Did you know Canada.. it's Hunger Awareness Day. Please visit http://hungerawarenessday.ca to find out how you can help!
From their website..
Hunger Awareness Day is about raising awareness of the solvable problem of hunger in Canada. Food banks across the country hold events to tell the story of the work they do, and the stories of hungry Canadians assisted by food banks.
This year Canadians are being invited to make a change - big or small - that can impact the issue of hunger in our country.
There is still Hunger in Canada!!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
New NHL Team coming to Winnipeg
Did you know Canada.. as we mentioned on Twitter and Facebook this morning TSN reported that at 12pm today it will be announced the Atlanta Trashers are moving to Winnipeg for start of 2011-12 season!
Rumours have been around for weeks suggesting that the Atlanta Spirit Group are negotiating a $170-million deal to sell their money-losing team to True North Sports and Entertainment Limited. It's been said that the Atlanta Thrashers are dead as an NHL team. There is no interest whatsoever in keeping that team in Atlanta and the only choice left is to the move team or they will fold the team completely.
Check back here after 12pm for all the details on Winnipeg's new NHL team!
Updates:
* NHL confirms Atlanta Thrashers have been sold to group in Winnipeg
* the name of new team won't be announced today
Rumours have been around for weeks suggesting that the Atlanta Spirit Group are negotiating a $170-million deal to sell their money-losing team to True North Sports and Entertainment Limited. It's been said that the Atlanta Thrashers are dead as an NHL team. There is no interest whatsoever in keeping that team in Atlanta and the only choice left is to the move team or they will fold the team completely.
Check back here after 12pm for all the details on Winnipeg's new NHL team!
Updates:
* NHL confirms Atlanta Thrashers have been sold to group in Winnipeg
* the name of new team won't be announced today
Monday, May 30, 2011
Eagles of Hornby Island
Did you know Canada.. one of our fantastic readers Gingermommy turn me on to The Eagles of Hornby Island webcam.
From the website..
Our eagle cam streams live video of a pair of Bald eagles nesting in a tree on Hornby Island in British Columbia Canada.
The two cameras were installed in September of 2004. The nest is 120 feet off the ground in a Douglas fir tree.
Doug Carrick hosts the eagle cam and has been observing this pair of eagles in excess of twenty years. This was one of, if not the first eagle cam ever to be Webcast. The cam went "live" to the Internet in 2006 and since then millions of viewers have Followed Mom and Dad Hornby as they've raised their young. Through technology and the graciousness of Doug and Sheila Carrick, people from all over the world have been able to enjoy this fascinating look into the lives of these wonderful eagles. We hope that you will enjoy them as well.
My boys and I have enjoyed watching the webcam today and will continue to do so - especially the eagle babies that recently hatches a few weeks ago!! Their forum and website if filled with fantastic Eagle Information and details about the birds we're watching - a great read. Another fantastic thing Canada has to offer!!
(hornbyeagles.com)
From the website..
Our eagle cam streams live video of a pair of Bald eagles nesting in a tree on Hornby Island in British Columbia Canada.
The two cameras were installed in September of 2004. The nest is 120 feet off the ground in a Douglas fir tree.
Doug Carrick hosts the eagle cam and has been observing this pair of eagles in excess of twenty years. This was one of, if not the first eagle cam ever to be Webcast. The cam went "live" to the Internet in 2006 and since then millions of viewers have Followed Mom and Dad Hornby as they've raised their young. Through technology and the graciousness of Doug and Sheila Carrick, people from all over the world have been able to enjoy this fascinating look into the lives of these wonderful eagles. We hope that you will enjoy them as well.
My boys and I have enjoyed watching the webcam today and will continue to do so - especially the eagle babies that recently hatches a few weeks ago!! Their forum and website if filled with fantastic Eagle Information and details about the birds we're watching - a great read. Another fantastic thing Canada has to offer!!
Canada Post Strike Update May 30
Did you know Canada.. it looks like the strike is a GO.
Canada Post received notice that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) intends to begin strike activities at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 2, 2011.
In the event of a strike, Canada Post will not operate. Mail and parcels will not be delivered. Though as we mentioned before there are some plans in place to get folks their social assistance checks.
