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11
Feb

Update from Ottawa: Cameroon

TRAVEL reports: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on the travel.gc.ca website to the following countries: Cameroon: Exercise high degree of caution. Although the Rapid Intervention Brigade has managed to curtail many large scale “coupures de routes” in the Extreme North Province, travellers should exercise a high degree of caution […]

8
Feb

Canadian Travel Alert: Burma/Myanmar

OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to areas along the border with Thailand, China, and Laos due to clashes between the military and armed groups, ethnic conflict, banditry, and unmarked landmines in these areas which pose risks to the security of travellers. In November 2010, fighting between ethnic groups […]

8
Feb

Alerts: Cambodia, Thailand: Travel updates from Ottawa

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on the travel.gc.ca website to the following countries: Cambodia : Exercise high degree of caution Regional warning: Preah Vihear temple area ? Avoid all travel Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the Preah Vihear temple area between Preah Vihear […]

31
Jan

Winter Storm watch for Southern Ontario

Winter Storm watch for Toronto, etc. Issued at 10:47 AM EST Monday 31 January 2011 by Environment Canada Summary ..Major winter snowstorm Tuesday night and Wednesday.. This is an alert to the potential development of dangerous winter weather conditions in these regions. Monitor weather conditions..Listen for updated statements. Details A major winter storm is developing […]

31
Jan

Travel Advisory from Porter for Feb 1,2

Tuesday, February 1st 2011 – Winter Storm for Toronto (YTZ), Ottawa (YOW), Newark (EWR), Boston (BOS) and Chicago (MDW) Porter Airlines is advising passengers to confirm their flight status prior to arriving at the airport due to forecasted weather conditions. Delays and cancellations may occur. Passengers can check flight status details below and make inquiries […]

30
Jan

Travel Alert from Ottawa: Egypt – avoid non-essential travel

Last Updated: January 30, 2011 13:04 EST Still Valid: January 30, 2011 19:42 EST OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Egypt due to demonstrations and protests, civil unrest, high levels of criminal activity and violence throughout the country, and the threat of terrorist attacks. For more information: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=79000