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Toronto Meetups for British and American Expats
October 26, 2012 – 6:11 am | Comments Off on Toronto Meetups for British and American Expats
Toronto Meetups for British and American Expats

Two events are coming up this week for expats living in Toronto.

On Saturday, October 27, the Toronto Expat Brit Meetup Group has a gathering at the Pilot Bar in Yorkville. The fun starts at …

Are you an expat from Texas or the American South?
July 19, 2011 – 2:59 pm | 2 Comments
Are you an expat from Texas or the American South?

Did you come to Ontario from Texas or somewhere else in the American South? The CBC wants to talk with you:

Hi There,

I’m contacting you from the CBC here in Toronto. We’re looking

InterNations helps connect expats in Canada
June 20, 2011 – 9:00 pm | Comments Off on InterNations helps connect expats in Canada
InterNations helps connect expats in Canada

Today, we have a guest post from InterNations, an online social network for expats and immigrants:

With a growing economy and an annual intake of over 200,000 immigrants, Canada welcomes expatriates.

However, due …

Happy Family Day, Islander Day, Louis Riel Day…
February 17, 2011 – 5:51 pm | 2 Comments
Happy Family Day, Islander Day, Louis Riel Day…

In the U.S., the third Monday in February is a national holiday. Washington’s Birthday (often celebrated as Presidents’ Day) honors George Washington, the first American president.

If you live in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward

Why Canadians fly from US airports
January 30, 2011 – 10:56 am | 3 Comments
Why Canadians fly from US airports

If you’re living in Canada and planning a trip outside the country, do you consider flying from an airport in the United States?

If so, you’re not alone.

A recent Globe & Mail article, “An …