The US isn’t the only place with interesting politics and an election cycle ongoing. Over here in Toronto – all of Canada – we’ve got our own campaigning and silly banter filling the airwaves. It turns out our riding is a really close race between two left-wing parties, the NDP (New Democrat Party) and the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Canada’
Canadian healthcare myths, busted
Universal healthcare has been on my mind lately. First, because my husband is finally a part of the system we have in Canada as a new permanent resident, and I have been interested to hear his impressions. Second, because I am re-experiencing the system after several years abroad in Chicago and Asia; my American healthcare [...]
Welcome to Canada
So I’ve done it, it’s official, I have immigrated to Canada. This Christmas may not be my first in Toronto, but it will be my first as a resident of Ontario. And this Christmastime, I will share my experience of the first four days as an immigrant.
We had a super easy drive on Thursday, arriving [...]
Why I miss the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
With thanks to Neate…
Deadeye Dick — not just a one-hit wonder from the mid-’90s says:
This is sad…. CBC is showing the Team Canada practice LIVE.
renée [http://www.pastabroccoli.net] says:
i think that’s cool!
renée [http://www.pastabroccoli.net] says:
when you live in the US and can’t get CBC i think it’s awesome they do that sort of stuff..
Deadeye Dick — not just [...]
Did You Say Olympics?
Are you ready for some Olympics?! Countdown ’til opening ceremony….uhh, right. OK. I don’t know either. But at least I know the Olympics are coming up… in Torino, even.
I know, you’re thinking to yourself, “Weren’t the games just in Greece?” Yes, they were. But these are the winter Olympics. You know, the ones on snow [...]
I remember
Today is Rememberance Day in Canada, what is referred to as Veterans Day in the United States.
I have never been able to explain my fascination with the events of World War I and II, or any other historical war, nor my affinity for Rememberance Day until now that I live in the United States. [...]
Homeland Security
At risk of being red-flagged and branded a traitor, I pass along this story from today’s Toronto Star.
This is why I hate dealing with U.S. customs. And I’m American!
