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What about some maple hard candies? Don’t feel like you have to purchase things on Amazon if the price isn’t right. There are some websites that sell this kind of stuff too. CanadianFavourites.com is one, although I just checked and their website is temporarily offline due to a family emergency.
If you’re in Canada, Bulk Barn might be a good place to buy stuff, too.
Ottawa and Montreal have comparable climates. Both have significantly colder and snowier winters than Toronto. Here's a cool tool:
I've lived in Montreal and now live in Toronto. The difference in winter weather is very noticeable.
IMO, this is as quintisentially Canadian a cookbook you're going to get. Five Roses: A Guide To Good Cooking. I have the 1932 edition and my mom has the 1915. Great basic cookbook with Canadian recipes from across the country.
Did not know they'd sold. When did that happen? Time to bail. I see that Kape is an Israeli outfit, which, because of Israeli/US Gov links makes them untrustable.
Thanks for asking that question, OP - I be a trifle privacy paranoid.
Guess I'll look at Mullvad and Surfshark next. These VPNs, man. Can't trust anybody.
If you’re interested in Inuit history, The Hand’s Measure by John MacDonald is pretty interesting.
The Hands' Measure: Essays Honouring Leah Aksaajuq Otak's Contribution to Arctic Science https://www.amazon.ca/dp/189756841X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_SFHYMQB8BTYDAYPJZX6G
Get the app. It’s free and you will have 100x the selection than on Netflix. If you are outside of Canada, I use a vpn like ExpressVPN and it works.
As for on Netflix, bon cop bad cop 1 et 2
I always use Airbnb because I can always find better deals there. It's also more of an experience than a hotel. If you've never used Airbnb, you can use my link to get $40 off your first booking: www.airbnb.com/c/kguzenko
Netflix: Indian account but shows Canadian content. Guess you need VPN for India exclusives. I haven’t tested any VPN though.
Prime: Indian account and shows India exclusive content. Lot of Canadian series/movies missing.
Hotstar: Indian account doesn’t work (Not even with NordVPN). Got HotstarCanada account- they always have some kind of discount coupon, so check that before subscribing.
this version seems to be in the old English format with footnotes for better understanding if your not familiar with old English
Do you just not like the taste? Or is it something else like having to deal with hard water?
My issue is hard water, and I didn't want to run new hoses or buy a new sink, so for drinking water I use an RO system hooked up in my laundry room that I use to fill culligan-style jugs that then get moved to the water cooler.
An under-sink RO system with 9 liter reservoir tank and tap will run you $200 at Amazon, compare that to your $50 Brita filter. Especially since a complete set of replacement filters/membranes for such a system only costs $60. https://www.amazon.ca/Geekpure-5-Stage-Reverse-Drinking-System-75GPD/dp/B0787ML9YC
Dare is the staple maple cookie, but will say that the leaf shaped maple sugar things (like these) have always been my go-tos for travel gifts.
Much more compact + less likely to break in transit, plus there’s the added novelty of watching peoples’ faces pucker at what is undoubtedly the sweetest substance in the known universe.
Sheer Tights Fake Translucent... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BJPFMG5H?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Also found good thermal leggings (runs small)
90 Degree by Reflex High Waist... https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07HJDH7M9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Weather-CAN Environment and Climate Change Canada's Official government app - maybe not the best app but the best data and forecasting. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.gc.ec.weather_app_android.ops
A few graphic novels I'd recommend. One is small town Canada cultural Essex County and the other is a slice of life political history Louis Riel.
Both are easy reads and small scale with a bit more flavour than dry facts.
I have a few recommendations right off the bat.
There are a few regional historical books that offer some insights into what you're looking for. <em>Eminent Islanders</em> by Charles McMillan offers a bit of insight into why PEI didn't join confederation and how they were eventually presured into doing so by the British Colonial Office. Similarily, though of a much later time period than what you're looking for, Greg Maloney's book Don't Tell the Newfoundlanders sheds some light on only recently declassified dominion office documents which outlined the agreements Canada and Britain came to about "ensuring" Newfoundland's entrance into Canada after WWII.
But specifically regarding your time period, I would start your search with specific chapters that greatly involved British-Canada relations. Those would principally be the War of 1812, the Lower and Upper Canada Rebellions (1830's-1840's), Confederation (1864-67), the sale of Ruperts Land to Canada and the Transfer of the British Arctic Islands to Canada (1870 and 1880 respectively), and Canadian participation in the South African Wars.
