlegar CAO Predicts Airport Navigation Breakthrough – by Betsy Kline, Castlegar News

7. Hamilton International Launches 2017/2018 Winter Program – Travelweek Group HAMILTON — John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM) is kicking off its 2017/2018 winter program with flights to Florida, the Caribbean and Mexico. Beginning in November, seasonal flights from Hamilton to Orlando will resume.

8. City Approves Airport Lease Agreement - by Ashli Barrett, Lacombe Globe The City of Lacombe is moving forward with an agreement that will see the Lacombe Airport become the Lacombe Regional Airport. At their regular meeting on Monday, council gave approval to the Lacombe Airport Lease and Operating/Funding Agreement.

A pilot takes off from the 9. Peterborough Airport Launches Online Survey to Gauge Lacombe Airport during the most recent fly-in event. Interest in Having Daily Commercial Passenger Flights to (Ashli Barrett/Lacombe Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto - by Joelle Kovach, The Globe) Peterborough Examiner If you'd ever like to hop on a plane to downtown Toronto, Peterborough Airport wants to hear from you. The airport is considering a new 20-minute flight Peterborough Airport. CLIFFORD between Peterborough and Billy Bishop Airport - but only if there's enough interest. SKARSTEDT/PETERBOROUGH EXAMINER/POSTMEDIA 10. Operating in Icing Conditions Led to 2015 Loss of Control and Collision with Terrain NETWORK file photo Near Pickle Lake, Ontario – CNW WINNIPEG - In its investigation report (A15C0163) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that ice accumulation and the company practice to operate in icing conditions led to the December 2015 crash of a cargo plane near Pickle Lake, Ontario. At 0900 on 11 December 2015, a Cessna 208B Caravan, operating as Wasaya Airways Limited flight 127, left Pickle Lake Airport, Ontario, for Angling Lake / Wapekeka Airport, Ontario, with the pilot and a load of cargo on board.

11. Impaired Driving Charge Leads to Substantial Fine – by Steven Wilson, discoverweyburn.com A Weyburn man will be $2,500 lighter in the pocket, after pleading guilty to impaired driving in Weyburn Provincial Court Tuesday. According to the statement of facts presented in court, in the early morning hours of June 17th, 2017, 22-year-old Kolten Cleasby was clocked at 144 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. He continued to the Weyburn Airport, where he was driving at a high rate of speed on the tarmac, and also drove into a farmer’s field.

12. Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier Swoop Coming to Windsor Airport – by Chris Thompson, Windsor Star Canada’s new ultra-low-cost air carrier Swoop will be operating out of Windsor, but the destinations passengers will be able to reach from YQG are being kept under wraps. “We will for competitive reasons — and I don’t think we’re unique in having this approach — won’t be unveiling our network until our booking launch which will be in February,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet’s executive vice-president responsible for the launch of the new airline.

September 29, 2017

13. An Argument for Why Amazon Should Move to Small Town Alberta – by Jeffrey Heyden-Kaye, Ponoka News To the folks at Amazon looking for new headquarters, Amazon HQ2: Ponoka is the perfect location, you just don’t know it yet. And if you need a fast flight that the EIA may not have Attending cadets were delighted available, get this, the Ponoka Industrial Airport is a CANPASS approved facility. That means to speak to kids and parents aircraft can clear customs into the United States without having to go through Edmonton and about the cadet program and Calgary. their achievements in it during the second annual open house at Sechelt Airport.

14. The Ski Season Lands in Vermont with Porter Airlines - CNW TORONTO - Porter Airlines resumes winter service to Burlington, Vermont beginning December 21, 2017. Flights will operate twice weekly from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to Burlington International Airport until March 27, 2018.

15. Skies Look Clear and Bright for Aviation Industries in Peterborough – by Global News A booming economy in southern Ontario is good news for the aviation industry. Howard Eng, the CEO of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, says there is the potential to see 110-million passenger movements through Pearson.

Peterborough Airport September 30, 2017 is part of a group of 10 Southern Ontario Airports working to 16. The Spectator’s View: Another Airline Tries Its Hand in take the pressure of Hamilton – Opinion, The Hamilton Spectator Pearson Airport in Hamilton is both blessed, and cursed, with having one of the largest Toronto. Steve Guthrie / CHEX News and busiest airports in the world just down the QEW. On the one hand, Pearson International Airport offers air travelers access to Artist’s rendering of a Canada virtually every corner of the globe. Jetlines Boeing 737. - Handout

