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Canada Day
With every passing year, Canada Day means so much more.
I mean we really, really, really live in a great country.
My forefathers laid roots in this country hoping for a better life. They made the right move. Working on fifth generation, btw.........
I know new immigrants, from you know where, are causing tensions and whatnot, but they honestly don't know any better. I don't think Canada will ever get worse, only better. Those people will have children and grandchildren and soon they will realize how special it is to be a Canadian.
Our core values? I think they are stronger than ever. One has to really see and experience the rest of this great country to appreciate it.
Tell us RS, how you plan to celebrate Canada Day and what it means to you to be Canadian.
Canada - This is my Home!
Hondaracer
06-18-2016, 05:20 PM
There isn't a better place to be imo.
I've been places where people mocked me when I said I was from Vancouver/Canada, (mostly by Americans) and I'd be fully ready to go to blows if you disrespect my country.
We may not have the national pride and boisterous attitude some other nations do, but I think that's moreso a product of our environment and living in a place where we aren't on constant defense of our identity and pride.
Canada, fuck yea!
N.V.M.
06-18-2016, 05:46 PM
RS is the worst place to discuss Canadian core values. don't even.
With every passing year, Canada Day means so much more.
I mean we really, really, really live in a great country.
My forefathers laid roots in this country hoping for a better life. They made the right move. Working on fifth generation, btw.........
I know new immigrants, from you know where, are causing tensions and whatnot, but they honestly don't know any better. I don't think Canada will ever get worse, only better. Those people will have children and grandchildren and soon they will realize how special it is to be a Canadian.
Our core values? I think they are stronger than ever. One has to really see and experience the rest of this great country to appreciate it.
Tell us RS, how you plan to celebrate Canada Day and what it means to you to be Canadian.
Canada - This is my Home!
i'm really happy you have great pride in your country / homeland, but have you ever lived anywhere else?
Canada is a great place. It is definitely in the upper echelon of countries (safe, clean, protected, free rights) - but I find people around the world have blind faith and love having never experienced anywhere else (not just vacation).
There's always room for improvement. ALWAYS. We should strive to be perfect, even if we fail we can make it better.
DragonChi
06-18-2016, 06:28 PM
Most of the places I've been to, have always thought Canadians were nice and are well respected. Moreover, I think it's important to have the mind set that you're representing Canada while traveling outside the country, and that having courtesy and smiling will get you a long way... with anyone not just foreigners.
I dont think I've been viewed negatively for being Canadian anywhere I've gone. South East Asia, US, Australia.
I'm spending the long weekend carrying my shelter on my back through the forest. Camping Canada is best Canada!
Gululu
06-18-2016, 07:42 PM
July 1st 2016 is the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
July 1st is also Canada day...
Coincidence? I think not...
DragonChi
06-18-2016, 07:45 PM
Fuck it, might as well start calling it Hongcouver, Chinada.
i'm really happy you have great pride in your country / homeland, but have you ever lived anywhere else?
Canada is a great place. It is definitely in the upper echelon of countries (safe, clean, protected, free rights) - but I find people around the world have blind faith and love having never experienced anywhere else (not just vacation).
I never had money to travel abroad, let alone live anywhere else, but many of my friends come from other countries. Many of them came here just to visit, but decided to come back and make this their home.
You know how they say the grass is always greener on the other side? Not always the case.
Mr.HappySilp
06-19-2016, 12:52 AM
Too bad I will be force to do OT like any other Canada day due to everyone taking the day off and I am too nice to say no...... well is mostly for the money though.
Double time, plus stat, ftmfw!
Anyway, also wanted to point out that once you have a family, you also start to realize how lucky you have it here. When I was young, single, and carefree, I didn't care much about Canada Day. Just another holiday to go party hardy, get high, and get laid. Not that you needed a holiday for that, lawl.
BTW, Happy Fathers Day, RS.
Dropped the baby, yelled at the buggers, choked them, etc. It's all forgiven today............... hee hee, hue hue, pew pew.
punkwax
06-19-2016, 10:07 AM
My Canada Day consists of slaying trout, riding quads and OMGWTFBBQ'ing all day with friends and family at a cabin on a lake.
FeelsGoodMan
Timpo
06-19-2016, 10:19 AM
There isn't a better place to be imo.
I've been places where people mocked me when I said I was from Vancouver/Canada, (mostly by Americans) and I'd be fully ready to go to blows if you disrespect my country.
We may not have the national pride and boisterous attitude some other nations do, but I think that's moreso a product of our environment and living in a place where we aren't on constant defense of our identity and pride.
Canada, fuck yea!
I don't know about that :okay:
I know for a fact that people around the world think Canadians are aggressive citizen who would start a riot over hockey game.
Also housing prices are going crazy...people are fearing for their future too.
We have mildly corrupt/messed up political system due to Harper or maybe other reasons.
Youth unemployment and homeless shelter is other issue.
CBSA says they think they have security problems, CRA always makes a mistake + their computer seem to get hacked quite frequently.
Anyways, I don't doubt that we're in a great country, but Canada has its own problems too.
I don't know about that :okay:
I know for a fact that people around the world think Canadians are aggressive citizen who would start a riot over hockey game.
Also housing prices are going crazy...people are fearing for their future too.
We have mildly corrupt/messed up political system due to Harper or maybe other reasons.
Youth unemployment and homeless shelter is other issue.
