AURORA BOREALIS:
The "northern lights" appear in the sky as multicoloured curtains of wavering light. They are the result of solar storms and can sometimes be seen as far south as Mexico.
BARENAKED LADIES: "In a musical world where words like "eclectic", "intelligent" and "uncompromising" usually consign
one to perpetual cult status, the Barenaked Ladies has achieved amazing popularity, multi-platinum
Canadian album sales, radio hits and sold out concerts."
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION [C.B.C.]:The CBC is Canada's
public broadcasting service, providing Radio and Television programming nation-wide in both official
languages, English and French.
DR. TOMORROW [FRANK OGDEN]: "Ahead of his time,
outrageous, amazing and just a little eccentric, Dr. Tomorrow's message to organizations is simple:
"If you're not part of the bulldozer, you'll become part of the road." His entertaining delivery and
thought-provoking presentations are known to shake up an audience and inspire them to think
beyond tomorrow. Frank Ogden is the best-selling author of The Last Book You'll Ever Read and
Navigating in Cyberspace: A Guide to the Next Millennium."
ELVIS STOJKO:"This page dedicated to the King of figure skating."
FAMOUS CANADIANS: Check out this list of hundreds of "famous" Canadians from several walks of life.
GABEREAU, VICKI: " Vicki Gabereau- dynamic, brash and intelligent, Vicki Gabereau is the kind of person who makes friends wherevershe goes. As the street-smart host of CBC Radio's Gabereau for 12 years (1985-1997), Vicki had a knack for getting the most reticent and evasive of radio guests to chat with her like neighbours over the back fence." Now see her week days on VTV.
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HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA:"Molson Hockey Night in Canada on CBC
launches an exciting 45th season with its superb
on-air team. Scott Russell, Steve Armitage and Ron
MacLean return as hosts. Bob Cole, Don Wittman,
Chris Cuthbert and Ken Daniels will provide
play-by-play with Harry Neale, Dick Irvin, John
Garrett and Greg Millen as game analysts.
Don Cherry and Ron MacLean, one of Canada's favourite couples, continue to duel on Coach's
Corner - seen during the first intermission of early games on doubleheader nights."
INUVIK:"Inuvik is a small town with an estimated population of 3166 located at 68 21'N, 133 43'W on the
east channel of the Mackenzie River Delta, 97 km south of the Beaufort Sea in the North West
Territory (NWT) of Canada."
JUNO AWARDS: "The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
(CARAS) is a not-for-profit organization created to
foster the development of the Canadian Music and
Recording Industry and to contribute towards higher
artistic standards in music. The Academy was
established primarily for the purpose of administering
the Juno Awards and the promoting of the awards to
the Canadian public through the annual television
broadcast of the Juno Awards Show on CBC."
k.d.lang:"k.d. lang is not a country music artist; k.d. lang is not a pop music artist. k.d. lang is a transcendent
artist, a one-woman cultural phenomenon, if you will. Her impact on the creative arts since her 1987
major label debut cannot be measured alone in Grammys, record sales or packed concert halls. To
comprehend the full picture, one must also consider k.d.'s brilliant challenge to long-standing
conventions in music, image and art."
LOONIE:"There are those who say that the fact our basic unit of currency is called a "loonie" explains
a great deal about the Canadian economy."
McKENNITT,LOREENA: "Loreena McKennitt is a singer unlike any other. Her lyrical style ranges from classic poetry, ancient
history, to original compositions based on her travels to foreign lands. Her musical style reflects her
travels as some songs will have various foreign flavors to them. Loreena's singing voice has been
described as "ethereal" and "enchanting". Listening to some songs will put chills up and down your
spine as you listen to the aural beauty of it."
NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA [N.F.B]: "Created in 1939, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is a public agency that produces and distributes films and other
audiovisual works which reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest
of the world.Internationally recognized for the quality of its film production, hailed
over 3,000 times at major festivals, winner of nine Oscars for its
productions."
PARKS CANADA:"National parks protect representative examples of the Canadian landscape. To this end,
Parks Canada has identified 39 terrestrial natural regions across Canada, each of which
warrants representation in the national parks system."
QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS [HAIDA GWAII]:"The Queen Charlotte Islands are a group of
approximately 150 islands which have an international
reputation for being the Galapagos of Canada - a
showcase of evolution. Once you arrive on the
Charlottes, you enter a totally different world. One
that is filled with endless beaches, dense rainforests
and unique flora and fauna. The pristine beauty, the
quiet serenity and relaxed atmosphere all contribute
to an unforgettable stay."
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE [R.C.M.P.]: "The RCMP is Canada's national police service,
providing law enforcement services in detachments across the country.The RCMP is proud of its tradition of quality service to Canadians. The organization is also proud of
its historic link with Canada's past. A living symbol of Canadian history is the famed RCMP Musical
Ride."
STRATFORD FESTIVAL:"The 1997 playbill comprises four Shakespearean plays, Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the
Shrew, Richard III and Coriolanus; a musical, Camelot; a contemporary American tragedy, Death
of a Salesman; Little Women, based on the popular children’s novel; a British drama, Equus; an Irish
play, Juno and the Paycock; an Italian romantic comedy, Filumena; a Greek tragedy, Oedipus Rex;
and a new Canadian comedy, Wingfield Unbound."
THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES: "Salter Street Films' hit television series This Hour Has 22 Minutes satirizes
international news and current affairs in a unique format that successfully combines
sketch comedy with an imitation of a typical daily newscast. Taped weekly before
a live studio audience, This Hour has won strong ratings and rave reviews both for
the quality of its writing and production and the talents of its performers -- Cathy
Jones, MaryWalsh , Rick Mercer and Greg Thomey."
UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN [my Alma Mater]:"The University of Saskatchewan offers degrees, diplomas, and certificates in 70 areas and
disciplines. Colleges and schools include the following: Agriculture, Arts and Science,
Commerce, Dentistry, Education, Engineering, Graduate Studies and Research, Law,
Medicine (includes Physical Therapy), Nursing, Pharmacy (includes Nutrition and Dietetics),
Physical Education, and Veterinary Medicine."
VILLENEUVE, JAQUES:"At 24 became youngest Indy Car driver to reach $1 million mark in
earnings...1995 : Became youngest PPG Cup Champion in history (24)".
RUFUS WAINWRIGHT: "Pop singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright is
the child of famed folk singer Loudon
Wainwright III and Canadian pianist Katie
McGarrigle."
X-FILES: Filmed on location in Vancouver until 1998,this Fox Network series is still one one the most popular in the world even without the rainy,foggy locations that we love so much!
YVR-VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:"YVR is where Canada meets the
world. As the closest point on the
globe between Asia and North
America, YVR is a natural
crossroad for Europe, Asia, and
the Americas. As a destination,
British Columbia is recognized
around the world for its
SuperNatural beauty and
aboriginal culture."
ZINES: a list of Canadian magazines including some of my favorites - McLeans, Equinox and Saturday Night.
Vancouver waterfront
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