Monday, January 29, 2018

Australia Day in Canada

Last Friday was Australia Day.  It's a big event in Whistler where a lot of young Aussies work during the winter.  They say one of every five people living there are Australian.  They love to ski and party!  The Canadian Government loosened the visa/work program which makes it much easier for them to stay in Canada.   I've enjoyed reading about the events in Whistler last weekend.  The party started on Thursday which of course was the actual day with the time change.

I've heard the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canadian governments are looking at free movement between these commonwealth countries after the exit from the EU.  It would be great if this happens!



Starting to plan next year's vacation

With the Canadian Dollar/US Dollar exchange rate at 1.40 before the credit card surcharge, we've decided to stay in Canada next year.  W...