Canada
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Island hopper
The North Atlantic French overseas territory may have only a few thousand inhabitants but it can count on regular flights to Canada thanks to local air carrier Air Saint-Pierre.
Environment Forecast
Chinese eco-cities, what the Pharoahs can teach us about climate change, and the battle between business and environmentalists over vast oil reserves in Canada.
Americas
Mayor Bloomberg gives the go-ahead for a new park in New York, Brazil overhauls in libraries in a bid to address its social problems, and Canada goes scouting for new Scientific talent.
Americas
Our regular dispatch from Washington looks at adoption in the US, plus Canada gets ready to party.
Lost and found
Thanks to a strong leader, oil discoveries and a prime-time drama set in St John’s, it’s boom time for this Canadian province, leading everyone from engineers to art directors to relocate here.
Easy to bear
In the first of a new series looking at some of the world’s more niche (read quirky) airlines we take a trip with the plucky Bearskin Airlines.
Americas
Canada is tinkering with its multicultural self-image. For the first time in 15 years, the country has revised its exam and study guide for citizenship applicants, placing more emphasis on its military history.
Blue-sky thinking
A small parts manufacturer from British Columbia, Viking Air had never thought about building aeroplanes. But acquiring licences for de Havilland’s beloved planes led to overwhelming global demand the firm couldn’t ignore.
Jock tactics
Canadian ice hockey commentator Don Cherry is a beloved anti-hero. At 75, he still enrages and entertains with his signature tough talk and strong opinions, making him a divisive but iconic figure.
