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Welcome to Vancouver — Let’s roast a pig
June 20, 2009 – 2:00 pm | 3 Comments
Welcome to Vancouver — Let’s roast a pig

Getting settled in a new country invariably involves some unexpected twists and turns.

During our first winter in Canada, one of these “getting settled” mishaps involved a suckling pig, an outdoor rotisserie, …

Perry Mason was Canadian
June 19, 2009 – 8:01 am | Comments Off on Perry Mason was Canadian
Perry Mason was Canadian

Those of you who are old enough to remember the Perry Mason Show may know it as an iconic American detective program. This long-running TV series, starring Raymond Burr as the eponymous Los Angeles lawyer, …

How much should you budget for rent?
June 17, 2009 – 8:27 am | Comments Off on How much should you budget for rent?
How much should you budget for rent?

If you’re relocating to Canada and trying to work out your housing budget, you’ll want to know the cost of an average apartment rental.

According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and …

Giving your new city the run around
June 15, 2009 – 8:05 am | Comments Off on Giving your new city the run around
Giving your new city the run around

If you’re a runner, what better way to get acquainted with your new city than by going for a run, particularly with like-minded locals?

The Running Room, a chain of running gear stores, publishes …

World Naked Bike Ride: Streaking through a city near you
June 10, 2009 – 8:37 am | Comments Off on World Naked Bike Ride: Streaking through a city near you
World Naked Bike Ride: Streaking through a city near you

Last June, I happened to be walking across Vancouver’s Granville Island, when a parade passed by — a whooping, shrieking, cheering procession of bicyclists, all in various states of undress.

Some were sporting bras and …