As an expat living in the UK, I’ve become reliant on things like the BBC to find out what’s been going on back home. And recently, I do feel like I’m missing a lot of excitement, like: 1. A maple syrup factory being robbed. 2. A cheese smuggling ring being broken up. 3. A monkey in… Continue reading News from Canada
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Jack Layton, you were a good man.
Today was a sad day. Jack Layton, New Democratic Party leader of Canada passed away. He will be sorely missed. Regardless of political affiliation, you have to admire Jack for his optimism and genuine desire to make Canada, and the world a better place. Even in death his work and vision will live on and… Continue reading Jack Layton, you were a good man.
Endless Sirens
(@Tymonk took this picture at Hackney Central at 5pm today) I woke up this morning to a bbm message from a teammate from my football team warning me that Stokey was next. Then I received a broadcast that Hackney would be next. What did this mean? It means that on day 3 of the London… Continue reading Endless Sirens
Stop the Meter. Please.
As a person who a) plans to return to Canada in the not so distant future and b) has spent the past 4 years working in the internet realm this whole “Metered Internet Use” legislation being thrown around in Canada is pretty scary. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has passed a ruling that… Continue reading Stop the Meter. Please.