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American Thanksgiving: Do you miss it?
November 25, 2009 – 7:35 am | Comments Off on American Thanksgiving: Do you miss it?
American Thanksgiving: Do you miss it?

As an American who has lived in Canada for several years, I don’t find myself missing that much about the U.S.

I do miss my family and friends. Good Mexican food now and then. And …

Calvin Trillin eats poutine
November 18, 2009 – 7:15 am | Comments Off on Calvin Trillin eats poutine
Calvin Trillin eats poutine

In the November 23rd issue of the New Yorker magazine, Calvin Trillin writes about “what may be, for better or worse, Canada’s national dish.”

He’s talking about poutine, a Quebecois creation of French …

Leave the crib at home
October 28, 2009 – 8:01 am | 2 Comments
Leave the crib at home

If you’re relocating with small children, you’ve got to worry about a lot of gear. Cribs. Car seats. Strollers. High chairs.

But if you’re living somewhere temporarily or if you’ve arrived ahead of your moving …

Nuit Blanche: Sleepless in Toronto
September 30, 2009 – 7:08 am | Comments Off on Nuit Blanche: Sleepless in Toronto
Nuit Blanche: Sleepless in Toronto

Jet-lagged in Toronto? Or just want an intensive all-night introduction to the city’s art scene?

Then check out Scotiabank Nuit Blanche Toronto, a dusk-to-dawn celebration of contemporary art.

With 500 artists involved in more …

Every Canadian knows….Terry Fox
September 9, 2009 – 7:25 am | Comments Off on Every Canadian knows….Terry Fox
Every Canadian knows….Terry Fox

When you move to a new country, you need to learn about that country’s heroes. In Canada, one of those larger-than-life icons is Terry Fox.

Born in Manitoba and raised in British Columbia, Fox …