Archive for the 'Canada' Category
A report has just come to light that says a flight attendant (who had a commercial pilot’s license) helped to land a plane after the co-pilot had a nervous breakdown on board. The Air Canada flight from Toronto’s Pearson Airport was heading to London on 28 January, when the incident occurred. The report commended the […]
Canada’s finance minister, Jim Flaherty says that the government is considering selling off certain of the country’s assets to avoid a budgetary deficit. One of the assets that is apparently off-limits and not for sale is Toronto’s CN Tower, as it defines the city’s skyline and is one of its most popular attractions. […]
The annual World Brand Index results were released. Compiled by international consulting firm FutureBrand, this study “ranks countries as brands and assesses opportunities, insights and findings related to nation branding.” Here are this year’s rankings:
Australia
Canada
United States
Italy
Switzerland
France
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Japan
Sweden
Read more…
If you think Bigfoot is a hoax, you’re not alone. In 2003, the Seattle Post Intelligencer and the New York Times fingered deceased Washington state prankster Ray Wallace as the perpetrator of a decades-long Bigfoot sham; his family claimed he created the Sasquatch legend with suits and fake footprints. More recently, in August 2008 a […]
So air travelers are protected, Canada has adopted “flight rights,” which is essentially a passenger’s bill of rights. This means passengers can expect compensation for long delays, as well as the right to demand they be let off a plane that has been grounded on the tarmac for over 90 minutes - for example. […]
Many would disagree, but it is my opinion that autumn sucks. Everything’s dying, you have to rake, it gets cold, you just know what’s coming next (winter). Fortunately, Mother Nature has given us a gift to get through this tough time: beautiful foliage. And there’s no better way to enjoy this wonder of nature then […]
This list of the funniest places in the world has nothing to do with their names (although you could rack up quite a list of those!). These are the places you should go if you want to laugh. Check it out:
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California
International Comedy Festivals in Montreal, Edinburgh, and Melbourne
Chicago, Illinois
Manhattan, New […]
Every year, Mercer consulting compiles a list of the most desirable cities to live in worldwide, based on quality of life. This year, like last, Zurich, Switzerland took the top spot. The highest-ranking US city is Honolulu, Hawaii, coming in at #28. Check out the top twenty:
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2. Vienna, Austria
2. Geneva, Switzerland
4. Vancouver, Canada
5. […]
“There are 25 places worth visiting in Canada?,” you may be asking yourself. Well, there sure are! And here is the list of the top places to visit, based on how many tourists check them out annually:
25. Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto Read more…
24. Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park, Quebec Read more…
20. Bay of Fundy, Nova […]
Check out this list of the world’s most beautiful skydive locations. In no particular order…
Mt. Everest, Nepal/Tibet
Lido Lakes, Indonesia
Swakopmund, Namibia
Gardiner Valley, N.Y.
West Coast, New Zealand
Tympaki, Crete
West Tennessee
Oahu, Hawaii
Yarra Valley Winery, Australia
Burnaby, Ontario
Find out why…