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.
July 9th 2008North America » Canada » British Columbia » Surrey Hey There! So... I'm off to Ottawa tomorrow. I'm super excited, but so not ready. Still have TONS of packing to do. Tomorrow I have to get up at 4:30 AM. How fun?? Awww... Mya (my kitty) is here with ... [full story]
January 18th 2008North America » Canada » British Columbia » Surrey Last night was one of the best night we have had here. We decided to have a night out at Roosters in Pitt Medows. It is a country bar, known as the local hang out for the Hells Angels! You can check o ... 15 photos[full story]
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