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The province of British Columbia will receive three times its yearly quota of refugees in the space of a few weeks.

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Adrienne Clarkson, Canada’s 26th governor general and co-founder of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship has written a new book, “Belonging: The Paradox of Citizenship.” It is focussed on Canada, where immigration, the rule of law, democracy and First Nations heritage form the background of the nation.

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Statistics Canada reported that 92% of all seniors lived in their own homes and 8% in collective dwellings. It also found that between 1981 and 2011, the proportion of seniors who still live with their spouse or partner had increased. In 2011, 76% of men and 49% of women lived as part of a couple, up from 75% of men and 40% of women in 1981.

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A new report showed that 47% of British Columbians have positive feelings about Americans while 12% decidedly cool.

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Statistics Canada reported that beverages (including soft drinks) account for 35% of adults’ daily sugar intake. It also found that higher soft drink consumption is linked to diabetes, a higher body weight and lower intake of essential nutrients. Instead of pop drinks, drink water, add lemon or calamansi juice or drink green tea.

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The Centre for the Study of Living Standards reported that British Columbia residents hold the highest life expectancy among Canadian provinces.

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Statistics Canada confirmed that life expectancy continues to increase in Canada. And men and women born in British Columbia can expect to live the longest. British Columbians’ life expectancy from birth climbed to 81.4 years from 2006 to 2008.

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Thousands of Filipinos immigrate to Canada every year and thousands are eagerly waiting for their documents.

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Canada is a welcoming country to immigrants.

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Canadians in every province believe the country should be a “melting pot” with immigrants “assimilating and blending” into Canadian society, rather than a “mosaic” where differences are preserved”.

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The province of British Columbia will receive three times its yearly quota of refugees in the space of a few weeks.

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Adrienne Clarkson, Canada’s 26th governor general and co-founder of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship has written a new book, “Belonging: The Paradox of Citizenship.” It is focussed on Canada, where immigration, the rule of law, democracy and First Nations heritage form the background of the nation.

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Statistics Canada reported that 92% of all seniors lived in their own homes and 8% in collective dwellings. It also found that between 1981 and 2011, the proportion of seniors who still live with their spouse or partner had increased. In 2011, 76% of men and 49% of women lived as part of a couple, up from 75% of men and 40% of women in 1981.

[DatePublished] => 2014-03-09 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 134675 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1514338 [AuthorName] => Mel Tobias [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 951723 [Title] => British Columbians not a fan of China [Summary] =>

A new report showed that 47% of British Columbians have positive feelings about Americans while 12% decidedly cool.

[DatePublished] => 2013-06-09 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 134675 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1514338 [AuthorName] => Mel Tobias [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 894698 [Title] => Health notes for 2013 [Summary] =>

Statistics Canada reported that beverages (including soft drinks) account for 35% of adults’ daily sugar intake. It also found that higher soft drink consumption is linked to diabetes, a higher body weight and lower intake of essential nutrients. Instead of pop drinks, drink water, add lemon or calamansi juice or drink green tea.

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The Centre for the Study of Living Standards reported that British Columbia residents hold the highest life expectancy among Canadian provinces.

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Statistics Canada confirmed that life expectancy continues to increase in Canada. And men and women born in British Columbia can expect to live the longest. British Columbians’ life expectancy from birth climbed to 81.4 years from 2006 to 2008.

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Thousands of Filipinos immigrate to Canada every year and thousands are eagerly waiting for their documents.

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Canada is a welcoming country to immigrants.

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Canadians in every province believe the country should be a “melting pot” with immigrants “assimilating and blending” into Canadian society, rather than a “mosaic” where differences are preserved”.

[DatePublished] => 2010-12-12 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 134675 [Focus] => 0 [AuthorID] => 1514338 [AuthorName] => Mel Tobias [SectionName] => [SectionUrl] => [URL] => ) ) )
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