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Thanksgiving: What’s different in Canada?
November 25, 2010 – 1:35 pm | 6 Comments
Thanksgiving: What’s different in Canada?

In honor of American Thanksgiving Day, Canadian Living magazine has posted a quiz: How do Canadian Thanksgiving feasts differ from American Thanksgivings?

I’ve found that the meals themselves are fairly similar — turkey, stuffing, gravy,

The Canada-US Frito-Lay chips bag saga
November 21, 2010 – 10:01 am | 2 Comments
The Canada-US Frito-Lay chips bag saga

Are Canadians more concerned about the environment than their neighbors south of the border?

Here’s the story:

Snack food giant Frito-Lay introduced a new compostable chip bag in both Canada and the U.S. made from plant-based…

Living in Quebec City: More resources
November 17, 2010 – 11:02 am | No Comments yet. Add yours.
Living in Quebec City: More resources

Are you thinking about relocating to Quebec City? Have you recently moved there?

Then check out our newly updated Living Abroad in Canada: Quebec City page.

It now includes a long list of resources about jobs,

Want to live in Canada? Canada wants you!
November 15, 2010 – 10:50 am | 3 Comments
Want to live in Canada? Canada wants you!

While many countries are trying to limit immigration, Canada is welcoming newcomers.

That’s according to this intriguing New York Times article: “Defying Trend, Canada Lures More Migrants:”

…Rancorous debates over immigration have erupted from Australia…

It’s Remembrance Day, and Canadians are wearing poppies
November 11, 2010 – 1:05 am | One Comment
It’s Remembrance Day, and Canadians are wearing poppies

November 11 is Remembrance Day in Canada.

Last year, we blogged about “Why is everyone wearing poppies?” to explain Canada’s Remembrance Day traditions:

A national public holiday, Remembrance Day is celebrated at the…