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How to Import Household goods to Canada Duty and Tax Free as a Seasonal Resident
Canada has one of the most amazing geography in the world. There are so many lakes, beautiful mountains and forests that this country attracts many people who wish to live here part of the year. This article is for those of you that may be thinking of purchasing or leasing a seasonal residence in Canada. [...]
2Nov2011 | C.I. | 1 comment | Continued
Royal Wedding Spoof by T-Mobile
Brilliant and fun advertising moves by T-Mobile. They’ve spoofed the upcoming Royal Wedding by creating a video similar to the viral wedding dance entrance by Jill & Kevin Watch for the real wedding on April 29th on their Royal Wedding Channel.
28Apr2011 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
Leslie Nielson’s American Anthem
What is the Super Bowl without a little scandal? Apparently, Christina Aguilera flubbed a line. Yes, the National Anthem is important but it just goes to show that even the most seasoned performers can be intimidated and forget their lines when the whole world (minus me) is watching. You can watch her performance here. In [...]
7Feb2011 | Pat Williams | 0 comments | Continued
The Internet Just Wasn’t Big Enough
As I work to update this site and slowly transfer it’s multitude of pages over to a wordpress platform, I was reflecting on how much the internet has changed since I first wrote much of the material, +/- a decade ago. There is so much information online now, but when I began to post about [...]
21Jan2011 | Pat Williams | 1 comment | Continued
When Snowbirds Don’t Come Home
The Financial Post ran an article just before Christmas discussing seniors getting legal status to live in the USA. They stated that some seniors, after spending the winters in the warmer US regions, choose to stay permanently. Warmer climates weren’t the only reason; a lower cost of living was an important determination. The article recommends [...]
16Jan2011 | Pat Williams | 1 comment | Continued
True North Strong and Plaid
The following story was printed in the Globe & Mail using mostly Canadiana Connection reader’s quotes. You can read their original comments on our Canuck Quotes page True North Strong and Plaid By GAYLE MACDONALD Saturday, April 13, 2002 Page R15 Look closely at the shirt. The myriad lines. The medley of colours. Forget the [...]
15Jan2011 | Submit to Canadiana Connection | 0 comments | Continued
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 | 2 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 | 0 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 | 0 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 | 2 comments | Continued
I remember Finnigan and the tickle trunk. BUT I'm 47 years old! Great show! Along with the Friendly Giant, eh? ...
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I didn't know this - very interesting! Thanks for sharing!