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Regional Advisory for the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and vicinity Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against all travel to the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (consisting of Basilan, Sulu, Tawi Tawi, Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao), as well as to the Zamboanga Peninsula, Zamboanga del Sur, Sarangani, Lanao del Norte, Davao, North […]

San Francisco transit strike extends into July 4th holiday San Francisco transit officials have warned area residents and commuters to make alternate travel plans for the July 4th holiday as rail workers are expected to continue a strike that has suspended service through this week. According to KTVU.com, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) announced Wednesday […]

Canadians travelling to Turkey for tourism or trade can purchase an electronic visa prior to entering the country. This visa replaces the “sticker” and “stamp-type” visas issued at Turkish points of entry. If you are planning on studying or working in Turkey, you must obtain a visa at a Turkish embassy or consulate. Entry stamp […]

Warning – EGYPT – U.S. TRAVEL WARNING – Countrywide – Warns U.S. citizens to defer travel to Egypt and U.S. citizens living in Egypt to depart at this time because of the continuing political and social unrest. Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Egypt due to […]

GUINEA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Guinea. The current security situation remains volatile due to the political, social and economic tensions in the country. Clashes between young demonstrators and law enforcement authorities have been frequent, especially in Conakry, where incidents of violent crimes are on […]