Category Archives: France
An expat in Vancouver first impressions: health care revisited
Coming from a system of entirely private health care, I can’t help but notice where a public health system like Canada’s chooses to save money. The buildings are plain and institutional, not jolly environments like US hospitals, clinics and medical … Continue reading
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An expat in Vancouver First impressions: Farmers Markets
Ah,summer. Finally. We’ve had one whole month of sunny, warm weather, with nary a semblance of rain. And summer in Cascadia summons up a hunger for luscious greens, berries and stone fruits. And where do we find these? At the … Continue reading
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Guest post: An expat in Vancouver first impressions Weather
BY DAVID PAGNI Since arriving in Vancouver in January, we have soldiered through the bleak, rain soaked months, awaiting the sun of summer. Tic toc, tic toc, here it is the end of June and we’re still pacing the apartment, … Continue reading
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An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Crime
On a visit to Ontario province years ago, I was instinctively alarmed to realize that my host left the house unlocked at all times. He allowed friends to walk in barely-announced. The house would remain empty, and open, all day. … Continue reading
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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
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