Tag Archives: Canada

The History of Canadian Trumpsgiving

Posted on October 8, 2020 by rossmurray1

  While most people are familiar with the story of the first American Trumpsgiving—the pilgrims, the feast at the golf course owned by the pilgrims, inviting the natives to join the feast, assessing the natives a service charge for the … Continue reading →

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Classic Canadian Television of the 1970s

Posted on July 1, 2020 by rossmurray1

Fly-In Postman Set in the remote woods of Northern Ontario known as “Windchill Country,” this half-hour drama centred on the adventures Sam MacPherson, former RCAF pilot turned remote Canada Post mail carrier. Each episode saw Sam land his seaplane on … Continue reading →

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In my alternate-universe election, everyone chooses thoughtfully

Posted on October 17, 2019 by rossmurray1

wThe Canadian federal election is Monday, and I can’t remember ever feeling so conflicted about casting my vote. Do I vote with my head? With my heart? With a pink pencil crayon? So many variables! It’s especially hard here in … Continue reading →

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It’s hard to move forward when your knee is jerking

Posted on June 14, 2018 by rossmurray1

Just over a week ago, Deb and I booked accommodations for our New York City trip in August. We did extensive research (“Which listing comes up first in Airbnb?”) and put down our deposit. A few days later, U.S. President … Continue reading →

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How to talk to Canadians

Posted on April 12, 2018 by rossmurray1

It’s only a matter of weeks before thousands of tourists from around the world flock to Canada for the highly anticipated Victoria Day celebrations. And while much of the travel advice will be focused on the top places to observe … Continue reading →

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