Heard today on the radio that 24,000 are feared dead in Pakistan and India… 24,000 that’s more people than in most small towns. It’s so easy for us in the West to see this on the news and say “Oh, those poor people.. we should send them some money”. Canada has pledged $20 million… yay …
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Thanksgiving Weekend
This was Thangsgiving weekend up here in Canada. We celebrate early.. you know.. so we can still have a barbeque rather than shivering on the deck in late November. There is always plenty to give thanks for and this year was no exception. Family, friends, a house and good food. What more can we ask …
Canadian Gov to introduce Energy Subsidies
In the face of rising home heating and energy costs, the Federal government today announced that they will introduce new subsidies and programs aimed at offsetting rising energy costs for low-income home owners and funding mass transportation programs and home renovation rebates. From the CBC: The federal Cabinet Tuesday approved a $2.4 billion five-year plan …
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