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Living in Canada…an experience that permanently changes most American expats
June 8, 2009 – 7:46 am | Comments Off on Living in Canada…an experience that permanently changes most American expats
Living in Canada…an experience that permanently changes most American expats

Despite its rather inflammatory title, Danger! A Nation of Socialists Lurks Just Across Our Border!, this piece by Bill Mann in the Huffington Post actually contains some thoughtful commentary about the experiences of Americans living

The Canadian donut diet?
May 6, 2009 – 8:00 am | Comments Off on The Canadian donut diet?
The Canadian donut diet?

Is the typical American diet — heavy in fat, sugar, and salt — the same on the Canadian side of the border?

According to a new book by Dr. David A. Kessler, former Commissioner of …

Fat free in B.C.
March 9, 2009 – 12:31 pm | Comments Off on Fat free in B.C.
Fat free in B.C.

Following the lead of locations as diverse as Denmark and New York City, British Columbia will be the first province in Canada to restrict the use of trans fats in restaurants.

Restaurants, delis, cafeterias, educational …

Health care: U.S. emulates Canada, while Canada considers France
March 4, 2009 – 12:34 pm | Comments Off on Health care: U.S. emulates Canada, while Canada considers France
Health care: U.S. emulates Canada, while Canada considers France

U.S. president Obama has begun the process of revamping the U.S. health care system, with the goal of providing health insurance for the millions of uninsured Americans — a goal that, at least in theory, …

B.C. residents are healthiest in Pacific Northwest
February 12, 2009 – 9:43 am | Comments Off on B.C. residents are healthiest in Pacific Northwest
B.C. residents are healthiest in Pacific Northwest

Are Canadians healthier than Americans?

In the Pacific Northwest, at least, they are. That’s according to the February 2009 Cascadia Scorecard:

British Columbia leads the Pacific Northwest in several critical long-term trends, including human …