A Saskatchewan mother says she is facing more than $900,000 in medical bills after giving birth unexpectedly in the United States and being told the costs won’t be covered by insurance.
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Toronto seeks court injunction to shut down Uber taxi service
A taxi service that uses a smartphone app to connect riders with independent drivers operates without a licence and poses a serious risk to public safety, the City of Toronto said Tuesday as it sought an injunction against the company.
Travel Guard Platinum Package from AIG offers all-inclusive coverage
TORONTO — The new Travel Guard AIG Platinum All Inclusive Package is one of the most comprehensive travel policies to date, offering both Waiver of Pre-ex as well as an optional Cancel for Any Reason. Platinum Package also upgrades several benefit limits, including Same Class Ticket Upgrade, increase in Subsistence Allowance limits, increase in the Baggage Delay limit and Hurricane Coverage. Sandra Clement, Marketing Manager, AIG Insurance Company of Canada, said the company developed the Travel Guard Platinum All Inclusive…
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Undercover campaign in B.C. to police Uber taxi alternative
Undercover agents with the authority to hand out fines up to $5,000 will soon be on the prowl for operators of unlicensed, alternative taxi services in British Columbia, says Transportation Minister Todd Stone.
Air Canada pilots ratify 10 year deal with 20% wage increase, signing bonus
Air Canada’s pilots have ratified a 10-year contract that includes a large signing bonus, wage increases of more than 20 per cent over the life of the pact and an improved profit-sharing formula that Canada’s largest airline says provides stability to support growth.
Ensemble Travel Group members in Canada select top suppliers
PALM SPRINGS, CA — Ensemble Travel Group members in Canada honoured their top partners with a number of awards during the organization’s annual Circle of Excellence black-tie gala at the Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Spa on Tuesday evening. The following preferred partners were honoured in the annual awards program, based on member votes and input: 2014 Cruise Partner of the Year – Oceania Cruises 2014 Outstanding Agency Support Award – Cruise – Oceania Cruises 2014 Outstanding Marketing Partner Award…
Ensemble Insights survey forecasts robust travel bookings for 2014, 2015
PALM SPRINGS, CA — Ensemble Travel Group members in the U.S. and Canada say 2014 will be a year of extraordinary growth for overall travel bookings with 72% of respondents to a recent survey expecting an increase compared to 2013. And 2015 promises an even stronger finish as 84% forecast an increase in travel sales when compared to 2014 booking levels. The findings are part of Ensemble Insights, an annual survey released each year during the organization’s conference that analyzes…
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U.S. reviews sale of NY’s Waldorf Astoria hotel to Chinese firm
Concerned about potential security risks, the U.S. government is taking a close look at last week’s sale of New York’s iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.