Land of the Maple Leaf ~ Canadian Club

[LilJz1234]

Aero bars are from Europe, and since we are linked to the queen of England, we get some of Europe's goodies also

[Clacla]

Username: Clacla
Relation to Canada: I've lived here my whole life xD (I've lived in Brampton, Hamilton, Brantford, etc)
Favorite Province: Ontario
Reason for Joining (optional): So that I can spend extra time with my penguin

[Frostweaver]

It's the same thing how US borders make a HUGE deal about Kinder Surprise. Really it's one thing that if an American is visiting Canada, make a visit to the nearby convenience store for a kindersurprise a "must do" =P It's such an important part of my childhood lol. I was so happy every time I get a kinder surprise, not necessarily for the toy but it's genuinely a great taste!

[ShinySearcher01]

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

It's the same thing how US borders make a HUGE deal about Kinder Surprise. Really it's one thing that if an American is visiting Canada, make a visit to the nearby convenience store for a kindersurprise a "must do" =P It's such an important part of my childhood lol. I was so happy every time I get a kinder surprise, not necessarily for the toy but it's genuinely a great taste!

You know kinder surprise is actually illegal in the states? Something about a choking hazard. And our smarties are so much better than the American ones. :P

[Frostweaver]

Was that the reason? I thought that it's because it has "milk" in it (oh gee, what type of non-dark chocolate doesn't?) I only know that story and brought it up here because there's the story about the lady going to America with kindersurprise, and the border guardds held her up for hours and charged her 700 dollars for violation bringing "illegal and dangerous goods across the borders" or something.

[Team Fail]

Originally Posted by ShinySearcher01

You know kinder surprise is actually illegal in the states? Something about a choking hazard. And our smarties are so much better than the American ones. :P

I never knew that. Let's hope Canada doesn't follow by example. Or else there goes my childhood.

[Frostweaver]

I know right? ;_; a childhood without kindersurprise...

More "canadian" issue now that it's Rememberance day for us: there's some discussions lately that students can opt out of Rememberance day because it is "offensive." Parents can sign opt-out forms from Rememberance day related events in school. In this article, supposedly there's very little students who do this. One opted out of any/all patriotic events, while another cited religious reasons.

What do you think about this, fellow Canadians/Canada-lovers?

[Lightning]

Originally Posted by ShinySearcher01

You know kinder surprise is actually illegal in the states? Something about a choking hazard. And our smarties are so much better than the American ones. :P

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

Was that the reason? I thought that it's because it has "milk" in it (oh gee, what type of non-dark chocolate doesn't?) I only know that story and brought it up here because there's the story about the lady going to America with kindersurprise, and the border guardds held her up for hours and charged her 700 dollars for violation bringing "illegal and dangerous goods across the borders" or something.

I believe Kinder Surprises are illegal in the US because it's illegal to include toys as an incentive to buy candy. This seems weird to me because (I think?) they're still allowed to include toys in cereal boxes but I guess it would make some sense if the law was specific to sweets and candies. Still a bit weird though.

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

I know right? ;_; a childhood without kindersurprise...

More "canadian" issue now that it's Rememberance day for us: there's some discussions lately that students can opt out of Rememberance day because it is "offensive." Parents can sign opt-out forms from Rememberance day related events in school. In this article, supposedly there's very little students who do this. One opted out of any/all patriotic events, while another cited religious reasons.

What do you think about this, fellow Canadians/Canada-lovers?

That... seems really weird to me. :( How is it offensive at all? Even for people who aren't Canadian, it's a good reminder to stop and think about war and what it means. And hell, if you aren't Canadian you're still living here, making use of our schooling system, and being supported by the country those people fought hard to protect. I just can't think of a single reason it's offensive or why anyone would feel the need to opt out. I always really appreciated the ceremonies growing up.

I don't really understand the religious reason either. I can't think of a religion that would be against something like this. If anything, wouldn't most be okay with the idea of remembering and honouring those who fought and died to protect the greater good and peoples' rights? If the argument is that the Remembrance Day service is tied into a religious service... wtf are you doing at a religious school? @_@;

[TRIFORCE89]

Hey! I'm Canadian. I didn't know about this. I be joining

Username: TRIFORCE89
Relation to Canada: I was born here and I live here
Favorite Province: Ontario
Reason for Joining (optional): Because.

Originally Posted by Lightning

I don't really understand the religious reason either. I can't think of a religion that would be against something like this. If anything, wouldn't most be okay with the idea of remembering and honouring those who fought and died to protect the greater good and peoples' rights? If the argument is that the Remembrance Day service is tied into a religious service... wtf are you doing at a religious school? @_@;

Apparently (or supposedly) some German and Muslim students (or more likely their parents) feel that its kinda blame-gamey somehow. No clue why it would be all of the sudden. Or why school's are accommodating that. If the parents have a problem for some reason, then keep them home that day. Ceremonies shouldn't be cancelled for other students.

Originally Posted by LilJz1234

Aero bars are from Europe, and since we are linked to the queen of England, we get some of Europe's goodies also :)

But not enough goodies. I love walking into British candy shops. So much rare stuff in there! Like walking into a time machine (apparently it used to all be readily available according to my parents), or Willy Wonka's chocolate factory


Hey Canadians! Check out today's Google Doodle :P

[Brendino]

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

I know right? ;_; a childhood without kindersurprise...

More "canadian" issue now that it's Rememberance day for us: there's some discussions lately that students can opt out of Rememberance day because it is "offensive." Parents can sign opt-out forms from Rememberance day related events in school. In this article, supposedly there's very little students who do this. One opted out of any/all patriotic events, while another cited religious reasons.

