Rainbow Reykjavik – February 16 to 19
Have you always dreamed about seeing the Northern Lights? Walking along the Continental Divide between the tectonic plates of Europe and North America? Seeing geysirs, waterfalls and nature of unparalleled beauty? Relaxing in turquoise geothermal springs of the world-famous Blue Lagoon? Or dining in the World-Class restaurants, sitting in cosy cafes and partying until the [...]
editorial: Metrolinx new train to Toronto’s Pearson Airport ready by 2015 ‘ARL’ (Air Rail Link)
Toronto – The new commuter Metrolinx (ARL) train from Union Station downtown to Pearson International Airport will be up and running by 2015, according to Premier Dalton McGuinty. The new rail line will be 23.3 km long and run every 15 min. It’s great that the premier made this announcement yesterday, but haven’t we heard [...]
Educate passengers about the involved risk of riding with a drinking driver: Poll
OTTAWA, Dec. 19, 2011 /CNW/ – A new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) reveals that almost 5 million Canadians admitted to riding with a driver who had been drinking any amount of alcohol in a thirty day period. The public opinion poll conducted in September 2011 investigated Canadians’ behaviours and actions in relation to drinking and [...]
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Announces Amman, Jordan
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – Dec. 14, 2011) – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts will welcome a new hotel to its growing portfolio in the Middle East – the Fairmont Amman, expected to open in 2014. This luxurious hotel will be situated next to the Fifth Circle in the heart of Amman, less than 30 minutes from the [...]
Public transit ridership shows impressive increase in first half of 2011: CUTA
TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2011 /CNW/ – Canadian public transit ridership statistics for the first six months of 2011 show an increase of 4.93% as compared to the same January to June period in the previous year, according to the Canadian Urban Transit Association. “This ridership growth is impressive and shows a strong demand for service,” says CUTA [...]
Ontario sees 7% improvement in frequency of car crashes
Brockville tops Allstate Canada’s Ontario Safe Driving Study TORONTO, Nov. 29, 2011 /CNW/ – Allstate Insurance Company of Canada’s latest Ontario Safe Driving Study shows Ontario drivers have improved over the past two years. Overall, Ontario’s collision frequency rate had a seven percent decrease between 2007-2009 and 2009-2011. According to the data, Brockville had the lowest collision rate, while five [...]
Mass picket line at Finch station today steps up York Region transit strike
TORONTO, Nov. 24, 2011 /CNW/ – Hundreds of striking York Region transit strikers are at the Yonge-Finch subway station this morning in response to complaints by Conservative MPP Frank Klees that he hadn’t seen much picketing in the York Region Transit (YRT) strike. “Mr. Klees wants to see picket lines, here we are,” said Bob Kinnear, president of ATU Local 113, [...]
Kanetix.ca survey reveals eight out of 10 Canadian drivers confess to a bad driving habit
The most popular bad habit is committed by 2 in 5 drivers on the roads TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2011 /CNW/ – Eight in 10 Canadian motorists openly admit to having at least one bad driving habit according to a new poll released by Kanetix.ca – an online quote comparison website for a variety of insurance and financial products. [...]
What’s Worse – Swimming with Sharks or Having Travellers’ Diarrhea on Vacation?
~ Canadians fear the emotional and financial implications of contracting travellers’ diarrhea on vacation, survey reveals ~ TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2011 /CNW/ – What do swimming with sharks, having a severe sunburn, seeing cockroaches in your hotel room and losing your luggage all have in common? According to the “State of Vacation: Canadians’ Perspectives on Travellers’ Diarrhea” [...]
Canada invites travellers to explore like a local
Canadian Tourism Commission launches new travel tool powered by travellers, for travellers VANCOUVER, Nov. 15, 2011 /CNW/ – Taking a bold step by providing a place for locals and travellers to serve as advocates for the country, the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) offers a dynamic new tool allowing travellers access to authentic trip advice from those who know the [...]
