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All Hat and No Cowboy
If you are anywhere near Calgary, Alberta right now you can’t help but be keenly aware that the Stampede is officially underway. Bales of hay dot nearly every doorway, red and white flags hang from...
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Only in Vegas: Pancakes with a Side of Matrimony
We’ve all heard the saying “opposites attract” attributed to any number of situations, but I’d be willing to wager that statement is at its most accurate in Sin City. Nowhere else will you find a...
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A Virtual First for Women’s Hockey
If you live in North America and have been following the news at all in the last month, you’ll be well aware that the National Hockey League (NHL) is in the midst of a lockout. The labour dispute has...
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Canadian History is Cool Again
A few months ago I wrote about having the great fortune to discover that Heritage Minutes are available for viewing online. Canadians of almost any age will remember this series of history videos that...
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Only in Vegas: Curing Hangovers Via Bus
I feel sorry for people who don’t drink. When they wake up in the morning, that’s as good as they’re going to feel all day. ~ Frank Sinatra Since the day after the first person realized ingesting...
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Happy Pi Day!
This is just a short and sweet post to say Happy Pi Day to all of you who participate in such events! No idea what I’m talking about? Click here and find out. And even if you do know what I mean,...
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Get Your Green On
Everyone knows no one parties like the Irish do. That’s why it’s impossible to walk past any pub on March 17th without stumbling across a group of happy revellers celebrating whatever tiny claim they...
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You’re Not Crossing the Border with Me, Kinder. Surprise!
Aside from all the melting snow and pothole-riddled roads, one of the best ways to determine if spring is its way to Canada is the inevitable return of Easter-themed Kinder Surprises. Enjoyed by...
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The wait is almost over…
With just 20 days left to wait, I have to admit that I’m starting to get really excited for the Calgary Stampede! Those 10 glorious days in July are when Calgary is at its best, and I am definitely one...
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It was great while it lasted!
I’ve never done this before, but for some reason I decided to take a screenshot of the Winter Olympics medal count on Monday. Canada was on top of the standings, and something told me I should have...
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