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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 …

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 …

An American in Calgary
September 16, 2009 – 7:50 am | Comments Off on An American in Calgary
An American in Calgary

“Moving here from the U.S. is like being adopted by a close relative. Almost like your parents, but different…”

That’s what American Brenda Kautz wrote in a recent Globe & Mail column about relocating from …

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 …

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”