Travel advisory

  • NewsSimone Olivero

    How to avoid getting Zika if you’re heading south

    Like many Canadians, I booked a trip to the Caribbean this winter.  Long before the Zika virus began making headlines, I made plans to park myself on a beach for a week, leaving my winter woolies and snow boots behind. But with the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring a “global emergency,” many are reconsidering their travel plans.  ALSO SEE: Zika Outbreak Declared International Emergency While the Zika virus is mostly a concern for expectant mothers and those considering conceiving in the

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    Why the ‘continuing threat’ of terrorist attacks won’t stop me from travelling

    “Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions,” the alert reads. “U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation.