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 1st 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Bracebridge 28th June 2008
When we woke up it was very wet outside and looked as if the rain was set in for the day. After a leisurely start we helped Bill and Susie get ready for the arrival of their new furnit ... 11 photos[full story]
June 30th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Bracebridge 27th June 2008
Slept in this morning until 7-30am. A misty morning and very still, but warm at about 20 degrees. The mosquitoes and black flies however were out in full force.
Sitting on the deck at ... 13 photos[full story]
June 30th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Bracebridge 26th June 2008
Had a lie in this morning and did not get up until 7am. It was overcast and there was a few spots of rain, but quite warm at about 23C. Amy was up as usual to go running at 6.00 am and ... 8 photos[full story]
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