Canada Post says despite this development, talks between the company and union are continuing in an effort to reach a negotiated settlement to this round of labour negotiations. There have been last minute agreements in the past.
Let's hope they really are continuing to work towards an agreement before the strike.
Canada Post received notice that the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) intends to begin strike activities at 11:59 p.m. EDT on June 2, 2011.
In the event of a strike, Canada Post will not operate. Mail and parcels will not be delivered. Though as we mentioned before there are some plans in place to get folks their social assistance checks.
Canada Post says despite this development, talks between the company and union are continuing in an effort to reach a negotiated settlement to this round of labour negotiations. There have been last minute agreements in the past.
Let's hope they really are continuing to work towards an agreement before the strike.
Giveaway! Life Choices Foods
Winner: Congratulations to our winner Jonnie, she will be receiving such a fantastic prize!
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - such fantastic products! We just had some more chicken nuggets last night with homemade macaroni & cheese - the boys LOVE them! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. I have passed Life Choices Foods products many times in the grocery store and finally remembered to look them up a few weeks ago. I am SO glad I did.
Life Choices Natural Foods is a natural health foods company based in Toronto with a mission of: Making the Right Choices Easy. All of our products are not only natural, but best of all they’re kid-friendly! We provide Canadian families with healthy versions of the foods they want to eat, such as Pizzas, Mac & Cheese, Meatballs, Chicken Fingers and even Pierogies. We have vegetarian, vegan and glucose-free products as well.
If you visit the Life Choices Foods website you can find recipes and easily sign up for their eNewsletter which includes expert nutritional information, fun recipes, and lifestyle tips and is sent bi-monthly.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will be able to not only try a Life Choices Foods product of their choice with a Free Product Coupon they will also win an insulated lunch tote (kids can draw on it!), 3 boxes of Life Choices Foods Mac ‘n Cheese and 3 $1-Off Coupons!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Visit the Life Choices Foods product page and let us know your favourite product.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @lifechoicesfood on Twitter
- Like Life Choices Natural Foods on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#Canada want a healthy version of ur fav food? Enter to #win a @LIFECHOICESFOOD Prize Pack! Ends 06/13 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/iJLzp9
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers closing June 13 at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: We received a free product coupon to try a product of our choice, we will be buying more in the future - our opinions are our own.
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - such fantastic products! We just had some more chicken nuggets last night with homemade macaroni & cheese - the boys LOVE them! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. I have passed Life Choices Foods products many times in the grocery store and finally remembered to look them up a few weeks ago. I am SO glad I did.
Life Choices Natural Foods is a natural health foods company based in Toronto with a mission of: Making the Right Choices Easy. All of our products are not only natural, but best of all they’re kid-friendly! We provide Canadian families with healthy versions of the foods they want to eat, such as Pizzas, Mac & Cheese, Meatballs, Chicken Fingers and even Pierogies. We have vegetarian, vegan and glucose-free products as well. As a Mom of 2 boys I think this is FANTASTIC. As much as I want to and try to broaden my boys tastes and food experiences absolutely Pizza, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Nuggets and more are favourites.
We recently tried the Chicken Nuggets from Life Choices Foods and my boys loved them! I don't say that lightly either - we have tried many store bought chicken nuggets and strips and the boys (and me) often find the texture just plain wrong - too dry, too chewy, the breading falling off and more but these were awesome! Life Choices Foods chicken nuggets are made with our premium quality chicken; vegetable grain-fed, raised without animal by-products and raised without antibiotics. Our custom-made *Multigrain Coating; with flax, whole grains and oats, provides sources of Omega-3 and fibre. Something else I thought was fantastic was it's in a resealable bag!! Yes - thank you!! Little boys do not eat 20 nuggets at once, resealable bags are exactly what we need.
As you can see 2 very happy boys LOVED the nuggets as well..
As you can see 2 very happy boys LOVED the nuggets as well..
