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Tag: Canada
Sesame Street: The Original Social Influencer
By Lenie Lucci When I was six and my best friend Laura was five, the most incredible thing that could ever happen to a child happened to us: Sesame Street came to the door. Not my door exactly, but to Laura’s pre-school playground to film a segment featuring my bestie dancing and singing with her classmates…
Nafta Talks
Stalled trade negotiations have renewed worries over the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, and the impact major changes to the treaty could have on trade between the U.S. & Canada. After a break for the holidays, the NAFTA negotiations are moving to Montreal in late January. Despite repeated threats during…
Visit Ottawa, Canada’s Capital city this Fall
For those who’ve never visited Ottawa, Canada’s Capital, in the fall, you’re in for a treat! With warm sunshine and a light fall breeze comes a panoply of beautiful fall colors. Fall is the perfect time to get outside and explore and September continues with fun activities across the capital! If you only have one or…
Montreal, Feel the HEAT of the F1 2017 Frenzy !!!
From fast cars, urban art, music, parties and dancing – say hello to summer in Montréal. This week, the Canadian Grand Prix is taking the city by storm and over 150,000 visitors and locals alike are eager to dress up and participate in the dazzling days, dynamic nights and happening F1 parties that are sprouting…
Montreal celebrates its 375th with flair and music !
Lights, Music and Entertainment take center stage this week as Montreal celebrates its 375th anniversary in style!! This week Gen’s Delights proposes various activities that will brighten your evenings, bring music to your ears and leave a lasting impression: LIVING CONNECTIONS This 17th of May 2017, you will not want to miss the historic lighting…
Trade War: Interview with Bill Owens
There are escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that Canada and the U.S. could suffer a “thickening” border after the Trump administration announced it would impose new tariffs, up to 24 percent, on softwood lumber entering the U.S. from Canada. Trudeau says the tariffs will hurt people on…
Bill Owens Bonus Interview on Trade
Bill Owens, who represented the North Country for 5 years in Congress, is now a Senior Advisor on U.S./Canada trade and border issues for Dentons, a global law firm based in Washington. Owens talks about the impact these trade disputes over lumber, dairy, and NAFTA, will have on the North Country. He also weighs in…
A Woman’s Place: Faith-Based Changemakers
A Woman’s Place: Faith-Based Changemakers On April 2, over 300 people packed the beautiful sanctuary of Congregation Dorshei Emet to listen to and learn from five extraordinary Canadian women who use their faith and religion as a platform for working towards social justice, equality and equal rights both within their communities and beyond. While we…
Calling All Artists in Canada and the North Country!
Calling all artists in Canada and the North Country! 6th Annual “BRUSH OFF” painting competition and exhibition Mountain Lake PBS is partnering with Marina Cutler and Avenue Art Gallery in the 6th annual BRUSH OFF- a Juried Painting Competition that raises awareness and funds for art based projects for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. To…