Thank Heaven for Seven

Helpful neighbours, fresh air and clean water, a decent income, crime-free streets, time for leisure, good health, and toilets that work--some of the features of your dream country.

But how does Canada rank among the countries of the OECD? What is it like to live here compared to living in Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Japan, etc.?


Well, we might not be number one in everything, but here's an article listing seven things we can be thankful for, living here in Canada.

And while we're on the topic of "seven," here's a page on "seven things you can't say in Canada." But it lists only one and doesn't allow you to click beyond (tried it in Chrome and IE!). How appropriate!

A Tale of True Cities

 
From Town of Merchants the order came to audit the LINC schools in Meeting Place. Or was it Place Where Trees Stand in the Water? This caused a bit of concern in nearby Rugged Land Farm, Unfordable River Town, and Cape of Strangers. Beyond Boar's Head Lake, the news was met at St. Contumacy Falls, Battle Cry, Honouring God, and Goblin with less concern. They didn't think their dependence on LINC Home Study would be as greatly affected by federal concerns.

Check out these funny-sounding towns and their modern names in this article. Put your answers in the Comments below. Who'll be the first?

Congratulations, Adelfa, Luanne, and Min!

Three of our classmates got published in the latest NewsLINC, the summer edition, and I'd invite everybody to join me in congratulating them.

You guys don't have this problem.

Even more, let's all work hard and hurry up to submit our stories for the fall edition of the magazine. Check out the post below for details and instructions.

Adelfa (Maria C.), Luanne, and Min, you've done us proud. Yay, keep up the good work!

Calling All Writers for the Next NewsLINC

Fancy getting published in English?

Some of your classmates already have! And you've been invited to submit an article for the fall edition of our NewsLINC magazine.

Check out the ideas below for a topic and post your first draft on your blog by August 10, 2013.

Category	Description / Idea Prompts
Activity	Submissions reflecting sports and leisure activities.
Arts	Submissions related to the arts (visual arts, crafts, design, dance, film, literature, music, theatre). ·     Write a short story or poem. ·     Share your artistic talent/hobby. ·     Provide a review of your favourite book / movie / artist / etc.
Bios	Student profiles that exclude information about birth date or age.
Canada	Submissions which highlight Canada. ·     How do you describe Canada to your friends or family living abroad? ·     What do you like about living in Canada? ·     Write about a famous Canadian personality, landmark, historical event, etc. ·     Recommend places to visit or day trips in Ontario / Canada
Celebration	Occasions or events that result in celebration! ·     Share a personal success story (big or small) ·     Write about a special/milestone life event (wedding, birth, anniversary, etc.) ·     Write about a traditional celebration
General	If the submission does not fit with any of the other categories.
Heritage	Student reflections about their homeland or ethnic origins. ·     What do you miss the most about your homeland? ·     Describe a custom from your homeland ·     Write about where you came from
Recipe	Special recipes that have not been reproduced from the web or a book.
Seasonal	Submissions related to seasonal themes. Some ideas for the fall: ·     Thanksgiving ·     Halloween ·     Remembrance Day ·     Back to school ·     Fall colours ·     Fall fairs
Settlement	Student settlement stories. ·     Share a funny story about settling in Canada ·     What has surprised you the most? ·     What are some of the challenges you have faced? ·     What or who has helped you to adjust?
Skills	Tips, challenges and experiences related to finding work, working or learning in Canada. ·     Workplace culture ·     Looking for work / networking / volunteering ·     Studying / learning new skills

You Probably Already Know About the Skidoo and Canadarm (You Should!)

 

But here are 19 more things invented in Canada!

 

 

And a whole bunch more ... check them out at this brain-flossing website!

What's Your Success Story?

Has LINC Home Study enabled you to find employment?

Has it helped you make friends in Canada?

Have you felt more confident picking up the telephone?

What new life experiences would you like to share?

How has LINC Home Study changed your life in this new country?


Please update your blogs with your success stories this week! I look forward to reading and working with you on each of your stories!

So You Think You Know Where Our Southern Border Is

You've probably read or heard of the forty-ninth parallel, latitude 49 degrees north, that neatly separates  Canada from the U.S.

Sort of.

Well, check out this video and see if you have any comments about the geographical boundary with our neighbour south of the border.