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Susan's Canada Online Blog May 2008 Archive

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

Canada's Own Victoria Cross

Friday May 30, 2008
It took 15 years from the time Queen Elizabeth II gave assent for Canada to have its own Victoria Cross, but in 2008 the Canadian government finally combined traditions of ... Read More

Do You Want to Be a Canadian Astronaut?

Tuesday May 27, 2008
Now's your chance. The Canadian Space Agency is looking for two new astronauts to replace Dave Williams, who retired earlier in 2008, and Bjarni Tryggvason who is retiring in June. ... Read More

Canadian Autumn Kelly Marries Queen's Grandson

Saturday May 17, 2008
Montreal native Autumn Kelly is marrying Peter Phillips, the Queen's oldest grandson, in a modest Royal wedding in Windsor Castle today. The couple met at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal ... Read More

Renew Your Permanent Resident Card

Sunday May 11, 2008
Canadian permanent residents, including children, coming back to Canada by commercial vehicle - plane, boat, train or bus - must have a Permanent Resident Card to prove their permanent resident ... Read More

Pictures of Canadians on D-Day

Monday May 5, 2008
On D-Day in 1944, the Allies began the invasion of Northwest Europe, marking the beginning of the end of World War II. After more than a year of preparation a ... Read More

Age of Consent Raised to 16 in Canada

Monday May 5, 2008
On May 1, 2008 the age of consent in Canada went up from 14 to 16, the first time it has been changed in more than 100 years. The age ... Read More

How to Change Your Canadian Income Tax Return

Sunday May 4, 2008
If you have corrections, received some tax information late, or just remembered something to add, you can change your Canadian income tax return online or by mail. The Canada Revenue ... Read More

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