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Posts tagged as “Canada”

Captain Canuck Syrup?

Waterloo, Quebec-based Turkey Hill Sugarbush Ltd (south east of Montreal) created a Captain Canuck-brand “100 % Approved Canadian Maple Syrup.” People take their syrup very…

Simple Economics From Victoria Grant

12-year old Victoria Grant,  a young Canadian student explains the state of Canadian and world governments’ dependency on the banking institution.She sees banks as the…

Amazon of the North

Photographer Eamon Mac Mahon’s eye captures some of the most amazing parts of northern Canada. Virgin territory ready to be raped of natural resources. Forever…

Victoria Day

Happy Victoria Day? Canada to IndiaAustralia to CornwallSingapore to Hong KongFrom the West to the EastFrom the rich to the poorVictoria loved them allVictoria, Victoria,…

Penny, Penny, Penny, Penny

Sheldon the penny is no more in Canada. The Canadian government will put to rest the penny in the Fall of 2012.

Crazy Driver’s License

Only in Canada. Adam the crazy Canuck has the zaniest driver’s license ever! Good luck crossing the border with this. Love the super-villain geek look.

Canadian Passport Controversy

Martin Reisch from Quebec claims that he was able to cross the world’s longest border without a valid passport. He showed his scanned passport on…

Duncan MacPherson the Artist

Duncan Ian Macpherson is considered one of Canada’s best political cartoonists. He received the highest honors bestowed for an editorial cartoonist; the ORDER OF CANADA,…

Ricepaper Magazine

If you are looking for an enriching alternative in culture reading, Ricepaper magazine is a great start. The quarterly magazine showcases Asian-Canadian artists, writers, performers and original thinkers. It's Canada's version of Giant Robot but more firmly grounded on Asian culture. The latest issue concentrates on culinary delights that will melt in your mouth.

Native Trees of Canada

Autumn is the best time of the year to admire the majestic trees of Canada. New York City native Leanne Shapton is an illustrator of…

Gordon Pinsent Reads Bieber

From one Canuck to another Canuck. Rowdyman Gordon Pinsent, Canada’s token stand-in for William Shatner reads from Bieber’s autobiography. A December life reading of a…

The New Boy Scouts

The world of Robert Baden-Powell’s Boy Scouts has changed since the early days. Enrollment has been on the decline as urbanite kids embrace the concrete…

Good Grief Charlie Brown Graffiti

Graffiti cannot be good grief for any building owner if it is not wanted. Here found in Ottawa is a tribute to Charlie Brown ‘s…

Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

England have the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Canada gave the world Rush. Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage is an in-depth look into Canada’s biggest…

What on Earth

http://media1.nfb.ca/medias/flash/ONFflvplayer-gama.swf Great little animation from 1966 by Les Drew & Kaj Pindal from the National Film Board of Canada. This animated short proposes what many…