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Philippines- Exercise high degree of caution On September 27, 2011, Typhoon Nesat (or Pedring) made its way across the northern part of Luzon Island. Heavy rains and strong winds caused flooding and led to power outages, as well as transportation and communications problems. Canadians should exercise caution, monitor local news and weather reports, and follow […]

TRAVEL reports: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on the travel.gc.ca website to the following countries: Philippines – Exercise high degree of caution Typhoon Nesat (or Pedring) is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast of Luzon Island on September 27. Heavy rains and strong winds may cause flooding […]

Sunday September 25th, Season 19 of the Amazing Race started off! This reality series features teams of 2 racing around the world! This season there are a few interesting players including a team of Olypmic Snowboarders as well as a father/son of Laurence and Zac Sunderland, Zac being the youngest person to sail around the […]

U.S. Consulate Merida released the following Message for U.S. Citizens on September 21, 2011: The Health Departments of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo confirm dengue and hemorrhagic dengue cases are on the rise in the states of Yucatan, Campeche, and Quintana Roo. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes. To reduce the risk of contracting dengue, the […]

Accuweather.com, Sep 23, 9:55 am Newly formed Tropical Depression 20W will take aim at the northern Philippines early next week. The depression formed Friday morning, EDT, approximately 1100 miles east of Manila and was tracking westward at about 9 mph. This westward motion is expected to continue through the weekend, bringing the storm near the […]

From FCO (UK) Updated: 22 September 2011 There has been a seasonal rise of acute intestinal infections in Tashkent and in Tashkent Province. Concerns that this illness might be cholera are unconfirmed.