Canadian seniors offered new flight options
Air Canada’s recent announcement of its largest winter expansion to date, featuring new routes to Latin America, presents exciting opportunities for senior travelers seeking warmer climates during the colder months. This expansion includes four new destinations and 13 new routes, enhancing accessibility to popular sun destinations. CTV News For seniors, especially those residing in colder […]
Canadian snowbirds could see U.S. visa changes
On May 10, 2025, U.S. lawmakers introduced the “Canadian Snowbird Act,” a bipartisan bill aimed at extending the duration Canadian retirees can spend in the United States without a visa. Currently, Canadians are permitted to stay in the U.S. for up to six months per year under the B-2 tourist visa. The proposed legislation seeks […]
More Canadian seniors are getting divorced
In Canada, divorce trends among seniors have shown notable shifts over the past several decades. While overall divorce rates have declined, the rates among older adults have remained stable or even increased slightly.Statistics Canada+1Statistics Canada+1 According to Statistics Canada, age-specific divorce rates for individuals aged 50 and over have plateaued since the mid-2000s, contrasting with […]
Canadian airline offering more storage space
Air Canada announced that it will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, giving customers more overhead storage space. The first aircraft to receive the new bins are scheduled to be delivered early in 2026. The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity […]
Canada issues new travel advisories
If you’re travelling outside the country, health and safety are often top of mind. Before setting off, it’s always wise to check whether your destination has any travel advisories or warnings. Here are some Canadian government travel advisories that are currently in effect for popular destinations. Spain The Canadian government is warning travellers to “exercise a high […]
Canadian cities with the happiest cats
The WHISKAS Brand, proudly part of the Mars family of brands, released the findings of the WHISKAS brand Cat Happiness Scale. The WHISKAS brand partnered with experts from Waltham Petcare Science Institute to identify the top behaviours associated with cat happiness and then uncovered cities where they are most frequently displayed by Canadian cats on […]
Canadian seniors reminded about cancer screening
The Colorectal Cancer Resource & Action Network (CCRAN) is calling on Canadians to take charge of their health and rally behind friends and family participating in the upcoming 2025 BUMRUN events. Colorectal cancer continues to impact thousands of lives each year, but early screening can make all the difference, and we can fuel change through […]
Canadian seniors warned about GIC scam
Investors, including Canadian seniors, are advised to exercise caution when considering Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) offers online. Fraudulent websites have been identified that aim to deceive individuals by impersonating legitimate financial institutions and their representatives. These scams often claim to offer high returns on GICs but do not provide legitimate investments or financial advice. Investors […]
Canadian seniors can save on movies
Tuesday is a moviegoers’ favourite day of the week at Cineplex. Following the incredible response from $5 Tuesdays in February, starting tomorrow, $5 Tuesdays at Cineplex are making a comeback for the final two Tuesdays in April. $5 Movie & $5 Popcorn TuesdaysMark your calendar for April 22 and April 29, 2025, and grab a group of friends or the whole family, because a general […]
More direct way for Canadian seniors to travel
Air Canada is marking the inauguration of its newest international flights linking Vancouver and Manila, solidifying the airline’s presence in Southeast Asia and supporting Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The launch of service to Manila also positions Air Canada as the North American airline serving the most destinations non-stop in Southeast Asia. Celebrations at the airline’s YVR Pacific hub were held on April 1 and again prior to the […]