17. PIC – Dropping in for Breakfast – South Peace News

18. Air Cadets Host Open House at Sechelt Airport – Coast Reporter Saturday, Sept. 23 saw the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, 858 Skookumchuk Squadron (Sunshine Coast), host their Big Lakes County hosted its second annual All About Flight open house at Sechelt second annual fly-in breakfast at Airport. Promoting careers in aviation, showcasing their the High Prairie Airport on Sept. Attending cadets were delighted 16 to promote the facility. Left- skills in shelter and fire building, first aid, compassing and to speak to kids and parents right, are Grant Lee, of Peace even showing the Disney Planes movie in their movie tent, about the cadet program and River, Ryan Chrisp, of Peace the attending cadets were delighted to speak to kids and their achievements in it during River, Steve Woodburn, of parents about the cadet program & their achievements in it. the second annual open house Peace River, Oban Gilbert, of at Sechelt Airport. Peace River, and Big Lakes County Councillor Don Charrois, October 1, 2017 who chairs the airport committee. 19. LETTER: Castlegar Airport Hopes are Pie in the Sky – Opinion, Nelson Star Re: “Proposed Castlegar airport upgrade could increase reliability” (Sept. 22) Before continuing, go back and read the original article on the original study done by Nav Canada and Jeppesen (Nelson Star, Jan. 29, 2016) noting the limits and probability of changes within the current and enforced regulatory environment as quoted by the named representatives of both agencies.

October 3, 2017

20. Helicopter Crashes North of Campbell River – by Elias Hubbard, Click Lancashire Independent News The Joint Rescue Co-Ordination Centre says the aircraft went down near the Campbell River airport on Sunday afternoon. The Robinson R44 went down Sunday in heavy bush.

October 4, 2017

21. Airplane Hits Two Deer While Landing at Alberta Airport – by Claire Theobald, Postmedia An airport in Conklin, Alta., was shut down Tuesday after an airplane hit two deer during landing. Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to the Conklin Airport at 1:37 p.m. Tuesday after a privately chartered Sunwest Dash 8 aircraft hit two deer as it was making a landing.

RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca 22. Centre to Allow Realistic Fire Training in Northwest B.C. – Omineca Express On Tuesday Sept. 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the site of the new Fraser Lake Regional Fire Training Centre (at the Fraser Lake airport), Nechako-Kitamaat Development Fund Society representative, Jamie Nielsen, presented a cheque for $4,955.00 to the Fraser Lake Fire Rescue Training Society. This funding provides assistance for the Fraser Lake Fire Rescue Training Society to clear, level and prepare the donated land to establish a regional training centre including a water storage tank and vehicle extrication props for training purposes.

23. No Swoop Expected in Grande Prairie – by Tricia Kindleman, mygrandeprairienow.com Ultra low-cost carriers are about to be an option for Canadian travelers, but don’t expect them to service Grande Prairie right away. WestJet has announced plans for Swoop airlines to fly in 2018.

24. Town Sets Sights on Canada Goose Again - by Lyonel Doherty, Oliver Chronicle Swoop enters the Canada geese are in hunters’ sights again in the Town of Oliver. Canadian ultra-low-cost Recently, council authorized the continuation of the goose carrier market. (CNW management program at Tucelnuit Lake and the Oliver Airport. Group/WestJet)

On Oct. 4, the Pembroke & 25. Pembroke Airport Launches Project Runway – by Celina Ip, Area Airport officially kicked The Pembroke Daily Observer off their Project Runway PEMBROKE - The Pembroke & Area Airport is embarking on a campaign to raise $1.25- million to repave the campaign to pave their way to a new runway. Originally known as runway. Pictured here (from Brown’s Airfield – a grass strip that was established in 1954 – it left) are Beachburg Lions wasn’t until 1968 that the municipality purchased the airport and Club treasurer Tony Mercier, installed 4,000 feet of paved runway. The Town of Oliver Beachburg Lions Club continues to issue hunting secretary Audrey Cormack, permits for Canada geese Renfrew Industrial October 5, 2017 to control their numbers. Commission (RIC) chairman Ron Brazeau, Wendy 26. Deer Lake Regional Airport Authority Says It Can Handle Impact of Decreasing Traffic Murphy, Laurentian Hills Mayor Jed Reinwald, RIC – by Diane Crocker, The Western Star executive director Dave The Deer Lake Regional Airport set a new record in passenger traffic in 2015 with 341,072 DianeLemkay, Crocker/The Kinsmen Club of people going through the facility. That was just one WesternPembroke Star president positive in the year highlighted during the Deer Lake Lorraine Pecoskie and Deer Lake Regional Regional Airport Authority’s annual general meeting at the AirPembrokeport Authority Airport presidentCommission and representative CEO Holiday Inn Express on Tuesday night. In addition to the JamieTed Mahood. Schwartz board, six people attended the meeting. delivers his report during the 27. Oshawa Mayor Calls on Feds to Reconsider Closing organization’s annual OSHAWA – Oshawa officials are general meeting on Oshawa Airport Customs House – by Reka Szekely, Oshawa fuming after the federal government Tuesday night. This Week announced the closure of the customs OSHAWA — Oshawa officials are fuming after the federal house at the Oshawa Executive government announced the closure of the customs house at the Oshawa Executive Airport. Mayor John Henry said the city was given next to no notice of the Airport. Mayor John Henry said the city was given next to no notice of the closure, with a closure, with a letter sent to city letter sent to city officials on Sept. 8 from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials on Sept. 8 from the Canada stating that the customs house would be closed on Sept. 29. Borders Services Agency (CBSA) stating that the customs house would be closed on Sept. 29 October 6, 2017

