A new report from KAYAK finds domestic destinations are more popular with Canadian travellers for Labour Day Weekend this year than last year, with more than a 19% increase in searches. Top domestic travel spots include Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Halifax, a city I love. Canadians also are looking for trips to Paris and London (the England one). Top trending destinations include Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Edmonton (an underrated Canadian city) and Dublin, Ireland, KAYAK said. A NEW ATTRACTION FOR NIAGARA FALLS One of Canada’s top destinations – and one of the great vacation spots in the world Read more
August 2025
Air Canada continues to ramp up its operations and expects to deliver close to its full network schedule by Friday, August 22. In addition, the airline today updated its goodwill policy to cover reasonable additional accommodation and out-of-pocket expenses incurred by customers as a result of the labour disruption at the airline. The updated, exceptional policy applies to customers whose original travel was disrupted between August 15 and 23, 2025 inclusive and builds on the flexible rebooking policy implemented earlier to cover transport costs. “Air Canada’s 40,000 coworkers, with their exceptional commitment and expertise, have allowed us to restore operations Read more
Air Canada and its flight attendants union say they have reached a mediated settlement, and the airline says it will gradually resume flights this afternoon. After a wild couple days that saw the Air Canada flight attendants union defy a government order to go back to work, the two sides renewed negotiations late on Monday night. A mediated settlement was announced early Tuesday morning, 19AUG. “The suspension of our service is extremely difficult for our customers,” said Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Air Canada. “We deeply regret and apologize for the impact on them of this labour Read more
With striking Air Canada flight attendants refusing to go back to work despite a government order, the airline says it is cancelling all flights until sometime Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, August 18, the airline said all flights of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge remain suspended due to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) failing to direct its flight attendant members to resume the performance of their duties as directed by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). Air Canada noted that CIRB has also directed flight attendants to resume the performance of their duties immediately. Read more
ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST – One of the world’s great drives. Sensational food. And a wide mix of places to stay. The Monterey/Big Sur region of California is one of the most magical destinations on the planet, a “pinch me, I must be dreaming” kind of place that almost defies the imagination with its mix of soft light and rugged beauty. Here are some highlights from a recent trip from Monterey to Big Sur and back, including visits to the towns of Carmel and Pacific Grove, and a stunning, hillside spot on the coast. I’m also sprinkling in some tips Read more
