Summer Vacation

• Sunny long weekend forecast for N.S. has campers excited after many washed-out weekends

  Environment Canada meteorologist Jim Prime says you're not imagining it if you found the last few months extra dreary.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023
  
• Children may gain more weight during summer vacation, experts warn

  As 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.

  Canada

  Jun 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.

  Canada

  May 13, 2023
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• Priced out of summer vacation? Here’s how to book ‘budget-conscious’ travel

  A 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.

  Money

  Apr 16, 2023
• 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.

  Education

  May 20, 2020
• European Union unveils plan to save summer vacations amid coronavirus pandemic

  A 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.''

  Health

  May 13, 2020
• Stressed out about summer break? Here’s how to keep your kids busy

  Successful parenting during summer vacation is all about striking a balance.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 22, 2019
• Summer vacation kicks off for students in London

  The 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.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2019
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• B.C. aviation expert says Boeing MAX 8 grounding will lead to price spikes for summer travel season

  UBC aviation professor Tae Hoon Oum said airlines will take advantage of the increased demand caused by the grounding.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2019
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• How I did nothing on my summer vacation

  Mike Stafford returns to work Monday after his traditional, two-week August holiday. What did he do while he was gone? A lot of not much.

  Commentary

  Aug 13, 2018