Passenger Refused Flight Over Missing Letter On Airline Ticket
A single letter "n" that was missing from a passenger’s first name on her ticket was enough for an airline to keep her off a flight leaving Edmonton — a move one airline critic says defies common...
View ArticleStargazing With Chris Hadfield In Jasper
JASPER, ALBERTA -- When Chris Hadfield first visited Jasper, there was a twinkle in his eye but it had nothing to do with the stars. Hadfield was focused on raising a family -- thoughts of heaven...
View ArticleFirst Time Flier? Facts You Need To Know
As a travel writer, I've flown many, many miles, and scuttled through many, many airports and the following simple tips and tricks have made all of my flights just a little bit more enjoyable. If...
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No Pants Skytrain Ride 2015 Sees Record Turnout
#nopantsride #nopantsridevancouver #skytrain #translink #vancouver #npsr #npsrvancouver More on the blog A photo posted by STREETS OF VANCOUVER (@streets_of_vancouver) on Jan 11, 2015 at 7:23pm PST No...
View ArticleSquamish Makes New York Times List Of 52 Places To Go In 2015
The main fuel stop on the Sea to Sky Highway between Whistler, B.C., and Vancouver is getting international attention as a place to do more than get gas and grab a coffee for the road. For years,...
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Travelzoo Taps Jordan Axani's 'Elizabeth Gallagher' Idea For Travel Contest
Travel deals website Travelzoo is tapping into a Toronto man's idea and offering a free trip to anybody with one of five "lucky names." Last year, Jordan Axani put out a call to anyone with the name...
View ArticleFrozen Memories: Life-Affirming Trips That Don't Need To Happen In The Summer
Where do you imagine you’ll take your next vacation? If you’re in love with the idea of the Great Canadian Winter, you can have fantastic experiences that will last a lifetime among the natural beauty...
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9 Hotels Gyms to Satisfy Your New Year's Resolutions
Courtesy: Hotel Burj al Arab If those extra holiday pounds are hanging a little heavy, one of your New Year's Eve resolutions probably includes some serious time spent at the gym. But all workout and...
View ArticleWhy Artists (and You) Are Better Off Living in Windsor Than Toronto
If you were take my house that I bought in Windsor for 150,000 and put it in Toronto it would cost you 500,000 to buy it. I bought my house in August of 2012, two-bed two-bath finished basement, in the...
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Omar Borkan Al Gala, 'Deported' For Being Too Handsome, Reveals Truth
A Vancouver-based model has finally revealed the truth behind the headlines that he was deported from Saudi Arabia for essentially being ridiculously good-looking. Omar Borkan Al Gala and two friends...
View ArticleWhy B.C.'s Cowichan Valley Is a New Tourism Hot Spot
A good argument could be made that Victor Vesely is living life the way it's supposed to be lived. He has set about pursuing his passion while marrying that passion with his wife's own pursuits and...
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WestJet Flies To Gander Airport Once Again
WestJet is returning to Gander, N.L.'s retro airport after an absence of 10 years. The airline announced Gander and Houston, Texas as new destinations, as it rolled out its 2015 summer schedule in a...
View ArticleOnly In Alberta: Planning The Perfect Winter Wonderland Trip
Alberta is a prime example of northern beauty, from the stunning Rocky Mountains to the mysterious Badlands. And within its borders, adventures await representing the true spirit of Canada. And only in...
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BC Ferries Meltdown Video Shows Passenger's Angst
From lineups to cancelled sailings, travelling with BC Ferries can sometimes be frustrating. But we doubt many passengers have reacted with a meltdown of this proportion. A video posted on the Spotted...
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Where to Dine and Detour in Rome
The first thing I am going to suggest, and stay with me here because this might be a good tip for any city you are going to visit, is that you get an Instagram account. Once that is set up, start...
View ArticleAir Canada Sex Act Case Being Heard In Dartmouth Court
One of two people accused of committing a sex act on an Air Canada plane last year that landed at the Halifax airport has pleaded guilty to committing an indecent act, the trial for the other began...
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Fiona Forbes Reveals Her Best Of B.C.
If you’ve watched TV in Metro Vancouver, you’ll recognize Fiona Forbes, a veteran broadcaster who just launched a new talk show. Forbes, best known for her years on Shaw TV’s The Rush, can now be seen...
View ArticleAmericans Are Coming -- Thanks To The Dollar
You don't need to be an economist to understand what's going on with Canada's currency. Our dollar is under pressure and this isn't great news -- unless you're exporting goods from Canada. It just so...
View ArticleCamping At B.C. Provincial Parks To Cost More Starting March 2015
VICTORIA - Camping fees at provincial parks in B.C. are going up, and the government says the extra money will help maintain the sites.Most campsites will cost $2 more a night but the charge will jump...
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Want to Get Away in 2015? Give Up Your Vices and Save
Thinking of throwing in the towel on your New Year's resolution? Perhaps Cheapflights.ca can help strengthen your resolve. We've calculated the financial upside for giving up each top vice and...
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