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Background: A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across an unfortified border. Canada's paramount political problem is meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care and education services after a decade of budget cuts. The issue of reconciling Quebec's francophone heritage with the majority anglophone Canadian population has moved to the back burner in recent years; support for separatism abated after the Quebec government's referendum on independence failed to pass in October of 1995.

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By Squidsickle
July 23rd 2008

Something Illustrious and Particularly Silly

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Bike Grease
This photo is too cool for words. Taken on route from Princeton to Keremeos, in rediculously hot weather.

Hello. After uploading nearly 30 photos, my energy is nearly depleted. Have no fear, my love for my newfound family and riding crew is not. Im generally having a really amazing time. Its great seeing both the good, bad, and ugly sides of everyone. We all love eachother very much. Never have I been so close with so many people at the same time. We are a roving family, we are a wandering community, we are a mobile army of happy go-lucky do-gooders. And do-gooders we are. By spreading the word about epic things like fair-trade coffee, sweatshops, ethical clothing, and [View Full Entry]

By Melville Family Blog
July 15th 2008

Canada Day Festivities

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Most Beautiful Campsite

Well another Canada Day has come and gone and again the Melville clan was lucky enough to spend it together in one of the most beautiful locations around. Thanks to George an Sylvia we were all able to stay together for 5 days surrounding our country's birthday. There was a whopping 35 people, including all the little people who make for a very lively and entertaining time. We were missing some of the key people who usually partake in this annual weekend event. Bruce and Gerry are doing some amazing work with the children in Tanzania and Karen is working hard [View Full Entry]

By Weez n Wife
July 4th 2005

Oh Canada!!!

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Canada Day at the lake

Happy Canada Day to everyone. Once again we were lucky enough to spend Canada with Sarah's family at the beautiful Casa Melville nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley. Now that Casa Melville is officially finished it was time for George and Sylvia to welcome the world in the warm and inviting way they do. Canada day began with a flurry of decoration and organization. In the afternoon people began to arrive on the beach to partake in hotdogs (served up by the iron chef Mark Melville -- YAY MAIRK!!!) and fun Canada Day games. The waterfront was a swarm [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
September 11th 2001

Entry 50 - 9/11

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View from on high
The gorgeous Okanagan Lake seen from above.

Entry 50 - 9/11 Peachland has vineyards, beautiful hiking trails and wonderful people. Summer lasts from the beginning of March to the middle of October. This is quite remarkable when you think that it is several miles north of the 49th parallel. The people are friendly but laid back, as they sip their vintage wine and mingle with the tourists. However, towards the end of 1999, we did notice a disturbing aspect -- attitude might be a better word -- filter through the community, particularly among our evangelical Christian friends. There was a [View Full Entry]

By Bryan
August 2nd 1998

ENTRY 49 -- The Cup

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July 1994 - On the road again
Miranda and Bryan pose in front of our new Toyata, as we leave Miranda's parent's home and head to Peachland, British Columbia, our new parish.

ENTRY 49 -- The Cup As we entered Peachland, the Okanagan was shrouded in smoke, a black haze enveloping the green paradise I had been promising my lovely wife. With temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius and unbreathable air, it was proving to be more like the nether regions of Hell. With a waver in her normally firm voice, Miranda asked, "Did we take the correct turn at Kelowna? This can't be Peachland can it??" I was shocked by the change since I had been in Peachland for my job interview only one month earlier. It was obvious to me tha [View Full Entry]

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