The Vancouver Sun from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • 34

D6 Tl IK VANCOUVER SUN, TUI'SDAY. SFPTKMHKR 5. 2006 BUSINESS Newfoundland loses direct London flights AVIATION I Air Canada dropped the service because the route wasn't profitable enough friends in England," said Glenda Dunn-O'Brien, a Kanata, computer programmer originally from St. John's. Businesses fear the discontinued service could inhibit Newfoundland's economic growth, fuelled in recent years by the offshore oil industry.

When offshore platforms undergo on-site repairs, they often require specialized equipment such as valves, sensors and compressors from Norway and Scotland. "The absence of that flight means that the equipment is not available on a next-day basis," said Ted Howell, president of the Newfoundland Ocean Industries Association. "In the very worst-case sce traffic to Halifax," Collins said. In response to the fierce backlash in Newfoundland, Air Cana-da announced in July it will resume limited service between St. John's and London from April to September.

"We obviously heard that people want it," said Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick. "It's definitely a market we value." But Collins said the need for direct service is year-round. For the past three months, he and others in the business community have sought an alternative carrier. Two airlines have been shortlisted, one from the United Kingdom. Collins said he hopes to have the route back in service by the end of the year.

Canadian Press nario it could actually result in lost production On any given day that could mean 150,000 barrels of oil per day of lost production, roughly $15 million to $20 million worth of value per day." Beginning today, St. John's passengers bound for London will be required to first fly to Halifax, adding four hours to their travel time. The direct flight usually took about five hours. "And of course, time is money," Howell said. For years, flights from London to Halifax would make a stopover in St.

John's, dropping off Newfoundland-bound passengers. But the aircraft could not pick up travellers because federal regulations prohibit domestic passen gers from boarding international flights. To avoid sending half-empty flights to Halifax, Air Canada started taking on passengers in July 2004, but all international travellers had to clear customs in St. John's before reboarding the aircraft. Some complained that the extended stopover was a hassle.

Keith Collins, president of the St. John's International Airport Authority, said the London flight is profitable, contrary to Air Canada's claims. But he said the airline is trying to better serve its strongest market in Atlantic Canada. "They would like the airports in the surrounding areas to be spokes on that wheel to bring province's ever-popular radio phone-in shows have been inundated with irate callers demanding a boycott of Air Canada. St.

John's Mayor Andy Wells wrote a vitriolic letter to CEO Montie Brewer, calling him arrogant and "utterly insensitive." In addition to expected losses in tourism, the withdrawal of the route has left some Newfoundlanders bemoaning the loss of a vital link to their heritage. "It's sad that they're breaking a tradition, especially where there's such a lot of people who have close ties with relatives and BY TAR A BRAUTIGAM ST. JOHN'S, N.L. The last direct flight connecting New-' foundland to London departed Monday, signalling the first time i the province will be without 1 year-round transatlantic air ser-? vice since the Second World War. f.

Air Canada decided in May to cancel direct passenger and car-t go flights from St. John's to Lon-, don Heathrow because the er said the route wasn't profitable enough. i The move has struck a nerve throughout Newfoundland. The 1 i fV ID)trr1KMcly)Hls5) Presentedby: -company, Leaders Tomorrow Best selling author Peter Senge on Transformational Leadership and his new book, Presence Do you need to find new ways to improve your organization's capacity to thrive wNte contributing to the larger world and to build organizational capability required to do so? Tben donl miss this rare opportunity to meet globally renowned author and transformational change leader, Dr. Peter SengC' I i.

die mmm) mmr, Dr. Peter M. Senge Senior Lecturer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Founding Chair, Society for Organiutional -Learning (SoL) Thursday, September 7,2006 Vancouver Convention Exhibition Centre to rkview Terrace Registrations Program: 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Reception: 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Event 1070518 $85 membersnon-members GST 'Ticket includes a copy of Presence.

