Big news! The Viola Desmond $10 bill will enter circulation next week! Along with featuring the first non-royal woman and black person on a regularly circulating Canadian banknote, the bill …
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We’re all familiar with the common phenomenon here in Canada where some of us migrate south for the winter… we’re talking about snowbirds, of course! There are tons of reasons …
Remembrance Day Destination: Ypres
There are several places around the world with historical significance to Remembrance Day, one of which is the city of Ypres, Belgium. Here, poisonous gas was used for the first …
Veteran Discounts and Continental Savings
As a community-oriented and focused business, we try to celebrate different types of community members that make a difference in the world. With Remembrance Day just around the corner, we …
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There are plenty of beautiful and interesting destinations to be found in the tropics. But while many tropical locales can be considered cheap when compared to our dear northern home, …
In Honour of the Dead: A Brief History of Mexico’s Dia de Muertos
While in essence, not a “spooky” holiday at all, Dia de Muertos, Mexico’s national celebration of the dead, is often conceived as such in the English-speaking world. In light of …
Top 5 Places to Spend Halloween
Halloween is one of the most exciting traditions of the year! The multi-faceted holiday truly offers something for everyone; from great parties, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving, to horror movies and …
What is a Currency Converter?
Currency converters aren’t just for currency brokers and dealers. They can be a convenient and valuable resource for anyone who buys or sells currency. Whether you’re buying for your next …