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Taking your dog to the beach? Here are some dangers you should be aware of

It's fun to bring dogs to the beach, but it can also be a dangerous place. Here are some tips to keep pets safe in the sun, on the sand, and in the sea.

How Ontario's UP Express schedule changes will impact commuters

Ontario is expected to add an additional 300 weekly GO train trips to routes throughout the GTA. Meanwhile, every second UP Express train will be non-stop between Union Station and Pearson Airport, seven days a week CBC’s Lorrenda Reddekopp dives into how the latest service UP Express changes will impact commuters.

Greece to offer tourists vacation worth hundreds of euros: Who can come

The Greek government has announced that tourists who vacationed on Rhodes last year will be given a free holiday in 2024. Electronic vouchers will be issued for up to 500 euros. Euronews.travel reports who will be eligible to come for a free holiday and what are the program's conditions. In July 2023, wildfires broke out on Rhodes, forcing about 25...

Historic train's last run?

The famous 'Royal Hudson' locomotive has been parked now for 25 years and we're learning another piece of B.C.'s rail history may also have made it's last run after more than 100 years. Cassidy Mosconi has the details on what may have taken the steam out of Fort Steele's iconic engine 1077.

How colonial contact and intermarrying influenced Indigenous beadwork

Knowledge keeper Gary Gott describes how beadwork in North America morphed over time.

Hacks to make camping in your car as relaxing as possible

Nathan Coleman has some tips for weekend adventurers looking to sleep the night away in their car.

‘Friendly’ and ‘walkable’ city named one of the best destinations in the UK

Is a cottage a viable 1st home? How the ownership thought process is changing

Should your first property be urban, suburban or rural? Here's what to know about how costs and lifestyle can vary depending on where and what kind of home you buy.

5 Spring 2024 Trends You Can Buy Secondhand

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down airport highways and key bridges in major US cities

CHICAGO (AP) — Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and on a busy West Coast highway. In Chicago, protesters linked arms and blocked lanes o...

Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?

Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is it still smart to downsize? In some cases, downsizing is appropriate, but not nec...

15 Packing Cubes To Keep Your Next Trip Much More Organized

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.In our never-ending crusade to streamline the process of packing— and to make unpacking less of a hassle — we have become loyal devotees of the almighty packing cube. The zippered bags are extremely handy...

I took a fear of flying course to try and end my travelling jitters for good - but did it work?

When it comes to going on holiday, there’s one place you’ll catch me in the airport: the bar. But unlike many, it’s not to celebrate the start of a week of relaxation - it’s to make the idea of stepping foot on a plane somewhat bearable. Despite being a life-long traveller, I’ve had a lot of anxiety around flying for 10 years following a bad experi...

Our top 5 Amazon deals of the week

Looking to shop great deals? Here are our favourite deal items up for grabs this week on Amazon. Save big on Shapermint, Lefant and more coveted brand items.

You Have to See Renault’s EV Jetski and Snowbike

The French automaker is expanding into both land and water mobility solutions.

Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips

MONTREAL — Stefani Balinsky not only brings her list when she goes grocery shopping, she also brings a calculator. Oftentimes Balinsky, a mother of a teenager and a 20-year-old, finds herself standing in the aisles and calculating if she's getting the best deal for every dollar spent. It's her way of fighting back against shrinkflation. She recalle...

The Junkyard Discoveries of Doug’s 4-Wheelers in Pella, Iowa

Take a tour down an automotive memory lane

The rare treasures of a car collection you’ve (probably) never heard of

Inside the terrific car collection of Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani in Qatar

Is my passport still valid? New rules and prices around soon-to-be expired ID

Double check your passport before you book.

Searching for vinyl at Ontario's largest record show

More than 60 vendors were on hand at the Toronto-Mississauga Vinyl Records and Collectibles Show, helping to emphasize the resurgence of the traditional format. CityNews' Rob Leth reports.

Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

Made in Epekwitk: Meet Novalea Mackinnon, who turns beads into art with a traditional flair

In our series Made in Epekwitk, we're meeting Indigenous artisans across the Island. Today, we meet Novalea Mackinnon, a Chippewa artisan of Rama First Nation who was born and raised here on P.E.I. Mackinnon creates a variety of pieces but beadwork is closest to her heart.

The most interesting European cars we’ve ever spotted in American junkyards

American junkyards are inevitably full of Detroit's finest - but we've unearthed plenty of European models on our travels too

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

BALTIMORE (AP) — Hours before leaving port, the massive container ship that caused the deadly collapse of a Baltimore bridge experienced apparent electrical problems, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday, the same day FBI agents boarded the vessel amid a criminal investigation into the circumstances leading u...

Outdoorsy types advised to beware of diehard insect

Neebing, Ont. -- They’re “sneakier” than mosquitos, and undeterred by a bit of cool, pre-winter weather. When it comes to ticks, public health officials are advising hunters, hikers and other outdoorsy types who like to tromp around in the bush during fall to stay alert. Ticks are not just a summer concern. “If you think you don’t have to worry abo...

