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Ontario vision of Niagara as northern Las Vegas may not include Marineland: minister

Ontario vision of Niagara as northern Las Vegas may not include Marineland: minister

TORONTO — A major amusement park is part of Ontario's grand vision to turn the Niagara region into Las Vegas north, but Marineland may not fit the bill, the provincial tourism minister says.
'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

'On my bucket list': Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

BANFF, Alta. — A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction

Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction

JASPER, ALTA. — The Alberta and federal governments are putting a combined $5.5 million toward attracting tourists to the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.
Passenger trips to take longer in Ontario and Quebec after CN rule change: Via Rail

Passenger trips to take longer in Ontario and Quebec after CN rule change: Via Rail

MONTREAL — Passengers riding on Via Rail's most heavily travelled corridor may endure a slower trip after Canadian National Railway Co. imposed restrictions on Via's new trains.
Canada-India tensions spark travel concerns among members of Indian diaspora

Canada-India tensions spark travel concerns among members of Indian diaspora

As tensions escalate between India and Canada, some in the Indian diaspora say they’re concerned about how the situation might affect travel between the two countries.
Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

Nova Scotia will continue to subsidize Maine ferry service for another two years

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government says it will provide financial support for at least two more years to the private ferry service that links the province with Maine.
Warmer than normal temperatures lead to duller fall colours in Ontario

Warmer than normal temperatures lead to duller fall colours in Ontario

TORONTO — An especially warm fall in Ontario means the province may not get the colourful array of fall foliage that usually transforms treetops this time of year.
Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City

Los Angeles Kings begin taxpayer-subsidized NHL pre-season road trip in Quebec City

QUÉBEC — The Los Angeles Kings arrived in Quebec City on Wednesday to kick off the final stretch of their NHL training camp, in a trip that's drawn controversy over the province's decision to spend millions of dollars to subsidize the visit.
Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor

Nova Scotia tourism hurt by ferry cancellations as tourist season winds down: mayor

PICTOU, N.S. — The mayor of a Nova Scotia town says recent disruptions to the ferry service that links the province with eastern Prince Edward Island are posing a real challenge for the town's tourism industry.