Just like that, overnight, someone switched the heat on and we went from freezing to sweating.
Browsing Category Canadian Life
It’s Spring, So The River Floods in Ottawa
It is taking a while but little by little, spring is springing.
Can You Opt Out of The Canadian Car Culture?
Many people do get by without a car but really, whether you like it or not, having your own vehicle—and a driver’s licence—will make your life in Canada much easier.
The World Needs More Proofreaders – Swarovski Ad Fail
I catch funny typos all the time for my clients.
I Ain’t Working for Free (And Neither Should You)
Other professionals don’t work for free. Creative people shouldn’t either.
And incidentally, neither should immigrants.
Don’t get me wrong: volunteering can be a great way to rebuild a network in your field when you arrive in Canada, to gain Canadian work experience and to update or expand your skills.
Best City in the NCR – Ottawa or Gatineau?
Where to live? The two cities are very close geographically speaking, they are located in two different provinces, with the Ottawa River as a boundary.