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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 …

Recycling your car in Canada
November 16, 2009 – 8:20 am | Comments Off on Recycling your car in Canada
Recycling your car in Canada

Where do Canadian cars go to die?

No, it’s not the setup for a joke. When your old car has lived out its useful life, a green choice is to send it to Canada’s “Car

Dialing while driving in Canada
November 9, 2009 – 7:00 am | Comments Off on Dialing while driving in Canada
Dialing while driving in Canada

Ontario became the latest Canadian province to ban the use of hand-held cell phones while driving.

Ontario’s new distracted driving law, which took effect October 26, 2009, prohibits drivers from using any hand-held wireless communication  …

The Prince of Wales is in town. Do Canadians care?
November 6, 2009 – 7:10 am | Comments Off on The Prince of Wales is in town. Do Canadians care?
The Prince of Wales is in town. Do Canadians care?

Charles, the Prince of Wales, and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, are touring Canada this week.

From Newfoundland and Labrador, they traveled to Ontario; then it’s on to British Columbia, Quebec, and finally …

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 …