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Dec 21 2024HEALTH

Health Boost for Coastal B. C. : New Ferry Routes in Medical Travel Program

B. C. Health Minister Josie Osborne has announced an expansion of the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) to include seven privately managed ferry routes. This means coastal communities on Vancouver Island and the mainland will have easier access to non-emergency medical specialists. The program, with a

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Travel Troubles: How a Government Shutdown Could Spoil Your Holiday Trips

Are you planning to fly somewhere for the holidays? A government shutdown might mess up your plans if lawmakers can't agree on a spending bill by Friday night. This could mean big changes at airports. The Transportation Security Administration is expecting a busy time, with about 40 million people

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Dec 20 2024WEATHER

Weather Worries: Ice and Snow on I-95 Before Christmas

Get ready for some weather drama! Cities from New York to Boston might face a mix of frozen precipitation this weekend, just in time for one of the busiest travel times of the year. A blend of two weather systems, one from Canada and another off the East Coast, could create tricky travel conditions.

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Dec 20 2024WEATHER

Holiday Travel: Weather and Shutdown Woes

As the holidays approach, a record number of people plan to travel. But two big issues could make things tough. Winter weather is on its way, which might not be a huge deal, but it's something to watch. Plus, there's a potential government shutdown looming. If it happens, TSA agents and air traffic

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Dec 19 2024WEATHER

Weather Woes: Storm Collision Could Disrupt Holiday Travel in the Northeast

Imagine this: two storms are on a collision course, and they might just ruin your holiday travel plans. An Alberta clipper, a speedy storm from Canada, is zooming eastward. It's already left its mark on the northern Plains, and it's headed for the Great Lakes by Thursday night. Meanwhile, an offshor

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Dec 19 2024WEATHER

Holiday Travel: Weather Could Throw a Wrench in Your Plans

Are you one of the nearly 120 million people planning to travel this holiday season? Expect some weather surprises! While you’re dreaming of snowy scenes and warm fires, millions of Americans will experience wild temperature swings. This could jumble your travel plans and your packing list. Most pe

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Dec 19 2024LIFESTYLE

Christmas 2025: Record Millions Hit the Road

This holiday season, AAA forecasts a whopping 119. 3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home. That's more than ever before! This isn't just a slight increase; it's millions more than last year and even more than the 2019 record. Why the big surge? It could be because Christmas Day fall

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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fly in Comfort with Twelve South's AirFly SE for Just $30

As more people gear up to travel for the holidays, one common annoyance tends to pop up — annoying earphone wires during flights. But here’s some relief: the AirFly SE Bluetooth dongle from Twelve South is now discounted to $30, a savings of $5 and an all-time low. This gadget is a lifesaver for tho

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Terminator's New Comic Series: A Fresh Timeline Adventure

Imagine a world where Terminator's killer robots aren't just after Sarah Connor and her son, but are also meddling in major historical events. That's precisely what Dynamite Entertainment is bringing to its new comic series. Written by Declan Shalvey and illustrated by David O'Sullivan, the series i

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Dec 17 2024WEATHER

Wet Week Ahead for the Tri-State Area

Get ready for a wet week, folks! The weather experts are predicting some soggy days in the Tri-State region. Let's dive into what they've got to say. First off, Monday is shaping up to be a soggy start. An area of showers and thunderstorms is expected to roll through the area. But hold on, Tuesday

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