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Points North | Feb 15, 2013 | 5:51

Air lines and hotels often overbook: Tourism professor

It's common practice for flights and other areas of tourism to overbook to maximize profit and keep costs down.

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Points North - Celebrating another camping season at FushimiMay 17, 2013 | 6:12Points North Celebrating another camping season at Fushimi Audio
Points North Celebrating another camping season at Fushimi May 17, 2013 | 6:12The provincial park near Hearst was slated for closure this winter, but a citizens group fought to save it and it opened for the season on May long weekend.
Points North - Timmins man safe and soundMay 17, 2013 | 5:49Points North Timmins man safe and sound Audio
Points North Timmins man safe and sound May 17, 2013 | 5:49We speak with the wife of a Timmins man who was missing for more than 2 days in an Arctic blizzard and today was found... cold and wet, but alive.
Points North - Shaking in Sudbury... and across the NorthMay 17, 2013 | 4:02Points North Shaking in Sudbury... and across the North Audio
Points North Shaking in Sudbury... and across the North May 17, 2013 | 4:02An earthquake in Quebec was felt in Sudbury and other parts of Northern Ontario. We get to the epicentre of this story with an expert from Dynamic Earth
Points North - Changing the approach to prostitutionMay 17, 2013 | 7:17Points North Changing the approach to prostitution Audio
Points North Changing the approach to prostitution May 17, 2013 | 7:17Sault Ste. Marie Police Chief Bob Davies says the force is handling prostitution in the city's downtown differently, with some thanks to their colleagues in Greater Sudbury.
Points North - "The Big Canoe" is paddling once againMay 17, 2013 | 2:31Points North "The Big Canoe" is paddling once again Audio
Points North "The Big Canoe" is paddling once again May 17, 2013 | 2:31Two weeks later than planned, the Chi-Cheemaun ferry sailed for the first time this season and got a warm reception on Manitoulin Island.
Points North - The Financial Health of HospitalsMay 16, 2013 | 6:04Points North The Financial Health of Hospitals Audio
Points North The Financial Health of Hospitals May 16, 2013 | 6:04Surgeries are being cancelled at Health Sciences North in Sudbury to save money and the Sault Area Hospital is also counting its pennies.
Points North - Preparing for picketlines at LCBOMay 16, 2013 | 5:50Points North Preparing for picketlines at LCBO Audio
Points North Preparing for picketlines at LCBO May 16, 2013 | 5:50Reporter Erik White speaks to thirsty Sudburians stocking up in case of an LCBO strike, as well as a small town convenience store owner who will still be able to sell alcohol during a strike.
Points North - Speakeasy and the strikeMay 16, 2013 | 4:31Points North Speakeasy and the strike Audio
Points North Speakeasy and the strike May 16, 2013 | 4:31A new bar in Downtown Sudbury inspired by the prohibition era prepares for the possibility of an LCBO strike and a dry summer.
Points North - Genetic testing not avaible to all people in SudburyMay 15, 2013 | 6:39Points North Genetic testing not avaible to all people in Sudbury Audio
Points North Genetic testing not avaible to all people in Sudbury May 15, 2013 | 6:39The gene test to identify if women have a high chance of getting breast cancer is available in Sudbury for some patients.
Points North - City of Sudbury likely won't get money back for bus ticket salesMay 15, 2013 | 4:15Points North City of Sudbury likely won't get money back for bus ticket sales Audio
Points North City of Sudbury likely won't get money back for bus ticket sales May 15, 2013 | 4:15The more than 800-thousand dollars in bus ticket sales owed to the city that wasn't handed over by a private company was found not to be a crime.
Points North - Hockey panel back for round 2May 15, 2013 | 7:27Points North Hockey panel back for round 2 Audio
Points North Hockey panel back for round 2 May 15, 2013 | 7:27We've brought back our panel to talk about the first round and make predictions for the second of the Stanley Cup play-offs.
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Points North Surgeons unhappy with lack of funding at Sudbury hospital May 15, 2013 | 6:28Austerity measures from the province have lead to some serious delays in people getting non-emergency surgeries at Health Science North.
Points North - Lively business recognized for innovationMay 15, 2013 | 6:12Points North Lively business recognized for innovation Audio
Points North Lively business recognized for innovation May 15, 2013 | 6:12A Sudbury business that develops hauling technology receives innovation award.
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Points North New theatre company starts in Sudbury May 14, 2013 | 5:37North Road Theatre is about to stage its first act in Sudbury.
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