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Ecuador Considers New U.S. Base as Violence Escalates Nationwide
4 months ago
The United States is looking to expand its presence in Ecuador — but only if Ecuadorians agree. This week, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem arrived in the South American nation to explore the possibility of establishing Department of Homeland Security...
Air Transat Launches First-Ever Toronto to Medellín Route with Stop in Car …
4 months ago
Air Transat is expanding its wings in Latin America with a new direct connection between Canada and Colombia. On November 1, the airline officially launched its inaugural flight from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to José María Córdova International...
Toronto To Hand Out 500,000 Free Condoms for FIFA World Cup Fans
4 months ago
When the FIFA World Cup arrives in Toronto next summer, the city will be ready — not just for soccer, but for safety. Toronto Public Health (TPH) has announced plans to distribute more than half a million free condoms as part of a major public health campaign tied to...
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Hurricane Erin Batters Puerto Rico and Heads Toward the Bahamas
Hurricane Erin, the Atlantic’s first hurricane of the year, has been unleashing its power across the Caribbean—most recently pelting Puerto Rico with heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds over...
Air Canada and Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Deal After Days of Disrupt …
6 months ago | Community News
After days of mass cancellations and stranded passengers, a tentative agreement has been reached between Air Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents more than...
Grounded Again: Air Canada’s Labour Showdown Escalates
6 months ago | Community News
Travellers hoping for smooth flights this week are facing yet another day of chaos. Air Canada’s flight attendants remain on strike, despite a federal order telling them to get back to work. The...
13 Million Out of Poverty: A Historic Mexican Milestone
6 months ago | World
Gloria Palacios, 84, runs a tiny sidewalk stand in Mexico City, selling peanuts, gum, and snacks. On a good day, she makes just 100 pesos — about $5. What keeps her and her disabled son afloat is a...
Seven Dead in Ecuador Shooting as Cartel Violence Spreads
6 months ago | World
Ecuador is once again reeling from a brutal wave of violence. Seven people were killed late Saturday night after masked gunmen stormed a pool hall in the nightlife district of Santo Domingo, about...
South American Flavours Are Taking Over North American Kitchens
6 months ago | Food
Move over sriracha—there’s a new flavour wave rolling into kitchens and restaurants across Canada and the U.S., and it’s straight out of South America. According to a recent study by Griffith Foods,...
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