Posts Tagged ‘Canada’

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The 411 on Canada’s Cost of Living

Posted on July 20th, 2011

The cost of living abroad can sometimes overwhelm world travelers. Whether you live in Canada or just want to visit there, you may be shocked by the cost of living in the peaceful land of … [Read more]

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The 411 on Beer

Posted on June 21st, 2011

Beer and Canada go together like, well, hockey and Canada. There are few things people love more than a frosty pint of beer, and in Canada that remains true. Think you know which kinds of … [Read more]

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The 411 on Golf

Posted on June 9th, 2011

For lush, dark green hills of holes, few places provide better golf than Canada. More than $13.1 billion is spent per year on golf supplies in Canada, alone. If you want to learn more fun … [Read more]

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Think you know the best beach destinations in the world? Think again! If you haven’t heard of Singing Sands Beach, then you haven’t experienced golden-soft sands. Canada boasts the world’s largest freshwater beach in the … [Read more]

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The 411 on St. Patrick’s Day in Canada

Posted on March 17th, 2011

Although only 14 percent of Canadians have Irish ancestors St. Patrick’s Day is a widely celebrated holiday in Canada with approximately 5,400 establishments serving green beer for this special occasion. In fact, Canadians are so … [Read more]

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The 411 on Canada’s e-Waste

Posted on March 4th, 2011

E-Waste is a global issue that has been growing at an alarming rate. It affects Canada with 125 million kg of tossed out electronic devices annually, which can pollute the environment for up to 200 … [Read more]

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The 411 on 10 Canadian Stereotypes

Posted on February 25th, 2011

Canadians are notoriously crazy about ice hockey and maple syrup–but wait, there’s more! Here are ten classic Canadianisms.
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