Category Archives: Canada

Happy birthday Vicky!

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So how bizarre is this? Monday is Victoria Day, a statutory holiday in Canada. I’d never heard of it before I moved here, and had no clue what it was all about. The capital of the province of British Columbia … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, personal, silliness | 6 Comments

Divided by a common language

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

During my six years in Canada, I have had the pleasure of sending many forms, documents and letters, not to mention lots of hard-earned cash, to the following address: Consulate General of CanadaImmigration Regional Program Centre3000 HSBC CenterBuffalo, New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, English language, grant wrangling | 25 Comments

Laughing stock of Canada

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It snowed here this week. Not the little one-day sprinkles that have been a recurring theme of this winter, but a good few inches. This being Vancouver, a few inches were enough to bring the city to a halt. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, cycling, rants, silliness, snow, Vancouver | 6 Comments