Even though Americans apparently already think Toronto is a model for amazing public transit — I mean, the TTC did win Outstanding Public Transportation System in North America a few years ago — Torontonians have historically complained a lot about our bus, streetcar and subway service, from its overcrowding and delays to aggressive fare inspectors to Presto malfunctions.…
Toronto's history may not seem intriguing to some, but the truth is there are lots of tantalizing tales from the city's past that tug at the old heartstrings. Adam Bunch has been writing about the history of Toronto for the past decade. He's written two books on the subject, the latest being, The Toronto Book of…
After the owner of Etobicoke restaurant Adamson Barbecue attempted to open and serve indoor diners three days in a row despite municipal and provincial orders prohibiting it, some other businesses decided to follow suit and reopen their doors in protest of the lockdowm. Express Fitness Scarborough is one such business, and they took to Instagram this…
Emirates has completed an intensive programme to clear its backlog of refund requests caused by pandemic-related travel disruption. Over the seven-month period from April, Emirates received, validated and processed nearly 1.7 million refund requests. This resulted in the airline returning €1.44 billion refunds to its customers. Of this sum, €1.07 billion was refunded to customers…
Royal Caribbean is offering guests up to $400 onboard spend on bookings made from 25 November to 1 December, as part of its Black Friday sale. Make the most of your 2021 adventure using the additional spend on unforgettable shore excursions, luxurious spa services, specialty dining at a selection of world-class restaurants, deluxe beverage packages…
Associated British Ports is to open a new next-generation-ready and open access cruise terminal for the 2021 cruise season in Southampton. The fifth dedicated cruise terminal at the port will benefit from roof-mounted solar power and will also have Shore Power connectivity installed. This further commitment to sustainable operations at the port will enable cruise…
With the holidays fast approaching, now is the time to remind your friends and loved ones of their favorite New York State attractions and get them excited about their future travels throughout the state. These unique New York State gift ideas, all of which can be purchased online, are sure to bring back great memories…
Black Friday deals in Toronto for 2020 are all about deliveries and curbside pick-ups this year. With malls and non-essential retail stores closed citywide, there's no better reason to stay home (you don't want to miss your delivery) when some of the best deals can be found online. Here are some Black Friday deals in Toronto…
Not even 24 hours into Ontario's latest round of lockdown measures, people in Toronto are crying foul over new government restrictions that they say are unfair to small, independent businesses. And you know what? According to Premier Doug Ford, they're right. You see, all non-essential retailers have been ordered to close their doors ahead of…
Community members in Mimico have been trying to get cement company ML Ready Mix to leave the neighbourhood for years now, and the recent tragic death of a cyclist has added even more urgency to the situation. On Friday, Nov. 20, Toronto police reported that a 59-year-old man had been travelling southbound on Royal York Road on his…