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.
March 17th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Niagara-On-The-Lake
The Niagara Region is known for its breathtaking scenery, award-winning wines and world class in Niagara on the Lake. But now it has even more excitement to offer tourists - a diverse array of chal ... [full story]
March 5th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Niagara-On-The-Lake She wore a white t-shirt on which the words, “Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” were emblazoned in red letters. The words belong to George Bernard Shaw, ... [full story]
January 29th 2008North America » Canada » Ontario » Niagara-On-The-Lake "And the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time." ~T.S. Eliot
I left my hotel room at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday night and walked into my home i ... [full story]
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