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margarita Kontarovich: windy very cold and freeze and north artric ice snow igloo in canada. snowy in the wintertime in december 1st,2009. january 1st,2009. happy thanksgiving day!...

in response to: School for the Deaf by Peter

EvilGentleman: An article from the {Montreal Gazette} last Saturday, October 11: [[http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=f29d7a30-f182-4300-b85e-a8737693c7a8]] A passage from the article answers many questions posed in here: "In about two weeks we'll send in mechanical shovels with shears to tear down the building."......

in response to: Ben\'s Deli by EvilGentleman

Peter: food for thought: General Motors employs over 30 times the number of people in {canada} as they do in india or korea, but i doubt we would hear you complaining about "hard working americans'" jobs......

in response to: Abandoned General Motors Plant by Peter

Liz in Canada: I am Canadian and my ancestry is Irish/Scottish. Some of my ancestors were Catholic and some were Protestant, but I am non-religious by choice. My Irish ancestors were forced out of Ireland and......

in response to: NYC: The Empire State Building at Sunrise by Peter

Anonymous Honest Tax paying citizen of Fredericton: This is yet another example of how much the fredericton police are a bunch of uneducated airheads, typical protests and offenses most cities in canada wouldnt be bothered with or treat with less scrutiny......

in response to: I Was Arrested Today by CE

G. Groulx: I think it's sad that there are over 150,000 homeless people in Canada. Abandoned houses or building can be fixed up and be used for the homeless. They can also be used as low income......

in response to: Abandoned Homes by JayEastsider

Adam Enright: There is No Game like the Good Ol' Montreal Hockey Riot! A city whose hockey passions create a constant hunger for battling peace and the status quo. [[http://www.progressivewebdesign.ca/hockeyriots.html]] by Adam Enright I was thrilled to read about......

in response to: Hockey Victory Riot by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: These pictures show 3 of the 5 or 6 police cruisers to be burned. I started photographing around 1:10 this morning. Unfortunately, my lithium batteries chose this day to die, and I had forgotten to bring......

in response to: Hockey Victory Riot by EvilGentleman

Anne Fahy: Hi Keith (Smith) What number did you live in Atherton Lane? My husband Brian Fahy lived at #43 for most of his early life. They moved to 19 Victory Road, when he was already working at......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

Anne Fahy: Hi Keith (Smith) What number did you live in Atherton Lane? My husband Brian Fahy lived at #43 for most of his early life. They moved to 19 Victory Road, when he was already working at......

in response to: Irlam, Manchester by Andrew Smith

EvilGentleman: As far as the urban legend aspect of things goes, how could we get a website like [[http://www.snopes.com]] to have a look at it, and see what they dig up? I am really curious about......

in response to: Yankee Go Home by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: dirana1, thank you for commenting. I can respect your opinions and your insight into the prison is a welcome bit of education for the rest of us. I am certain you know a lot more......

in response to: Kingston Penitentiary by EvilGentleman

David Stonehouse: All of us at Evergreen were thrilled with Toronto's embrace of Earth Hour and indeed all staff went to enormous lengths to do our part. Unfortunately, when it comes to Brick Works site we are......

in response to: Not So Green... by Michelle

ahh a ghost: heres my list of the top 10! (im from the chicago-land area) First off, all you dallas-houston and toronto-montreal people fighting, shut the hell up. 1.Tokyo, Japan- to me, every picture i see of tokyo looks great.......

in response to: The Top 15 Skylines in the World by Luigi Di Serio

EvilGentleman: Finally dropped below freezing again last night. It's now -4 out there. Oh well, only 2 1/2 months until REAL spring... And in the Arctic, I had whole years where the highest temperature was 19. I......

in response to: Spring in January? by Elicar

EvilGentleman: Meh, it's 7 degrees at 6 AM here, and the other side of the river from here hit 15 a couple hours ago (check St-Anicet, QC). We're still buried in snow here, but that is hardly......

in response to: Spring in January? by Elicar

Elicar: Alkawl, I don't know where you are from, but there are gorgeous weathers (even in the winter) and there are awful weathers here in Canada. And knowing such could make your life a lot easier. Yes,......

in response to: It Will Be a Long Winter Part II by Elicar

Pat Kenny: I grew up in Barlick. Lived at 24 Avon Drive until 1974 when the family emigrated to Canada. Most of my early memories involve ordinary things like going to Redmans for bacon on a Saturday......

