'The World Beyond The World' Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine (VIDEO)
If you've never considered a trip to Gates of the Arctic National Park, that's about to change. Located in North Slope, Alaska, the national park is the second largest in all of the United States....
View ArticleRobson Street Public Plaza Designs On Display (PHOTOS)
First, there were landscaped picnic areas and giant bean bag chairs. What's next for an iconic block of downtown Vancouver's Robson Street? Every year from Canada Day to the Labour Day long weekend,...
View ArticleWoman Who Fell Into Tree Well Survives After Hours Of CPR
A B.C. university student who fell and was stuck in a tree well for more than seven hours is expected to make a full recovery, thanks to a fortuitous chain of events that saved her life. Christine...
View ArticleJapanese To English Street Sign Translations Coming To Key Buildings, Streets
(Relaxnews) - English speakers in Japan will find it easier to navigate their way around the country now that the transport ministry has mandated that street signs be translated into English. In...
View Article16 Signs You've Visited Quebec Too Many Times
There's a lot of attention around Quebec right now thanks to a provincial election set for Monday, April 7. Over the last few months, talks about a referendum and the possibility of Quebec separating...
View ArticleTink Newman Recovering After Medical Miracle
A B.C. student, who spent hours buried in snow and is alive partly due to hours of CPR, is making a promising recovery, said doctors. Christine "Tink" Newman, 24, is alert and talking, but not quite...
View ArticleKanamara Matsuri 2014: What You Should Know About Japan's Penis Festival...
It's not often you come across a parade where the main attraction is a pink penis statue. That is unless you're attending Kanamara Matsuri or, Japan's Penis Festival, as it's more commonly known as by...
View ArticleRoyal Tour 2014: How To See New Zealand Like Kate Middleton And Company
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are on another royal tour but this trip is starting to have the makings of a family vacation. Kate Middleton and Prince William are already Down Under but they'll be...
View ArticleCanada's Best Cheese Is Quebec's Le Baluchon
TORONTO - Le Baluchon, a cheese from Quebec, has been named cheese of the year in the inaugural Canadian Cheese Awards.The cheese, from Fromagerie FX Pichet in Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, Que., won in...
View ArticleJeff Friesen's Canadian LEGO Models Will Put A Smile On Your Face (PHOTOS)
LEGO may have started in Denmark but give a few bricks to Jeff Friesen and the results will be undoubtedly Canadian. By now, you're probably familiar with the Halifax photographer after his first set...
View Article2014 Top Travel Destination: Paris Drops, Istanbul Takes Top Spot
(Relaxnews) - Istanbul has emerged as the top destination in a ranking that serves as a barometer of the most popular travel hotspots trending around the world in 2014. The largest city in Turkey has...
View ArticleFree Wi-Fi Deemed Most Important Hotel Amenity For Travellers
(Relaxnews) - Free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast have emerged as the most important hotel amenities among guests in a new survey. When 1,000 travellers from around the world were asked in a...
View ArticleAir Canada To Add In-Flight Wi-Fi To More Flights In May Thanks To Gogo
Travellers looking to stay connected to the cloud while flying among the clouds now have one more option: Air Canada. The Canadian carrier announced on Wednesday it will roll out in-flight Wi-Fi for...
View ArticleUniversal Studios Hollywood To Get 'Despicable Me' 'Minion Mayhem' Ride
(LOS ANGELES-AFP) - Riding high on the global success of "Despicable Me," the films' makers have teamed up with theme park engineers to produce a tourist ride designed to immerse visitors in "Minion...
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'Game Of Thrones' Locations And Tours Perfect For Fans Of The Show
Relaxnews) - Following the premiere of its fourth season, "Game of Thrones" is as popular as ever, giving the show's filming locations a prime opportunity to boost tourism. After hosting the cast and...
View ArticleWestJet CEO Gregg Saretsky Saw Pay Reduced To $3.2 Million In 2013
CALGARY - WestJet (TSX:WJA) chief executive Gregg Saretsky earned nearly $3.2 million last year, down slightly from the nearly $3.5 million he earned in 2012, as the size of his bonus shrunk.According...
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Going Postal: Stamp Collecting Leads to Unexpected Places
Who out there collects stamps? While the question brings forth visions of either that of a bumbling grandfather, or of an extremely wealthy grande dame, I've taken a closer look and there might just be...
View ArticleHalifax Weather Blows Westjet Plane Off Its Gate (VIDEO)
Halifax weather doesn't just bring hurricane-force pressure and cravings for "stormchips." Sometimes, it's strong enough to blow a WestJet 737 plane off its gate at the airport. An 11-minute video...
View ArticleAre You Okay With Screeners Breaking Into Your Luggage? The Feds Wants To Know
OTTAWA - The Conservative government would like to know how air passengers feel about their checked luggage being broken into — by airport security screeners.Transport Canada is seeking feedback on a...
View ArticleVancouver Aquarium Whales, Dolphins Should Be Phased Out: Mayor
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Aquarium is defending itself after the city's mayor expressed his personal beliefs against keeping whales and dolphins in captivity.A statement issued by the aquarium...
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