Sunday, November 16, 2014

Canada by the Book

Canada by the Book

The youth of Canada is our future, and like a positive feedback loop, educating our youth will empower future generations to empower their youth. On that note, here is a nice infographic on Canadian Children's books: Under this flag may our youth find new inspiration for loyalty to Canada; for a patriotism based not on any mean or...

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Monday, June 10, 2013

The Canadian Grand Prix 2013

The Canadian Grand Prix 2013

Yesterday the 50th Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada. Barring the horrible accident that occurred with the Track Marshall, there was some exciting action. Here is our favorite part of the race. Fernando Alonso vs Lewis Hamilton - GP Canada 2013 from desvalijador1989 on Vimeo. - North Of The Border “My goal is...

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

A journey through Via Rail

A journey through Via Rail

Canada. We live in this beautiful country that spans 9,306 km across, and an area of over 9 million square kilometres. And within this area lies some of the most breathtaking views and scenery and experiences that everyone in this land should try to see at least once. The following video takes us through a via rail journey...

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

Don Cherry, a Canadian icon for hockey and ridiculous suits

Don Cherry, a Canadian icon for hockey and ridiculous suits

Don Cherry has worn a plethora of different inane suits in his career. Not much needs to be said, the pictures to the talking: Check out http://doncherryjacketwatch.wordpress.com/ for more Don Cherry jacket fun! - North Of The Border “I think the people, the working-man people, made a statement here, that you don't have to be a college graduate to be a...

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Canadian Women

Canadian Women

Canadian women are b-e-a-utiful! Here is a collection of what we think are the most stunning Canadian actresses in the industry today: Emmanuelle Chriqui Evangeline Lilly Kirsten Prout Laura Vandervoort  Katheryn Winnick Rachel McAdams - North Of The Border I am a believer in women, in their ability to do things and in their influence and power. Women set...

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Go Canada Go!!

Go Canada Go!!

Surprise, surprise....Canada and US face-off in the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship, again. This match-up will be the 15th in a row, and the US team will be plotting revenge as they were beaten in their home last year. Canada defeated Russia by a margin of 8-1 to take them to the championship game, and the States had much tougher time beating...

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Only in Canada

Only in Canada

CBC News has a great section called "Only in Canada", where they show uniquely Canadian stories, quoting "sharing your tales, from every region of this country, about people, places and events." Here is a piece on pulling an all-nighter at a University in Halifax, something that all students can relate to: - North Of The Border Education is intellectual...

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