As much as I hate leading people to Wikipedia for more information, you can certainly take a peek at the Further Reading section of the Canada-UK relations article, but the major historical periods you would likely be looking for is referenced above. Addmitedly, this is a particular area of history I haven't studied much beyond the scope of how British colonial interests impacted the Atlantic regions.
I puncture the can with a juice can puncher and then I cover the can with a plastic lid. Might not be the best way but it works for me.
Blue Dawn is just the best dish soap and because you need less and it works better, it’s the best bang for your buck. r/CleaningTips has more on this.
I had forgotten you have smart bulbs when I suggested string lights, a lamp or two would be a great choice.
For forgetting to read your notebooks, I find Post-It divider flags helpful. Like this. One package lasts forever because they are repositionable.
<em>Suicidal in Heaven: A Journey of Choices</em> and <em>Edenic: The Foundation,</em> both by Giovanni Cesconetto—despite the Italian name, he’s Canadian.
You said that the bombs "ultimately just sped up the decision". From the beginning, I have been very clear about it being a "2 factor decision". All factors were important - after all, even the Soviet invasion and the bombs were dropped, there were still many concessions that had to be made - but the bombs were an incredibly significant one that definitely affected the terms of the surrender, rather than just helped move along the eventual terms of surrender that would have inevitably happened based solely on the Soviet war declaration alone.
As for the source, that direct quote is also referenced this book, it's just that the book isn't available online.
Skippy Peanut Butter has been around for a while too. And comes in a large "tub" on Amazon. (US link, but you should be able to switch to your area)
OP is probably thinking about Kraft peanut butter. It's not available in the U.S. I'm told. The green one is cremy, the red one is chunky, and the blue one is 'lite' or less fat.
It comes in 500gram, 1Kg, 2Kg, and even 10Kg from food wholesalers. (10kg=22 lbs) (1kg=2.2 lbs).
It might be possible to order this from AMAZON.CA they might ship to the U.S.
https://www.amazon.ca/KRAFT-Peanut-Butter-Smooth-2KG/dp/B01N46DBTN
A good coat will go a long way. Since it sounds like money is a bit of an issue, if it would be possible to get some boots second hand that would be great, perferably some with some sort of insilation on the inside. You can also get a heating jel pad for pretty cheap online if you'd like. Hats can also be bought for cheap second hand. I think that that;s about it for staying warm
Absolutely wrong.
Please read this collection of stories from women in America when abortion was illegal. Women killed themselves all the time trying to adort their babies themselves. The fact you think less women will do it because its illegal means you are dangerously ignorant about this subject.
https://www.amazon.ca/When-Abortion-Was-Crime-1867-1973/dp/0520216571
If you're up for a bit of stupid fun (monsters demons etc), have a look at Wynona Earp.
"Following Wyatt Earp's great great-granddaughter as she battles demons and other creatures. With her unique abilities and a posse of dysfunctional allies, she's the only thing that can bring the paranormal to justice. "
Depending on where in the world you are, you can see where shows are available on this site Justwatch
Yes, and CBC Gem. CBC radio is good too, a bit too much coverage of Covid (I'm just getting sick of hearing about it probably). The only thing I don't use it for is the weather. I do check out local news I'm from a small town so a local rag and I do like the New York Times for checking up on our southern friends. Slashdot.org for techy/science stuff
Objectively speaking, Halifax experiences several days of “muggy” humidity in Aug-Sept and a foot of snow on average in February.
I googled it, and I think OP accidentally wrote Vermont when they actually meant to write Vertmont
There's not really any "brands" of maple syrup. You either have grocery stores that sell their own maple syrup which is a mix of syrups from all over Canada, or you have small maple syrup companies which make syrup in batches and sell them.
is this the syrup you're referring to? If so, its bottled by a Denmark company which may actually be a good sign considering they import a lot of our maple syrup (and we import a lot of their tulips).
Montreal won't be at -30C by mid-December -- if it is, it'd happen only at night.
The early autumn will be hotter than you're used to.
>Northern Australia is warm year round, not the south cause you wouldn’t say that if you lived in Melbourne or Tasmania.
Everything is relative.
Out of curiosity, I ran a weather comparison between Melbourne and Vancouver. Looks like the very coldest Melbourne winter days are still warmer than the very warmest Vancouver winter days. And Vancouver is considered to be one of the "warmest" cities in Canada.
