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Porter Airlines cabin crew files application to certify union: CUPE
OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Public Employees says cabin crew at Porter Airlines have filed a union certification application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The union would represent about 1,200 cabin crew at the airline. CUPE national secretary-treasurer Candace Rennick says Porter is an amazing Canadian success story and the cabin crew deserve to share in that success. CUPE already represents 18,500 cabin crew at other airlines across the country including Air Canada and WestJet. Porter started flying in 2006 based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on the city's waterfront. It has grown to offer service across North America. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2025. The Canadian Press Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
33 minutes ago
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Best things to do in Asheville? TripAdvisor's best 15 area attractions of 2025 is here
The 15 Asheville attractions that made it onto TripAdvisor's list of 2025's best have been revealed. TripAdvisor provides "travel guidance," perhaps most famously by way of visitor reviews to attractions. Every year, the website compiles a list of the top 15 attractions in specific areas using data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. In 2025, a wide range of favorites were named. Tourist classics like the Biltmore Estate, Appalachian cultural staples like the Southern Highland Craft Guild's Folk Art Center, and opportunities to interact with the region's wildlife, such as the Western North Carolina Nature Center, were also mentioned. Here's what guests loved about the top five on Asheville's list this year, plus the complete list of 15 and more. Rating: 4.6/5, 27,823 reviews Location: 1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803 Website: TripAdvisor writers appreciated the Biltmore's 8,000-acre property, and suggested tours of the lavish mansion and gardens as well as stays at the estate's hotel, inn, or cottages. The Biltmore's spa, hiking trails, and dining were also praised. Specific aspects of the Biltmore Estate commonly mentioned in reviews included: Audio tours Candlelight tours House tours Bass pond Rating: 4.6/5, 2,831 reviews Address: 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC 28806 Website: TripAdvisor writers appreciated the NC Arboretum's acres of "cultivated gardens and groomed trails," stating that it featured some of the most beautiful, botanically diverse plants in the region. Specific aspects of the arboretum commonly mentioned in reviews included: Bonsai exhibit Quilt garden Hiking trails Christmas lights Formal gardens Rating: 4.6/5, 1,437 reviews Location: Milepost 382 Blue Ridge Parkway Southern Highland Craft Guild, Asheville, NC 28815 Website: TripAdvisor writers mentioned the center's collection of traditional and contemporary Southern Appalachian crafts, including some century-old pieces, and its history as the first craft shop in the U.S. Specific aspects of the Folk Art Center commonly mentioned in reviews included: Location on the Blue Ridge Parkway Gift shop Permanent collection Beautiful, museum-quality pieces Handmade items Rating: 4.7/5, 963 reviews Location: 1 Battle Square Ste 1B, Asheville, NC 28801 Website: According to its website, the Asheville Pinball Museum features 40 pinball machines and 40 classic video games with unlimited play for $17 per visitor. TripAdvisor reviews mention a wide variety of machines from different eras, including several rare machines in the museum's collection. Specific aspects of the Pinball Museum commonly mentioned in reviews included: Old arcade games Classic games, including Pac-Man Fun for all ages Unlimited play Makes for a fun afternoon Rating: 4.6/5, 599 reviews Location: 111 Grovewood Rd Ste 2, Asheville, NC 28804 Website: Grovewood Village, located adjacent to the Omni Grove Park Inn, once housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries. Now, the 11-acre property houses Grovewood Gallery, working artist studios, the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum, the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, and Eldr restaurant. Specific aspects of Grovewood Village commonly mentioned in reviews included: Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum The adjacent Omni Grove Park Inn Art gallery Beautiful grounds TripAdvisor's complete list of Asheville's 15 best attractions of 2025 included: Biltmore Estate The North Carolina Arboretum The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild) Asheville Pinball Museum Grovewood Village Woolworth Walk Basilica of Saint Lawrence Western North Carolina Nature Center River Arts District Lexington Glassworks New Belgium Brewing Company Biltmore Village Biltmore Winery North Carolina Glass Center Grove Arcade Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: What to do in Asheville? See 2025 TripAdvisor fan favorites
Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
People Horrified As American Brings Water Backpack to European Restaurants
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When 34-year-old Liz White from North Carolina couldn't find the water she wanted on her European trip, she came up with an unusual solution—bringing her hiking hydration backpack to the restaurant. White had been traveling through London, Venice, and the Dolomites, where she says she struggled to meet her daily water intake. "I drink a lot of water in general," she told Newsweek. "After a few days of struggling to get the water amount I desired at restaurants in Italy and England, I realized I could be innovative." Her solution? Bringing her hiking hydration backpack to sit-down meals. "It worked really well! I didn't have to repeatedly ask for water refills, or buy water at the restaurant," she said. "I adapted to the conditions by just sipping from my backpack instead." Pictures of Liz who shared why she came up with the water backpack idea. Pictures of Liz who shared why she came up with the water backpack idea. @lizwizdom/TikTok She shared her unusual method for hydration in a now-viral video on TikTok which has more than 100,000 views since being shared last week. The response was swift as people reacted to White's backpack solution. In the video she said: "Y'all are flaying me alive in the comments, calling me a stupid American, but I don't think you understand how accessible water is in the States," she explained that the difference in Europe was stark, offering examples: "This is a typical pour of water I receive in Europe when I ask for water in a restaurant," she said, showing a small glass of water. The debate follows a recent wave of TikTok videos where American tourists claim water is hard to come by in Europe. Europeans took to TikTok to debunk the idea that water is hard to access, with one viral clip showing a Danish woman calmly filling her bottle from a bathroom sink, captioned, "It's literally free from the tap." While Philippa Raphet Meeg from France responded to the trend saying: "Just because we don't carry around big Stanleys all the time doesn't mean we don't drink water. Please, please stop." Read more Americans book table for dinner in Europe, realize mistake once they arrive Americans book table for dinner in Europe, realize mistake once they arrive As White's video gained more attention, opinions on White's water method were seriously mixed. "This is satire right?" asked Noémie. While Alex said: "Tap water is free all over Europe. This is insane nonsense." While others agreed with White's idea. Kat from Arizona said: "I feel dehydrated just looking at this. You go girl!" While another commenter said: "They never serve you enough water and the 500ml bottles for 4€ is too much!" The clash, however, isn't just anecdotal. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) U.S. adults drank an average of 44 ounces of water per day. While data from the European Commission found that most European countries consume less than 34 ounces per day, with the exception of Austria, Germany, Norway and U.K. White was shocked by the reaction, but added that it didn't put her off her new water travel hack. "I was pretty surprised how offended many Europeans were," White said. "I don't think I said anything insulting, nor did I indicate that anything should be different. In fact, I shared how I chose to adapt to the culture by bringing my own water. "I do think Americans are much more used to kind of poking fun at each other, and I've learned Europeans are a lot more defensive of their homelands," she said.
