7 d. ago Toronto is getting direct flights to a European capital after an 11

A direct flight between Toronto and a Northern European capital is resuming after an 11-year pause.Finnair announced on Wednesday that it will resume its long-scrapped direct flight between Helsinki, Finland and Toronto starting next year, after over a decade.The route is set to officially return on May 4, 2026, and will operate with three flights a week during the busy tourist season for both cities, until August 29, 2026.Finnair last operated this flight in fall 2015, and by the time the route resumes next May, it will have been 11 years since the carrier flew a Helsinki-Toronto route.Flights will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, and total flight times from Helsinki to Toronto will span approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes.Mistervlad/Shutterstock"We are excited to grow our North American network and bring Canada back as a destination. Toronto is a popular travel destination and offers, especially our European customers, great connect...

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1 week ago Toronto man's Nexus revoked after he was inexplicably denied entry to U.S.

A Canadian citizen is seeking answers after being denied entry into the U.S. for unclear reasons.Ranveer* (this is a pseudonym, as he has requested to remain anonymous) held an Indian passport until 2022, when he became a Canadian citizen.He told us that since becoming a Canadian passport holder, he had no issues travelling to the U.S., even visiting multiple times last year, which is why he's baffled by his recent denial of entry."I want to share my story so maybe it can help others in a similar situation, who are feeling frustrated or helpless," he shared in an email.Denied entry and Nexus revokedOn April 26, Ranveer arrived at Pearson International Airport three and a half hours before his flight with American Airlines from Toronto to Guatemala, with a layover in Miami.The Canadian passport holder said everything went smoothly until he reached U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance at Pearson.Ranveer was a Nexus cardholder, so he expected t...

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2 w. ago Blue Jays ’embrace the crap’ after long flight home following ugly road trip

As if the recently completed six-game road trip wasn’t enough of a nightmare for the Blue Jays, there wasn’t nearly enough sleep when it ended, either. Let’s just say Bo Bichette’s two-run homer to give the Jays a 2-0 win over the Rangers late on Wednesday night, deep in the heart of Texas, had to […]

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3 w. ago Toronto will soon have direct flight route to country known for tropical rainforests

If you're seeking a tropical getaway this upcoming winter, you'll be pleased to hear that a new flight route will soon connect Toronto with a South American country known for its lush rainforests and high biodiversity. Montreal-headquartered airline Air Transat will be launching a new non-stop flight service between Toronto Pearson Airport and Guyana's capital, Georgetown. Nicknamed the "Garden City of the Caribbean," Georgetown is the retail and administrative centre of the country. Guyana is the only mainland South American country in which English is the official language, and is known for its natural resources, including its dense rainforests, sugarcane plantations, rice fields, and gold reserves. Rainforests cover roughly 80 per cent of Guyana, and the country's majestic Kaieteur Falls, located in Kaieteur National Park, are located just a short flight away from Georgetown. Known as the world's largest single-drop wate...

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4 w. ago Toronto is getting new flight routes to these sunny destinations in South America

Travellers in Toronto looking to escape the upcoming winter will have even more options for exploring South America thanks to a new route that's being launched by Air Transat. The Montreal-headquartered airline is introducing a twice-weekly service between Toronto Pearson Airport to Medellín, Colombia, with a stopover in Cartagena. The two cities are just over an hour's flight apart. The route is set to connect Toronto residents with one of Colombia's most mountainous cities, and also increase access to Cartagena, which is known for its Caribbean landscapes, UNESCO-listed Walled City, colonial architecture, the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, and nearby Rosario Islands.Medellín is nicknamed the "City of Eternal Spring" thanks to its temperate weather, and is also known for its eco-friendly infrastructure, vibrant culture, and attractions such as the Museum of Antioquia and Plaza Botero."Adding Medellín to our net...

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4 w. ago This sandy Ontario beach is a serene alternative to busier summer spots

Planning for the summer season? Here's a lesser-known spot that barely draws any crowds, and when the weather is right, it's a perfect escape from the city. Ipperwash Beach is next on our radar, and here's what to know.Next Stop: Ipperwash BeachThe lovely sandy destination can be found south of the popular Grand Bend, along the shores of Lake Huron.According to Destination Ontario, this beach is a "hidden gem" known for its serene and sandy lakeside and its friendly rental cottage communities.Though surprisingly enough, it doesn't draw a lot of crowds. Compared to other destinations nearby, this is the place to be this summer if you're looking for something more relaxing.Ipperwash Beach is actually one of the longest freshwater beaches in all of Ontario. It has three separate entrances off West Ipperwash Road, Ipperwash Road, and Army Camp Road.It's also known for its soft sand and shallow water. But there's more to Ippe...

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