What do you think about this, fellow Canadians/Canada-lovers?

This comes off as awful strange to me. Even though there are quite a few people that oppose war, you can't deny that it has happened, so we're just respecting those that fought for our freedom. We aren't celebrating their victories, but rather thanking them for giving up their lives so we can live ours in relative peace (whether you agree with the motivation of the wars or not).

[Frostweaver]

I don't know... the Rememberance day thing is one time where I hope Canadians will honestly stand up more and draw a line somewhere between accommodating other beliefs and stand for a well recognized Canadian value... even if say someone's offended because they believe in complete pacificism, which is perfectly fine, it's still a great day to reflect and promote the atrocity of war for all.

[TRIFORCE89]

Those that we remember and reflect upon fought wars so that some may choose not to honour them. Which is fine. I know at least one school actually cut down their annual ceremony to accommodate that small number though. And that isn't fair to everyone else.

[Frostweaver]

Sometimes sadly it's the vocal minority that rules, and not so much the majority...

[Cosmotone8]

I was so happy to see this club alive and doing well still, lol. I was worried it'd get locked up due to an inactive owner, but obviously not, thankfully. ;-_-
On the Rememberence Day topic, I don't see any excuse other than a religious reason (I.e. Jehovah's Witess, etc.) Why wouldn't you want to honor the dead? It's more offensive if you don't honor them, IMO. Almost as if you're taking there sacrifice forgranted, and they fought in vain to keep the country free. At least that's what I think.

[Frostweaver]

I don't even know if any religious reasons suffice, and I'm religious myself (though not Jehovah's Witness).

Time for a change of a more casual topic: remember all the hockey chats we have and how we made the sports and all? Why is it that lacrosse is our official sport again...? I always thought that it's hockey ~_~;;

and sadly West Edmonton Mall is now officially the 5th largest mall only ;~; a pity, even if it's a boring mall for guys.

[LilJz1234]

Here in Montreal, hockey is still a BIG part of people here. I remember in 2008, Montreal Canadien got eliminated from the Stanley Cup tourney, and we had a riot because so much people were so upset.
*We had to pay for the damage tho, 14.5% taxes don't go to waste here lol*

[Team Fail]

Originally Posted by LilJz1234

Here in Montreal, hockey is still a BIG part of people here. I remember in 2008, Montreal Canadien got eliminated from the Stanley Cup tourney, and we had a riot because so much people were so upset.
*We had to pay for the damage tho, 14.5% taxes don't go to waste here lol*

I still vividly remember the Vancouver riots. Those were nasty. Same with Edmonton.

[Frostweaver]

Still have no idea what's with the Vancouver riots... I swear people just wanted a random excuse to riot and cause chaos, and it just so happens to be sports this time even in Canada ._.; thank goodness that those come by very rarely.

[Brendino]

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

Still have no idea what's with the Vancouver riots... I swear people just wanted a random excuse to riot and cause chaos, and it just so happens to be sports this time even in Canada ._.; thank goodness that those come by very rarely.

It was tough watching what was happening on TV knowing that it was only about 20 minutes away, because that's basically all it was- an excuse to destroy things and hopefully not get caught. I think there was something ridiculous like a quarter million people downtown watching the game, and by the time it was obvious that the Canucks were going to lose, a small handful of people started going crazy by breaking shop windows, setting cars on fire, etc. Granted, there were those people that stuck around while all this happened that helped contribute to everything, but realistically it was only about a few hundred people that really caused any destruction (most of whom would have done the same thing- win or lose). Looks like we won't have to worry about any riots this year with the way the lockout's going, though. :\

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

Time for a change of a more casual topic: remember all the hockey chats we have and how we made the sports and all? Why is it that lacrosse is our official sport again...? I always thought that it's hockey ;;

Lacrosse is Canada's Summer sport, and Hockey is our official Winter Sport. Lacrosse was invented hundreds of years ago (by the Canadian Iroquois, I believe), and I think it mostly serves as a tribute to the history of the sport within the country.

[Pvt Tamama]

Username: Pvt Tamama
Relation to Canada: i live in Saskatoon
Favorite Province: Saskatchewan
Reason for Joining (optional):I live in canada i guess ha

[Frostweaver]

Time for our new member to verify the myth:

Can you really see someone who stands like 10 km away because it's that flat over there? :D :D :D

[LilJz1234]

Everytime I hear Saskatoon or Saskatchewan, all I ever think about now is this haha

[Pvt Tamama]

Originally Posted by Frostweaver

Time for our new member to verify the myth:

Can you really see someone who stands like 10 km away because it's that flat over there? :D :D :D

no that's not true because of snow or other variables

[Lightning]

iirc the drive from Saskatoon to Regina is actually pretty hilly! Generally it's super flat. You can't see someone 10km away because there's too much wheat in the way though. ;P (Or at least, you wouldn't be able to see me from far away because I'm too short to be seen over crops of any kind lmao.)

I think Saskatchewan has a ski hill though! But don't quote me on it. And don't be surprised if it's just a bunny hill. :P

[TRIFORCE89]

Originally Posted by Lightning

iirc the drive from Saskatoon to Regina is actually pretty hilly! Generally it's super flat. You can't see someone 10km away because there's too much wheat in the way though. ;P (Or at least, you wouldn't be able to see me from far away because I'm too short to be seen over crops of any kind lmao.)

I think Saskatchewan has a ski hill though! But don't quote me on it. And don't be surprised if it's just a bunny hill. :P

...is there anywhere without wheat that you can stand? XD