in response to: Barnoldswick by Gus Brennan

Bec M: I had my beautiful Trek mountain bike stolen from University Ave on a Friday in July, during business hours! So many people walking by all the hospitals there on University Ave and still nobody saw......

in response to: A Picture of My Bike by Walks now

anon (wnpgmb01dc2-99-69.dynamic.mts.net): WINNIPEG may not have as many buildings as Calgary but it does have a decent skyline,many rivers,bridges and tress galore.. and to its credit..the best collection of heritage buildings in Western Canada and the reason......

in response to: The Top 10 Canadian Skylines by CE

CE: Benny Farm is in the news today. Angebee isn't the only one in the new buildings facing a rash of problems. [[http://www.canada.com/components/print.aspx?id=6e84a31f-5e3d-4f1f-8600-93f15ca5666e]] ...

in response to: The Benny Farm Condemned Housing Projects by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: I dunno how terrorism is supposed to be stopped by more guns. If the terrorists are deterred by machine guns on USCG boats, then they are pretty lame terrorists. Fact is, America and Canada are......

in response to: Did You Bring Protection ? by joey

CE: I actually like the blue skyscraper in the background. It's quite an interesting building compared with most of the other skyscrapers in the city. I'll have to take some pictures of it since......

in response to: The Sun Life Building: The Secret Hiding Place of the British Crown Jewels by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: I would agree with the majority of what has been said, but I will state my opinions on each issue, so it becomes obvious where I stand. I think the best way to have notification on......

in response to: User Survey 2007 by Jamie

t.: An affliction that haunts all Canadians.. hhmmm I think this 'eating problem' is across Canada and not specific to the one box. very funny.. you made my day!...

in response to: Don\'t Feed The Mailbox by CE

Jon Dominguez: "... and take back what used 2 b ours we should not be the minorities anymore we got black and brown teaming up we both are minorities we both have struggling histories we should take......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Paul: My father and his family are all from Irlam. We emigrated to Canada in the 70's when I was a youngster but I have been back to Irlam numerous times since (most recently in......

in response to: These Things No Longer Exist by Andrew Smith

EvilGentleman: Macedonia has always extended beyond what is currently called Greece, so I do not see how Greece alone is permitted the usage of the name. It is obvious the Greek people are most closely connected......

in response to: Θεσσαλονίκη by zagg

The Healing Leaf: Hey, Ulsterman and Republican! Yo! Interested in what my Canadian government did to our First nations people 100-150 years ago? Exactly what the British did to ALL the original Irish 400 years ago, and beyond!......

in response to: snapshots on a refrigerator by manda

EvilGentleman: Canada is generally safer. This incident has frightened everyone, and reminded us of some of the worst-case scenarios resulting from being in a very public environment, but the reality is, this was a one-off event.......

in response to: Dawson CGEP Shooting by CE

Mike - Sept.2006: A rail fan for years. Just saw the pictures today.The picture you added is really special, it shows peace and serenity. Those shots of the train derailment would be an interesting article in the magazine"......

in response to: Train Derails on Bridge by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: At this time of year, based on the sunset data available from Environment Canada and a little mental arithmetic, the sun at Broadview and Danforth, Toronto (79°21'W) should have set yesterday in the direction of......

in response to: Labour Day Sunset by Michelle

formol: CANADA IS NOT MY COUNTRY Frenchmen came from France To exterminate indians Satisfy their appetite for genocide They proliferated like vermin So today we are millions Dreaming of destruction Waiting for secession Preparing the final assault To avenge the plains of Abraham insult Dreaming of......

in response to: Bon Cop, Bad Cop by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: I never said this movie was bad, I just responded to someone else's opinion. One of these days, I will go see it, or I will rent it when the video comes out, and then......

in response to: Bon Cop, Bad Cop by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: Yeah, he's in Fredericton. This is a current CBC News article: [[http://www.cbc.ca/canada/new-brunswick/story/2006/08/02/despres-nb.html]] Thanks for the suggestion, jack. But I try so hard to be honest and modest, and Gentleman sounds so egotistical, and what about my......

in response to: Untitled by Marlo

EvilGentleman: By the way, if either of you two could get some shots by the courthouse of either Gregory Allan Despres or any of the security and media surrounding him, that would prove to be quite......

in response to: Untitled by Marlo

EvilGentleman: Yeah, we were lucky here in Montreal yesterday. It was only 93F, but with the 61% humidity, it felt like 115F, according to Environment Canada. The Jordanians in the apartment next door to me told......

in response to: Come On! Feel the Illinoise! by ghostofgrandin

GarinTeed: Doesn't look like much was goin on on Canada Day in the capital....

