Since we’ve started our Canadian citizenship application process recently, some folks have been curious what this will mean, practically, when all is said and done. How much will things change for us once we’ve passed our exams, taken our oaths, and received citizenship status in Canada? The answer may surprise you. Continue reading What is dual citizenship, and how does it work between Canada and the USA?
The “golden horseshoe” which extends from downtown Toronto around Lake Ontario down to Niagara Falls is not only the most densely populated area in Canada, it’s also the most common destination for new immigrants to the country. In recent years, so many people have moved here (including Canadians from other provinces) that for a variety of reasons our housing market has been unable to keep up. Continue reading Getting up close and personal with southern Ontario’s housing crisis
When you move to a totally new country, some things seem familiar or intuitive and some things just…don’t. When it comes to corporate branding, which sometimes obfuscates on purpose, this can lead to some pretty amusing misunderstandings. Continue reading What on Earth can Canadians need with that many oil filters?
Well into our planning process last year, around the time of the presidential election south of the border, the music streaming service Spotify aired an advertisement that addressed anyone who might “choose Canada this November” suggesting they accompany their exodus with My House by Flo Rida. Continue reading The commercial that became our soundtrack
Good old-fashioned duffel bags! It turns out, there’s a reason that (apart from the materials used) these things haven’t changed in generations. You can stuff almost anything of almost any shape, size, or degree of flexibility into every nook and cranny, and if you’re going to be checking them at the curb or using a luggage cart…who cares whether they roll? Continue reading Lugging substantial gear at minimal expense
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