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Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is 'arms open' amid a welcome boost

Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is 'arms open' amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario's hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers.
Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

Quebec university publishes guidelines for staff, students travelling to the U.S.

MONTREAL — Université de Montréal has issued a series of guidelines this week to students and staff who will be travelling to the United States for academic purposes amid what it described as growing anxiety among members of the community.
Fight on in southern Alberta to save Tyra the mega-popular tourist-luring dinosaur

Fight on in southern Alberta to save Tyra the mega-popular tourist-luring dinosaur

CALGARY — Tyra the Tyrannosaurus, the lovable landmark that towers over the Drumheller skyline in the heart of the Canadian Badlands, is facing an extinction-level event.
Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump for expected attendance slump

Organizers of B.C. trans history conference blame Trump for expected attendance slump

The chair of transgender studies at the University of Victoria is worried about attendance at this year's Moving Trans History Forward conference, with expectations of a 40 per cent drop in numbers.
Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

Federal Court of Appeal upholds decision to boost accessibility at Air Canada

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal is upholding a decision by the country's transport regulator that aims to boost accessibility for air travellers living with a disability.
'I do apologize': Manitoba premier sorry for not disclosing trips to Grey Cup games

'I do apologize': Manitoba premier sorry for not disclosing trips to Grey Cup games

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says his province's ethics commissioner now knows about his trips to two Grey Cup games after the Opposition Progressive Conservatives requested an investigation into the matter.
Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

Canada updates U.S., China travel advisories after recent frictions

OTTAWA — Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.
Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

Canada and Greece sign memorandum of understanding on tourism between the countries

MONTREAL — Canada and Greece have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote tourism between the two countries, a type of agreement one tourism expert says will become more common as Canada strengthens its bonds with European Union nations and l
Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

Weak dollar, anger with U.S. expected to give $1.5B boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the fast-eroding relationship between the United States and Canada are expected to bring a major boost to Quebec's economy in 2025, says a tourism group.
As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

As trade wars heat up, live music association drums up support for homegrown music

TORONTO — The Canadian Live Music Association says it's responding to the U.S. tariffs with a new campaign to promote homegrown musicians and venues.
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