Tag Archives: Canada

In Canada, We Agree to Disagree

Posted on August 17, 2018 by cdsmiller17

We Like to be Different Because Canada and the United States have the longest unprotected border (stretching 4,000 miles from sea-to-shining-sea), Canadians feel they must protect their ‘identity’ by providing an alternative to the American way of life. We feel … Continue reading →

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How to Save “Face” on the World Stage

Posted on August 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  The Canada-Saudi Arms Deal In early 2015, the Harper Government announced an arms deal with Saudi Arabia. There were some very happy people that this sale went ahead. Others were quite unhappy. It was suspected that the Saudis would … Continue reading →

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The Bully vs. the Boxer

Posted on June 30, 2018 by cdsmiller17

On the Eve of Canada’s Response to US Tariffs Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get along and others don’t? Allies are supposed to stick together through thick and thin, but sometimes they don’t. Here’s why: Trump … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Infrastructure: ^ Construction

Posted on June 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  Last Wednesday, we set out from our home in Ontario and travelled all the way to Fredericton, New Brunswick to attend the funeral of Susan’s Aunt Freda. I knew there were roadworks on Highway 400, and probably that there … Continue reading →

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New CTV Show Not So New After All

Posted on May 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Detail I was looking forward to this series because it was going to be groundbreaking: two female police detectives with a female as their boss. After about four episodes, I began to see a familiar pattern. Where had I … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 6, 2018 by cdsmiller17
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W R Best Grade 8 School Trip – May 1964

Posted on April 5, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Guess where? Bridge to Hull over Ottawa River Peace Tower view of Ottawa Champlain Lookout in the Gatineau Hills Mackenzie King’s cottage My friends Ena and Dennis: the beginning of their lifelong friendship.

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NAFTA: a Canadian Perspective

Posted on March 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

North American Free Trade Agreement Donald Trump made an election promise to the American people. Actually he made many promises, never thinking that he’d have to keep any of them, because he expected to lose. The particular promise I wish … Continue reading →

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Crossover Stars: UK to Canada

Posted on February 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Angela Griffin There’s a new kid in town. Yet another ‘jobbing actor’ is moving across the Atlantic to star in a Canadian show. The show, which hasn’t been released here yet, is called The Detail. In it, Angela will play a … Continue reading →

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Crossover Stars: UK to Canada and USA

Posted on January 28, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Craig It isn’t often that a ‘jobbing’ actor gets to be on two hit TV series, one on each side of the Atlantic Ocean. That is precisely what happened to Thomas Craig. Coronation Street Between 1992 and 1996, Thomas … Continue reading →

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