Iconic tourist attraction makes major change affecting thousands of visitors

It said people were 'abusing' the accessibility provision.

The world’s 9th biggest country is a rare undiscovered marvel with ‘jaw-dropping’ scenery

The doomed quest of the ‘last great explorer’ to find a mystical city in the Amazon rainforest

Check Out Kawasaki's Incredibly Rad, Fishing-Ready Ultra 160LX-S Angler Jet Ski

Who's ready to go fishing?

20 timeless decor ideas for any home

Flip through the gallery for 20 timeless decor ideas for any home, from finding the right furniture to tying your space together with the perfect scent.

Tetraplegic aims to be first with complete spinal injury to climb Mt Kilimanjaro

A British man aiming to become the first complete spinal injury tetraplegic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro said he is “massively excited” to finally attempt the challenge he had wanted to undertake before his injury. Max Levene, 31, told the PA news agency he set his sights on reaching the summit of the largest mountain in Africa while living in Kenya ...

8 hours of sleep for everyone? Factors and tips for healthy night's rest

Often, everyone hears the statement that every person needs to sleep for 8 hours for a healthy sleep. However, it is worth knowing whether this rule is indeed the same for everyone, according to the Instagram account of the medical community Zdorovishi razom (Healthier together). Factors influencing sleep duration Individuality is the key to health...

The 20 best small towns in Europe

Who wouldn't want to spend a couple of weeks marveling at Paris, Amsterdam, and Madrid? And while they are lovely places, you should take advantage of the smaller towns. Here are 20 wonderful suggestions!

Discovery of underwater city that is older than the pyramids leaves scientists baffled

Nestled some 650 metres (2,000 feet) beneath the waves surrounding Cuba lies one of archaeology’s great unsolved mysteries. In 2000, researchers from the Canadian company Advanced Digital Communications (ADC) were surveying the waters off the tip of the Guanahacabibes Peninsula, when their sonar equipment picked up a strange series of structures do...

Spring Home Essentials: Elevating everyday basics

Style expert Samantha Pynn offers creative tips to refresh everyday essentials -with a twist. From luxurious sheets to vibrant towels, colorful dishes, stylish storage baskets, and cozy pillows and throws, she proves that basics don't have to be boring. Get ready to elevate your living spaces with simple yet stylish updates!

Winnipegger denied flight refund even though he bought cancellation insurance

Allianz Global Assistance says disaster at a pre-booked accommodation is not a covered reason under the policy.

Calming evening in Belcarra, BC

Calming ocean waves of the incoming tide at the Jug Island Trail in Belcarra, British Columbia, on Saturday evening.

Whatever happened to the legendary 'lost' continent of Mu?

Despite advances in science and radiocarbon dating, there’s only so far back into the past we can look. That means that great chapters of ancient history will likely always remain a mystery, leaving gaping holes for myth and legend to fill. Enter the long-lost continent of Lemuria, also known as Mu – a vast landmass that, according to believers, ex...

No such thing as a free lunch ... or maybe a free day trip to Venice anymore, either

Mass tourism has placed such a strain on Venice that the city will be imposing a visitor's fee for 29 high-traffic days this year, starting April 25, to dissuade daytrippers and curb the growing number of tourists. Exemptions will apply to locals, commuters, people who pay property tax in Venice, visitors who stay overnight and those participating in sporting events, but some exemptions must be registered online. While this may only be a trial period, the results will be used to tweak the program with the goal of making it permanent.

Overspending or undercharging? These can be signs that trauma has shaped your relationship with money

Here's how your mental health can affect your finances, and vice versa

Threat for winter travel with significant weather brewing for Newfoundland

Special weather statements are already in effect for a late week spring storm that threatens powerful winds, ice and snow in Newfoundland

Inside ‘the world’s least-visited country’ – where dirty cars are illegal and social media is banned

Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water

The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers. (Jan. 8) (AP Video: Mary Conlon)

10 of the least-visited countries in the world

One is 36. The other is 72. Both women love being single

Callers Lisa, 36, and Marie, 72, tell BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the advantages of deciding to stay single.

12 things that will surprise you at European restaurants

When you travel abroad, you expect things to be different. In Europe, the language, food, and landscapes change with each (nearly non-existent) border you cross. However, certain quirks of eating in restaurants on the continent are mostly uniform, regardless of the country.

The things all car lovers must do at least once

20 things every enthusiast should do before kicking the bucket

Single life brings freedom — and societal challenges

Tommy is in his 40s, and has been single his whole life. In an emotional phone call, he told BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the impact it has on him.

9 of the wildest urban legends in Disney history – and which ones are true

US Coast Guard , Navy rescue three fisherman stranded on Pacific Ocean island

Three fishermen stranded on a desolate island in the Pacific for more than a week spelled “HELP” with palm fronds, aiding their rescue. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)