28. Airport CEO Resigns – Hamilton Spectator Hamilton's airport management group is looking for a new CEO after the resignation of Vijay Bathija. Ron Foxcroft, the chair of TradePort International Corp., the company that operates the city-owned airport John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, announced the resignation Friday, saying Bathija is "exploring other options and we are delighted for him."

29. Passengers, Air Traffic Numbers Fell at Airport in 2016 – by Vincent McDermott, Fort McMurray Today A combination of the May 2016 wildfire and an economic downturn meant the Fort McMurray International Airport saw a drop in visitors last year. In the airport authority’s Economic Impact Report for 2016, 740,000 people were recorded to have passed through the airport last year, as An inbound flight unloads passengers at opposed to the 1.1 million people in 2015. the Fort McMurray International Airport on 30. Councillor Candidate Erwin Warkentin – Vermilion Standard Monday, June 9, 2014. Vermilion resident Erwin Warkentin says he decided to run for Town Council because he wants to Supplied Image/Fort McMurray Airport Authority be a voice for small businesses and to represent those who are not here in the community. … As a pilot and flight instructor, I bring firsthand knowledge of how other communities within Alberta have successfully developed their airports for the benefit of the community as a whole. I am pleased that the town has taken initiative with the airport committee and I hope to see further development in this area in the next four years,” said Warkentin.

October 10, 2017

31. Taking Wing for the Sport of Aviation – by Victoria Paterson, Innisfail Province INNISFAIL - Students from Bowden, Spruce View and Poplar Ridge recently took wing for a chance to try the sport of aviation over Central Alberta. The Grade 6 students from local schools got the chance on Sept. 30 to ride in small aircraft thanks to the time and effort of local Canadian Owners Pilot John Mulder stands and Pilots Association (COPA) members, who helped put on the COPA for Kids event at the beside the Cherokee 160 along with three thrilled Innisfail Airport. students from Spruce View School. Submitted 32. Vancouver Getting More Island Time - CNW photo CALGARY - WestJet announced today that it will begin operating daily, year-round service from Nanaimo Airport and Comox Valley Airport to Vancouver International Airport on WestJet Encore. "WestJet is looking forward to providing Nanaimo and Comox with improved connectivity into the broader WestJet network," said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Corporate Development.

33. Toronto Airline Expands Daily Service to 3 Ontario Cities by December – CBC News FLYGTA Airlines says it will soon fly daily to three new Ontario destinations out of Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport, including an 18- minute flight to technology hub Kitchener-Waterloo. The Canadian Lake Simcoe Regional airline says travellers will be able to fly with them from Toronto to Airport manager Mike Barrie's Lake Simcoe Regional Airport & Region of Waterloo FLYGTA Airlines will offer 18-minute flights from Billy Drumm is pleased with International Airport in Kitchener-Waterloo starting Nov. 6. the Tuesday Bishop Airport to Kitchener- announcement by Waterloo in November. FLYGTA Airlines to 34. Additional Daily Service Slated for Lake Simcoe Regional (Michelle Siu/Canadian Press) include the Oro-Medonte Airport – by Ian McInroy, Barrie Examiner Township facility in its ORO-MEDONTE TWP. – Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA) is moving on up. The Oro-Medonte future plans. Mark Wanzel/Barrie facility is one of three new Ontario airports included in plans announced Tuesday by FLYGTA Examiner/Postmedia Airlines, a Canadian airline which operates out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on Toronto Network Island.

35. Farmland Provides Very Few Jobs in Ontario Says Reader – Opinion, Pickering News Advertiser To the editor: I am tired of reading the nonsense about the Pickering airport lands we read in the paper. These people talk about it being prime farmland that would provide food and jobs.

