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Choice Hotels = HUGE Customer Service Fail and Recovery

The Disclaimer I am not a picky customer. I don’t expect service perfection. There are only two times in my entire life I have blacklisted a company because of atrocious customer service. Being threatened by a Blockbuster collections letter for a $3 late movie fee after a movie was returned within 5 minutes of the [...]

27Jun2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Music Raises Funds for Odd Squad

The Odd Squad is comprised of a group of Vancouver police officers who began filming on their beat in 1998. They’ve created a series of documentaries that began with “Through the Blue Lens” and continues to grow as they put a spotlight on addiction related issues and crimes. One of the founders, Al Arsenault, has [...]

25May2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Did You Wake Up Canadian?

Is it possible you’re a Canadian citizen? Citizenship and Immigration Canada says: A new law amending the Citizenship Act will come into effect on April 17, 2009. The new law will give Canadian citizenship to certain people who lost it and to others who will be recognized as citizens for the first time. It will [...]

17Apr2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Does Canada have a Public Relations Issue?

Last week I posted the following on Twitter which also updated my FaceBook status: Should Canadians really be insulted by this? I don’t think so, I can’t take them seriously: http://bit.ly/1TOgPq I was referring to this video: I got the following response from a long-time friend whom I love and respect. Aside from being an [...]

30Mar2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

Last Year to Take Advantage of the Molson Barrie Community Fund!

If you live, work or operate a business in Barrie, Ontario you have a great opportunity to improve your city! This is the final year of a 10 year, 2 million dollar investment by Molson, to help finance improvements in the community where they once operated a plant. Past ventures include financial assistance for projects [...]

22Jan2009 | Pat Williams | View Comments | Continued

World Expats Living in the USA and Canada Needed for an Interview

I am seeking expats to interview by Skype/phone (reasonable charges reimbursed) about their experience of expat life. You don’t need to be Canadian. Expats in the USA from any country are welcome to respond, so please tell any friends/family members who might be eligible and interested. Interviewees will receive $25 USD in payment for the [...]

4Dec2008 | Submit to Canadiana Connection | View Comments | Continued