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I never said I disagreed with the initial argument, but while Im here lets do some lil fact checking here:
The good reads stats you cite: yes, mostly non canadian books on that list. But turns out the overhwleming majority of goodread users are based in the states. Only 5% of total users are canadian. So I wouldnt call this a good source for the questions at hand: https://www.similarweb.com/website/goodreads.com/#overview
The modern library source you cite: Modern library describes itself on its about page as follow: "The Modern Library has played a significant role in American cultural life for the better part of a century. For decades, young Americans cut their intellectual teeth on Modern Library books." So again, very US-centric.
Just to be clear, I dont disagree necessarily that Canada has not produces as many world-reknown books, but remember that 1) canada has a much smaller population than, say, the US, so it is not a fair comparison and 2) who's to say a novel isnt "great". Who can even be the judge of that. Is a list of books voted on byreaders really an indicator of that? Can we even find a good answer to a question like that?
Look like you need one of these. They are real handy.
All I can tell you is that even if its a coastal city it has pretty good weather. This goes in details https://weatherspark.com/y/27855/Average-Weather-in-Saint-John-Canada-Year-Round
I haven't lived in America, but I spend quite a lot of time here (in America right now) for work and family. I definitely prefer Canada.
- I find everything is so car dependent and built around automobiles that everything is impossibly far away from everything else. I don't have a drivers licence and have never owned a car, so this is particularly jarring for me. For scale, here is my city of 350,000+ people imposed over the greater pheonix area
- The food...the food (in general) is bad. I'm sorry but it just is.
- I have to worry about being shot here. For example, I made an honest mistake of walking into the wrong apartment the other day, and my girlfriend was mortified that we were going to get shot (legally, because it's a stand your ground state). I would never have this fear in my country
- I am terrified of ever having to interact with the American health care "system"
My recommendation would be to sign up for a roadside service such as CAA before you leaving. It's like 90$ for the entire year and I've never regret getting them because I've ended up using them for something at some point.
Bring snow pants, a winter coat, mittens, hat, scarf, and warm winter boots even if your car has good heat and you don't end wearing them. Have them in the seat next to you for easy access.
Like some others have mentioned check your tire pressure before and frequently throughout your trip. Also an extra jug of windshield washer fluid is a must because of salt spray from other vehicles! (And maybe ensure the wipers themselves are in good shape before leaving).
A comprehensive roadside emergency kit is really important in this case and I would supplement with some handwarmers, extra snacks and a good quality emergency bivy bag like this: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000WXX0JS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_V6RYCBZGNR3825H2V68G
Pack for worst case scenario, hope for the best.
There's a movie on Netflix or Amazon Prime that is based on a true story about a young family driving through multiple states in the winter to visit family. they ended up needing to detour to try to avoid bad weather and closed roads, persisting even when they ought to have stopped and waited out the weather, but they didn't end up telling anyone about the detour. They ended up on a seasonal road that isnt used in winter and stranded for days, almost dying from exposure. They ended up leaving their vehicle. The wife lost her toes because she didn't think she'd need boots in the car and wore sneakers.
This book is by far the most interesting read and a great starting point. I use passages from the book when teaching Social Studies. If you're into a much denser more complete legal picture that goes into treaties and foundations of the confederation check out Canada's Odyssey by Peter Russel: https://www.amazon.ca/Canadas-Odyssey-Country-Incomplete-Conquests/dp/1487502044. It is a grind, but super interesting.
There's an app for that!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tsang.gilson.worththedrive
This app will let you enter in the US price and exchange rate for fuel, then tell you if "If it's worth the drive"
to go across the border or not.
Though, those who live within a few minutes of the border often do dross more for fuel and dairy.
Best bet is one of these. My wife has an old school one her family brought over from Portugal but pretty much the same (just not as nice) and it works great.
Tramontina 80114/512DS Professional Covered Deep Fryer, 5.5 Qt, Satin Finish, Made in USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRKI7DU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6niEFbE7BWM4P
The Penguin History of Canada, by Robert Bothwell.
Bothwell also has a joint history of the United States and Canada: Your Country, My Country. I haven't read it, though.
As a newcomer as well, I was also wondering where to start. Thanks so much for asking this question and to those who responded. While in the states, we bought the Canadian History for Kids.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1554533287/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t.pvFbGP3WFPJ