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.
April 21st 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg So we are no longer waiting. I (Erin) go to Toronto on Thursday, and was informed that I would be getting my visa that day. That being said we are now packing like crazy. We have booked flights for Su ... [full story]
April 5th 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg In July 1996, Eddy and I set out to drive across Canada to Vancouver. Our first hurdle, and I mean that literally, was getting across Ontario! What a huge province! We left on Friday, after work and m ... 5 photos[full story]
April 2nd 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg Aaah, the memories. I lived in the Peg for about 15 years. It is my second home. We are staying with our good friend Moe, the best hostess ever! Thanks Moe!
The "essential experientials" I need ... 2 photos[full story]
February 27th 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba We performed this morning in Pinawa, then enjoyed a nice hot lunch in the club. In the afternoon we cruised into Whitemouth to perform again. From there it was back to Winnipeg, for a night in our o ... [full story]
February 28th 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba Today marked our two-show day in Swan River. We had helpers at both schools, which sped the load ins and outs nicely. We celebrated lunch at the Qwik Stop, where Hainsworth and Blais had delicious s ... [full story]
January 3rd 2008North America » Canada » Manitoba » Winnipeg And this is me sporting my cool New Year's Eve Crown ...hours away from boarding the nightmare of all flights. At least I looked happy at this point! ;-) ... [full story]
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