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An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Food II
Ethnic food is as appealing to me as the next person (aka a lot), but ethnic desserts probably more. Yes, very, very occasionally I’ll fall for a piece of a cloying Red Velvet Cake, but mostly I’m interested in ethnic … Continue reading
An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Canadian politics
I have not been resident here long enough to make meaningful impressions, except to say that politicians argue, debate and fight here as much as anywhere. They don’t seem to sling mud (or worse) and make personal attacks and outright … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, Canadian politics, Chaonada, expat in Vancouver, Michelle Dean, Stephen Colbert, Vancouver
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An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Medical care
This week marked an important milestone in our move to Vancouver: use of our newly minted medical benefits card. Back in the U.S. we heard all the horror stories about Canada’s socialized medicine as broadcast far and wide in the … Continue reading
An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Pluses
We are entering week six, with one week in Portland to break it up, and are getting over the stunned zombie like ordeal of the move. Vito the Lagotto has his favorite spots for a good snore, and we are … Continue reading
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Tagged globalization, public transportation, urban planning, Vancouver
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An expat in Vancouver first impressions: housing
Vancouver is famous for its condo skyscrapers but I for one had not heard of its strata home ownership laws until I started spending time in the area. In a strata property, people own their piece of the building and … Continue reading
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Tagged british columbia, Canada, expat life, housing, housing prices, strata, Vancouver
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