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Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

Las Vegas tourism is down. Some blame Trump's tariffs and immigration crackdown

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad , and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigrat
Air Canada travellers still scrambling to rebook as more flights cancelled

Air Canada travellers still scrambling to rebook as more flights cancelled

Passengers were still scrambling to rebook their flights home on Sunday, as Air Canada cancelled more commutes amid an ongoing labour dispute with the union representing more than 10,000 employees.
Skipping the U.S. and taking a vacation to East Coast this year? It will cost you.

Skipping the U.S. and taking a vacation to East Coast this year? It will cost you.

FREDERICTON — In September 2024, Natasha Beitman Brener and her husband decided to take a three-week vacation to Canada's East Coast. Beitman Brener, a lawyer in Kingston, Ont.
'I promise I will': Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

'I promise I will': Pop singer Chappell Roan vows to perform in Saskatchewan

American pop star Chappell Roan is known to many as the "Midwest Princess" and now is promising to travel a touch north to the land of the living skies.
What to know about credit card travel insurance as an Air Canada strike looms

What to know about credit card travel insurance as an Air Canada strike looms

After carefully planning a summer vacation, the last thing on your mind should be finding alternate transportation. But some travellers could be left scrambling as the clock ticks down to a possible work stoppage at Air Canada.
Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure

Wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C., triggers evacuations, road closure

PORT ALBERNI — The rapidly growing wildfire on Vancouver Island near Port Alberni, B.C., has reached 13.9 square kilometres in size, almost triple what was reported when the fire was first reported late Monday.
Planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a potential strike looming

Planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a potential strike looming

A potential strike looms as contract talks carry on between Air Canada and the union representing 10,000 of its flight attendants. The outcome of negotiations this week could be critical for summer travellers worried about their upcoming flights.
US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa

US pauses most visa applications from Zimbabwe in another restriction on travelers from Africa

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — The United States on Thursday announced a pause on all routine visa applications for citizens of Zimbabwe , the latest restriction on travelers from Africa. It came days after the U.S.
One woman set out to visit every museum in New York City. Here's what she's learned so far

One woman set out to visit every museum in New York City. Here's what she's learned so far

Museums throughout New York City were just reopening in the wake of the COVID pandemic when Jane August launched what seemed like a straightforward plan: She would travel to every single museum in the city, producing a short video log of each one.
Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an 'X' gender marker

Canadians applying for a Nexus card can no longer choose an 'X' gender marker

OTTAWA — Canadians renewing or applying for Nexus travel cards can no longer choose an X gender marker, following an executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump that said the American government will only recognize male or female.