Results tagged “Canada”

Often overlooked, and founded on compromise rather than desire, Ottawa, the capital of Canada has some obstacles to overcome.

But that shouldn't present a problem to a city formed and shaped just such a challenge. The city, created out of the swamps by a British general and made the capital by Queen Victoria to stop Anglo-French feuding, is a treasure trove of rich gems.

How foreign is Montreal? Not so much if the terms of reference are such ineffables such as familiarity, but sufficiently exotic to require a long-haul plane journey and an adjustment of preconceptions.

Forget, for example, the theme of austere cleanliness. That may be part of the west coast vibe but Montreal is a working, bustling city in the usual jumble that make a place feel homely.

Although John Cabot was an Italian explorer (born Giovanni Caboto in Genoa around 1455), his most famous discovery was made in the name of Henry VII and claimed by Britain.

That discovery was North America in 1497 when he was considered to be the first European voyager to reach the continent since the Vikings in the 11th century.

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Nothing new from the band who peaked at the turn of the century. If you keep buying them, they'll keep recording them.

Intrepid Wharfers looking for adventure can still claim a place in a team heading to the North Pole - but they had better be quick.

Wharf readers Charlotte Byrne and James Davers are in training for the Polar Challenge race next April but need one more hardy soul to join them in their quest to be the first team to reach the magnetic North Pole.

West Ham United have been chosen to take part in the 2008 Pepsi MLS All-Star Game in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, July 24.

The match, which kicks off at 7pm local time, will see the Hammers take on the cream of Major League Soccer's players, and possibly LA Galaxy's David Beckham.

The fixture, which will be televised worldwide, will be played at BMO Field, home of Toronto FC. Last year's game saw the All-Stars beat Celtic 2-0.

While much talk in the media relates to the sub-prime mortgage market meltdown in the US, the global credit crunch, weakening currencies and of general uncertainty, Canada’s positive prospects are being overlooked.

Sometimes considered a poorer relation to the United States or overlooked as a leading economy of the world in favour of the UK and the US for example, Canada is actually the one nation that is quietly thriving in these times of fiscal insecurity.

Canada is first among G8 countries when it comes to the quality of life it offers its citizens, it is first when it comes to having the lowest cost of living, and first in terms of enjoying the lowest unemployment rate – and Canada’s property market is offering increasing numbers of overseas buyers an affordable way to own a stunning and accessible second, retirement or permanent home abroad.

While much talk in the media relates to the sub-prime mortgage market meltdown in the US, the global credit crunch, weakening currencies and of general uncertainty, one Canada’s positive prospects are being overlooked.

Sometimes considered a poorer relation to the United States or overlooked as a leading economy of the world in favour of the UK and the US for example, Canada is actually the one nation that is quietly thriving in these times of fiscal insecurity.

Canada is first among G8 countries when it comes to the quality of life it offers its citizens, it is first when it comes to having the lowest cost of living, and first in terms of enjoying the lowest unemployment rate – and Canada’s property market is offering increasing numbers of overseas buyers an affordable way to own a stunning and accessible second, retirement or permanent home abroad.