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What the world is saying about Canada
February 24, 2010 – 7:15 am | Comments Off on What the world is saying about Canada
What the world is saying about Canada

With the world’s attention focused on the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, commentators everywhere are talking about Canada — Canadian life and culture, how Canada compares to the U.S., and more.

Here’s a sampling:

Forbes.com

American expat profile: Entrepreneur Jennifer McNeill
February 22, 2010 – 7:05 am | Comments Off on American expat profile: Entrepreneur Jennifer McNeill
American expat profile: Entrepreneur Jennifer McNeill

The Globe & Mail recently profiled American-born entrepreneur Jennifer McNeill, vice-president and chief executive officer of Calgary-based CipherSoft Inc.

In this interview, McNeill, a “cross-border entrepreneur” who has lived and worked in both the U.S. …

Toronto real estate: Condo for sale
February 19, 2010 – 7:15 am | Comments Off on Toronto real estate: Condo for sale
Toronto real estate: Condo for sale

Relocating to Toronto? Looking for a place to live?

The New York Times recently featured a duplex apartment for sale near Toronto’s financial district. It’s in the District Lofts building at 388 Richmond Street …

World’s best city to live: Vancouver (again)
February 17, 2010 – 7:35 am | Comments Off on World’s best city to live: Vancouver (again)
World’s best city to live: Vancouver (again)

With the 2010 Winter Olympics in full swing, people around the planet are getting a good look at the host city, Vancouver.

And if you think it looks like a pretty good place to live

Toronto British Expat Meetup
February 15, 2010 – 7:30 am | Comments Off on Toronto British Expat Meetup
Toronto British Expat Meetup

Despite all the focus on the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and what they might mean for potential expats and visitors to Vancouver (see our recent posts here, here, here, and here), we can still look …