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First post-COVID cruise ship leaves Venice amid protest

VENICE — The first cruise ship to leave Venice since coronavirus restrictions were eased set sail on Saturday, but some local residents protested over the return to normal, unhappy about the passage of giant liners through the historic lagoon city.

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Venice residents sit on boats as they protest to demand an end to cruise ships passing through the lagoon city, as the first cruise ship of the summer season departs from the Port of Venice, Italy, June 5, 2021.

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Squamish's Sea to Sky Gondola reopens June 11

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The Sea to Sky Gondola after vandals cut the cable for the second time in thirteen months on Sept. 14, 2020.

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COVID-19: Canadians eager to take road trips and get back outdoors: survey

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Out of those who are planning road trips this summer, about 43 per cent said they plan to visit a provincial park or national park, like the Yoho National Park in Canada's Rocky Mountains.

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COVID-19: Canadians eager to take road trips and get back outdoors: Survey

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Five day trips you can take right now if you live in the Vancouver Coastal or Fraser Health regions

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White Pine beach seen from the Sasamat Lake Loop Trail.

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Five things you’ve probably never done in Jasper

You may have hiked the Old Fort Point Loop Trail in Jasper National Park, but have you cooked and eaten a gourmet meal at the top? Last October, I stood on top of Old Fort Point gazing out at an incredible view while I made homemade cheese using a camping stove at a real table. Making cheese is something I never imagined myself doing. Having a gourmet cooking lesson on a mountaintop was even more inconceivable.

May 29, 2021 Travel

An image of Chris Girard, a guide with Rockaboo Mountain Adventures hiking on the Athabasca Glacier in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada.

Canadians urged to discover their own country with postcard campaign

With the tourism industry decimated by pandemic restrictions, Canadians are being urged to explore their own country this summer.

May 21, 2021 Travel

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Riding the Rockies: Saddling up for an adventure in Waterton Lakes National Park

When a ride begins with guiding your horse through a wildflower-filled meadow, you know it’s not going to be an ordinary horseback trip. In the southwest corner of Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park is home to some of the prettiest scenery in the Canadian Rockies and one of the best ways to experience it is from the back of a horse. Last July, I signed up for a half-day guided ride up Vimy Peak to the Lion’s Head, a rock formation that as the name implies, resembles the head of a lion.

April 23, 2021 Travel

An image of a woman riding a grey horse in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada. Vimy Peak is in the background.

Olsen: Get a much needed spring break in Alberta

Staycation or vacation? That’s the question we usually ask when spring break rolls around, but this year is different. The decision has pretty much been made. Staycation it is! So what can you do to keep the kids entertained and make lasting memories while still being conscious of public health measures? Quite a lot actually.

March 27, 2021 Travel

An image of a father and a daughter at Pass Powderkeg Ski Area in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta, Canada.

How one residential school morphed from troubled site to tourist resort

Its atypical commercial use hopes to help indigenous people reconcile unfortunate part of Canadian history

March 8, 2021 Canada

Vancouver's 'temporary' restaurant patios likely here to stay

Vancouver embraced outdoor patios in response to COVID-19 restrictions, now they may be here to stay

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Jane McFadden, executive director of the West 4th Avenue Business Improvement Association, on the patio at Bimini's.

SUMMER VAMP: Model goes from 'Dragon Girl' to 'vampire'

When this tattoo model wants to change up her appearance, she’s not afraid to go for it.

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Amber Luke show off her latest body modification, two teeth filed into pointy fangs.

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CROC UP: Balenciaga’s collab with Crocs exactly what you imagined

Since comfort became the biggest fashion trend during the pandemic, Balenciaga figured they would get on board — by teaming up with Crocs.

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Review: A taste of nostalgia for Lebanon

Mazahr Lebanese Kitchen's way of heightening flavours is to use good quality, fresh ingredients.

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Mohammad Halawi, owner of Mazarh Lebanese Kitchen in Vancouver.

Anthony Gismondi: B.C. wine of the week, wine to cellar and calendar items

Vancouver Sun wine expert Anthony Gismondi's news from the wine and food world, recommended B.C. wine of the week, and a wine to add to your cellar.

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Lights, camera, action: B.C. movie theatres set to reopen Tuesday

With the province on track to hit stage two of its reopening plan, movie theatres are getting ready to light up the silver screen once again.

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Rahim Manji, proprietor of the family-owned Hollywood 3 theatres in Surrey, south Surrey, Pitt Meadows and Duncan.

Liberals announce more COVID vaccine shipments, eased hotel quarantine restrictions

Canada's vaccine agreements set quarterly targets for deliveries and Moderna had raised the possibility it would miss that June target, which now appears unlikely

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Manitoba offers $2M in prizes for COVID-19 vaccine incentive

Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 could mean an injection of $100,000 in the bank account.

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Premier Brian Pallister and Manny Atwal, president and CEO, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries, during a vaccine incentive announcement Wednesday morning. The province will be offering nearly $2 million in cash and scholarships to encourage more Manitobans to get the shot this summer.
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Manitoba hits 70% vaccine uptake milestone; second-dose eligibility expanded

The province has hit a vaccine target of jabbing 70% of the adult population with at least one dose, vaccine implementation task force officials announced on Wednesday.

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