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CELEBRATE EQUALITY DAY!

Published on 2012-04-17 12:37:43

Sections 15 and 28 form part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms because of the historic activism of Canadian women. Today, April 17th, marks the anniversary of the equality provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms coming into force as is celebrated as Equality Day each year. The Charter was signed by [...] > read more

Bi-Weekly Tidbits (Week Ending April 15th)

Published on 2012-04-15 21:02:51

Jim Green, a well-liked and respected Vancouver City Councillor and social activist, was honoured earlier this year with the Freedom of the City Award presented by Mayor Gregor Robertson. It is most unfortunate that Mr. Green has since left us. If you think of just one of his housing projects, such as Woodward’s for instance, I’m sure [...] > read more

Bits & Bytes

Published on 2012-04-15 16:36:19

You know after all these years on this wonderful planet, I thought I had pretty much heard it all, as they say..but no, the world just gets more far-fetched every year, LOL! Thank God a great sense of humour helps us all through much of the doo doo of life. Now, living in the Lower [...] > read more

‘GHOST SHIP’ Spotted, Queen Charlotte Islands – Tsunami Debris

Published on 2012-03-27 22:15:49

Canada’s transport department spotted what it said was an empty Japanese fishing vessel last week, 150 nautical miles south of the Queen Charlotte Islands, adjacent to the main coast of British Columbia. The ship has been declared a hazard to shipping, but Canada has not said what – if anything – it will do with [...] > read more

Bits & Bytes

Published on 2012-03-25 19:51:54

I know, I have been away a long while, and I am sorry about that, could not be helped. However, I am back, and we will return to our usual Weekly Tidbits articles, and much more! But for right now, I just want to share a few things with you, ease back into things, you [...] > read more

Have Some Fun Ticking People Off!

Published on 2012-03-17 17:02:50

Here are some ideas on how to tick people off and have some fun! I know, it is not really related to the purpose of this site, but I am in a silly mood and hope you will enjoy a laugh with me! Leave the copy machine set to reduce 200%, extra dark, 17-inch paper, 99 [...] > read more

Pride & ‘Prejudice’ – Renting in the Lower Mainland

Published on 2011-08-07 20:18:33

  Looking for a nice place to live in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver specifically, is a real challenge, and certainly not for the faint at heart! This is particularly true if you are a ‘mature’ female, own a cat, and/or are currently a smoker. I have been searching for an ‘affordable’ and decent place to live [...] > read more

USA – Great News for Gay & Lesbian Couples!

Published on 2011-06-25 21:16:29

ALBANY, NEW YORK — Late Friday lawmakers voted to legalize same-sex marriage, making New York the largest state where gay and lesbian couples will be able to wed, and giving the national gay-rights movement new momentum from the State where it was born. The marriage bill, which definitely had an uncertain fate, was not passed until just moments before [...] > read more

Canucks Lose the Cup to Boston Tonight – Rioters Put Shame on Our City

Published on 2011-06-16 00:36:55

 Naturally Vancouver fans are not happy with the outcome of Game 7 this evening, but the outrageous behaviour of a few hooligans that think they’re big shots has totally demolished any glimpse of dignity still felt by many of us, I’m sure. After all, consider the fact that the Canucks made it to the Playoffs, not [...] > read more

Calgary Job Market = Layoffs, Once More with Feeling

Published on 2011-04-10 22:29:30

We all know that the Canadian job markets are just coming around, and it is going to be some time before we are on a stable footing, where jobs will be considerably easier to come by. Of course, the fact that our politicians are getting ready for yet another election does not help matters any [...] > read more

Trials & Tribs Big Time – My Move to Calgary

Published on 2011-03-19 20:34:03

OMG! You cannot possibly imagine what I have found myself in after leaving gorgeous Vancouver, BC to come to Calgary! Just to give you an idea, it was -35 with the wind chill when I arrived, two hours late on our WestJet flight – due to weather conditions in Vancouver! LOL! A wee bit of [...] > read more

Bi-Weekly Tidbits (Week Ending Jan 30th)

Published on 2011-01-30 21:42:03

THIS BURNS ME UP – It’s no great shock to learn that our BC Hydro is bent on rate increases, since they have been talking about it for a while now, and already increased our hydro costs. However, what gets me is their spending of millions of dollars for new meters that will track our usage [...] > read more

Bi-Weekly Tidbits (Week Ending Jan 16th)

Published on 2011-01-16 20:36:19

$$ FACEBOOK $$ – The current value of Facebook sits at roughly US$50 Billion thanks to recent investments from Goldman Sachs & Digital Sky Technologies – can you imagine?   GUINNESS RECORD – BONE CHILLING - In China earlier this month, a man, only in his boxers, sat in a container full of ice in [...] > read more

Tidbits for Week Ending Jan 2nd 2011

Published on 2011-01-04 18:22:49

I just can’t seem to stay away! First of all, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your New Year’s Celebrations! Now it’s back to work, and reality of our daily routines, both for those that are working, and the unfortunate job seekers out here! To begin my Tidbits, I have a BIG one I want to get off [...] > read more

Best Wishes for a Wonderful New Year!

Published on 2010-12-27 19:43:23

 My heartfelt best wishes for a Happy New Year to you all, particularly my readers, followers, and new visitors. I wish you all peace, joy, love, health, happiness, laughter, and a successful and prosperous New Year! I believe we will all be grateful to see the end of 2010, and welcome in the impending New Year [...] > read more

More Bi-Weekly Tidbits (Week Ending Dec 19th)

Published on 2010-12-19 22:59:33

SANTA - He isn’t coming to my house this year, and by the ‘lack’ of Christmas decorations on all the highrises surrounding me, he isn’t going to be visiting a lot of people! What makes it worse in gorgeous Vancouver is the ‘wind & rain’ we will likely have for the ‘big day’, rather than a [...] > read more