Canadians advised to avoid western Mexico amid Tropical Storm Newton
Canadians are being advised to avoid travelling to western Mexico as hurricane Newton threatens to strike the region.
Global Affairs Canada has issued a travel advisory as the hurricane heads toward the Baja California peninsula.
The agency says Canadians should avoid all non-essential travel to the coastline between Cabo San Lazaro and Loreto.
The advisory says Canadians living or travelling in the region should monitor local news and weather reports, follow the advice of local authorities.