28 h. ago Billionaire tycoon personally launches new Toronto flight to European capital

Travelling across the pond is going to be even easier for Toronto residents this summer, as a new direct flight service between Pearson Airport and the country known for its bangers and mash, Sunday roast, and fish and chips has officially launched. After pausing its service between the two cities for over a decade, Virgin Atlantic has launched a brand-new direct route between London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson Airport. Known for its mild and pleasant summers, London draws over 20 million visitors from all over the world every year, thanks to its plethora of attractions, such as the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and Hyde Park, as well as its renowned museums and lively pubs. This past Sunday, the airline officially launched its daily flights between Toronto and London, and on board one of the first flights at Pearson Airport was Virgin Group founder and billionaire Sir Richard Branson, who has a reported net worth of $2.8 billion (USD).   &n...

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4 d. ago Air Transat launches petition to change Atlantic Ocean's name to 'Canadien Ocean'

According to Montreal-based airline Air Transat, the Atlantic Ocean is no more. Instead, the airline is pushing for a brand-new, proudly rebranded Canadien Ocean through a recent petition.The big official announcement was first made by a flight attendant aboard yesterday's Flight TS2O7 from Manchester, UK to Toronto with Air Transat promising to roll out the change on all upcoming flights crossing the ocean.In addition, a Change.org petition is currently circulating to make the proposed name more permanent. The motivation behind Air Transat's change encourages Canadians to Fly Canadien with a nationwide rallying call, inaugural flight memorabilia, and exciting urban activations.Passengers on board flight TS2O7 were treated to commemorative certificates after the official in-flight announcement, marking the historic moment."We've been flying the Montréal way for 37 years — bold, full of joie de vivre, and just a little cheeky," said Xavier Szwengler, vice presi...

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4 d. ago Taiwan is the Instagrammable country that Toronto travellers will fall in love with

When my boyfriend pitched a trip to Taiwan for our vacation, it wasn’t a location I had thought about as one of my top destinations — especially with the 13-hour flight from Toronto.But, after experiencing it for myself, I can confidently say that Taiwan is definitely a must-visit travel destination and a place I only want to explore further now.Billed as a "Wave of Wonder," Taiwan is a beautiful place filled with rich culture, diverse locales, incredible food, and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else.With so many Waves of Taiwan to discover, check out some Taiwan destinations that'll have all your Instagram followers envious below.Experience urban eleganceTaipei, Taiwan's capital city, is an obvious stop on your Taiwanese adventure, as it's the metropolitan hub that encompasses all Taiwan has to offer.Taipei 101 is basically the city's CN Tower — a towering landmark where you can get a 360 view of the city and a ...

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8 d. ago CK Hutchison Will Delay Signing Panama Ports Deal, Media Say

Billionaire Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s most famous tycoon, won’t go ahead with the expected signing next week of a controversial deal to sell his Panama Canal ports to a consortium including BlackRock Inc., according to media reports.

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9 d. ago AlbaCore Launches its Senior Direct Lending Strategy, with Commitments from ADIA and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation

LONDON — European credit specialist AlbaCore Capital Group (“AlbaCore”) today announces the launch of a new Senior Direct Lending Strategy (“the Strategy”), having secured anchor investments from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (the “Trust Bank”). AlbaCore has successfully completed its first close, […]

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2 w. ago Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London’s Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions expected to last for days. As of early Friday, Toronto’s Pearson airport listed at least five scheduled arriving […]

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2 w. ago Toronto plane crash: Delta flight had ‘high rate of descent,’ preliminary report finds

Canada's safety board has released a more detailed report into the Delta plane crash in Toronto last month, but stopped short of drawing any conclusions into what caused the crash.

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3 w. ago Match your travel style with 5 affordable Cuban hotels for your next Toronto escape

While Toronto winters usually consist of dreary skies and head-throbbing cold spells, finding an affordable vacation filled with sunshine and better days is actually easier than you think.Travellers and budgeters of all kinds will find Cuba to be one of (if not) the best options for a Caribbean getaway. With vibrant culture, sprawling beaches, and endless entertainment at your fingertips, Cuba is also easier on the wallet. Plus, the flight is just 3.5 hours from Toronto.But what kind of traveller are you, and where should you go? Find the perfect hotel in Cuba to match your travel persona (and your tax bracket), so all you have to do is buy a ticket. The ritzy and luxuriousElegant travellers will fit in perfectly at the lavish, 5-star world of Hotel Playa Luxury — and its overwater bungalows! — where tranquillity and ritz meet in stunning Cayo Guillermo, at a fraction of the price.From Toronto, these are some of the closest overwater bungalo...

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