US, UK & Canada — How Hard Is the Recession Really Hitting Us?

When you look at the US, UK, and Canada, how do you see the effects of the recession? This is how I see it from my own little corner of the world.

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Canada’s Oldest Culture: Western Canada’s Aboriginal Peoples

One of the most prominent things you’ll notice as you travel in Saskatchewan and Canada is its rich Aboriginal culture. Having lived on the continent for more than 12 000 years their stories and dances aren’t just entertainment. These dances and songs have been performed for thousands of years and tell of how the world was created.

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The Journey of a Lifetime: Churchill, Manitoba’s Hudson Bay Quest

The Hudson Bay Quest is a 400 km self-sufficient dog sled race running from Churchill to Arviat, Nunavut along historic lines used by the Hudson Bay Company. The typical four-day event is an exciting celebration of the history of dog mushing and Canadian culture.

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New Baby Giraffe Introduced to Calgary Zoo Visitors

June 29th, 2008 brought a new life to the Calgary Zoo in Calgary, Alberta, Canada after a long 15 month pregnancy. One week later, on August 5th, loving mom Carrie and her beautiful unnamed daughter stepped out into the sunshine of their African Savannah side pen.

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