16 h. ago Canada has updated its travel advisories for a bunch of popular vacation spots

While planning your vacation, make sure to check if Canada has issued a travel advisory for your destination.Several tourist hotspots worldwide are currently under travel advisories for various reasons, from safety risks to political instability. So, before you book, stay up-to-date by regularly checking the Travel Advice and Advisories website to ensure you travel safely outside Canada.If you're travelling abroad, it's also important to note that you can register for the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA). It's a free and confidential service that informs Canadian citizens outside the country of an emergency abroad or a personal emergency at home.Whether you're a Canadian travelling or living abroad, signing up for the service ensures you'll receive the latest updates. Also, carry contact information for the Canadian government offices abroad in the countries you plan to visit.These are the latest travel advisories from the government of Cana...

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7 d. ago AGAR: Canadians should keep calm and carry on at U.S. border

It’s easy to be anti-Trump. Don’t let that ramp up to Canadian anti-Americanism. An example is the rhetoric that Canadians will have trouble at the border if visiting the United States. After I said on the radio that there is no evidence that’s happening, some people sent me links, as supposed “proof” that I am […]

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1 week ago Man accused of trying to kill Toronto resident in Vancouver has been released

A Canadian TikTok user and Vancouver visitor went viral after she claimed that a man tried to kill her in a stranger attack; now the accused has been released from custody.The victim was Supitssteph, whose TikTok profile says she's from Toronto.As of the publication of this article, her TikTok video about the attack has garnered nearly 7 million views.We contacted the Vancouver Police Department about the incident, and it shared some details.The accused is named Peterhans Jalo Nungu, and he was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Vancouver Police also shared that the attack occurred at 12:30 a.m. in Coal Harbour.The TikTok user, named Stephanie, said that she had been walking near Stanley Park when the assault happened, adding that she believes the area is considered safe for most people.@supitssteph Replying to @Sarah how a completely random stranger tried to kill me 🙃 #vanccouver #womenempowerment #fight ♬ original sound - Stephanie"I was on the Seawall, just walki...

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1 week ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield among stars at Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of hardcore help rooting them on Tuesday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in their second home game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a trio of celebrities found themselves in the crowd for the Battle of Ontario matchup.Metallica lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield was pictured in a box on the evening, and got a loud cheer from the crowd when shown on the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron midway through the second period.Enter Passion 🔵 @Metallica pic.twitter.com/1lFJxBhPEU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2025Hetfield and his band are performing at the Rogers Centre this week on April 24th and 26th as part of their M72 World Tour.It's an eighty-leg world tour, with forty cities being visited for two dates each. They began the tour in 2023 and are concluding this fall, having already visited Montreal and Edmonton as their two previous Canadian tour stops.But he wasn't the only big name out cheering the team on.When in Toront...

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2 w. ago WorldStrides Canada Facilitating VE Day 80 Tour in the Netherlands to Honour Fallen Canadian Soldiers

Students, teachers from 34 high schools across Canada will visit Bergen-op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery, carry “Torch of Remembrance” in Commemoration Ceremony TORONTO, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, WorldStrides, a global provider of educational student travel and experiential learning, is facilitating a commemoration tour […]

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2 w. ago California governor urges Canadians to ignore Trump, come back for sand, sun and wine

Canadians’ boycott of travel to the U.S. is hitting hard on California’s sandy shores, prompting the state’s governor to make a social media pitch-plea to come back. Gov. Gavin Newsom, in a video this week, is urging the two million Canadians who visited last year to look past U.S. President Donald Trump and return to […]

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2 w. ago Californa tries to lure Canadians back, but B.C. minister says ‘hold the line’ on travel

'Today we launched a new international campaign focused on encouraging Canadians to come visit the great state of California,' Gov. Gavin Newsom says in a video.

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2 w. ago California governor urges Canadians to visit state despite U.S. tensions

Amid U.S.-Canada tensions, California's governor is inviting Canadians and assuring a warm, touristy welcome thousands of miles away from U.S. President Donald Trump.On April 14, Governor Gavin Newsom shared a video on social media in which he said that the Golden State and Canada "have always shared so much in common," and that California is launching a new tourism campaign to urge Canadians to visit."Sure, you-know-who's trying to stir things up in D.C.," he says in the 33-second video. "But don't let that ruin your beach plans. California, it's the ultimate playground — 2,000 miles from Washington and a world away in mindset."Newsom then highlights the state's beaches, national parks, world-class wine, and outdoor adventures, adding that there's something in California for everyone."Last year, nearly two million Canadians visited California because here in California, we've got plenty of sunshine and a whole lot of love for our neighbours up north," he said.The Go...

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3 w. ago Canadians' U.S. visits keep dropping, and local tourism may benefit

U.S.-Canada trade tensions led to a steep drop in Canadians heading south last month – a trend that, if it continues, could help boost the London region’s tourism sector, an industry watcher says. Some 1.5 million Canadians made return trips to the U.S. by car in March, a 31.9 per cent drop from the same […]

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3 w. ago Canadians staying in U.S. must register as 'aliens' and be fingerprinted as of Friday

Some Canadians visiting the U.S. must complete an "alien registration form" and be fingerprinted for the government beginning Friday.According to the U.S. Federal Register, Canadians under the age of 14 will still be required to register but won't need to be fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson. "This measure is in compliance with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions."In an email statement last month, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, this rule will apply to Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for more than 30 days.You won't have to worry about this if you're visiting for less time than that, are part of the Nexus program, or are travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, since your biometric info is already in the system....

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3 w. ago Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S. fell nearly 32 per cent compared to March 2024, the third consecutive month […]

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3 w. ago Experts say Canadians should only bring burner phones if visiting the U.S.

If you have plans to travel to the U.S. from Canada, experts are advising you to leave your electronics at home if you can.Tensions are high between the two countries as the trade war continues, and Canadians travelling down south seem to have been caught in the crossfires.While many have chosen not to travel to the U.S. to show their support for Canada, others may still need to go there for work, school or scheduled events like weddings.But crossing the border may not be as stress-free as it was before the tariffs.Last week, Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory, warning Canadians about entry and exit requirements.It advised travellers to "expect scrutiny" of electronic devices at ports of entry."Comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities. If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation," reads the advisory.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says its agents do have the authority to search a traveller's computer, phone, ca...

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