Month: July 2020

Speakers Panel including Host Sean Mitton, Bob Cole, Brian McFarlane, Ref Steve Dowling, Jim Herder & Scott Raithby. Bob Cole & Sean Mitton. JIm Herder attended the games in Moscow and Scott Raithby with the Paul Henderson & Brad Park...
Keep ReadingMarc-Andre Hawkes is the Canadian Consul, Senior Trade Commissioner in Miami, Florida and is an avid hockey fan who cheers for the Edmonton Oilers. He has a terrfic story that connects his father, who is not a hockey fan, with...
Keep ReadingThree days after the historical Paul Henderson goal in 1972 that secured a Canadian victory in the Summit Series, history was made at Jarry Park in Montreal.On October 2, 1972, Bill Stoneman pitched the first no-hitter on International soil defeating...
Keep Readinghttps://youtu.be/ENMOwXwRTZU Beachcomber Fast Facts Started: October 1st, 1972 Last episode: December 12th, 1990 Longest-running dramatic series ever made for English-language Canadian television Film Location: Gibsons, British Columbia Boat Name: Persephone International Broadcasts: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South...
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There are some stories that catch you off guard…because they're so remarkable. That can be said of the story from vocalist Greg Keelor, of the great Canadian band Blue Rodeo. After mentioning what the '72 project was all about, I...
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Montreal Canadien Great Yvan Cournoyer Captains Team Canada. https://youtu.be/hLcewKpENp4 https://youtu.be/LsryvG_rUFY RBC Bank VP of Cross Border Banking discusses the RBC Cup. A great time was had by all in the 2nd Annual 'Battle for the Beach'. Canada had the lowest...
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The Honorable Peter Bjornson- Manitoba Minister of Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Peter is a lifelong resident of Gimli, Manitoba. Elected in the June 2003 General Election, Peter was appointed Minister of Education, Citizenship and Youth by Premier Gary Doer on November...
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The Honorable Victor Boudreau Minister New Brunswick Liberal MLA Victor Éric Boudreau was elected to represent the constituency of Shediac--Cap-Pelé in the 55th Legislature in a by-election held on October 4, 2004.Victor Boudreau was named Minister of Business New Brunswick....
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Quick Facts (Source Trade Team PEI) The value of Prince Edward Island's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at market prices for 2007 is estimated to be $4,538 million. In 2007, PEI companies exported over $802 million in products and services to more...
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How times flies. One hundred years ago in 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery published Anne of Green Gables, the first in a series of novels. That anniversary has kicked off a number of events around the world including the birthplace of the...
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"Coast to coast there are a node of networks meshed together across Canada looking to commercialize ideas products and service in the Knowledge based economy". That's how Dale Gann AURP President describes the Association of University Research Parks across Canada....
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"Two ladies were so excited, they were shaking". That story was told by Diane Slopek-Weber, the Director of Corporate Communications for Tim Horton's. This past weekend 12 former Dunkin Donuts stores were converted into Tim Horton's. With over 500 Tim Horton's...
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This past week Canadians Justin Bay and Jason Morneau played in the 2009 All Star game in St. Louis. Canada has come along way with respect to success in baseball. In recent years, Canadians have won the MVP, the Cy Young award...
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The Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Wilson recently visited North Carolina to meet with high ranking officials and was the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte. At the luncheon held on April 9th, Ambassador...
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Keep ReadingCanada vs USA Bob & Mike Pre Tourney Crowd Pre Tourney Crowd Yvan & Friends Alain Forget & Yvan Cournoyer Sean Mitton & Yvan Cournoyer Ready to Go! Team Canada Fan Protecting the Cup Alain Forget & Prize Winner Myrtle...
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1 km at a time Focus Run Strategies The Sprint Judith Fox-Alder Opening Remarks Jubiliation! Pre Run photos Home stretch Judith Fox-Alder Opening Remarks Run Completed Another km Canadian Connection Smile for Terry Almost there Terry Fox fan Young Terry...
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How does one recalibrate their risk management strategy when moving from the U.S. to Canada? This is an interesting financial planning scenario that must be addressed. Insurance is one of the pillars of a successful financial plan and buffers the...
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Canadian and American citizens move across the 49th parallel for education, employment and retirement reasons. Clearly, many overt similarities exist between the two countries and their citizens. However, the tax systems operate under unique mandates. This dichotomy creates the risk...
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Many Canadian expatriates are familiar with United States income taxation of residents on their worldwide income. One can become a U.S. resident for this purpose one of two ways: under the "green card test" pursuant to which one becomes a...
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