If you visit the Life Choices Foods website you can find recipes and easily sign up for their eNewsletter which includes expert nutritional information, fun recipes, and lifestyle tips and is sent bi-monthly.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will be able to not only try a Life Choices Foods product of their choice with a Free Product Coupon they will also win an insulated lunch tote (kids can draw on it!), 3 boxes of Life Choices Foods Mac ‘n Cheese and 3 $1-Off Coupons!
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Visit the Life Choices Foods product page and let us know your favourite product.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Follow @lifechoicesfood on Twitter
- Like Life Choices Natural Foods on Facebook
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
#Canada want a healthy version of ur fav food? Enter to #win a @LIFECHOICESFOOD Prize Pack! Ends 06/13 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/iJLzp9
Giveaway open to our Canadian readers closing June 13 at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: We received a free product coupon to try a product of our choice, we will be buying more in the future - our opinions are our own.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Canada's Giant
Did you know Canada.. the tallest man from Canada is Edouard Beaupré. Edouard was also known as Beaupré the giant. Beaupré was the eldest of 20 children born to Gaspard and Florestine (née Piché) Beaupré born January 9, 1881 in the newly-founded parish of Willow Bunch, Saskatchewan, Canada, and was the first child to be baptized in the parish.
In 1902, Edouard's height was measured at 8 feet 2.5 inches and he weighed over 400 pounds. His death on July 3, 1904 after being diagnosed with tuberculosis 2 years earlier and of course his rapid growth and the disease had taken a heavy toll on him. His death certificate describes him as being 8'3" (2,52m) tall and still growing.
During his short life Edouard was a first-rate horseman, a circus and freak show giant, strongman, and a star in Barnum and Bailey's circus.
Visit thetallestman.com to see pictures of Edouard.
Source: Canadian Biography Online, thetallestman.com
In 1902, Edouard's height was measured at 8 feet 2.5 inches and he weighed over 400 pounds. His death on July 3, 1904 after being diagnosed with tuberculosis 2 years earlier and of course his rapid growth and the disease had taken a heavy toll on him. His death certificate describes him as being 8'3" (2,52m) tall and still growing.
During his short life Edouard was a first-rate horseman, a circus and freak show giant, strongman, and a star in Barnum and Bailey's circus.
Visit thetallestman.com to see pictures of Edouard.
Source: Canadian Biography Online, thetallestman.com
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Bird in Need
Did you know Canada.. a friend of mine, Gingermommy, and her family are trying to rescue a bird in distress.
We just donated to help her get this beautiful Macaw out of the poor conditions it's living in and into her loving home. We hope you can dontate a few dollars as well. The following is her story..
We just donated to help her get this beautiful Macaw out of the poor conditions it's living in and into her loving home. We hope you can dontate a few dollars as well. The following is her story..
We have had a very busy week. We recently started looking around on the web and researched some Macaws. They are really beautiful birds. Unfortunately not everyone cares for them like they deserve. These birds are very social and very loving. Our family has wanted to adopt one for quite some time even before watching the movie.
We came across a bird that is in much need of a new home. He currently is being kept in a shed where he has little to no contact. He has a light that is on a timer and a very limited diet. He has been neglected. He is labelled as untame but really he is just neglected. We very much want to adopt him and bring him to our home. This Macaw is less desirable to most people because he is not a baby and he has some issues. I believe that he will be happy and healthy removed from this owner. The cost of the bird is $500 which is low in comparison to most and there is additional costs for his cage and ongoing care. I wish I had the room and the money to take in every animal that we came across that needed love but we can not. This Macaw is special, he has really touched our hearts.
When my husband saw him today, he actually fed him by hand and the bird showed signs of being happy and excited because he was getting the attention he thrives. I know with a little time and love he will be a great addition to our family. Currently he is stressed from his environment and has started plucking his feathers out. This is why we want to bring him home with us. We want him to be able to live a happy loving life. I have added a PayPal button to my blog. This is not something I normally would do. But I am asking for anything anyone can spare to help with these costs. We do not have extra money but we do have extra love and anything donated is appreciated. I am pulling every resource I can to adopt this Macaw. I will be posting pics of him and his progress as time goes on. I thank you all for your support in advance.
