Bumper cars on ice
The Paralympic sport of sledge hockey is best described as dodgem cars on ice – with the same thrill level as the fairground ride. Let the Games begin - ice sledge hockey Photo Stefan Lorimer With my...
View ArticleLost in translation: How to offend a Canadian
When an expat moves abroad it has to be expected that things will be lost in translation, even if their adopted homeland’s first language is English. Being British, it is inherent in our character to...
View ArticleDid Canada go punk?
Being Brits, we all know the story of punk, and in particular the Sex Pistols with their safety pins and disdain for the British monarchy. While some rockers – like Sid Vicious, of the Sex Pistols –...
View ArticleWords and phrases that baffle in Canada
After residing in Canada for almost three years now, I feel it is a safe accusation that North Americans love acronyms and initialisms. Many Brits will be familiar with how orange juice is often...
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