65 h. ago Toronto getting new flights to major European and Asian destinations next summer

If you've already started to map out your summer vacation for 2026, you'll thankfully have two new routes out of Toronto to Europe and Asia to choose from. On Wednesday, Air Canada announced its international network for summer 2026, including the reestablishment of non-stop flights from Toronto to Budapest and Shanghai. Flights to Hungary's capital officially launch on June 5, 2026, and depart Pearson Airport on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:55 p.m. Returning flights depart Budapest at 1:15 p.m. and arrive in Toronto at 3:15 p.m. local time on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Going Global! For Summer 2026, we’re going global with new flights to Catania, Italy from @yulaeroport, Budapest and Shanghai from @TorontoPearson. From @yvrairport, our Bangkok service will now be year-round.Learn more: https://t.co/ouZ8dFIYlY pic.twitter.com/AbxhjkYHCf— Air Canada (@AirCanada) September 10, 2025Known as the most populou...

Politics

3 d. ago River cruising is getting an upgrade in Europe thanks to new ships launching in 2027

Celebrity Cruises' innovative designs include cantilevered dining pods that float above the river

Economics

5 d. ago Canada Aluminum Hub Diverts Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite

Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising US tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.

Economics

8 d. ago Letters September 5, 2025: ‘Carney is doing his best, cut him some slack.’

Doing it well enough It doesn’t matter what PM Carney does, columnists seem to find fault. He’s removed tariffs on U.S. CUSMA compliant goods. Experts feel this strengthens our negotiating position on tariffs. He visited Ukraine gifting armored vehicles, strengthened European ties and signed new trade agreements. Canada’s businesses want financial support. Farmers want a […]

Transport

9 d. ago Un traitement révolutionnaire contre la leucémie mis au point à Montréal en 2014 est approuvé en Europe... mais pas au Canada

La Commission européenne a approuvé le mois dernier la thérapie cellulaire UM171 mise au point à Montréal, mais les patients d’ici devront attendre.

Economics

2 w. ago Man gets 89 days in prison, for every day he faked death to leave his wife

A Wisconsin man who faked his death and fled overseas to be with a woman he met online, leaving his wife and children behind, was convicted of obstructing an officer and sentenced to 89 days in jail. The sentence’s length is equal to the number of days Ryan Borgwardt, 45, “obstructed law enforcement” as he […]

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2 w. ago Canada wants to sell LNG to Germany. Critics say it’s a race against time

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the goal being sold by Canadian proponents to German buyers 'is being able to ship in as little as five years.'

Economics

2 w. ago Mark Carney visite une base militaire en Lettonie pour conclure son voyage en Europe

Environ 2000 soldats canadiens sont déployés dans ce pays dans le cadre de l’opération Reassurance.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. kayaker who faked his own death, fled to Europe via Canada is sentenced to 89 days in jail

He left his kayak at a lake, ditched his ID and rode an electric bicycle 70 miles before catching a bus to Toronto. Then, he took several flights before arriving in Europe, a criminal complaint says

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2 w. ago Varcoe: Carney has opened door to Canadian LNG exports closed by Trudeau government, says natural resources minister

Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Carney has opened the door to Canadian LNG exports – one closed by Trudeau government, says Liberal natural resources minister

Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

Politics

2 w. ago Carney lands in Germany after signing defence, economic pact with Poland

Carney is moving to align Canada more closely with Europe as U.S. President Donald Trump upends global trade, and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine heightens global security risks.

Events

3 w. ago Letters August 23, 2025: ‘We have irritated Donald Trump, and that’s a good thing.’

BEEF STEW Excellent piece by Brian Lilley on why Canada wasn’t invited to the White House meeting (“Under Carney, Canada still doesn’t matter on international stage,” Aug. 18). I have my own thoughts on the subject. Donald Trump is in a major snit regarding Canada because, unlike most of the other European representatives at that […]

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3 w. ago New travel advisories warn Canadians to be extra cautious in parts of Europe

Canada has issued a new travel advisory for travellers heading to Spain, warning Canadians about the latest safety concerns.If you’re planning a trip from Canada to Spain, it’s important to note that on Aug. 18, the Government of Canada shared an updated advisory due to wildfires. Canadians travelling to the country are being urged to "exercise a high degree of caution."According to the update, wildfires have been burning in the central and northwestern parts of the country since early August. Affected provinces include Ourense, Zamora, Salamanca, León and Cáceres. Travellers are being warned that "extreme and unusual weather events" could affect their plans. Canada has issued a similar warning for Portugal."Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for multiple regions," reads the statement. "Road closures and poor visibility due to smoke are affecting travel. Air quality is significantly degra...

Economics

3 w. ago What's the best budget airline in Europe? An honest review of EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air

Examining the pros and cons of flying on the cheap with three popular low-cost carriers

Economics

3 w. ago Ukraine hopeful Canada will ‘actively’ be part of future security guarantee

Prime Minister Mark Carney and other senior officials say they will play a role in security guarantees for Ukraine, but what that involves remains an open question.

Events