36. Swift Current Airport Holding an Emergency Response Exercise – by Tanner Wallace- Scribner, swiftcurrentonline.com The Swift Current Airport will be holding an emergency response exercise on Wednesday. The emergency response exercise is part of a federal requirement to conduct a full-scale testing of the airport's Emergency Response Plan. File photo

October 11, 2017

37. Edmundston Airport Receiving Funding for Needed Upgrades – by Katie Zarrilli, wagmtv.com The Edmundston Airport is getting some much-needed upgrades. Airport officials were overjoyed when the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced a combined investment of 750 thousand dollars to go towards renovations. "I don't think that there have been any improvements in the building for the last 25 years. So, I did it on purpose to do the presentation here, so people could see that it's not a luxury that we're asking, it's necessary," said Luc Michaud, President of the Madawaska Airport Inc.

38. Commuter Airline Plans Airport Enhancements – by Allan Benner, The St. Catherines Standard Flying about 2,000 feet above the calm water of Lake Ontario, traffic gridlock on the busy highway to the west seems a distant memory. It takes about 90 minutes to drive roughly 120 km along the QEW between Niagara and Toronto.

39. Oshawa Executive Airport Reopens After Runway Rehabilitation Completed – by Reka Local officials were Szekely, Oshawa This Week outraged when they OSHAWA — Oshawa’s Executive Airport is once again open for business after a runway found out that the federal government had plans to rehabilitation closed its runway for five weeks. Flights began arriving and taking off from the airport close the Canadian on the evening of Oct. 10 following the closure. Border Services Agency office at the Oshawa 40. Border Office Closure Delayed After Fierce Local Blowback – by Dave Flaherty, The Executive Airport. Mayor John Henry and regional Oshawa Express chair Roger Anderson The seemingly abrupt and unexpected decision by the Canadian Border Services Agency to close both claim they were its office at the Oshawa Executive Airport has local politicians infuriated and seeking answers. given zero notice ahead Oshawa Mayor John Henry says the city received a letter from the federal agency on Sept. 8 giving of the closure. The backlash has caused the notice the airport office would close Sept. 29 with services to be moved to Billy Bishop Airport in closure to be pushed Toronto and an office in Mississauga. back to November. 41. Pickering Council Votes to Bid for Amazon, Tweaks Stance on Airport – by Kristen Calis, Pickering News Advertiser PICKERING - Pickering council has stepped away from the past and taken a new stance in support of the development of an airport in Pickering, subject to the results of a study that's currently underway. At the Oct. 10 meeting, council approved the City of Pickering’s plans to Employees enter a secure are in bid as a candidate to host Amazon’s second North American headquarters (HQ2). Amazon’s new Toronto office, the first in Canada on June 20, 2017. The City of Pickering 42. City of Pickering Supports Development of an Airport - CNW believes its Seaton PICKERING, ON - At last night's Council meeting, the City of Pickering endorsed a motion to neighbourhood would be the support the development of an airport in Pickering, subject to the results identified in the best home for Amazon’s second Federal Government's forthcoming Aviation Sector Analysis – Pickering Airport Study. City North American headquarters. – Bernard Weil/Toronto Star Council was presented with a staff report on investment attraction and job creation, which outlined the need to develop the requisite infrastructure to attract multinational companies, like Amazon, to Pickering's Innovation Corridor.

FLYGTA announced Tuesday that it would start a daily 44. WestJet Adds New Service Between Nanaimo and flight between Billy Bishop Vancouver – BCLocalNews.com Toronto City Airport and the WestJet is adding a new daily, year-round flights between Nanaimo Region of Waterloo and Vancouver giving passengers a gateway to the world in as little International Airport starting as 15 minutes. The service will be operated by WestJet’s fleet of Nov. 6. (FLYGTA/Facebook) Bombardier Q400 aircraft which has 78 seats. WestJet will begin October 12, 2017 operating a 78-seat Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 45. Federal Government Should Rethink Decision to Close Durham’s Customs House – between Nanaimo and Vancouver last this year. Opinion, Oshawa This Week (WestJet Photo) Small business was dealt another challenge last week when the federal government announced the closure of the customs house at the Oshawa Executive Airport. Oshawa Mayor John Henry said the city was given next to no notice of the closure, with a letter sent to city officials on Sept. 8 from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) stating that the customs house would be closed on Sept. 29.

