Cool things about CANADA!

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Mrs.Dunster’s doughnuts are pretty good. Usually I dislike doughnuts but Mrs. Dunster’s are great!!!
 
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WhiteDove:
Shoshona commented on the negative thread about the United States that people here seem down on Canada. Well, I for one love Canada! Actually, I’m a little jealous that they have such a cool country. I really wouldn’t mind being Canadian.

Oh how sweet WhiteDove…you are making me blush smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_13_12v.gif !

Cool things about Canada:

Right now, most of Canada is quite COOL! smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_1.gif

1)Awesome scenery. Endless forests. Incredible mountains.

Miles and miles of it. All over the country… smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_21_8.gif

2)Prettier money. Multicolored like the rest of the world!

Isn’t your money changing also? I thought my future american brother-in-law showed me some… smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_1_102.gif …I am just happy I still have some…even if it is just coins… smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_8_10.gif
  1. Cool accent. They talk so clearly.
I still like the ‘Y’all come back now ya hear???’👍
  1. People generally better mannered and more civil.
All I know that when I went to Israel the second time our Jewish guide told us not to be so Canadian as we would let anyone and everyone go ahead of us!
  1. Lots of Indian restaurants!
Never been to one myself. The closest reserve we have is about 2 hours from here…
  1. Whistler
  2. I love the North! Crisp climate! smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_9v.gif
  3. Farley Mowat
  4. Less crowded.
Well, this is true but you do pay a price for that. Like higher taxes, etc. And belirve it or not, most people I know would hate to live in Toronto! And what is Toronto compared to New York or Chicago?
  1. They don’t have to be a superpower and throw their weight around but glean all the benefits.
We aren’t as stupid as we look, eh? 😉
  1. Lots of Eskimos. The Inuit are the coolest people. Read Farley Mowat for more details…
I love Farley Mowat. I read about the Guerrillas in the Mist…
  1. They call public restrooms washrooms. Sure sounds nice and better than what they call them in UK! :eek:
I was always confused with that term…who rests in a washroom??? Although there are washrooms with a beautiful lounging room. We also have washrooms for families (rocking chair for nursing mother, etc.)
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Well, thank you WhiteDove! I feel so welcomed by y’all!

Loving y’all… smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_4_112.gif

Shoshana
 
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A.Pelliccio:
socialized medcine 👍 . . .NOT!
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We can be guaranteered that our poorest of the poor would be able to receive treatment…money or no money…👍

Blessings,
Shoshana
 
I think socialized medicine is a good thing. No system is perfect, but the American system is grossly unfair and inefficient.
 
Dave Foley :yup:

did someone mention Canadian Bacon? mmmmm.

Mounted Police!
 
I like that, yep. The Mounties old uniforms are SEXY! woohoo! The men look so, so, you know in them.
 
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turboEDvo:
I second that. Tea at the Empress was kinda fun.

Eamon
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Oh my!!! It was awesome. I went to Victoria with my two sisters for a “Sisters Holiday” We got a jr suite, it overlooked the harbor and we had beautiful weather the 5 days we were there. We hike to Craigdarrick(sp) castle.
 
Nanaimo Bars!

Chocolate, Sugar, and Butter, on top of Chocolate, Sugar, and Butter, topped with more Chocolate. What’s not to love!
 
Did anybody mention canadian beer? Nothing like a good cold Labbatts on a really hot day!
 
space ghost:
That’s ok… i will stay right here…
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No one is asking you to move to Canada, they are simply asking for things you admire about Canada. With that said, what was the point of your post?
 
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WhiteDove:
I think socialized medicine is a good thing. No system is perfect, but the American system is grossly unfair and inefficient.
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I agree. I am not exposed to healthcare as much as you are…being a CNA and not a nurse yet, but I see enough and I agree. On the upside though people like my Mom…who is considered poor, and really is…can get a medical card…she got her medical card from the state (not medicaid) I think and her prescriptions for the most part are only $1.00. Now if she didn’t have to pay $1800.00 to get a tooth fixed because medicare doesn’t have dental she would be ok.

BTW Canada is beautiful. I was there last August in the Tetons. The people were wonderful, the restaurants were nice & I just remembered that I forgot to see if the MacDonalds we went to sold quarter pounders. 😃 Also, I did see more folks like me asking for mayo with their fries. Yummy!. 😛 Oh well. Maybe next time. My husband is French Canadian and he gets the jokes all the time, he doesn’t mind…they are usually all in fun.

I would love to have a cabin there…in the mountains…Oh Canada…!

I plan to visit there alot!
 
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Laurel:
I agree. I am not exposed to healthcare as much as you are…being a CNA and not a nurse yet, but I see enough and I agree. On the upside though people like my Mom…who is considered poor, and really is…can get a medical card…she got her medical card from the state (not medicaid) I think and her prescriptions for the most part are only $1.00. Now if she didn’t have to pay $1800.00 to get a tooth fixed because medicare doesn’t have dental she would be ok.

