A monument at a Hong Kong university that commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre was removed by workers early Thursday over the objections of its creator from Denmark. The 8-meter (26-foot) tall Pillar of Shame, which depicts 50 torn and twisted bodies piled on top of each other, was made […]
Day: December 23, 2021
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he doesn’t anticipate having to close Canada’s border because of the omicron variant. At the federal government’s COVID-19 briefing yesterday, following a discussion about rising omicron case counts and still-strong delta case counts, a reporter asked Trudeau, “why not completely shut the border?” […]
Pfizer Inc said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized its antiviral COVID-19 pill, making it the first at-home treatment for the coronavirus that is expected to become an important tool in the fight against the fast spreading Omicron variant. Data from Pfizer’s clinical trial showed its two-drug […]
GENEVA — A newly issued statement from IATA speaks to an interview published yesterday by Bloomberg in which IATA’s Medical Advisor Dr. David Powell was asked about the risk of COVID infection during a flight. Asked ‘What are the risks of infection during a flight?’, Dr. Powell said: “Whatever the risk was […]
ONBOARD SILVER MOON — The Garifuna dancers flashed their skirts high, kicking up heels and swivelling hips in the seductive fertility dance of their ancestors, raising cheers from me and the small audience who’d come to engage in their culture. Descendants of the indigenous Afro-Caribbean people who found refuge from […]
TORONTO — Agents can boost their knowledge of all things Hawaii with The Official Hawaii Destination Specialist Program. The online program is a tiered and self-guided educational program delivering in-depth knowledge and insights into the Hawaiian Islands, plus effective sales tips. “The Official Hawaii Destination Specialist Program delivers valuable benefits […]
MONT-TREMBLANT — Tremblant has kicked off its 2021-2022 season with 47 trails and 11 lifts open, and more opening for the holidays. With international destinations becoming more difficult given the omicron variant, Canadians and their travel agents are turning to the world-class destinations within our own borders. “Tremblant is one […]
TORONTO — Two new lounges have debuted at Toronto Pearson International Airport just in time for holiday travel. Plaza Premium Lounge, an independent airport lounge network, announced its expansion at YYZ this week with the launch of Landmark Lounge, the largest independently operated lounge in North America, and Concept Lounge at […]
SANTA CLARITA — Princess Cruises has launched its ‘Best. Sale. Ever,’ which includes bonus perks for guests sailing in 2022 and 2023. Running from Dec. 15, 2021 through March 2, 2022, the sale includes five perks: drinks, Wi-Fi, crew appreciation, stateroom location upgrade, and specialty dining. The five Princess perks […]