Named a 'Strategist of the Century' by the Ajodc oABuiness 5frafe5)', Senge is singled out as one of 24 people who have had 'the greatest Impact on the way we conduct business today. It was his 1 990 book lk fifth Discipline that propelled him Into the spotlight and popularized the concept of the 'learning More than a million copies of Ihe fifth Discipline have been sold and Harvord Business Review considers it one of the seminal management books of the past 75 years. POER SENGE TO SCHAKMER ysls ornm, It's a big meeting, and the pressure is on you to bring REWAR DS jt t0getner n0 worrjes we can neip our extensive meeting and conference facilities have the comfortable ambience and expert on-site help to attend to your every need. It's our job to make sure you come out looking good. And don't forget to ask about our Coast Rewards Meeting Planner program.

In this interactive session, Senge will take you on your own exploration of change as he talks about his critically acclaimed new book Presenceto Exploration of Profound Change In People, Organizations, and Society. Sponsored by: 71 SAUDER School of Business UNIVERSITY OF IWTtSM COLUMBIA ftesented in cooperation with the: Dalai Lama Center For Peace and Education Coast Plaza Hotel Suites 1763 Comox Street Vancouver, BC V6G 1P6 Tel: (604) 688-7711 I plazasuiteinfocoasthotels.com 1 1 1 1 it i ii Gs 0 0 0) 0 (J) 0 fr 0 IWS UATIUti 4 CQ 0 Create a Classroom Newspaper Contest WIN great prizes for your class and your school! With the help of the activities in your Create a Classroom Newspaper Teachers Resource Guide, your class will learn what it takes to put together their very own daily newspaper. They will explore the roles of editor, reporter, designer and publisher and, as a team, will publish an in-class newspaper. Enter the final product and your class has a chance to win great prizes! Contest Categories: Best Newspaper-Elementary Secondary Runner-up Elementary Secondary Prizes: Prize packages include cash, a digital camera AND a computer for your class or school Prizes to be designated at the discretion of The Vancouver Sun. Some limitations may apply.

Teachers! You'll A newspaper terminology poster for your classroom. A teacher resource guide "Create a Classroom Newspaper" complete with two weeks of ready made lesson plans and activities A class set of 30 newspapers delivered weekdays from September 1 1 to October 20, 2006. CD -3 CO Brian Canfield TELUS is pleased to congratulate Brian Canfield, chairman of the TELUS Board of Directors, on being named a Member of the Order of Canada by Governor General Michaelle Jean on July 24, 2006. This award recognizes the tremendous contribution Brian has made to Canadians and to the world of business. In his 50 years of service, Brian helped create the foundation upon which TELUS has grown and expanded as a global communications, wireless, security and entertainment powerhouse.

He joined BC TEL as an apprentice installer in 1 956 and progressed through the ranks to the position of chairman and CEO. Following his retirement in 1997, Brian retained the position of chairman of BC TEL. He became chairman of the newly formed TELUS Corporation after the 1999 merger of BC TEL and Alberta's TELUS. From his earliest days, Brian championed charitable causes, led numerous philanthropic events and helped to make a positive difference in the communities in which TELUS team members live, work and serve. In 1997, Brian was named an honorary Doctor of Technology by the British Columbia Institute of Technology and, in 1 998, was appointed to the Order of British Columbia.

Brian sits on the Suncor Energy Board, Canadian Public Accountability Board and Crawford Panel on a Single Canadian Securities Regulator. Congratulations, Brian, on this momentous achievement and your lifetime of commitment and caring. This program is sponsored by: CanWest Raise The Vancouver Sun Newspaper In Education SCVO)fcsds Reader AN ACTIVE PART VOF THE COMMUNITY THE VANCOUVER The Vancouver Z5 Sun and our other Raise-a-Reader sponsors. was SD: TELUS fTSX: TA NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada. We provide a wide range of wireless and wireline ccrrimunicatioris products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video services.

For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com. ATTN: Create a Classroom Newspaper Contest School Address: City Teacher: TTELUS Phone: Email: Fax: the future is friendly.