68 h. ago Photog finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

MILAN — A wildlife photographer stumbled upon one of the oldest and largest known collections of dinosaur footprints, dating back about 210 million years to the Triassic Period, high in an Italian national park near the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic venue of Bormio, officials announced Tuesday. The discovery in the Stelvio National Park was […]

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3 d. ago Niagara Falls could get massive new observation wheel and theme park

Niagara Falls could be getting a new, world-class observation wheel under a plan by the Ontario government to position the region as a world-renowned tourism destination. On Monday, the provincial government launched its multibillion-dollar Destination Niagara Strategy, which aims to create new attractions and improve the region's transportation network to bring in 25 million annual visitors and double its tourism impact. Premier Ford's strategy will target improvements and new developments across five categories, including tourism attractions, gaming, wine and culinary tourism, arts and culture, and transportation development. The revitalization of the Toronto Power Generating Station into a boutique hotel, located along the Niagara River, is already underway, and potential projects include a new theme park, the restoration of the Niagara Parks marina, and a new observation wheel. "Niagara Falls is ready with open arms to welcome even more...

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3 d. ago WATCH: Premier Ford announces tourism boost for Niagara Region

WATCH: Ontario Premier Doug Ford launches Destination Niagara Strategy. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or less and signed. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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8 d. ago Free national park access now includes four Ontario destinations

Parks Canada has announced that starting Dec. 12, guests can enjoy free admission to all open national parks across the country, including four destinations here in Ontario.This offer is part of the Canada Strong Pass, a program that gives outdoor adventure lovers discounted access to national parks and historic reserves from Dec. 12 to Jan. 15, 2026. Guests who want to use campgrounds or book overnight stays can also receive 25 per cent off their reservations, another perk included with the pass.In Ontario, the four participating parks are Bruce Peninsula National Park, Point Pelee National Park, Woodside National Historic Site, and Rouge National Urban Park, with each giving a discount of up to $9 per adult by eliminating admission charges during this month-long campaign.It's important to note that while these parks offer free admission and overnight access, guests may still need to pay for parking and any applicable reservation fees.So, if a winter wilderness adventure i...

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2 w. ago Grand Canyon cancels overnight stays at South Rim lodges because of water

Plans to stay and soak in the wintry wonderland at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim? You will have to wait. Visitors won’t be able to stay overnight in the national park’s oldest hotel or its lodges starting Saturday because of multiple breaks in the park’s only water line. With no water being pumped to the […]

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3 w. ago Canada issues warning for major travel destination amid 'once in 300

Make sure to check out Canada's latest travel advisory if you're planning to travel from Canada to Thailand.The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Thailand, urging travellers to exercise caution when travelling to the country. According to a Nov. 24 update, parts of Thailand experienced heavy rainfall, resulting in severe flooding across southern provinces. Affected areas include Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat."Recent monsoon rains have resulted in transportation disruptions and damage to infrastructure," reads the update. "Rising water levels have cut access to major roads, including those to the Hat Yai airport."CNN reports that a "once in 300-year" storm slammed southern Thailand, resulting in flood waters rising over eight feet. The storm has been deadly, and at least 19 people have died due to electrocution or flood-related accidents. Heavy rain has also affected nearby Malaysia and Vietnam...

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3 w. ago AbbVie and adMare BioInnovations Foster Life Sciences Innovation with the Launch of the AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award in Quebec

National competition, in collaboration with adMare BioInnovations, demonstrates AbbVie’s commitment to a thriving biotech ecosystem in Quebec  One biotech will receive a year of laboratory and office space including access to shared equipment and services at no cost at the adMare Innovation Centre in Montreal, as well as access to AbbVie’s scientific and business executives […]

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3 w. ago 'Huge, huge numbers': Banff National Park attendance heads toward record amid free admission

Rising visitation has exacerbated crowd pressures at popular attractions such as Johnson Canyon, Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

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3 w. ago 5 Ontario cities rank among top 10 best places to live in Canada

A new ranking of the best places to live in Canada is dominated by Ontario entries, with the province claiming five of the top ten positions, including the top spot overall.Real estate platform Zolo revealed its top picks for the best places to live in the country, ranking cities on criteria including home prices, household income, population growth, unemployment, crime, access to health care, sunny days per year, and walkability.Ontario was well-represented in the ranking, but it was Guelph, Ont., which claimed the title of the country's most liveable.Zolo notes that, with a cost of living three per cent lower than the national average, Guelph is "an excellent place to live in Canada."The city boasts an average annual household income of $119,100, compared to a benchmark home price of $745,000 — a far more manageable difference than some cities like Toronto, where mortgage costs can add up to more than 100 per cent of household income.Zolo specifically mentions ...

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4 w. ago At one Southwestern Ontario winery, a big project and even bigger goals

The owner of a winery in St. Thomas is investing in upgrades the management team hopes will make the venue a premier destination of its kind in Southwestern Ontario. Skye Chase Estate Winery, originally Quai du Vin Estate Winery, was purchased in 2021 by Kyle MacDonald, who is now overseeing the construction of a 5,000-square-foot […]

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