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Articles by Carolyn Heller

The Great Canadian Ketchup Cake?
April 30, 2009 – 3:22 pm | Comments Off on The Great Canadian Ketchup Cake?
The Great Canadian Ketchup Cake?

2009 marks the 100th birthday of Heinz Ketchup in Canada. Let’s celebrate by baking the Great Canadian Heinz Ketchup Cake, shall we?

When I first came across this ketchup cake recipe, which has …

New running tours in Montreal
April 28, 2009 – 9:00 am | Comments Off on New running tours in Montreal
New running tours in Montreal

Beginning this weekend, the Running Tourist will be offering weekend group runs in central Montreal. If you’re a runner who’s visiting the city or recently relocated here, it’s an active way to explore the

Marketing Canada to Americans
April 27, 2009 – 8:26 am | Comments Off on Marketing Canada to Americans
Marketing Canada to Americans

Canada — coming soon to a channel near you!

The Canadian government “has hired two former White House spokesmen to pitch Canada’s image to major American media outlets,” according to the Globe and Mail:

Does living abroad make you more creative?
April 24, 2009 – 10:50 am | Comments Off on Does living abroad make you more creative?
Does living abroad make you more creative?

People with experience living abroad tend to be more creative than those who spend their lives in their home country, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

William …

B.C. is greenest province, but all could do better
April 22, 2009 – 11:30 am | Comments Off on B.C. is greenest province, but all could do better
B.C. is greenest province, but all could do better

In honor of Earth Day, Corporate Knights magazine has released a “report card” measuring the “green rating” for each of Canada’s provinces and territories.

British Columbia ranked highest with a score of 69% — …