46. Nunavut Hamlet’s Airport an Unhealthy Workplace, Employee Says – by Steve Ducharme, Nunatsiaq Online The federal government will soon receive detailed proposals from the Government of Nunavut to improve and replace Kimmirut’s 40-year-old terminal building, after introductory pitches to a federal infrastructure fund were approved earlier in the month, the territory’s transportation department This photo shows how confirmed Oct. 10. But the Kimmirut airport’s radio operator, Paul Onalik, says any renovation to the much dust blows into current terminal is long overdue, and that the GN’s patchwork upkeep of the building so far has been the Kimmirut airport through cracks in mostly “quick fixes” and “rush jobs.” windows and door frames. The building 47. A Future Pickering Airport Won’t Necessarily Employ Durham Residents – Opinion, Ajax fills up with fumes News Advertiser when the furnace is turned on, and it can To the editor: When discussing whether or not Pickering needs an airport, it is important to consider fill up with engine facts, not just uninformed opinion. The case has been made that a Pickering airport would bring in exhaust from aircraft. thousands of needed jobs. (PHOTO COURTESY OF PAUL ONALIK) 48. WestJet Reports Record September Load Factor of 80.4 Per Cent - CNW CALGARY - WestJet today announced September 2017 traffic results with a load factor of 80.4% an increase of 0.5 percentage points year over year. Revenue passenger miles or traffic, increased 5.9% year over year, and capacity, measured in available seat miles, grew 5.3% over the same period.

49. WestJet Unveils Canada’s First Boeing 737 Max - CNW CALGARY - WestJet today officially unveiled its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, one of 50 scheduled for delivery in the next four years. "We are proud to make history as the first Canadian airline to receive the Boeing 737 MAX," said Ed Sims, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Commercial. Dan Valin, First Air's director of communications, October 13, 2017 unveils the airline's new look, based on a 50. Rebranded First Air Celebrates a Rebirth, Complains About NNI – by Jim Bell, Nunatsiaq combination of red, Online grey and white and using the catch-phrase OTTAWA—After unveiling new livery, new uniforms, new branding materials and a new catch- "Fly the Arctic." phrase, a reorganized First Air is ready to expand and seek new Arctic business opportunities, (PHOTO BY JIM BELL) company officials said Oct. 12. “We are talking about the rebirth of the airline,” First Air’s president and CEO, Brock Friesen, said at a crowded promotional event held inside the airline’s hangar at the Ottawa International Airport.

52. Aircraft Movement Statistics: Small Airports, June 2017 – Statistics Canada Take-offs and landings at 128 Canadian airports without air traffic control towers reached a total of 63,543 movements in June. Ten airports accounted for 37% of the month's activity: Peterborough, Ontario (6,543 movements); Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (2,914); Barrie-Orillia-Lake Simcoe Regional, Ontario (1,977); …

53. YZZ Staff and Facilities Coming Together – by Sheri Regnier, bclocalnews.com Increased service levels at the Trail Regional Airport had council reviewing site operations before adding one new full-time job and hiring two casuals for an existing position. “Council was presented with a pro-forma 2018 Airport Budget as part of the decision to hire a full-time Airport Maintenance Technician (AMT) and two casual Airport Operation Specialists (AOS),” explained Chief Administrative Officer David Perehudoff. Construction at the 54. Cold Hands, Warm Hearts at Williams Lake Independent Schools’ Trail Regional Airport is nearing its final Cross-Country Run – by Paige Mueller, The Williams Lake Tribune steps as workers The cold and flurries didn’t stop runners from giving it their all at a yearly cross- build a stairway from country run hosted by three independent schools at the Williams Lake airport. the parking lot to the Students from Cariboo Adventist Academy, Sacred Heart Catholic School and new terminal building Maranatha Christian School competed against others in their age categories on Thursday. on a frosty track Friday morning while teachers, coaches and parents cheered them on.

October 14, 2017

55. Airport PCB Cleanup on Agenda for Monday’s Peterborough City Council Meeting – by The Peterborough Examiner Peterborough Airport. City council will consider several agenda items during Monday's meeting of the committee of the Clifford Skarstedt/Peterborough whole, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. City council will be asked to boost the payment to a local Examiner/Postmedia environmental consulting firm as it deals with PCBs at the Peterborough Airport. Network file photo

56. J.D. Irving Buys Saint- Léonard Airport – CBC News J.D. Irving Ltd. has purchased the Saint-Léonard airport for $100,000. The deal was finalized Friday, according to Service New Brunswick.

October 16, 2017 The Saint-Léonard airport in 57. Castlegar Council Will Look at Permitting Marijuana Facility – by Betsy Kline, northwestern New bclocalnews.com Brunswick. (Etienne Castlegar city council will be looking at rezoning a portion of the airport reserve lands to allow for a Dumont/Radio-Canada) medical marijuana production facility at the Monday, Oct. 16 council meeting. The city has been approached by a developer interested in developing a Health Canada approved production facility at 195 Highway 3/3A and 169/179 Hughes Road.

