Canada Post's Holiday Closures Sche... Oct 14, 2009
May 18: Victoria Day. June 24: Quebec s National Holiday (Quebec only). (Suite101.com)
Airlines rachet up prevention to target swine flu Sep 5, 2009
"Airlines do have an obligation to report incidents of suspected communicable diseases and airlines have the discretionary authority and follow well established procedures to deny boarding if they come across a medically unstable passenger with a serious communicable disease," said Victoria Day, spokeswoman for the Air Transportation Association. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) sets the policy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Upside for air travel: Delays down Aug 25, 2009
This has meant a two-year reduction in flights at all 67 of the medium and large hub airports, said Victoria Day, a spokeswoman with the (ATA). She said scheduled domestic departures in the fourth quarter of 2009 will be down 22 percent from the same quarter of 2000, amounting to 6,660 fewer flights per day. (CNN)
Readers jump in -- rapidly -- with solutions Jun 20, 2009
Victoria Day of Titusville, who found "lighted American flag" at. Valerie Hecht of Cocoa, who found a string of 10 small lighted flags at. (Florida Today)
TSX surges more than 330 points May 20, 2009
85 after charging ahead 235 points Monday, while the Toronto market was closed for Victoria Day. The Nasdaq composite index was ahead 2. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
'Tiny steps of progress' in GM, CAW talks May 19, 2009
On account of the Victoria Day holiday, Mr. Lewenza said he wasn't expecting any major decisions around a deal to be made until Tuesday. CAW members last ratified a deal with GM in March, less than a year after settling a three-year contract. (Globe and Mail)
Canada's Currency Strengthens Most in a Week as Stocks, Commodities Climb May 19, 2009
Today is a holiday in the nation, Victoria Day. The Standard & Poors 500 Index increased 2. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Our cottage used to have charm May 18, 2009
Where the 1952 stove and the faded bird prints and the saws hanging on the bathroom wall could all be counted on to still be there as the balmy breath of Victoria Day melted away the long city winter at last. (KATE OCONNOR). (Globe and Mail)
I bet Queen Victoria wouldn't whine about stamp prices May 18, 2009
Today is Victoria Day -- in Canada, at least. We don't celebrate it here, and her picture isn't likely to show up on any of our postage stamps. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Blue Jays' Halladay wins fifth straight decision May 18, 2009
The teams wrap up their four-game series with a day game Monday, the Victoria Day holiday in Canada, when Chicago LHP (1-0) faces Toronto RHP (4-2). Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jays sit atop AL East on Victoria Day May 18, 2009
TORONTO -- For Canadians, the Victoria Day weekend is a sure sign that summer is on its way. Spring is over, and the Blue Jays remain atop the American League East. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Even without best stuff, Halladay tops ChiSox May 18, 2009
The teams wrap up their four-game series with a day game Monday, the Victoria Day holiday in Canada, when Chicago LHP Clayton Richard (1-0) faces Toronto RHP Scott Richmond (4-2). Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Statscan issues April CPI report, Wednesday May 16, 2009
Canadian markets are closed for the Victoria Day holiday. Lowe's Cos. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
/R E P E A T -- GO Transit schedule for Victoria Day - Monday, May 18/ May 15, 2009
R E P E A T -- GO Transit schedule for Victoria Day - Monday, May 18. TORONTO, May 13, 2009 /CNW/ - GO Transit will be operating on a Holiday schedule for Victoria Day, Monday, May 18. (Canada Newswire)
Victoria Day - What's Open? May 15, 2009
Victoria Day - What's Open. Downtown Yonge is Open TORONTO, May 15 /CNW/ - Most Downtown Yonge retailers will open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18, 2009. (Canada Newswire)
/R E P E A T -- Extended LCBO store hours start this long weekend/ May 14, 2009
All LCBO stores will be closed on Victoria Day, Monday, May 18. As with most government offices, LCBO's Toronto head office will close on Victoria Day ... Both the LCBO Infoline and Customer Service will be closed on Victoria Day. (Canada Newswire)
Media Advisory - Victoria Day weekend fireworks at Canada's Wonderland May 14, 2009
VAUGHAN, ON, May 14 /CNW/ - Canada's Wonderland will light up the sky in celebration of Victoria Day on Sunday May 17, 2009 ... EDS: To book a crew for Victoria Day Weekend Fireworks, please make arrangements in advance with Dineen Beaven at 905-832-7482 or via email at. (Canada Newswire)
Great wine should say something new all the time May 10, 2009
And now to two great whites from the Great White North, perfect for Victoria Day weekend next week. Luck was going my way last Saturday as my haberdasher, Joey, at Holt Renfrew offered to re-hem my new suit pants on the spot. (Globe and Mail)
Local tracks all revved up for summer racing action May 9, 2009
The Victoria Day Speedfest Weekend kicks off Friday and winds up Sunday night ... Because it's Victoria Day weekend, a grand fireworks display is scheduled for Saturday night ... The Pro Modified Racing Association will begin its fifth season next Saturday and Sunday when it headlines the Victoria Day Weekend Challenge at Toronto Motorsports Park's Cayuga Dragway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
It's summer at the movies! May 2, 2009
Acclaimed Toronto short-story writer David Bezmozgis wrote and directed this drama, set in 1988, about a high-school hockey star (Mark Rendall) and his awakening into love, death and guilt, over the Victoria Day weekend. (June 19). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Revving up for goodbye May 2, 2009
Come Victoria Day, he says, he'll be in the driver's seat. An ode to Pontiac, posted by a fan online. (Globe and Mail)
Canadian music week: our critics' picks Mar 12, 2009
A slinkier venue would work better for the lady songsters, but the charm-challenged Reverb is made lovelier and possibly riskier (if you're lucky) by the curious accordionist Wendy McNeill, the kinda' dangerous Amelia Curran, the popular and red-headed Jenn Grant, and Melissa McClelland, who celebrates Victoria Day (her bluesy and dreamy forthcoming album) early. Saturday, 9 p.m., Reverb. (Globe and Mail)
GM had a gun to the CAW's head – and missed Mar 10, 2009
Because they are, in order, the Monday after Easter, the Friday before Victoria Day and the Friday before Labour Day regular working days for most people in the private sector, but paid holidays for members of the Canadian Auto Workers who toil at General Motors' operations in Ontario. They're also paid not to work between Christmas and New Year's (though, in turn, they give up a few days, such as the public holiday in early August). (Globe and Mail -- Business)
They know how to rock just hard enough Mar 4, 2009
Sure, they used enough fireworks to make it seem like Victoria Day came early, but the pyrotechnic display never seemed like overkill even when the stage was belching enough flame to roast wieners. Basically, Nickelback understands where to draw the line between oversized and excessive, and that's as true of the music as it is the visuals. (Globe and Mail)
Navigating the new world of airline tickets Feb 11, 2009
Victoria Day, a spokeswoman for the Air Transport Association, described baggage and beverage fees as separate transactions that should not be included in the initial fare quote. I asked Day if the industry had any plans to voluntarily disclose those fees at the point of purchase, as part of the total fare. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Record number of Canadian films off to Berlin Feb 8, 2009
One Week, A Shine of Rainbows, Victoria Day and West of Pluto. "I love to see that many of Canada's Top 10 are represented at the Berlin festival, either in awards or in the market, generating sales and business," Clarkson said. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
