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13
Mar

New Zealand, Fiji Brace for Tropical Cyclone Pam

After developing north of the Solomon Islands on March 9, Pam rapidly strengthened into a Tropical Cyclone with a well-defined eye. Now Tropical Cyclone Pam is shifting towards New Zealand. Although this system is not expected to affect Australia like tropical cyclones Olwyn and Nathan,very strong winds and heavy rains are expected in the path […]

12
Mar

Australia, Vanuatu, Fiji, New Zealand: cyclones

Three tropical cyclones have taken shape over the waters surrounding Australia. Tropical Cyclone Pam developed early in the week to the east of the Solomon Islands and northwest of Fiji. Rapid strengthening throughout the week has brought Pam to exceptional strength, the equivalent of a Category 4 Hurricane in the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific. While […]

9
Mar

Via Rail : interruption du trafic ferroviaire entre Toronto et Winnipeg jusqu’au 14 mars

Le trafic ferroviaire est interrompu entre Toronto et Winnipeg (trains 1 et 2) jusqu’au14 mars 2015 à cause d’un déraillement d’un train de marchandises appartenant au CN.   Pour plus de détails : http://www.viarail.ca/fr

9
Mar

Via Rail: service cancelled between Toronto and Winnipeg until Mar 14

Due to a CN freight derailment, service cancellation between Toronto and Winnipeg (trains #1 and #2) until March 14, 2015. http://www.viarail.ca/en

6
Mar

Insider tips on Meetings & Incentive Travel

Great news from the Incentive Travel front:  Business is booming and more and more Canadian corporations are seeing the tangible benefits of offering travel as a key incentive to their staff. There’s no question that incentive travel programs are big achievers.  They motivate, drive sales, inspire performance, help retain the best talent, create branding opportunities, […]

6
Mar

Toronto’s Pearson International

Canada’s busiest airport, Pearson (YYZ) is located about 20 km northwest of downtown and was used by over 36 million travellers in 2013.  Interestingly, it’s number two in North America (after JFK) for both international passengers and, along with JFK, is one of just two North American airports to serve six continents. Since its beginnings […]