58. Clearview to Consider Ending Subsidy for Collingwood Airport – by Ian Adams, Wasaga Sun Clearview Township council could be clipping the wings of the Collingwood Regional Airport. In a notice of motion, Deputy Mayor Barry Burton proposed the township end the $25,000 annual subsidy it pays toward the airport’s operational costs. Clearview Township Deputy Mayor Barry Burton – Metroland file photo

60. NAV CANADA Reports September Traffic Figures – NAV CANADA News Release OTTAWA - NAV CANADA announced today its traffic figures for the month of September 2017 as measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal and oceanic air navigation services, in Image Credit: CFJC comparison to the prior fiscal year. Air traffic in September 2017 increased by an average of 5.4% Today compared to the same month in 2016.

61. Pilots’ Group Expresses Concern Over Legislation – by Taylor Blewett, Whitehorse Star Much of the legislative sitting last week was devoted to sparring between the official Opposition and Highways and Public Works Minister Richard Mostyn over the government’s tabled Public Airports Act. Today, the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) released a statement expressing concern about the tabled act, & the consultation process that preceded it.

62. Council Hopefuls Tackle Vagrancy, Economic Development, Taxes in Public Forum – by Amelia Naismith, Pipestone Flyer Residents of the City of Wetaskiwin were able to gain a better knowledge of their election candidates’ thoughts, ideas and understanding of council at the candidates’ forum, held Oct. 5. … When it comes to economic development in the City of Wetaskiwin, candidates were asked what role they felt the Wetaskiwin Regional Airport plays.

October 17, 2017

63. Kids Fly for Free – by Alan S. Hale, Cornwall Standard- COPA for Kids will be Freeholder held at the Cornwall Pilots with the Cornwall Flying Club will be taking to the sky this Saturday Residents listen to Regional Airport on with what they hope will be the next generation of commercial and proceedings on Oct. 11 Saturday, put on by the public hearing for a land Cornwall Flying Club. recreational pilots. The club is hosting its semi-annual Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) for Kids event which will take use redesignation in the The club held a similar McDougal Flats area event in May, as seen aeronautically-inclined youngsters for a birds-eye tour of Cornwall in the west of Sundre. Dan here in this file photo. hopes that it will inspire them to become pilots in the future. Singleton/MVP Staff Alan S. Hale/Cornwall Standard-Freeholder 64. McDougal Flats Gravel Redesignation Approved – by Dan Singleton, Mountain View Gazette In an effort to help meet its yearly need for about 300,000 tonnes of gravel, Mountain View County council has approved the redesignation of a 160-acre parcel of land immediately west of Sundre from agriculture district to aggregate extraction/processing district for a new pit. … The property in question is owned by Mountain View County and is located at SE 32-295-5, northeast of the Sundre airport.

65. Volunteers Clearing Land to Send a Message to Government About Need for Airport – CBC News

Evacuees from Wasagamack After a wildfire blazed and burned beside an isolated First Nation in First Nation line up at an northern Manitoba, leading to an airport in the nearby emergency evacuation over the summer, community of St. Theresa Point in order to catch a the community is coming together to plane out to safety on Aug. clear land for an airstrip — with or 29. (Mark Wood Ganabook) without government help. Hundreds of Baker Lake incumbent people from Wasagamack First Nation will be heading out with tools and vigour to clear the brush and prepare WestJet announced today Simeon Mikkungwak says he wants to see land for an airstrip on Tuesday. that it is adding flights from the John C. Munroe more evidence of airport to Las Vegas this economic development 66. WestJet Adding Flights to Las Vegas at Hamilton Airport – winter. (Michael in the community, CBC News Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty especially in housing Images) and infrastructure. Hamiltonians will soon be able to say, "What happens in Vegas…" (Jordan Konek/CBC) much more easily. WestJet announced today that it is adding flights from Hamilton to Sin City starting this winter.

67. Baker Lake Candidates Plan to Harness Mining Revenue to Spur Change in Constituency – CBC News The two candidates campaigning to represent Baker Lake, Nunavut, at the territorial level both want to harness the economic potential of mining to improve infrastructure & education. Mikkungwak wants to see more advanced landing technology used at the local airport.

68. Party to Celebrate Turbine Decision Planned – by Gisele Winton Sarvis, The Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin CLEARVIEW TWP. — A celebration will be held Saturday at the Collingwood Regional Airport to mark the success of the fight against the wpd Canada’s Fairview wind turbine project. “Drive in or fly in ... We expect pilots from around central Ontario,” said commercial pilot and Coun. Kevin Elwood.

69. EVT Revokes Renewable Energy Approval on the Basis of Harm to Human Health – by McCarthy Tétrault LLP As we reported in a blog post in October 2016, the Renewable Energy Approval (“REA”) for the Fairview Wind Farm (“Fairview”) in Clearview Township was revoked by the Environmental Review Tribunal (“ERT”) on the basis that the project would cause serious and irreversible harm to the endangered species of bat, the little brown bats. The ERT also concluded, for the first time, that there would be harm to human health due to close proximity of the project to the Collingwood Airport and the Clairview Field Airport.

