Archive for October, 2009
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Canadian Immigrant’s Halloween Surprise
(contributed by a reader named Ginger) This is a brief story about my first Halloween experience as a new Canadian immigrant. I lived in Canada for a few years before I fully appreciate how significant Halloween is to Canadian children. By Canad
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Canadian Yam Salad with Craisins
For Canadians pressed for time, this Yam Salad with Craisins is easily a favorite for three reasons: (1) It is healthy and tasty. (2) It is easy to make, there is very little cooking. (3) You can have many variations which keep the reci
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AFCA-BC - the little engine that could!
An organization in its infancy, AFCA-BC (Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants BC Chapter) put on a very impressive show on Oct 17, 2009 for its Second Annual Professional Development Workshop with a turn out of over 50 accountants and stu
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Canadian Thanksgiving 2009
Every year Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. (Note that this is different from the Americans who celebrate their Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November.) It is a statutory holiday here so banks and governmen
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Neighbour’s Tree fell on our Yard
On one unforgettable night, I was having dinner with my son at around 8:45 pm in the evening when we heard a thump. I couldn't figure what it was, but my son could see it from the window, even in the dark. A big tree from our Korean neighbour
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