[ad_1] Nova Scotia says a record number of tourists came to the province last year. The Tourism Department says 2.4 million people visited Nova Scotia, an increase of nine per cent over the previous year. It says the figures make 2017 its best year in history. The department estimates visitors …

[ad_1] Last year was a record-setting year for Metro Vancouver tourism with 10.3-million visitors, an increase of three per cent , according to data from Tourism Vancouver. This is the fourth consecutive record-breaking year for the region. Where did people visit from? Visits from Australia saw the most growth with …

[ad_1] Twenty six-year-old Jason Enwere sits at home in Richmond Hill on his couch with his right leg propped up on an adjacent cushion and wrapped knee to ankle in gauze. He has a scar under his right eye and another on the top of his head. The scars are …

[ad_1] Tourism Nova Scotia has modified its advertising purchases after one of its ads was spotted on controversial right-wing media outlet . The crown corporation in charge of the province’s advertising has confirmed its advertisement appeared on Breitbart News, but says that it was the result of a Facebook algorithm and …

[ad_1] The 2018 BC Tourism Awards wrapped up with a funding announcement to give the province’s wine industry a boost on Friday. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Lisa Beare was on hand to help present the awards. “Swift and meaningful action must be taken to support the thousands of …

[ad_1] Montreal saw an increase in tourism in 2017 based on ‘s latest annual report. Over 11.1 million tourists visited Montreal in 2017, a 5.1 per cent increase from 2016. Tourists spent 9.7 per cent more compared to last year, spending more than $4 billion on business and leisure in …

[ad_1] Packaging that perfect blend of coffee has been a labour of love for Phil Robertson, the co-founder of the Calgary cafe, Phil & Sebastia. He even helped assemble and refurbish the vintage coffee roaster. After years of hard work, someone special took notice. “If for no other reason,  I’ve got …

[ad_1] Statistics Canada says international set an annual record during last year, with 20.8 million trips of one or more nights. The overall figure surpasses the previous record of 20.1 million set in 2002. The statistics agency says the number of U.S. tourists rose 3.1 per cent in 2017 to …

[ad_1] It’ll be a little more expensive to stay at London hotels in the future. City council voted 8-4 in favour of implementing the provincial transient accommodation tax Tuesday, which will add four per cent to the cost of an overnight stay at local hotels. The tax is expected to …

[ad_1] The third time wasn’t the charm for one city councillor hoping to bring the to London in 2020. The voted 10-1 on Monday to take no action on Ward 2 Coun. Bill Armstrong’s motion to bid for the 2020 event. Armstrong latest attempt to convince his council colleagues to …