Tag: canada
The Alberta Sovereignty Crisis
Albertaâs sovereignty movement has entered a new and more dangerous phase. What began as political rhetoric has evolved into legislation, policy, and a coordinated challenge to the foundations of Canadian federalism. With the passage and repeated use of the Alberta Sovereignty Act, ideas once confined to activist manifestos are now shaping real governance.
Iâm not a Patriot
Why donât Canadians call ourselves patriots? Because our pride sounds different. Born from Loyalists, peacekeepers, and quiet builders, Canadaâs strength has never been in shouting, itâs in showing up. From Confederation to Canada 150, our patriotism has stayed humble, civic, and collective. In an age of loud nationalism, that restraint isnât weakness, itâs wisdom.
Six-Hour Day Use at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel
A six-hour day-use stay at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel before flying home, including the room, food, and airport views.
My first solo cruise to Alaska, departing from Vancouver
First ever solo cruise to Alaska leaving from Vancouver, Canada on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas
The Year Canada Recalled Pop
Resurfacing that time, in the summer of 1979, when the Canadian government recalled every large soda bottle on the shelf because the bottles would literally explode when shattered.
The Scrolling Orb
The evolution of the trackball, which is more than an upside-down mouse. It's the Royal Canadian Navyâs greatest gift to modern-day computing. Really.
Canadaâs Vegas Vacation
The tale of the star player youâve probably never heard of ⌠unless your definition of âfootballâ extends past the Canadian border.
Canadian Fakinâ
How Canadians got so good at making generic products that are as goodâor possibly, even betterâthan the name-brand equivalent.
Behind By A Century
What itâs like to experience The Tragically Hipâs catalog for the first time, as a complete outsider, in 2017. Long story short: The U.S. really missed out.
Maximum Cargo
Sometimes the overhead bin just isnât enough. Learn more about combi planes, nonstandard types of aircraft that mix passenger seating with cargo shipping.
Floating Fast Food
The history of the McBarge, the former McDonaldâs location created for Expo â86 in Vancouver. Shockingly, it wasnât the only fast food joint designed to float.