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20
Apr

Newfoundland & Labrador: Worst winter storm

While Canadians in many parts of the country are enjoying spring weather, residents in Newfoundland are being hit with one of the worst storms of the winter. Environment Canada issued storm warnings Wednesday, for parts of the east coast of Newfoundland, including Avalon Peninsula, Bay of Exploits, Bonavista Peninsula, Gander, St. John’s and Terra Nova. […]

20
Apr

Ecuador: another earthquake, no tsunami

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador on Wednesday, just days after a major quake hit the country killing more than 500 people.   The latest quake was centred 70 kilometres off the Pacific coast town Esmeraldas at a depth of 10 kilometres, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, not far from […]

19
Apr

Italy: strike update

Thursday, April 21, 2016: Some NTV personnel (in Milan, Rome and Naples stations) will be on strike for 8 hours, from 09:00 to 16:59. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your journey. Saturday, May 14, 2016: Some ENAV airport personnel will be on strike for 4 hours, from 13:00 to 17:00. […]

18
Apr

Ecuador: Cdn Govt advised against non-essential travel

ECUADOR – Exercise a high degree of caution There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Ecuador. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to high levels of crime and a high risk of natural disasters. Regional Advisory for the provinces of Esmeraldas, Los Rios, Manabi, Santa Elena, Guayas and Santo Domingo Global […]

18
Apr

Chad: US Govt Travel Warning

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of ongoing terrorist activity throughout Chad. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the border regions, and exercise extreme caution elsewhere in the country.  The U.S. Embassy’s ability to provide consular services outside the capitol area is limited.  This replaces the Travel Warning issued on November 10, […]