in response to: Fredericton: July 1, 2006 by CE

EvilGentleman: So far as I know, drinking in public parks is only permitted at certain events where permits are given for the sale of alcoholic beverages for that day or days, and the event organizers are......

in response to: Montreal Police Bicycle by EvilGentleman

chiamattt: Canada day totally slipped my mind. ...

in response to: Oh Canada by Grange

Chris Erb: I have pictures of the protest prior to the arrest which I will post when I get home. If you were there, you would know that the protest was completly civil and low key.......

in response to: I Was Arrested Today by CE

sherri: Thanks Elicar. I am of a younger generation and DO stand up for what I believe in. Just this morning, some poor busdriver was beat (again) somewhere here in Canada. I think that society has......

in response to: Free Man? by Urbanghost (michael talbot)

EvilGentleman: Oh, I almost forgot, sorry. In reference to the link you posted, it is most definitely a horrific crime, and I very much hope that the people responsible face the full weight of the law......

in response to: Free Man? by Urbanghost (michael talbot)

EvilGentleman: chiamatt, by any chance, are you in advertising? You seem pretty adamant about this. I am just stating my opinion, and explaining why this will affect my decision as to where I spend my gas......

in response to: Does Anyone Else Find This Stupid? by EvilGentleman

Chris Erb: Someday I'll do an Ormocto series which is a neat place. it's a military suburb near Fredericton and was one of the first planned towns in Canada. It was all done by the......

in response to: Post a Picture of Directly Outside Your Window by CE

Elicar: "##but inequality and discrimination are real and they exist in canada much as they exist elsewhere.##" Exactly. I did not say we are perfect. Heck, I myself have my own biases. So long as there are different......

in response to: Cheap Sex $60 by Elicar

EvilGentleman: Banning certain backgrounds in Canada? Tell me about it. I remember not being able to go to the Plaza Bar in Chateauguay back in the 1980's, because they had an intermittent "No Indians" policy, depending......

in response to: Cheap Sex $60 by Elicar

EvilGentleman: Is there no such thing as respect for life nowadays? I have even seen the usage of cats for dissection in classrooms used as an explanation for why our response to a frozen critter in......

in response to: A Grisly Example of Man\'s Inhumanity by GGP

EvilGentleman: In October of 1988, I was 19 and still lived with my parents in the officers' house assigned to my Dad in Canadian Forces Base Greenwood, Nova Scotia. One day that month, the paper boy......

in response to: A Grisly Example of Man\'s Inhumanity by GGP

Get out of your car, buddy: "Vancouver is much better then Toronto, any day and night. You can't even compare the two." Yep. Vancouver craps all over Toronto. Where do comments like this come from? You know, there are 8 million......

in response to: The Top 15 Skylines in the World by Luigi Di Serio

Cazy: In my own opinion being a suburb of toronto living in Barrrie Canada... i commute down to the city every day I always marvel at the sight of the great skyline we have.. if you......

in response to: The Top 15 Skylines in the World by Luigi Di Serio

Micah: All that snow has arrived in Moncton (most definitely in Canada), and it picked up a ##lot## of water on the way. It's a good thing I brought a change of pants today cos......

in response to: Spring Snow by jack

EvilGentleman: jack, if there is any subject that people need educating on, this is it. Keep up the good work. And thank you for your service to America. While I am not personally an American, My......

in response to: Burning the Flag by jack

EvilGentleman: Having lived through a different type of troubles, I know how hard it can be to deal with the legacies of colonialism. My ancestors fought the French for the British (and won!), they fought the......

in response to: Ulster Young Militants: Shankhill by norniron

speakeasy: hey bud! another hard day in Canada? Wanna try SA for starters?...

in response to: Nap Time by Elicar

EvilGentleman: K-Money: You wonder why I was in Cabrini Green at 1:30 AM? I was passing through, of course. Being hungry and needing a break after spending all day on the road, I went to the......

in response to: Cabrini Green [whats left of it] by corsakti

EvilGentleman: I thought you might like that, Peter. You really seem to be a proud {New Yorker}. My family has always had connections to New York, too. My dad lived under the {Brooklyn Bridge} (NE corner......

in response to: WTC Builders Speak Up by EvilGentleman

EvilGentleman: I just checked. Apparently, I accidentally lied. So here is some personal information about me. My name is Sean, I am 36 years old, and have been married since 2001. I am presently attending Concordia University......

