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Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

Some schools in Canada are putting U.S. field trips on hold amid trade war

There are disappointed students, anxious parents and cautious school officials in at least two Canadian school districts that have suspended or cancelled trips over political uncertainty in the United States.
'Nowhere more powerless than at a border': What immigration lawyers are telling U.S.-bound travellers about cellphones

'Nowhere more powerless than at a border': What immigration lawyers are telling U.S.-bound travellers about cellphones

TORONTO — The Canadian government has warned would-be travellers they may face more scrutiny at the United States border — including the search of electronic devices.
'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

'Special to the world': Supporters hope to save beloved Drumheller dinosaur

DRUMHELLER — A plan to send Tyra the tyrannosaurus, the popular tourist attraction that towers over the skyline in Drumheller, Alta., into proverbial extinction has sparked demands that she be spared.
Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada updates travel guidance for U.S., warning of heightened scrutiny at the border

Canada has updated its advice to those travelling to the United States, warning travellers they may face "scrutiny" from border guards and the possibility of detention if denied entry.
'We are not the gods': Fire-torn Jasper prepares for diminished summer tourism season

'We are not the gods': Fire-torn Jasper prepares for diminished summer tourism season

JASPER, ALTA. — Every summer for 61 years, tourists have piled onto Jasper’s SkyTram to see the boomerang-shaped town nestled inside the sprawling Rocky Mountains. It'll happen again this summer, but the view will be different.
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.