Summer Vacation
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Most Canadians ‘really need’ a vacation, poll shows. But can they afford it?Financial woes are forcing most Canadians to scale back their summer getaway plans, though a growing number say they are still planning a vacation this year, Ipsos polling shows.MoneyMay 24, 2024
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Sunny long weekend forecast for N.S. has campers excited after many washed-out weekendsEnvironment Canada meteorologist Jim Prime says you're not imagining it if you found the last few months extra dreary.CanadaSep 1, 2023
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Children may gain more weight during summer vacation, experts warnAs school lets out across the country, experts are concerned about pitfalls such as a lack of sleep and unhealthy food habits that will lead to higher obesity rates among children.CanadaJun 25, 2023
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After chaotic 2022, how is Canada’s air travel sector shaping up for summer?Travellers might have a smoother ride this time around as Canadian airlines and airports roll out a series of measures. Here is what to expect when flying this summer.CanadaMay 13, 2023
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Priced out of summer vacation? Here’s how to book ‘budget-conscious’ travelA majority of Canadians say they're scaling back their summer travel plans, according to a new Ipsos poll, as inflation and economic uncertainty take their toll.MoneyApr 16, 2023
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Should kids lose summer to make up for lost school time? Experts weigh in'It all depends on what our goals are for young people,' one expert said.EducationMay 20, 2020
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European Union unveils plan to save summer vacations amid coronavirus pandemicA question on the minds of people, tour operators and the thousands of small businesses that depend on the tourism industry is whether the summer months this year will be reduced to a home-style ``staycation.''HealthMay 13, 2020
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Stressed out about summer break? Here’s how to keep your kids busySuccessful parenting during summer vacation is all about striking a balance.LifestyleJul 22, 2019
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Summer vacation kicks off for students in LondonThe city's Catholic and public school boards observed the last day of the 2018-19 school year on Thursday and officially kicked off summer vacation.CanadaJun 27, 2019
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B.C. aviation expert says Boeing MAX 8 grounding will lead to price spikes for summer travel seasonUBC aviation professor Tae Hoon Oum said airlines will take advantage of the increased demand caused by the grounding.CanadaMar 24, 2019
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