Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

Massive nineties band reunite for tour celebrating 25 years since debut album

Who's ready for major nostalgia?

Beautiful day to sit by Gold Creek in Golden Ears Provincial Park in British Columbia

One of those beautiful, sunny, spring days at the top and bottom of Gold Creek in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Calmed by the sounds of the rushing water and the waterfall.

Extreme adventures await: Exploring world's most thrilling hotels

Travel for many people is an adventure where the thrill only adds to the vibrant experiences. According to the Travel Predictions 2024 study, over 50% of travelers seek to explore the unknown. Let's discover several hotels that will satisfy the needs of most adventurous travelers, according to euronews.travel. Two-hour rafting to an eco-lodge in th...

A dog in the car: The complete guide to a relaxed and calm ride with dogs

Merav Gamliel Boshan, a dog trainer, shares tips to help your dog have a comfortable and calm car ride with you.

Italy's leader keeps the focus on migration on her fourth visit to Tunisia in a year

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — The head of Italy's right-wing government acknowledged Wednesday that Tunisia cannot serve as a dumping ground for migrants, days after Tunisia's president reaffirmed his unwillingness to let Europe outsource migration problems by sending those not welcome there to his country. Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni said during a visi...

You Have to See Renault’s EV Jetski and Snowbike

The French automaker is expanding into both land and water mobility solutions.

Dreaming of RV life? Now, might be a good time to buy

RV sales took off during the pandemic when people were forced to spend their vacation dollars closer to home. But now sales of new RVs are down as consumers return to air travel, making it a buyer's market.

‘Friendly’ and ‘walkable’ city named one of the best destinations in the UK

The George Hotel in Tel Aviv: A scene from the Jetsons

If I lived nearby, I’d surely befriend some members so they could vouch for my membership.

Decolonizing and demystifying the needs of remote Northern menstruators

“How do you take something that’s broadly good, and tailor it to the local context?” asks Fariya Mohiuddin, senior program officer, tax and policy (global) at the International Budget Partnership. This is a key piece of the puzzle when dealing with structural issues in remote Northern Indigenous communities. “Often, the book needs to be rewritten,”...

Spring Home Essentials: Elevating everyday basics

Style expert Samantha Pynn offers creative tips to refresh everyday essentials -with a twist. From luxurious sheets to vibrant towels, colorful dishes, stylish storage baskets, and cozy pillows and throws, she proves that basics don't have to be boring. Get ready to elevate your living spaces with simple yet stylish updates!

How to safely coexist with grizzlies as encounters increase in Canada

A spike in grizzly bear sightings leads to question of how to coexist

I took a fear of flying course to try and end my travelling jitters for good - but did it work?

When it comes to going on holiday, there’s one place you’ll catch me in the airport: the bar. But unlike many, it’s not to celebrate the start of a week of relaxation - it’s to make the idea of stepping foot on a plane somewhat bearable. Despite being a life-long traveller, I’ve had a lot of anxiety around flying for 10 years following a bad experi...

How my faith helped me recover from PTSD

Kurt Abad survived a terrible bus crash on an icy highway but nightmares and anxiety haunted him. He leaned into his faith to help recover from the trauma. Here's how.

As Ottawa eyes short-term rental limits, Airbnb says it won’t solve housing crisis

As part of the 2024 federal budget that was unveiled Tuesday, Ottawa has recommitted to spending $50 million to help municipalities limit the number of short-term rentals.

25 Wardrobe Must-Haves, According To Shopbop’s Fashion Director

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Single life brings freedom — and societal challenges

Tommy is in his 40s, and has been single his whole life. In an emotional phone call, he told BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the impact it has on him.

Historic train's last run?

The famous 'Royal Hudson' locomotive has been parked now for 25 years and we're learning another piece of B.C.'s rail history may also have made it's last run after more than 100 years. Cassidy Mosconi has the details on what may have taken the steam out of Fort Steele's iconic engine 1077.

Catering strike takes bite out of Pearson Airport

Over 800 workers for a prominent catering company that supplies food and drink to several airlines, have hit the picket lines. As Shauna Hunt reports, the union is demanding better pay after years of supporting the company through turbulent times.

Calming evening in Belcarra, BC

Calming ocean waves of the incoming tide at the Jug Island Trail in Belcarra, British Columbia, on Saturday evening.

The Motorcycle Camping Cookbook By Amanda Zito Is A Handy, Tasty Guide

Written for solo campers, the recipes are also easily multiplied to feed more people.

12 things that will surprise you at European restaurants

When you travel abroad, you expect things to be different. In Europe, the language, food, and landscapes change with each (nearly non-existent) border you cross. However, certain quirks of eating in restaurants on the continent are mostly uniform, regardless of the country.

Iconic tourist attraction makes major change affecting thousands of visitors

It said people were 'abusing' the accessibility provision.

15 Packing Cubes To Keep Your Next Trip Much More Organized

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.In our never-ending crusade to streamline the process of packing— and to make unpacking less of a hassle — we have become loyal devotees of the almighty packing cube. The zippered bags are extremely handy...

A Week In California On A $190,000 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. This week: a software engineer who makes $190,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on an Apple Watch leather strap. Occupation: Software engineerIndustry: ITAge: 24Location: CaliforniaSalary: $190,000Assets: HYSA:...

