After lengthy service to the Harper government over several terms, former-Federal Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, stepped down in the spring of 2014. He was financially ‘prudent’ in the way he managed our finances. One of the more spectacular miracles he pulled off, in conjunction with former Bank …
Valentine’s Day in Canada – It Will Warm Your Heart
Winter in Canada can be ... challenging. Many of us like the outdoors, but come on; sometimes enough is enough in terms of harsh, cold weather. For many, Valentine’s Day helps warm the heart. Canadians have all sorts of ways they celebrate this special day of the heart, and they do it in all sorts …
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee – From Queen Victoria to You
The iconic and internationally-shopped tea and coffee specialty company, Murchie’s, whose history in Canada dates back to 1894, was in large part responsible for the birth of Starbucks; yes, you read that right. Read on to find out more… Several years ago, on an extended vacation in beautiful …