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Susan's Canada Online Blog November 2004 Archive

By Susan Munroe, About.com Guide to Canada Online since 1997

Tommy Douglas

Monday November 29, 2004
It doesn't take a CBC contest to understand why many consider Tommy Douglas to be the Greatest Canadian. As Premier of Saskatchewan for 17 years, he introduced social and economic ... Read More

8 Presidents Quotes About Canada

Wednesday November 24, 2004
As Canada gets ready for a visit by U.S. President Bush next week, it's interesting to look back at what other U.S. Presidents have had to say about Canada over ... Read More

Alberta Election Results

Tuesday November 23, 2004
As expected, Alberta Premier Ralph Klein and the Progressive Conservatives won a fourth majority government in the Alberta provincial election, making it the 10th win in a row for the ... Read More

Alberta Election Voting Information

Sunday November 21, 2004
On Monday November 22 Albertans head to the polls in a provincial election light on issues. There's little doubt that Progressive Conservative Premier Ralph Klein will remain premier, although he ... Read More

Shopping and Shipping to Canada

Wednesday November 17, 2004
If you're on the Canadian side of the border and thinking of shopping on U.S. Web sites, don't let hidden costs catch you by surprise. There are things you should ... Read More

Ellen Fairclough Dies at 99

Tuesday November 16, 2004
Ellen Fairclough, the first woman federal cabinet minister in Canada, died in her home town of Hamilton on the weekend just a couple of months short of her 100th birthday. ... Read More

Deadlines for International Holiday Mail

Friday November 12, 2004
If you're planning on sending greetings and parcels for the holidays to international destinations, it's time to get organized. Here are the deadlines Canada Post recommends for destinations around the ... Read More

Year of the Veteran in 2005

Wednesday November 10, 2004
The Canadian federal government has declared 2005 the Year of the Veteran to pay special tribute to Canadian veterans of wars of the last century. A series of high profile ... Read More

Marijuana Reform Bill is Back

Thursday November 4, 2004
Legislation to modernize the way Canada enforces laws on marijuana has been re-introduced in the House of Commons. The marijuana reform bill softens the penalties for possession of small amounts ... Read More

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