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Canadian tourists undeterred by crime wave in Mexico Despite a rash of shootings and robberies related to drug trafficking, Mexico still holds holiday appeal for many Canadians, according to figures released by Statistics Canada. Passports soon required for travel to Canada, Mexico Youll need a passport, starting next Tuesday, to fly or take a cruise to Mexico. NewsChannel 3 has continuing coverage on big change for travelers here in the southland. CDC greets cruise ship Passengers and crew members aboard a cruise ship in which hundreds fell ill with a highly contagious stomach flu arrived at Honolulu Harbor early yesterday saying the spread of the virus had slowed. Most air travelers keep passport handy Fliers returning to San Jose from Mexico shrugged off new U.S. regulations requiring them to carry a passport when they came home Tuesday, with many saying its something they routinely pack. Rough waters ahead Behind the closed doors of board rooms and over confidential lunches with politicians, Nassau tour operators and downtown merchants are desperate to get in on negotiations between the Ministry of Tourism and the cruise industry. Flu sickens hundreds of passengers on cruise SAN FRANCISCO - A highly contagious form of stomach flu sickened hundreds of passengers during a worldwide voyage on the famed Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship in what health officials called an unusually large outbreak. Seen & Heard: Jan. 30 CLAREMONT -- There wont be jumping on Claremont couches Filming started Monday for the Robert Redford pic Lions and Lambs, but co-stars Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep wont be coming to town. Utah State cant hold onto late lead in loss at Hawaii Utah State led by seven points with 10:19 left in the game Saturday night, but Hawaii, led by 18 second-half points by Matt Gibson, went on a 25-6 run to cruise to the 69-61 victory. Vacation checklist: Apply early for a passport Thinking about escaping to Bermuda for a couple of days or checking out the international jazz festival in Montreal? Dont forget your passport. Seen & Heard: Little Liberty in Heights SAN ANTONIO HEIGHTS -- Roman soldiers, a bald eagle, the Statue of Liberty and lions fill the front yard of the Aguilars home on Mountain Avenue just before 25th Street. | ||