Canada's tourism industry is trying to put on its Sunday best this week, showcasing itself to more than 500 international travel agents and tour operators at the largest annual tourism convention in Canada.
In 2023, Canada recorded its worst wildfire season ever, with more than 6,400 fires burning more than 150,000 square kilometres in almost every province and territory. "There are fires right now in northern parts of Alberta and British Columbia, but that doesn't mean that all of Canada stops welcoming visitors from around the world," she said.
On top of all that, some operators have been finding insurance more expensive -- if they can even secure it -- as the risks from severe weather force the insurance industry to rethink costs. A Quebec judge has rejected McGill University's request for an injunction to remove the pro-Palestinian encampment on the university's campus in downtown Montreal.Aiden Pleterski, the self-proclaimed 'crypto king' from Whitby, Ont., has been arrested in Durham Region after allegedly running a Ponzi scheme worth more than $40 million.
U.S. officials raised concerns about China's 'misuse of AI' while Beijing's representatives rebuked Washington over 'restrictions and pressure' on artificial intelligence, the governments said separately Wednesday, a day after a meeting in Geneva on the technology.The British Columbia government and social media giants have made what they call a "historic collaboration" for youth safety online.
'Very expensive lunch': Sask. driver handed a cell phone ticket for using points app in McDonald's drive-thru A family of fifth generation farmers from Ituna, Sask. are trying to find answers after discovering several strange objects lying on their land.A Listowel, Ont. man, drafted by the Hamilton Tigercats last week, is also getting looks from the NFL, despite only playing 27 games of football in his life.
Aéroports de Montréal , which operates Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, is suing its Saint-Hubert competitor, claiming that its rebranding will confuse travellers.Oilers' line shuffling pays off in Game 4 win over Canucks Negotiations between the provincial government and Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation will be restarting on Wednesday, according to the province’s education minister.A 28-year-old man found cycling and blaring loud music in the middle of the night on a Regina street is facing multiple firearms related charges after being apprehended by police.