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.
June 22nd 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax WOO HOO!!! Yes we are in Halifax and have arrived safely at Keith and Carrie Haggett's. We drove by our future home and also had a look in another house that was having an open house...Lynne wanted ... [full story]
June 17th 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax The motor yacht Blue Moon has been quite an adjustment from the normal 9 to 5 job and lifestyle we’re all used to. My day’s have consisted of scrubbing decks, polishing stainless steel, c ... 10 photos[full story]
May 29th 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax Hi you all
Sorry about the ending of the last blog. I'm not sure what really happened....
So Yesterday I walked from 9am to 3pm. I sat down for 12 mins to eat a salad and a smoked salmon spring ro ... 36 photos[full story]
May 28th 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax Jane Hunter and Lynette arrived in Halifax just days after Breanna Lynn was born. We've spent the week cooking and helping Sara Jo with the kids. On May 26 Richard Hunter and Rich arrived. Richard and ... 4 photos[full story]
May 18th 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax Breanna and Sara Jo came home from the hospital on Saturday. Here's a new picture. Can you believe all that hair? ... 1 photos[full story]
May 16th 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax Last night (May 15) at 10:55 Breanna Lynn decided she had spent enough time inside her mommy. She weighed in at 8lb 11 1/2 oz (1/2 oz more than Nathan's birth weight) and measured 21" in length. Labou ... 1 photos[full story]
May 10th 2008North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax Halloooo
Nach Autounfall, Polizeibesuchen und der laangen Fahrt nach Halifax Airport, haben wir endlich zusammen gefunden!
S and N united!
Muahahahah!
Canada, watch yourself!
:o)
Steffi: Hee ... 22 photos[full story]
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