As you can see he is a Blue and Gold Macaw. He has plucked his chest feathers out and is missing his toes on his one foot. This bird needs a loving home and attention.
I would love to eventually be in contact with some toy manufacturers and pet stores for reviews too :)
I really hope we can get the money together to bring this Macaw to our home. He deserves a new family and a second chance. You can look forward to more posts about this Macaw here http://www.talesofarantingginger.com/
Poutine
Did you know Canada.. of course we all know about our Canadian favourite Poutine but do you know its history?
The dish originated in rural Quebec, Canada, in the late 1950s. One tale often told is that of Fernand Lachance, from Warwick, Quebec, which claims that poutine was invented in 1957. Lachance is said to have exclaimed ça va faire une maudite poutine ("it will make a damn mess"), hence the name. The sauce was allegedly added later, to keep the fries warm longer.
Poutine used to be considered embarrassing to the local French-Canadian population as it was considered a low, rural food. Though now it's a dish many Canadians are proud of and enjoy introducing it to new comers.
The true way to build a poutine is fries, fresh white cheddar cheese curds and gravy - usually chicken gravy or a sauce brune which is a combination of beef and chicken stock, originating in Quebec.
Cheese curds were a staple in Quebec often sold right at the front of counter convenience stores in bags. They’re made fresh daily, and are meant to be kept at room temperature and eaten on the same day. These fresh cheese curds are best known for the squeaky sound they make when you bite into one.
Source: Wikipedia
The dish originated in rural Quebec, Canada, in the late 1950s. One tale often told is that of Fernand Lachance, from Warwick, Quebec, which claims that poutine was invented in 1957. Lachance is said to have exclaimed ça va faire une maudite poutine ("it will make a damn mess"), hence the name. The sauce was allegedly added later, to keep the fries warm longer.
Poutine used to be considered embarrassing to the local French-Canadian population as it was considered a low, rural food. Though now it's a dish many Canadians are proud of and enjoy introducing it to new comers.
The true way to build a poutine is fries, fresh white cheddar cheese curds and gravy - usually chicken gravy or a sauce brune which is a combination of beef and chicken stock, originating in Quebec.
Cheese curds were a staple in Quebec often sold right at the front of counter convenience stores in bags. They’re made fresh daily, and are meant to be kept at room temperature and eaten on the same day. These fresh cheese curds are best known for the squeaky sound they make when you bite into one.
Source: Wikipedia
Friday, May 27, 2011
Canada Post Strike Update May 27
Did you know Canada..
CUPW Denies Rumours of a Strike Notice coming down the pipe for Friday May 27th. They claim business as usual while labour negotiations between Canada Post and CUPW continue.
We'll keep our fingers crossed a strike continues to be averted!
CUPW Denies Rumours of a Strike Notice coming down the pipe for Friday May 27th. They claim business as usual while labour negotiations between Canada Post and CUPW continue.
We'll keep our fingers crossed a strike continues to be averted!
Giveaway! Hard Candy
Winner: Congrats to our winner Angie, we know she will LOVE this Hard Candy Prize Pack. Thanks again everyone for joining our giveaway!
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - such cool products! Since I first posted the review and giveaway I've been to Walmart and purchased more lip shine and some "Peace" Kal-eye-descope - Baked Eyeshadow Duos - love them! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. Hard Candy is now available throughout Canada!!! Exclusively available at Walmart. The brand has been flying off the shelves with the early favorites being Take Me Out liners, Kal-eye-descope Baked Shadows, Meteor-eyes glittering baked shadows, 1,000 Lashes Mascara and Ginormous Mascara.
Hard Candy Cosmetics is known for providing beauty with attitude. With products with names like Glitteratzi - Eye Glitter Gel, Glossaholic - Sequin Saturated Shine Lip Gloss and Kal-eye-descope - Baked Eyeshadow Duos you know Hard Candy has you covered for a fun day out or a wild night out.
I was lucky enough to try a few Hard Candy products: Take Me Out Liner, Mouthing Off - Sheer Lip Shine and Outrageously Delicious - Flavored Body Powder.
