Have you ever had Indigenous cuisine from Canada? Check out this great article by Canadian Press journalist Alexsandra Sagan highlighting the growth in restaurants, eateries and food trucks featuring traditional and culturally-relevant food from Canada’s First Peoples (commonly referred to as “nat…
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Indigenous Cuisine is Coming to a Restaurant Near You
Winnipeg Named One of Canada’s Best Investment Locations for 2018
When you think of business investment in Canada, it is hard not to immediately think of Toronto, Canada’s largest city and financial centre or large metropolitan areas like Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary or Ottawa.
According to U.S.-based Site Selection Magazine's 2018 Canada's Best Locations li…
Affordable Real Estate in British Columbia? Think Lillooet.
Okanagan B.C. Out of Reach? Live the Dream in Lillooet
Anyone who knows beautiful British Columbia knows about the Okanagan – an oasis of sun and fun in the southern part of Canada’s westernmost province. The region is halfway between the Pacific coast and the Alberta border, extending northward from the Canada/United States border for about 200 k…
Vancouver Wins National Award for Digital Strategy
The City of Vancouver is known for its laid-back lifestyle and commitment to sustainability. This month, the west coast city in British Columbia was also recognized for its digital strategy at the 2018 IT World Canada Digital Transformation Conference and Awards Ceremony in Toronto. Vancouver i…
Lillooet Champions Passenger Train Service from Vancouver to Prince George
World’s Most Liveable Cities: Canada Scores High Again
Canada ties Australia with three of the top ten most liveable cities in the world, according to the 2018 global ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The two countries accounted for 60 percent of the top ten, with Calgary, Alberta ranking fourth, Vancouver, British Columbia ranking sixth…
Wild Bison are Back in Banff National Park!
After an absence of over 100 years, wild bison are roaming the backcountry of Banff National Park, Canada’s first national park. Driven almost to extinction in one human lifetime, the plains bison numbered an estimated 30 million across western Canada centuries ago. Parks Canada, the federal gover…
Canada's Cool Capital
Check out this great article on Canada’s capital city of Ottawa. Long-time Globe and Mail journalist John Ibbitson helps to dispel the myth of Ottawa as a government town with little personality. As a former long-time resident of this beautiful, multicultural city of over one million people, I …
Taste of Edmonton Starts Tomorrow
Bring your appetite to Edmonton, Alberta for one of North America’s top food festivals.
Taste of Edmonton runs for twelve days starting on July 18 and is Western Canada’s largest food festival with over 350,000 visitors sampling fantastic food and listening to great music. Check it out in Cap…
Amazon Grows its Business in Ottawa
Retail giant Amazon continues its Canadian love affair with its recent announcement of a new warehouse and distribution centre in Ottawa, Canada’s national capital. The facility is expected to create an estimated 600 jobs with Amazon and an additional 1500 jobs in the local economy. Unlike the prev…
Happy Canada Day!
Today we celebrate the 151st birthday of Canada. In these tumultuous and unpredictable times, it is reassuring to live in a country that still values freedom, equality and tolerance. And while we don't always get right, we recognize the need to improve and safeguard rights and freedoms of every mem…
Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa Make Global Quality of Life Top 20
Ottawa: Canada Day in Canada’s Capital City
I have many fond memories of Canada Day in Ottawa over the years. Ottawa, the National Capital and fourth largest city in Canada (just under 1 million people) is a beautiful city by any standard and any time of year; however it shines even brighter on July 1st when thousands of Canadians from acro…
Get Ready for Canada Day
July 1st is just around the corner. People and communities are gearing up to celebrate Canada’s 151st birthday and give thanks for living in such a safe, tolerant, free and democratic nation. Find out what’s going on across the country by clicking here.
Find out more interesting facts abo…
Air Canada Rouge Connects Toronto and Kamloops
Travellers now have a direct route between Canada’s largest city and Canada’s “Tournament Capital.” Air Canada is testing the route between Toronto, Ontario and Kamloops, British Columbia this summer to see if passenger traffic is sufficient to establish a permanent route.
The decis…
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day
Communities across Canada are gearing up to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. On June 21st, Canadians can celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples from coast to coast to coast.
According to the Government o…
#ThanksCanada Shows Americans and Canadians are True Friends and Allies
In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s bizarre and unfounded attacks on Canada at the G-7 meeting in Quebec last week, many Americans are taking to social media to apologize on behalf of their President and show Canadians how Americans really feel about their neighbors to the north.
Ame…
Happy World Oceans Day
Canada is bordered by three oceans (Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic) and has the longest coastline in the world. It is no wonder Canadians recognize the significance of healthy oceans to their future and the planet’s survival. Today, join others in celebrating World Oceans Day.
The Government …
Ottawa Business Leaders Positive About Growth Prospects
According to a recent survey of Ottawa business leaders, Canada’s capital city remains a great place to start and/or grow a business, as well as a great place for skilled workers to find a fulfilling job. While it is not without its problems, the local business environment is healthy – especially f…
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