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Vancouver: Where the kids are
August 26, 2009 – 8:23 am | Comments Off on Vancouver: Where the kids are
Vancouver: Where the kids are

Vancouver blogger Chad Skelton — aka “Curious Dad” –  has an interesting series of posts about which neighborhoods in Vancouver are home to the most babies, preschoolers, and elementary school kids.

Many families who are …

We’re featured on Alltop®
August 24, 2009 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on We’re featured on Alltop®
We’re featured on Alltop®

Living Abroad in Canada is now featured on Alltop’s Canada News page!

Alltop is a great place to find news about Canada, from major media outlets such as the CBC, the Globe & Mail, and …

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton to speak in Toronto
August 21, 2009 – 8:45 am | Comments Off on Former U.S. president Bill Clinton to speak in Toronto
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton to speak in Toronto

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton will speak in Toronto on Saturday, August 29 at 4 pm, during the annual Canadian National Exhibition.

Clinton will address the masses at BMO Field, which has a seating capacity …

How Vancouver’s new Canada Line might affect where you live
August 19, 2009 – 8:30 am | Comments Off on How Vancouver’s new Canada Line might affect where you live
How Vancouver’s new Canada Line might affect where you live

If you’re looking for a place to live in Vancouver, hop on the new Canada Line.

This long-awaited rapid transit service that opened for business this week, linking downtown with the airport and the …

Buying a home on Prince Edward Island
August 17, 2009 – 8:01 am | Comments Off on Buying a home on Prince Edward Island
Buying a home on Prince Edward Island

Looking for a five-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion on Prince Edward Island?

The New York Times recently featured this house for sale, set on 29 acres along the Kildare River, in an article that also included …