70. Fairview Airport Updates – by Joanne McQuarrie, Fairview Post New signage has been ordered for the airport and will be installed soon. The signage is to ensure vehicles do not bring debris (called foreign object debris on airport) onto the tarmack, which can cause issues with aircraft. … The Airport Taxi Way Widening Project was done in September.

71. Plane ‘Crash’ Tests Procedures – by PJ Wilson, The North Bay Nugget Fire trucks, ambulance, police cruisers and airport vehicles raced out onto Runway 36 Wednesday at North Bay’s Jack Garland Airport, lights flashing in response to the crash of a Dash 8 passenger airplane. The airplane, which had just taken off from the airport, was forced to turn back with engine troubles, landing short of the runway and coming to a complete stop before the runway threshold. Fire trucks, ambulance, police cruisers and airport vehicles raced out onto 72. Yukon Government Hears More Complaints About Proposed Runway 36 Wednesday at Airport Act – by Ashley Joannou, Yukon News North Bay’s Jack Garland A Whitehorse city councillor is the latest person to question the Airport, lights flashing in territorial government’s handling of consultation on its proposed Public response to the crash of a Dash 8 passenger airplane. Airports Act. Samson Hartland is wondering why Whitehorse’s mayor One of the luggage and council were not consulted before the Yukon government tabled carousels at the the bill which has already faced criticism from industry organizations and airlines. Whitehorse airport. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News) October 19, 2017

73. Hanna Airport Looking at New Landing System – by Jackie Gold-Irwin, Hanna Herald The Town of Hanna has begun discussions with the Special Areas to look into the possibility of adding a GPS Landing system at the Hanna Airport Council learned at their Oct. 10 meeting. CAO Kim Neill said while the tool would benefit not just pilots, but make it easier for STARS to travel to Hanna in periods of inclement weather, the communities’ location over 70 nautical miles from the nearest weather station was an issue.

74. Reader Sees a Pickering Airport Being a Necessity in the Future – Opinion, Pickering News Advertiser To the editor: As a longtime resident and a supporter of a Pickering airport, I would just like to add a few comments in the debate regarding the matter. The Oshawa airport, located in the middle of an urban area, is not viable for either commercial or private aviation long-term.

RCAC NEWSLETTER News items for information only, source as indicated. Photos copyrighted as per caption credit. Provided for members of RCAC Contact us at: Suite 220, 10610 Airport Drive, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V7Z5 or email: [email protected] Website: www.rcacc.ca 75. Agriculture, Not Airport, is the Future – Opinion, Pickering News Advertiser On Oct. 10, Pickering council broke with 45 years of history, voting in favour of a Pickering airport. The recommendation was buried in a report on an Amazon bid, but the bid was incidental to the evening’s real purpose. Interestingly, pro-airport delegations were present in force, forewarned. Let it go on record that no such courtesy was extended by council to those opposed to the policy change. Mary Delaney is the 76. Daily Flights to Toronto Coming Soon – by Faisal Ali, The Observer chairwoman Waterloo Region’s status as a science and technology hub – think of the likes of Google, Blackberry and of Land Over Toyota, for instance – brings some greater demand for physical connections, road, rail and air. With Landings improvements and some juggling of financing, the region has been trying to boost the air links via the airport in Breslau.

77. Sixth for the Six: Billy Bishop Airport Ranked One of the World’s Best Airports in Condé Nast Traveler 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards - CNW TORONTO - For the second consecutive year, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) has been named one of the best airports in the world in the Condé Nast Traveler 2017 Readers' Choice Awards, the premier international travel industry awards voted on by more than 300,000 travellers around the world. Billy Bishop Airport was ranked sixth in a Top 10 list of global airports.

October 20, 2017

78. Police Warn Small Planes Away from Princeton Airport – by Andrea Demeer, bclocalnews.com RCMP are warning planes away from the Princeton airport. Well, really small planes anyhow.

79. Trail Airport Service Levels – by Sheri Regnier, bclocalnews.com With new services comes higher costs and an inevitable challenge to balance the books. Aside from the usual two per cent increases for inflation and labour costs, the new terminal at Trail Regional Airport also comes into play.

October 21, 2017

80. Airport Heating Bill – by B. Hansel, Wadena Pioneer Journal The board … took no action on an airport building heating review. City Administrator Brad Swenson pointed out the airport’s heating bill was $3,556 over six months last year.

