Tumbler Ridge in northeastern British Columbia has joined an international group of 120 geological areas that have received a UNESCO Global Geopark designation. Areas that receive this designation from UNESCO are those considered to have a geological heritage of international significance. According to UNESCO, such sites “strive to raise awareness of geodiversity and promote protection, […]
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Air Canada signs agreement with its flight attendants
On November 17, 2015, Air Canada welcomed confirmation by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) that its members have ratified an agreement on collective agreement terms for 10 years. CUPE represents approximately 6,500 flight attendants at Air Canada and 700 at Air Canada rouge. The agreement, which is subject to certain openers over the […]

New trilateral travel agreement between Canada, U.S. and Mexico
Good news for frequent travellers between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico—a trilateral agreement between the three countries will make travel between the three countries more efficient. Public Safety Canada has joined the Department of Homeland Security and the Secretariat of Governance of Mexico in outlining the first steps toward the creation of a North American […]

Uclulet fishing adventure includes eagles and whales
By David Wishart Oak Bay Marine Group has added top-of-the range, eight-metre Kingfisher vessels to its fleet of nine vessels at Ucluelet’s Canadian Princess Resort on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Ideal for up to four, the Kingfishers are specifically designed to operate in the offshore marine waters of B.C.’s remote, rugged West Coast […]

Air Transat voted North America’s Best Leisure Airline
For the fourth consecutive year Air Transat has been voted the Best North American Leisure Airline by the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Travellers from across the globe take part in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey every year to pick the winners. “We are extremely honoured to receive this international award for the fourth […]