United Airlines says FAA review places restrictions on flying new aircraft

By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO (Reuters) - United Airlines on Wednesday said it has been prevented from putting new aircraft into service due to an ongoing review of its operations by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The review was ordered following several safety emergencies involving the Chicago-based airline in recent weeks. A small number of aircraft previously scheduled to

Overnight travel pod drives passengers while they sleep

Designer Peter Stulz of illustration studio Xoio has unveiled an innovative concept called the Swift Pod, a self-driving vehicle that allows passengers to rest up during their travels. The Swift Pod is named after a well-known bird and its ability to fly while asleep. It offers space for two passengers in a hotel-like pod. It allows them to sit upr...

Meet Judy Tulk, who helped Russian acrobats when they defected to Canada 30 years ago

Join a special reunion between Judy Tulk, former manager of the Cygnus Gymnastic Club, and the former members of the world-famous Moscow Circus who travelled back to St. John’s recently to visit the woman they consider their “mom.” Tulk tells the CBC’s Mark Quinn how the life-long friendship got its start.

Edmunds: Avoid these 3 mistakes when buying a used car sight unseen

It’s easier than ever before to buy a used vehicle online. Unfortunately, that also means it’s easier than ever before to make a purchase you might later regret. Buying a vehicle online and sight unseen allows you to potentially shop the nation’s entire inventory of cars rather than what just happens to be sitting around at your local dealership. T...

The rare treasures of a car collection you’ve (probably) never heard of

Inside the terrific car collection of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in Qatar

Highway 3 projects loom large in provincial highways planning

With or without federal support, improvements to a major southern Alberta highway continue because of its critical economic importance as an east-west corridor, the province says. Eight Highway 3 projects are on the books after being separated into “bite-sized chunks” to keep costs in check, said Devin Dreeshen, minister of transportation and econo...

Feds, consumer advocate square off in court over air passenger refunds

The federal government and a consumer rights advocate squared off in court Wednesday over whether regulators misled passengers by encouraging travel credit rather than refunds at the onset of the pandemic. In the early months of COVID-19's spread, airlines cancelled hundreds of thousands of flights and offered company vouchers to customers instead ...

Storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE, floods Dubai's airport:AP explains

The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world's busiest airfield for international travel.

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to leave the area. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanolo...

Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week

Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on Shapermint, Lefant and more coveted brand items.

Winnipegger denied flight refund even though he bought cancellation insurance

Allianz Global Assistance says disaster at a pre-booked accommodation is not a covered reason under the policy.

One is 36. The other is 72. Both women love being single

Callers Lisa, 36, and Marie, 72, tell BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the advantages of deciding to stay single.

How Ontario's UP Express schedule changes will impact commuters

Ontario is expected to add an additional 300 weekly GO train trips to routes throughout the GTA. Meanwhile, every second UP Express train will be non-stop between Union Station and Pearson Airport, seven days a week CBC’s Lorrenda Reddekopp dives into how the latest service UP Express changes will impact commuters.

Is my passport still valid? New rules and prices around soon-to-be expired ID

Double check your passport before you book.

Biden administration to halt major mining project over tribal hunting concerns

Biden administration to halt major mining project over tribal hunting concerns - The project was set to go through the Arctic National Park and Preserve, a major piece of protected land in the northern half of the state

Searching for vinyl at Ontario's largest record show

More than 60 vendors were on hand at the Toronto-Mississauga Vinyl Records and Collectibles Show, helping to emphasize the resurgence of the traditional format. CityNews' Rob Leth reports.

No such thing as a free lunch ... or maybe a free day trip to Venice anymore, either

Mass tourism has placed such a strain on Venice that the city will be imposing a visitor's fee for 29 high-traffic days this year, starting April 25, to dissuade daytrippers and curb the growing number of tourists. Exemptions will apply to locals, commuters, people who pay property tax in Venice, visitors who stay overnight and those participating in sporting events, but some exemptions must be registered online. While this may only be a trial period, the results will be used to tweak the program with the goal of making it permanent.

Poor travel lingers on the eastern Prairies as wintry weather hangs on

Snow will continue to fall on parts of the eastern Prairies Thursday morning, but the worst of the spring storm will be over. However, travel is likely to remain tricky in many areas as roadways will still be slippery

The doomed quest of the ‘last great explorer’ to find a mystical city in the Amazon rainforest

10 of the least-visited countries in the world

Boeing's safety culture under fire at US Senate hearings

By Allison Lampert and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) -Boeing's safety culture and manufacturing quality, both at the center of a corporate crisis following a January mid-air panel blowout on a near-new 737 MAX 9, were scrutinized on Wednesday in two U.S. Senate hearings. Testimony at the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations raised questions about Boeing's treatment of

Threat for winter travel with significant weather brewing for Newfoundland

Special weather statements are already in effect for a late-week spring storm that threatens powerful winds, ice and snow in Newfoundland

The world’s 9th biggest country is a rare undiscovered marvel with ‘jaw-dropping’ scenery

70 endangered desert tortoises reintroduced into wild

70 critically endangered Mojave desert tortoises have been reintroduced to wild after their winter burrows at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California.