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Discovering the joys of quilting in Canada

Quilting is a very popular pastime in Canada. Many girls learn the skill in childhood and carry on the traditions they have learnt for the rest of their lives writes Shropshire expat Becky Lawrence.

Discovering the joys of quilting in Canada

Dreaming of a brown winter in Canada

There are two words to describe winter in Saskatchewan this year: awesome and brown writes Shropshire expat Rebecca Lawrence.

Dreaming of a brown winter in Canada

Blog: Thanksgiving in Canada is not just about turkey

Blog: Thanksgiving in Canada is not just about turkey but taking time to appreciate what you are thankful for in your life.

Blog: Thanksgiving in Canada is not just about turkey
Blog: A big year ahead for my adopted home town

Blog: 2013 is going to be a big year for Moose Jaw, writes former Shropshire resident Rebecca Lawrence.

Blog: A big year ahead for my adopted home town

Blog: Crossing the border to South Dakota

South Dakota isn’t the usual choice of holiday destination for people travelling from England as it’s a long way to go to a quite remote area of the USA.

Blog: Crossing the border to South Dakota

Blog: Out and about in Edmonton

Blog: Edmonton is famous for its huge West Edmonton Mall, which is not only home to more than 800 stores but also two hotels, a theme park, water park, and more than 100 dining venues.

Blog: Out and about in Edmonton

Blog: Royal tour of Canada ‘is something in the background’

Blog: The Royal tour of Canada is certainly hitting the headlines, with in-depth coverage on what William and Kate are getting up to on their trip.

Blog: Royal tour of Canada ‘is something in the background’

Blog: My own ‘private’ paradise (sort of…)

Blog: As I write this blog, I am sitting in the sunshine overlooking the very calm and peaceful Pacific Ocean at Campbell River on Vancouver Island.

Blog: My own ‘private’ paradise (sort of…)

Blog: Pantomime is coming to Canada

Blog: Pantomime has finally made it to Moose Jaw, writes former Shropshire woman Rebecca Lawrence from her new home in Canada.

Blog: Pantomime is coming to Canada

Blog: The election is all over the news in Canada

Blog: England may slowly be getting ready for elections on May 5, but in Canada it’s time to elect the fourth national government in seven years.

Blog: The election is all over the news in Canada

Blog: Life in the centre of attention

Blog: It’s not often that a city the size of Moose Jaw becomes the focus of media and public attention.

Blog: Life in the centre of attention

Awestruck by the Rocky Mountains

Living in Moose Jaw means we are only about an eight-hour drive from the spectacular Rocky Mountains, writes former Shropshire Star reporter Rebecca Lawrence.

Awestruck by the Rocky Mountains

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