Pot smokers, freedom fighters and bon vivants are joining hands across Canada this month to make a joyful noise of jubilation, followed by the husky sound of hearty coughing. With the passage of the Federal Cannabis Act, on 17 October 2018, Canada became the second country in the world (after Uruguay) to legalize recreational [...]
A well-stocked Canadian fridge will always include the following things: back bacon, maple syrup, and most important of all, beer. That’s because beer has been synonymous with Canadian heritage since early Europeans settled here in the mid-17th century. And any festive holiday party, adult birthday party or sloppy company party will prove that Canada’s [...]
Top 3 More-Than-Just Food Festivals in Vancouver Even if you are not a gourmet, you have probably been to Dine Out Vancouver Fest and to EAT! Vancouver, or at least heard about this marvelous, but mainstream event. Wine or Craft Beer festivals or Christmas markets are stunning, but they are also not a part [...]
The city of Toronto is located in the province of Ontario; it's the fifth most populous city in North America. Toronto is considered to be the economic capital of Canada. As many North American cities, Toronto is divided geometrically; its borders are formed by Lake Ontario to the south.
Every country has its own set of employee rights and standards. While each strives to ensure the safety and fairness in the workplace, subtle differences could create issues for your transferees - especially if they aren't aware of Canada's specific laws and guaranteed rights. A smooth relocation means helping transferees understand worker's rights in Canada. If [...]
Your relocating employees have a lot on their minds, and it's safe to say that dealing with the emotions and concerns of children who are relocating with them doesn't make a big move any easier. Even small moves across town can be hard on kids, but overseas moves mean kids will both isolated from [...]
Vancouver’s position on the Burrard Peninsula — bordered by the Fraser River to the south, Burrard Inlet to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the West — gives the city a uniquely scenic but also well confined geographical setting. And on this urban peninsula, you will find 23 different neighbourhoods of Vancouver, at [...]
The Vancouver comedy is well known throughout Canada. The city may not have a comedy scene as large as New York, Boston or Toronto, but it’s a hub of innovation for comedic voices. Many famous comedians, including Seth Rogan, Colin Morchrie, Ryan Styles and Tommy Chong got their start right here! Vancouver Comedy Clubs, [...]
One of the most confusing elements of Quebec's education is the CEGEP system, which stands for “College of general and vocational education” in its English translation. In the original French it stands for "Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel". The concept is unique to the province of Quebec and is not used anywhere else in [...]
Finding the right school for your kids can be tricky. Finding the right school for your kids in a new city or a foreign country can be frustrating, confusing, and exasperating. For the last two decades, we here at ARIANNE Relocation have helped thousands of families manage this challenging process of researching, comparing and deciding. [...]