BTW Canada is beautiful. I was there last August in the Tetons. The people were wonderful, the restaurants were nice & I just remembered that I forgot to see if the MacDonalds we went to sold quarter pounders. 😃 Also, I did see more folks like me asking for mayo with their fries. Yummy!. 😛 Oh well. Maybe next time. My husband is French Canadian and he gets the jokes all the time, he doesn’t mind…they are usually all in fun.

I would love to have a cabin there…in the mountains…Oh Canada…!

I plan to visit there alot!
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Laurel, you are more than welcome to come! 🙂 There is more than enough room for everybody!

As far as the mayo goes, when I worked in a Catholic high school, the fad was just starting back in the late 80’s and early 90’. I just love mayo! Yes, McDonald’s sells quarter pounders…by the ton!

smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_7_50v.gif I too am french canadian! smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_46_8.gif

Blessings,
Shoshana
 
The Canadian Saints The Saint Canadian Martyrs:

Saint Isaac Jogues, Jesuit priest,
(Born in 1608, martyred in 1646).

Saint Jean de Brébeuf, Jesuit priest,
(Born in 1593, martyred in 1649).

Saint Charles Garnier, Jesuit priest,
(Born in 1606, martyred in 1649).

Saint Antoine Daniel, Jesuit priest,
(Born in 1600, martyred in 1648).

Saint Gabriel Lalemant, Jesuit priest,
(Born in 1610, martyred in 1649).

Saint Noel Chabanel, Jesuit priest,
(Born in 1613, martyred in 1649).

Saint René Goupil, Jesuit Novice,
(Born in 1608, martyred in 1642).

Saint Jean de La Lande, layperson,
(Born in 160?, martyred in 1646).

The eight Canadian Martyrs lived in Canada from 1625 to 1649. Canonized on June 29, 1930. Celebrated on September 26 th in Canada. Feast celebrated on October 19th in the Universal Church.

Other Canadian Saints…

Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys
(Born in 1620, died in 1700).
Co-founded Montréal.
Founder of the Congregation of Notre-Dame.
Canonized on October 31, 1982.
Feast celebrated on January 12 th.

Saint Marguerite d’Youville (Born in 1701, died in 1771).
Founder of the Sisters of Charity,
known as the “Grey Nuns.”
Canonized in 1990.
Feast celebrated on October 16 th.
The Canadian Blessed
Blessed André Grasset, Sulpician,
(Born in 1758, died in 1792).
Born in Montréal.
Martyred in Paris on September 2, 1792
during the French Revolution.
Beatified on October 17, 1926.
Feast celebrated on September 2 nd.
Will be raised to sainthood in January, 2002.

Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, layperson,
(Born in 1656, died in 1680).
Beatified on June 22, 1980.
Feast celebrated on April 17 th.

Blessed Marie de l’Incarnation,
(Born in 1599, died in 1672).
Founder of the Urselines Sisters in Québec.
Beatified on June 22, 1980.
Feast celebrated on April 30 th.

Blessed François de Laval,
(Born in 1623, died in 1708).
First Bishop of Québec.
Beatified on June 22, 1980.
Feast celebrated on May 6 th.

Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher,
(Born in 1811, died in 1849).
Founder of the Sisters
of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
Beatified on May 23, 1982.
Feast celebrated on October 6 th.

Blessed Brother André,
(Born in 1845, died in 1937).
(Also known as “Alfred Bessette”)
Brother of the religious Order
of the Holy Cross.
Built the Saint-Joseph Oratory
of Mont-Royal at Montréal.
Beatified on May 23, 1982.
Feast celebrated on January 6 th.

Blessed Marie-Léonie Paradis,
(Born in 1840, died in 1912).
Founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family.
Beatified on September 11, 1984 in Montréal.
Feast celebrated on May 4 th.

Blessed Louis-Zéphirin Moreau,
(Born in 1824, died in 1901).
Fourth Bishop of Saint Hyacinthe.
Beatified on May 10, 1987.
Feast celebrated on May 24 th.

Blessed Frédéric Janssoone, Franciscan
(Born in 1838, died in 1916).
Beatified on September 25, 1988.
Feast celebrated on August 5 th.

Blessed Catherine de Saint-Augustin,
(Born in 1632, Died in 1668).
Founder of the “Hôtel-Dieu” of Québec.
Beatified on April 23, 1989.
Feast celebrated on May 8 th.

Blessed Dina Bélanger,
(Born in 1897, Died in 1929).
Sister of Jesus-Mary, Sillery.
Beatified on March 20, 1993.
Feast celebrated on September 4 th.

Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin,
(Born in 1809, Died in 1890).
Founder of the Sisters of Saint Anne.
Beatified on April 29, 2001.
Feast celebrated on April 18 th.

Blessed Émilie Tavernier-Gamelin,
(Born in 1800, Died in 1851).
Founder of the Sisters of Providence Beatified on October 7, 2001
Feast celebrated on September 23 rd.
 
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