October 22, 2017

81. Turbine Win Celebration – by Catherine Thompson, Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre About a hundred people gathered at the Collingwood Regional Airport to celebrate their win. The opponents of a plan that was for 8 wind turbines near Stayner were officially marking their victory in getting the plans scrapped following a long eight-year battle.

82. Changes to the CBSA Office of Oshawa – Letters, Oshawa This Week To the editor: Re: ‘Mayor calls on feds to reconsider closing airport customs house’, news, Oct. 12. There’s been misunderstanding about the upcoming changes to the Canada Border Service Agency’s Incumbent (CBSA) at the Oshawa Municipal Airport that is important to clarify. Johnny Mike hopes to represent October 23, 2017 Pangnirtung for a second term in 83. Resident Wants to See North Pickering Realigned with Uxbridge – Opinion, Pickering News Nunavut's legislature. He Advertiser says a priority To the editor: The City of Pickering council embraced an airport in Pickering by a vote of 3 to 2. The two will be to no votes were by the representatives of North Pickering, the region most affected by a proposed airport. continue lobbying for a new airport and airstrip for 84. Three Old Rivals and a Newcomer Spar for Pangnirtung Seat – by John Thompson, Nunatsiaq the Baffin Island Online community. Johnny Mike, 62, is seeking a second term as MLA for the Baffin Island community of about 1,500 (PHOTO residents. If re-elected, Mike said he would continue to push for a new airport and runway for Pangnirtung. COURTESY JOHNNY MIKE) This is a longstanding demand from the community.

86. Are Yukon’s Liberals on a ‘March of Folly’ with the Public Airports Act? – Analysis by Nancy Thomson, CBC News Three weeks into the fall sitting of the Yukon legislature, and nearly a year after they were Premier Sandy Silver elected, Sandy Silver's Liberal government encountered the first real test of its mettle. It revolves campaigned on a promise around Bill 6 — the Public Airports Act — designed to bring the territory into the 21st century. that Liberals 'will ensure that your voice is going to be heard, and that your October 24, 2017 concerns are going to be acted upon.' Some in the 87. OPP Remind Drone Users About Rules – by Fadi Didi, Bayshore territory's aviation industry wonder what happened. Broadcasting News Centre (Claudiane Samson/Radio- OPP say they have seen a bump in residents using drones or model aircraft illegally. Police Canada) report several cases of illegal flying over private, rural properties in recent weeks.

88. Less Flying Farmers, More Need for Aerial Applicators – by Shannon VanRaies, Manitoba Cooperator Don Dewar jokingly calls it the $100 hamburger. Across Manitoba and rural Canada, flying clubs host fly-in breakfasts, lunches and other events to bring people to their airports and communities. Don Dewar with his 89. Jazz Aviation Soars to Safety Excellence – by Canadian Comanche aircraft in Occupational Safety Dauphin. Photo: Shann on VanRaes CLAREMONT – Local Jazz Aviation passengers who look through the windows of an airport residents Jerome Michaud, terminal will see a great deal of activity. Ramp agents load and unload Mike Reneau, Robert luggage and cargo, drive ground equipment and marshal aircraft during Burns, Kim Kalinich and Adam McKay were not arrival and departure. impressed when council changed its stance on an October 25, 2017 airport in Pickering as part of the City’s bid to host Amazon Inc.’s second 90. Pickering Council’s New Stance on Airport Does Not Change Game Plan for MP headquarters. Residents Jennifer O’Connell – by Kristen Calis, Pickering News Advertiser feel they should have been PICKERING — Council’s new stance on an airport in Pickering won’t change the local MP’s view given notice about the plan on the matter. Pickering-Uxbridge MP Jennifer O’Connell attended the meeting when council, as to change the stance. Oct. 22, 2017 – Jason part of its bid to host Amazon Inc.’s second headquarters, passed a recommendation that council Liebregts/Metroland would support an airport in Pickering, pending a current study that is underway by KPMG.

91. Trail Council Began the Process for a $1 Million Loan from Columbia Basin Trust – by Sheri Regnier, bclocalnews.com City council is looking to land a $1 million loan from Columbia Basin Trust (Trust). The money would be interest-free for 20 years and used to pay down the new terminal building at the Trail Regional Airport, which is slated to open mid-November.

92. Why Air North Objected to the Yukon Government’s Public Airports Act – Opinion, Yukon News Joe Sparling, Special to the News - Our main concern with the Public Airports Act was that it did not provide for checks and balances on government spending and it did not provide for stakeholder input with respect to how the Yukon government will operate our airports. A better consultation process would have allowed these concerns to emerge prior to the drafting of the PAA. An Air North flight sits on the apron at the Whitehorse airport. (Mike Thomas/Yukon News)