http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html The Best Place to Live Blog keeps you informed about new additions and changes to SwanParadise.com, which describes Canada. Subscribe to my blog here. en-us Best Place to Live Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:30:02 GMT Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:30:02 GMT swanparadise.com http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canada-5th-Happiest-Country! According to the United Nation's first ever World Happiness Report, Canada comes in at the 5th spot! I know I'm definitely one of the happy Canadians! How about you? Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:31:53 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/i-do-not-like-living-in-canada.html I was born in Canada and remember nothing but suffering. I left Canada for 12 years and have now recently returned to a living nightmare. I arrived in Fri, 16 Mar 2012 03:53:54 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Immigrants-are-proud-Canadians A recent Environics survey suggests that most Canadians feel that immigrants are just as likely to be good citizens as people who were born here. The willingness of Canadians to not view a person's foreign background as an impediment to citizenship is a product of the country's multicultural policies and the visible effect of immigrants on the economy, said Usha George, dean of Ryerson University's Faculty of Community Services. Integration of immigrants has worked in Canada because the government has funded programs that teach immigrants about Canadian values and society has adapted its institutions to accommodate diversity. Whatever Canada is doing, it seems to be positively influencing immigrants' views of the country, the survey suggests: 88 per cent of respondents who were born outside Canada said they were very proud to be Canadian, compared with 81 per cent of those born here. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:08:12 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canada-Census-2011;-Populations-passes-33-mln.-and-shifts-West Canada Census 2011 reveals that not only is Canada currently the fastest growing country in the G8, but the population has hit the 33.5 mln. mark with most of the growth taking place in the West. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:39:45 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/after-4-months-in-abbotsford.html January 18, 2012 More than 4 months have passed since I moved to Abbotsford, and I'm still jobless, and my husband is still in Saskatoon. He came to visit Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:15:38 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Abbotsford.html Abbotsford, a wonderful city in the panoramic Fraser Valley in British Columbia, is growing rapidly and is projecting a promising future for its residents. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:06:19 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/soggy-fries.html You know you're a Canadian ex-pat if: You refuse to eat french fries if you can't drown them in vinegar (plain white vinegar, the kind you clean windows Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:39:59 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Jokes.html There are plenty of Canadian jokes around, and the Canadian sense of humour is just something else. Have a laugh and enjoy these jokes. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:09:17 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Another-Canada-vs.-USA-Video Here we go again... another Canada vs. US argument on YouTube... Canadians are starting to get big-headed, the very thing they were accusing Americans of... I don't like arrogance. Grrrr... I love Canada, but I love it better when Canadians are humble, respectful, and funny (not in a sarcastic way). Watch it, Canada! Don't become what you were judging your neighbour for. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:57:25 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Citizenship.html The Canadian citizenship has been granted to us, and now we are truly Canadians! Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:02:29 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Good-News-for-Abbotsford! Yay for Abbotsford!! I recently arrived here, and I love this city! Beautiful mountains all around (although they're not always visible when it's cloudy or raining, and that happens quite often), not too crowded, nice little shopping areas (although I miss certain stores, but a huge mall is coming this fall), everything is close by, and winter sucks only because it rains a lot, but the temperatures are amazing compared to Saskatoon's harsh winters... and news like this is just icing on the cake! :) Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:17:42 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canadians-Feel-on-Top-of-the-World! While the rest of the world sinks into despair, Canadians have never felt so upbeat about the future... Wed, 28 Dec 2011 03:08:31 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Holidays.html Canadian holidays are either national holidays or provincial holidays. Learn about these holidays in Canada as well as about other Canadian celebrations. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:48:56 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Christmas-Stories.html Here is your opportunity to share your Christmas stories with the world. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:47:55 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/i-love-canada.html I travel the world regularly, and Canada is by far the best. The pristine nature, nice people, and all-around beautiful country rank it number one on my Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:50:12 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Study-on-Immigration-and-Integration A new survey on immigration shows that the two groups surveyed - native-born Canadians and newcomers - are in agreement that immigrants should find ways to integrate, such as adopting "Canadian values" of gender equality and tolerance for others and learning about Canada's history and culture. But what the survey also shows, is that Canadians don't think immigration for the purpose of economic expansion should come at the expense of immigration for the purpose of reuniting families or expanding social and cultural values. Read further... Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:16:35 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canada's-brand-is-the-best-in-the-world! According to a recent survey by an international business consulting firm, Canada has the best country "brand" in the world. Switzerland came in second, followed by New Zealand, Japan, Australia, the United States, Sweden, Finland, France and Italy. Both Australia and the U.S. dropped down the rankings. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:52:38 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Vision-Board.html This is my vision board page, where I journal about the steps leading up to my dream of living in British Columbia. Here I test the Laws of Attraction. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:00:47 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canada-the-Most-Respected-Country-in-the-World! According to some 42,000 survey respondents, Canada is the most respected country in the world, setting a standard for its level-headed economy and appealing environment. By the estimation of the world, Canada has the sixth-most advanced economy on earth, the fourth-most effective government and is the nation people say they'd like most to both live and work in when given the choice of any country around the globe. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:35:32 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Literature.html A selection of Canadian Literature for the convenience of my visitors. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:39:52 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Journey.html About me, my journey and dreams, and what brought me to Canada; how I ended up building a Web site about Canada, the best place to live. Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:45:47 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canada's-most-beautiful-national-parks Parks Canada celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and in a century of park stewardship it has safeguarded some of the world's most famous landscapes and icons, including the Prince of Wales Hotel in Alberta's Waterton Lakes National Park. Parks Canada's scope includes 10 World Heritage Sites and four UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, ranging from remote marvels to easily accessible human playgrounds. Following are fourteen of Bing Travel's favourites. Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:32:46 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Why-it’s-the-best-time-ever-to-be-a-Canadian Maclean's July 1st, 2011 Canada Day special: "By many global measures we are a blessed bastion of privilege, peace, freedom-and big roomy houses"... Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:33:47 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/saskatoon-saskatchewan-canada.html My favourite place to live in Canada is Saskatoon. I grew up here, moved to Calgary, Alberta, straight out of high school, and am back here for good! Saskatoon Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:51:30 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#OECD's-Happiest-Countries Five places you're most likely to meet cheerful people, and Canada is number 2! Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:18:18 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canada-OECD-Ranking According to OECD Better Life Initiative, Canada ranks in the second place (after Australia) for the most cheerful country! Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:18:18 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/earthly-heaven.html Yes, I want to live in, and enjoy this earthly heaven, but I'm not yet proceeding with immigration. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:48:07 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Feedback.html Feedback for SwanParadise.com Thu, 07 Jul 2011 07:30:47 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/canada-rocks.html To me, becoming a Canadian citizen means that I live in the best place in the world! I am free to travel all over the world and then come back to my beloved, Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:27:31 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/its-a-sin-not-to-visit-canada-before-my-depature-from-earth.html Since my childhood, Canada is my choice of country I wish to visit, and I wish to get legalized there with my family in the future Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:20:50 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Media.html Through Canadian Media one can learn a lot about Canada; how it functions, how it fares politically, economically, socially, etc. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:13:57 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Living-in-Canada.html Living in Canada turns out to be quite satisfactory. The quality of life in Canada has consistently been rated as one of the highest in the world. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:46:28 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/majestic-future-of-canada.html Sir Winston Churchill said: There are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:28:26 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#Canadian-Politics:-Elections-Canada-2011 So Canada is heading into its 4th elections within the last 7 years! I have to admit, I find it exciting! I like to watch the CTV news channel to get my dose of Canadian politics, and I visit their website to read what others have to say about the current affairs in Canadian politics. Unfortunately I'm not a citizen yet, and I truly regret that I can't cast my vote for the Conservatives come May 2nd (unless I get through my citizenship test and ceremony before then, which is due anytime now), but I hope the majority of Canadians will make an informed decision on this day (which they will if they've been following Canadian Politics regularly), and realize that with Harper at the helm, Canada will continue to prosper. If he did reasonably well with his minority government - despite the constant bickering from the Opposition parties - imagine what he can do for this great country in a majority position! This Elections Canada 2011 I think he deserves a majority... and I hope Canadians will allow him this victory, especially considering the other choices in leadership that don't seem very promising. So, here's to hoping Canadians will make the right choice on May 2nd 2011! Cheers to a Harper / Tory Majority! :) Mon, 28 Mar 2011 04:18:49 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/index.html The best place to live in this world to me is Canada. Explore my Web site dedicated to this beautiful country to discover why. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:46:22 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Scenery-Pictures.html A collection of scenery pictures of Canada from our travels throughout this beautiful country. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:43:55 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Swan-Pictures.html Enjoy a collection of swan pictures and videos and relax in a world of beauty and grace... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:49:41 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Best-Place-to-Live-blog.html#G20:-Why-we-all-want-to-be-Canadian-now As Americans and Europeans face deficits and drastic government cuts, Canada's economy is recovering from only a mild recession. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:36:36 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Facts-about-Canada.html Get to know Canada through these facts about Canada, including myths about Canada and Canadian jokes. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:56:39 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-History.html Learn about the Canadian history pre-British rule era, when Canada was being explored by other Europeans. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:06:26 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/History-of-Canada.html A brief history of Canada is given here, highlighting the important dates and events of this country, adding to your knowledge about Canada. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:02:55 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Souvenirs.html Find all your Canadian souvenirs and memorabilia here. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:43:19 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-Animals.html Canadian animals are found in abundance in the Canadian wilderness, and there is a wealth of sealife here as well. Animal lovers can have the time of their life in this part of the world. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:42:34 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Western-Canada.html Western Canada offers an amazing panorama of breathtaking landscapes and amazing wildlife. It's a true nature lover's paradise, especially British Columbia! Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:45:01 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Canadian-National-Anthem.html The Canadian national anthem along with the maple leaf, a major Canadian symbol, are the pride of Canada, inspiring patriotism in Canadian citizens. Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:50:49 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Swans.html Three types of swans live in North America: the Trumpeter, the Tundra, and the Mute swan. Have a closer look at them. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:15:16 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Tundra-Swan.html The Tundra Swan, once called the Whistling Swan, is known for its migration to the Arctic each spring to build their nests. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:43:59 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Trumpeter-Swan.html The Trumpeter Swan has come a long way. From almost going extinct to a nice comeback, they are found mostly in the western parts of Canada and parts of the USA. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:43:58 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Nature-Scenery.html The vast nature scenery of Canada is breathtakingly beautiful, and with a land mass so great with such diverse landscapes, it’s a nature lover’s paradise. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:43:55 GMT http://www.swanparadise.com/Mute-Swan.html The Mute Swan, introduced to North America by Europe and Asia, has become a problem today due to its population growing out of proportion. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:43:55 GMT