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Toronto approaching pre-pandemic tourism levels, thanks to bump in visitors from U.K., Germany
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 1, 2025
Toronto is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels of tourists in the city, which Destination Toronto says is thanks in part to an increase in European travellers. "The city is doing well," said Kathy Motton, senior manager of corporate...
Why this Central American country is becoming a hot spot for Canadian travellers
Vancouver Is Awesome
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July 30, 2025
Tips to make the most of a trip from Vancouver to beautiful Belize. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to visit Belize, the Central American country sandwiched between Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and the hypnotically turquoise Caribbean....
Air Canada Strike: Flight Attendants' Vote Could Lead to Thousands of Flight Cancellations
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 1, 2025
Air Canada flight attendants have begun voting on whether to take strike action, a move that could ground more than 1,000 flights a day. The potential walkout could affect both transatlantic and domestic services from as early as mid‑August, with...
Larsen: Trade War with Canada Harms Washington Families
San Juan Islander - Washington State
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EVERETT, WA – July 31, 2025, Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement: “President Trump’s unnecessary trade war with Canada is hurting families and businesses in Northwest Washington state. As of last month, Canadian travelers...
Worried about Air Canada strike? Here’s how to prepare for a possible flight attendant walkout
The Economic Times
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August 1, 2025
As a potential strike by Air Canada flight attendants looms, travellers with flights scheduled in mid to late August may need to prepare for disruptions, including delays or cancellations. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which...
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state
The Citizen
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Canada plans to recognise the State of Palestine at a meeting of the United Nations in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, ratcheting up pressure on Israel as starvation spreads in Gaza. The announcement came after France...
Once So Close, Canada Now Worlds Away
The Post-Journal - New York
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Canada and the United States remain next-door neighbors, but the relationship is going through major struggles. AP photo CHAUTAUQUA — Eight months ago, you could confidently declare the United States and Canada were more than just pleasant...
Canada Created a Cold War Isolation Laboratory. It Ended in Scandal
The Walrus
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July 31, 2025
During the first year of the Korean conflict, in 1950/51, senior military officials in Canada, Britain, and the United States became concerned about the development and use of so-called mind control techniques by communist forces. Authorities...
Dinosaurs Traveled in Herds, New Fossil Evidence Shows
Greek Reporter
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August 1, 2025
Views of the Skyline Tracksite (TMP L2467) shortly after discovery. Credit: Phil R. Bell / CC BY 4.0 Paleontologists working in Canada have uncovered what they say is the first evidence of dinosaur herding behavior involving multiple species. The...
Heavy downpours, flash floods disrupt travel along U.S. Eastern Seaboard
The Hindu
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August 1, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul. File | Photo Credit: Photo Credit: X/@GovKathyHochul New York Governor Kathy Hochul and her acting New Jersey counterpart declared state of emergency for areas facing the threat of flash floods on Thursday (July 31,...
Canadiens New Forward Is Prime Breakout Candidate
Yahoo Sports
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Earlier this off-season, the Montreal Canadiens acquired forward Zack Bolduc from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for defenseman Logan Mailloux. This is easily one of the most intriguing trades of the summer, as Bolduc and Mailloux are both former...
Canadian Open 2025: Mirra Andreeva vs McCartney Kessler preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick | National Bank Open
Sportskeeda
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July 31, 2025
Match details Fixture: Mirra Andreeva vs McCartney Kessler Date: July 31, 2025 Tournament: Canadian Open Round: Third Round (Round of 32) Venue: Montreal, Canada Category: WTA 1000 Surface: Hard Prize Money: $5,152,599 Live Telecast: USA - Tennis...
This gorgeous Central Asian country just extended visa-free travel to 56 countries
Time Out
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Good news for spontaneous adventurers, curious globetrotters, and business travellers: Kazakhstan has expanded its visa-free policy to include a whopping 56 countries, effective immediately. So, if you hold a passport from Thailand, Vietnam, the...
Canada exposed: Weapons still flowing to 'Israel' despite denials
Al Mayadeen
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July 31, 2025
Tax filings and shipping data reveal Canada’s deep complicity in arming "Israel," contradicting Ottawa’s public stance and exposing its role in fueling Israeli war crimes in Gaza. Commercial aircraft departing Toronto over the past six months are...
Turkey’s Pro-Pakistan Gamble Backfires: Economy Hit, Indian Tourism Plummets 37% | Exclusive
News18
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August 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 01, 2025, 09:47 IST Official data shows only 24,250 Indian tourists visited Turkey in June, a 37% drop from last year. The dip comes in the wake of Turkey’s role in aiding Pakistan during Op Sindoor Turkey’s stance prompted...
Cycling 4 Cancer cross-Canada cyclist to travel through southern Alberta
My Lethbridge Now
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July 31, 2025
“This isn’t just a trip — it’s a mission,” says Cycling 4 Cancer cross-Canada bicyclist Tom Hartnett. “Every step I take is for the fighters, the survivors and the ones we’ve lost.” Cycling 4 Cancer is a fundraiser that started June 1 and is...
TravelBrands’ SickKids Day Returns
Travel Press
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July 31, 2025
TravelBrands is marking 10 years of giving back to SickKids Foundation — a milestone that coincides with SickKids’ 150th birthday in 2025 – with its annual Sick Kids Day fundraising event. SickKids Day was created by TravelBrands as a way to use...
Canada To Open Exclusive Rockies Rail Route
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka: Canada is set to introduce an exclusive luxury train journey called Passage to the Peaks in the summer of 2026. This exceptional rail experience caters to travelers looking for a peaceful mountain retreat away...
Family holidays: what we got wrong — and right — by the experts
The Times
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It starts with such good intentions, writes Siobhan Grogan. When you first consider a family holiday, you might picture all the quality time spent together, long sunny days chatting and picnicking, perfectly built sandcastles on the beach, perhaps...
Tourism spending rose nearly 5% in 2024 as lawmakers look to slash Pure Michigan budget
Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan
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July 31, 2025
A new study found visitor spending in Michigan was up 4.8% in 2024, a sign of steady growth as lawmakers look to slash the state’s Pure Michigan tourism advertising budget. The study from Tourism Economics released Tuesday found 131.2 million...