They are fantastic, and hands down so cool. The liner went on like a dream. The Sheer Lip Shine is perfect for day and night - I've only had it for a few days and it's already been "borrowed" by my Mom, and I even got a couple compliments while out at the market! The Body Power is just the greatest thing - it's an all in one that you apply with a brush, so it's only one step to brush on a light covering of fun sparkles, perfect for this past long weekend - and mine was cocoa scent - too cool!
There are a few other really interesting things I want to tell you about Hard Candy. The Hard Candy collection has never and will never test on animals. And for all the Vegan Hard Candy lovers Hard Candy has a very long list of Vegan Hard Candy products!
Hard Candy is colorful, addictive, and fun - we are so lucky it's now available to Canadians.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win the same products I was lucky enough to try out: Take Me Out Liner, Mouthing Off - Sheer Lip Shine and Outrageously Delicious - Flavored Body Powder.
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Follow Hard Candy on Twitter @HeresHardCandy and comment below that you have.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Like Hard Candy on Facebook
- Visit Hard Candy website and let us know which products you like best
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
Enter to #win a Hard Candy Prize Pack!! Ends June 10 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/kqZeN7
Giveaway open to Canada and the US closes June 10 at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: As mentioned we received some product samples to try, we will be purchasing more from our local Walmart! - our opinions are our own.
Update: Giveaway is now closed - thank you everyone for commenting - such cool products! Since I first posted the review and giveaway I've been to Walmart and purchased more lip shine and some "Peace" Kal-eye-descope - Baked Eyeshadow Duos - love them! The winner is being contacted now.
Did you know Canada.. Hard Candy is now available throughout Canada!!! Exclusively available at Walmart. The brand has been flying off the shelves with the early favorites being Take Me Out liners, Kal-eye-descope Baked Shadows, Meteor-eyes glittering baked shadows, 1,000 Lashes Mascara and Ginormous Mascara.
Hard Candy Cosmetics is known for providing beauty with attitude. With products with names like Glitteratzi - Eye Glitter Gel, Glossaholic - Sequin Saturated Shine Lip Gloss and Kal-eye-descope - Baked Eyeshadow Duos you know Hard Candy has you covered for a fun day out or a wild night out.
I was lucky enough to try a few Hard Candy products: Take Me Out Liner, Mouthing Off - Sheer Lip Shine and Outrageously Delicious - Flavored Body Powder.
They are fantastic, and hands down so cool. The liner went on like a dream. The Sheer Lip Shine is perfect for day and night - I've only had it for a few days and it's already been "borrowed" by my Mom, and I even got a couple compliments while out at the market! The Body Power is just the greatest thing - it's an all in one that you apply with a brush, so it's only one step to brush on a light covering of fun sparkles, perfect for this past long weekend - and mine was cocoa scent - too cool!
There are a few other really interesting things I want to tell you about Hard Candy. The Hard Candy collection has never and will never test on animals. And for all the Vegan Hard Candy lovers Hard Candy has a very long list of Vegan Hard Candy products!
Hard Candy is colorful, addictive, and fun - we are so lucky it's now available to Canadians.
Giveaway
One lucky reader will win the same products I was lucky enough to try out: Take Me Out Liner, Mouthing Off - Sheer Lip Shine and Outrageously Delicious - Flavored Body Powder.
Mandatory Entry - one mandatory entry per person
Follow Hard Candy on Twitter @HeresHardCandy and comment below that you have.
Optional Entries - 1 comment per each optional entry
- Like Hard Candy on Facebook
- Visit Hard Candy website and let us know which products you like best
- Follow Did you know Canada on GFC
- Follow @diduknowcanada on Twitter
- Like Did you know Canada on Facebook
- Tweet this giveaway (link to your tweet in comment, can be done 2x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..
Enter to #win a Hard Candy Prize Pack!! Ends June 10 @diduknowcanada http://bit.ly/kqZeN7
Giveaway open to Canada and the US closes June 10 at 9:00pm EST. You must leave an email address so I have a way to contact you in the event that you win. Winners must respond within 72 hours or another winner will be chosen in their place.
Disclosure: As mentioned we received some product samples to try, we will be purchasing more from our local Walmart! - our opinions are our own.
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