Category Archives: Canada

Poor planning or Conservative conspiracy?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve just realised that the English language debate between the five main Canadian party leaders is going to clash with the US Vice Presidential debate. Damnit! I originally thought the clash was with the French language debate. What’s an effectively … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, politics | 22 Comments

We can has election too! Take that, Yanks

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, the rumours were true and the date is set. I was holding out hope that I would be able to vote in the next Canadian election, but it looks like I’m going to have to wait. Probably not for … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, environment, politics, rants, Vancouver | 13 Comments

CurlyLocks and the Six Bear Stories

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Or: If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… As I’ve mentioned before, I am terrified of bears. I am not alone – I know at least one other female European import who feels … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, Canada, nature, personal, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

Osoyoos: The R&R

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

So… we arrived, found our site, and survived the storm. What did we do next? Very little! Hurrah! It was a beautifully relaxing trip, which I sorely needed. It’s difficult for us to get much time off together, so it … Continue reading →

Posted in camping, Canada, personal, photos | 3 Comments

Osoyoos: The Journey (Part 3)

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Part 1 Part 2 Are we nearly there yet? Yes, this is the final part… The long and winding road… Getting drier and drier as we approach the Okanagan Valley This is orchard country! The Okanagan produces amazing fruit. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, drunkenness, food glorious food, photos | 15 Comments

Osoyoos: The Journey (Part 2)

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Part 1 Into the mountains! This is Manning Park, where I’ve camped, hiked, downhill and cross-country skied before (two separate trips). Note the gap in the clouds… Mmmmm Manning Park is pretty. There’s lots of pine beetle damage though. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, photos | 2 Comments

Osoyoos: The Journey (Part 1)

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m back! And I finally found my camera amongst our piles of camping gear! I have tons of great photos so I’m going to break them down into a few separate posts. Apologies to those of you who aren’t into … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, photos, Vancouver | 10 Comments

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In truly appropriate fashion, I am spending today finalising and signing my citizenship application. I will blog about the whole immigration process AFTER I get the certificate and passport… Here’s the photo that will forever be associated with my Canadian … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, personal, photos, silliness | 13 Comments

Fancy a cuppa?

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here’s a little something that a grad student in my post-doc lab made for me back in 2003. I had a kidney infection and was banned from drinking tea for two whole weeks. I don’t know if you can read … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, food glorious food, personal, photos, silliness | 36 Comments

Meddling in the muddle

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In one of those funny blogging synergies, my last post coincided with a couple of calls to political action on Arduous’ wonderful blog. Although both posts were about issues I care deeply about (equal marriage rights and climate change), I … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Climate change, personal, politics, sport | 12 Comments