in response to: Arctic Landscapes II by EvilGentleman

Ken: [[img:8380]] Bluffers Park One of the most breathtaking views of the Bluffs can be seen at Bluffers Park, at the foot of Brimley Road. Extensive picnic areas are available, along with spacious beaches, two boat launching ramps,......

in response to: Last Summer - Bluffer\'s Park by Ken

Cooter: Oh man what scum. I am totally ashamed to call TO home. Has anyone seen what our city looks like now-adays? People just don't give a rat's ass anymore, tossing their trash on the road......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

EvilGentleman: re: The Jury is STILL out on Evil Gentleman: 2nd Feb 2006 - 22:25 GMT Thanks for taking the time to read my posts. First off, I use the same nick in chat, and it is......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

The Awards 2: Coachrob59 – For not overlooking the importance of the sandwich (a very important point for all the potential future customers of the area, especially after this incident which will surely increase local traffic and sandwich......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Krusty: To:saskatooncycling@yahoogroups.com This kind of article just drives me nuts. It's just another case of that god damn CBC forwarding it's socialist agenda and attempting it's usual "social engineering" by reporting on some insignificant action of what was......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

justlookatthatevileyedpsycho!!!!!!!!!!: TO:Vancouver, Yes ok,some people carry things they use often in there trunks, necessities, be it leisurely items sports;hockey sticks ok maybe even baseball bats in the winter. However,those who do and I gather like......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

culturevulture ( Belfast ): A small sample of some of the quotes left after the pix... " Toronto's like a haven for fucking retards with shit attitudes. " " Toronto is the dirtiest city in Canada im sure she can think......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

poprad99: I have been riding bikes for 32 years and burning fossil fuels for 22 years. I have been commuting year-round by bike for 9 years. I was assaulted and battered by a motorist in 1990 for......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

justlookatthatevileyedpsycho!!!!!!!!!!: First of all, who carries a baseball bat around in January(the middle of winter)? The guy must have some serious issues! I think road rage, a mid day attack of coffee, bike stomping and assault......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

teaushayne: (__##oops; resubmitted with spelling correction, sorry##__) Took a long hard look at the pictures and you know what I saw? The {hatred} endemic in big cities now. This is......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

teaushayne: Took a long hard look at the pictures and you know what I saw? The {hatred} endemic in big cities now. This is what life in big cities has degenerated to: pure hatred......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

Provoking: Wow, the name calling. I've never read so much trash - towards both of these individuals. Hey, let's see some more compassion here. Without it, we're all likely to have our faces plastered publically......

in response to: Motorist Vs Courier by hool

barry: I don,t think the plague did reach ireland,What did occur was a potato famine(1845-1850)FAMINE FEVER-cholera,dysentery,scurvy,typhus.Same thing i guess.Potatoes were irelands main crop and food source.Landlords at this time respond,s to there tenants who could,t pay......

in response to: 7th Century Church by barry

jeeff: my hometown, {london, ontario}, is known as the most conservative city in canada. they still have faith meetings at the city bandshell and run editorials in the paper denouncing evolution. a few years......

in response to: the junction in b&w by jeeff

jeeff: it was recently announced that over 50% of toronto's smog is from the states. we've had 31 smog days so far already this year. our premier (provincial "governor" type) is thinking of suing......

in response to: Hard Rockin\' by Bleeagh

jeeff: that's a good point. in japan, people are allowed to play with firecrackers every day. in canada, they're only legal... two days a year, i think. and yet i hear of so......

in response to: Newark Morning by Peter

David: All you have to do is drive over the border into Eire and immediately you see the difference,even the roads are full of pot holes and craters,its like a third world country(but even if it......

in response to: Falls Road: Belfast by Jamie

Gene from Canada: Keep up the good work. Saw some other photos of yours. They are alright too. Have a good day, eh?!...

in response to: come on in by Jamie

Gene from Canada: re:rebel32. I was looking to contact people from North Ireland and see what life was up there. Here in Canada we don't get a very clear picture of how you folks survive and live. A......

in response to: Shankill Road: Belfast by Jamie

Gene from Canada: Just checking out the website. I found a bit of info that I was looking for. Thanks to those who provided it. Have a good day, eh?!...

in response to: Shankill Road: Belfast by Jamie

Gene from Canada: Re: rebel32, Thank you for the info. It is appreciated. Have a good day....

in response to: Shankill Road: Belfast by Jamie

Gene from Canada: I have been checking in once in awhile to see if anyone had responded to my search for info about belfast. Anyway I am still interested. Have a good day....

in response to: Shankill Road: Belfast by Jamie