Category Archives: Canada

Land of my four bears

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As you may remember from an old post, since I moved to Canada in 2002 I’ve spent much, much more time worrying about bears than actually encountering them. In fact, I’d only ever seen one bear in the wild… …until … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, family, nature, photos | 5 Comments

Democracy in the UK

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Me: “So what are you going to do today?” Dad: “Stay here and watch the election coverage on the internet” Yup, it’s election time in the UK! I’m not voting, because I don’t think it’s fair for people to influence … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, current affairs, family, politics, rants, UK | 9 Comments

Perogies good, proroguing bad

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, we couldn’t have picked a nicer day for my first protest rally! Looking all patriotic at the Olympic countdown clock (hockey is too patriotism) It all started off a bit chaotic; lots of signs, a carnival band, an underpowered … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, bad people, Canada, current affairs, photos, politics, Vancouver, videos | 6 Comments

Well, this is a good sign…

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

From my stats page: Canadian flag? Check! Team Canada hockey jersey? Check! Stills camera? Check! Video camera? Check! iPhone (back-up camera and for organisation/meet-up purposes)? Check! Angry mob? Check! Wish us luck!

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Response from Don Davies

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(Original email here) Dear Cath, Thank you for taking the time to write me regarding the prorogation of Parliament by the Conservative government. I share your outrage at what is essentially a suspension of Canadian democracy for two months: the … Continue reading →

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No, nay, never, no more

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

No responses to my letters yet, but my MP, Don Davies, did have an article criticising prorogation in the Georgia Straight (our weekly free paper), and I gather from Facebook that he’ll be attending the rally (now set for 1pm … Continue reading →

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Pro-democracy, anti-rogue.

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Imagine a leader with George W Bush’s politics, and Tony Blair’s tactical brain. Scary, right? Meet Stephen Harper. Quite possibly the most right-wing Western leader still standing, after the US and Australia saw sense Responsible for Canada being awarded several … Continue reading →

Posted in activism, bad people, Canada, current affairs, environment, politics, rants | 8 Comments

LOLs from my father

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My Dad’s always a good source of entertainment, but he’s really outdone himself this week. I don’t know if it’s the Christmas spirit or some other kind of spirit, but his emails and phone calls have been full of gems … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, family, politics, science, silliness, sport | 13 Comments

Ink

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve wanted a tattoo for, ooh, about ten years. Not just any old tattoo, though – one that means something to me, that commemorates a specific event. Initially, I decided that I’d get one when I got my PhD. But … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Canada, personal, photos, UK | 38 Comments

Canadian Immigration: Part III

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(This is a series of posts detailing my personal journey from work permit to Canadian citizenship. I’ve included as many details as I can remember. If you found this post using an internet search for Canadian immigration, or if you … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, Canada, photos, politics, silliness | 19 Comments