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Canadian Visa Biometric Collection In June
The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises of an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas. A Government spokesperson said, “Specific identification criteria are mandatory for some individuals applying for a Canadian visitor visa, work or study permit, or permanent residency in Canada. It is also compulsory for... Read more of this article
BDA Delegation To Travel To Toronto Next Week
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] said they “will return to Toronto to promote Bermuda’s business development opportunities with our important strategic partners in Canada” adding that “this trip seeks to build and capitalize upon our mission in September 2022.” A spokesperson said, “David Hart, BDA CEO will... Read more of this article
Company Plans Demo Of Ferries In Canada
Ambassatours Gray Line and Bermuda-based e-Link Commuting Co. Ltd announced “plans to work together to provide a demonstration project with at least two e-Link Shuttle ferries that will connect Cable Wharf to Georges Island and potentially provide sightseeing tours in Halifax Harbour and down the Northwest Arm” in Canada. A spokesperson... Read more of this article
CBC Highlight Teacher Millie Burgess
Millie Burgess, who was born in Bermuda, is being highlighted by Canada’s CBC as “the first female teacher of African descent to teach in the Ontario school system.” The CBC story says, “Millie Burgess says she spent much of her career relishing telling strangers she had 20 children and watching their jaws drop. “Burgess,... Read more of this article
CBC: Island Woman Among Stranded Travelers
Valerie Adams “is one of countless passengers who have had their travel plans disrupted following a major winter storm that parts of southwestern Ontario are still recovering from,” according to a story in the CBC. The CBC story said, “What was supposed to be a layover at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport turned out to be days of chaos... Read more of this article
Canada To End Covid Travel Requirements
The Government of Canada announced the “removal of all Covid-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.” The official website said, “The removal of border measures has been facilitated by a number of factors, including modelling that indicates... Read more of this article
BDA To Promote Bermuda Business In Toronto
The Bermuda Business Development Agency [BDA] will travel to Toronto to promote Bermuda’s business development opportunities from September 14 to September 16. A spokesperson said, “For the first time since 2019, the Bermuda Business Development Agency will travel to Toronto to promote Bermuda’s business development opportunities with our... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Canada Day Beach Party
In celebration of Canada Day, a Beach Party event was held this weekend at Warwick Long Bay. One of the organisers, Jenn Campbell previously said, “We haven’t had a beach party since 2019 for obvious reasons. Sarah Murphy-Christopher and I have been getting back in the swing of organising this event, as we have done for several years now. The first... Read more of this article
Canada Day Beach Party On Saturday
A Canada Day Beach Party event will be held on Saturday, July 2. One of the organisers, Jenn Campbell said, “We haven’t had a beach party since 2019 for obvious reasons. Sarah Murphy-Christopher and I have been getting back in the swing of organising this event, as we have done for several years now. The first Canada Day party was in 1995, so not... Read more of this article
Canadian Visa Biometric Collection In June
There is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas, set for June 6th and 7th. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour is pleased to advise that there is an upcoming biometric collection session for Bermudians seeking Canadian Visas. The public will recall that due to the impact of COVID-19,... Read more of this article
James Named To Canada’s Winter Olympic Team
Figure skaters Vanessa James and Eric Radford have been named to the Canadian team for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, which will take place next month in Beijing, China. Ms James — who lived in Bermuda as a child and has Bermudian family — has previously made three Olympic appearances for France and she, along with previous partner Yannick... Read more of this article
Boarding Schools Fair Set For Next Week
The annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda will be held on Monday, November 22 and Tuesday, November 23 at the Hamilton Princess. A spokesperson said, “Boarding schools from the UK and Canada return to Bermuda this/next week for the annual Boarding Schools Fair Bermuda, which takes place in the Trudeau Ballroom at the Hamilton Princess on Monday... Read more of this article
