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What are the real risks of travelling this summer? (Claire Newell)

What are the real risks of travelling this summer? (Claire Newell)

Flight cancellations. Jet fuel shortages. Rising baggage fees. Global instability. Hantavirus! 
Is travelling becoming more stressful than enjoyable? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks travel expert Claire Newell, founder and president of Travel Best Bets, about the chaos facing travellers in summer 2026. Should you still book that European vacation? What can you do to protect yourself? Does travel insurance actually protect you? Should you still take that cruise after the hantavirus outbreak? 
Recorded: May 11, 2026  

Will B.C. millennials ever get to retire? (Mark Ting)

Will B.C. millennials ever get to retire? (Mark Ting)