Monthly Archives: September 2011

A conversation about Canada working for all generations

Posted on September 21, 2011 by ehcanada

Does Canada work for all generations? No. Canada has become a far more difficult place to raise a family. Did you know the Canadian economy doubled in size since the mid-1970s, even after controlling for inflation? On average, the economy … Continue reading →

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Two Canadian cities ranked in Top 10 worst-dressed cities. Which ones?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by ehcanada

The latest ranking of the Top 10 worst-dressed cities saw Vancouver snatching the 3rd spot and Ottawa the 8th. Vancouver took the spot because of the ubiquitous yoga pants. Women everywhere, from downtown to the lower mainlands wear these. If … Continue reading →

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Harper says post-9/11 Canada safer, more confident

Posted on September 12, 2011 by ehcanada

The war on terror is “an ongoing reality” but Canada is a safer and more confident country than it was a decade ago, Prime Minister Stephen Harper says in an exclusive interview with CBC News. In a wide-ranging interview with … Continue reading →

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Riot review: Vancouver police, city should have been better prepared for crowds Report authors say the riot shouldn’t preclude Vancouver from holding large public events downtown in future

Posted on September 2, 2011 by ehcanada

  Vancouver police and city officials should have been better prepared for the massive crowds that flooded downtown for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the independent review of the June 15 riot has concluded. A litany of problems … Continue reading →

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