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Articles by Carolyn Heller

It’s Fringe Fest week in Edmonton
August 14, 2009 – 7:59 am | Comments Off on It’s Fringe Fest week in Edmonton
It’s Fringe Fest week in Edmonton

If you’re getting settled in Edmonton, you need to get acquainted with the city’s biggest cultural event.

It’s the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival — aka “The Fringe” — an annual theatre extravaganza that typically …

The Northwest Territories want YOU!
August 12, 2009 – 8:45 am | Comments Off on The Northwest Territories want YOU!
The Northwest Territories want YOU!

The Government of Canada recently announced a new program to encourage immigrants — particularly entrepreneurs — to settle in the Northwest Territories.

New Provincial Nominee Program

Under the new Northwest Territories Provincial Nominee Program, …

New music in Canada
August 5, 2009 – 8:02 am | Comments Off on New music in Canada
New music in Canada

Want to know what’s new in the Canadian music scene?

Tune in online to CBC Radio 3. In addition to regular music shows and podcasts, the site also has a great “New Music Canada”

It’s a holiday — at least somewhere in Canada
August 3, 2009 – 8:20 am | Comments Off on It’s a holiday — at least somewhere in Canada
It’s a holiday — at least somewhere in Canada

The first Monday in August is a holiday in many regions of Canada.

It’s part of the three days of summer relaxation known as the “August Long Weekend.”

If you’re in British Columbia, …

Top 10 Places to Work in Canada
July 31, 2009 – 8:05 am | Comments Off on Top 10 Places to Work in Canada
Top 10 Places to Work in Canada

We recently wrote about the Top 10 Places to Retire in Canada. But what if you’re coming to Canada to work?

According to MoneySense magazine’s 2009 Best Places to Live survey, the Top 5 best