CBSA says they think they have security problems, CRA always makes a mistake + their computer seem to get hacked quite frequently.
Anyways, I don't doubt that we're in a great country, but Canada has its own problems too.
No country is perfect. However, IMHO, Canada comes pretty damn close.
If you've gone travelling, you'd know that the vast majority of opinions of Canadians are very well received.
CharlesInCharge
06-19-2016, 11:44 AM
Look at Norway and its "nationalized" oil... they have like what a trillion? in reserves... but even they, as with Canada are behind state sponsored terrorist groups like ISIS.
Most importantly people in this country would have no problem mowing down any First Nation's that threatens sovereignty of the Crown. Even if reservation concentration camps were to be mass bombed it would be considered collateral damage. We can see similar attitudes first hand looking back at the last RS Isreali Hamas war thread.
Bouncing Bettys
06-19-2016, 12:04 PM
By CIC merely commenting, he has shown the freedoms we get to enjoy. Anybody can express their opinion, however disagreeable or unpopular, and be heard. We need to protect speech and freedoms from political correctness and hate laws. I may disagree with him most of the time, but I defend his right to say it.
ae101
06-19-2016, 12:25 PM
@gululu July 1st is also the hand over of hk back to China.......but like every other hk person, i could care less or even 2 shits about that
Vancouver isnt the greatest place to live right now, but i love it with all heart
i will be celebrating canada day in bar with Chinese, British, American, Aussies and middle east/Africans
last year a lot these ppl heard it was canada day during July 1st and said happy Canada day to me knowing i was Canadian
maybe be just a simple jester, but i quite happy that these guys even know as we are big country but still quite unknown in many ways
this is all just personal opinion
punkwax
06-19-2016, 12:41 PM
By CIC merely commenting, he has shown the freedoms we get to enjoy. Anybody can express their opinion, however disagreeable or unpopular, and be heard. We need to protect speech and freedoms from political correctness and hate laws. I may disagree with him most of the time, but I defend his right to say it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMF5MjzgJrM
July 1st 2016 is the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China.
July 1st is also Canada day...
Coincidence? I think not...
My prayers go to banning you, even if just for Canada day, it'd be doing all Canadians a great justice to not have to hear your nonsense for the day of Canada's birth.
Verdasco
06-20-2016, 07:56 AM
MG1 u asian? chinese right? how many generations
edit: fully read your post, 5th generation, thats so cool! plan to go to the booth in canada place again, anyone else?
Verdasco
06-20-2016, 08:09 AM
how is gululu still not banned?
By CIC merely commenting, he has shown the freedoms we get to enjoy. Anybody can express their opinion, however disagreeable or unpopular, and be heard. We need to protect speech and freedoms from political correctness and hate laws. I may disagree with him most of the time, but I defend his right to say it.
freedom of speech is not really that free. we have a lot of exceptions to that rule. not speaking in regards to what cic said, but certain things should not be free to say.
Lomac
06-20-2016, 08:44 AM
freedom of speech is not really that free. we have a lot of exceptions to that rule. not speaking in regards to what cic said, but certain things should not be free to say.
That's why we have laws about hate speech and such. You can say what you want, but don't be surprised if a portion of the government takes exception to it.
Also, thankfully, while someone is allowed to say whatever the fuck they want due to freedom of speech, as Revscene is a privately owned company we can also restrict idiotic comments.
Just sayin'. ;)
All that said, I'm gonna be camping up in Jasper for the long weekend. Got some off-roading and hiking planned. :woot:
Galactic_Phantom
06-20-2016, 08:50 AM
My prayers go to banning you, even if just for Canada day, it'd be doing all Canadians a great justice to not have to hear your nonsense for the day of Canada's birth.
I'm pretty sure people from China would already be used to having their speech muffled by a higher power
Gululu
06-20-2016, 09:31 AM
I have big quebec flag that i bought when i was in Quebec City. Wonder if I should hang it on display on my downtown balcony on july 1st?
I'm pretty sure people from China would already be used to having their speech muffled by a higher power
wrong. chinese are super critical of the government, people are not afraid to speak up against whoever it is.
I agree with one part of what gululu posted........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9A51jN19zw
DragonChi
06-20-2016, 06:17 PM
Ya, Ai Wei Wei stood up to the Chinese government. He's got so much rights. lol
Galactic_Phantom
06-20-2016, 10:40 PM
wrong. chinese are super critical of the government, people are not afraid to speak up against whoever it is.
LOL.
Look at how well that worked out for Liu Xiao Bo
elite_baller46
06-27-2016, 05:47 PM
haha my dads birthday on the same day. he gets a free coffe from starbucks. lol
Timpo
06-27-2016, 06:08 PM
YES! NO doubt Canada is a great country! :)
http://f.tqn.com/y/canadaonline/1/S/g/Q/national-flag-canada-lge2.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrCxw7l4_zk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ud9Tg5VePM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw26_VZlPek
Cake by the Ocean........ wishful thinking, but just about every business out there is gonna have free Canada Day Cake.
I'm heading out to my favourite Casino, 'cause I'll bet they'll have good cake. Have my cake and gonna eat it, too. Damn, eating cake takes on a whole new meaning these days. :ifyouknow:
Inaii
06-27-2016, 08:51 PM
If anyone likes them, The Trews are holding a free concert at Swangard on Canada Day. Heard about it on CFOX earlier today.
http://www.thetrewsmusic.com/tour/550/
CharlesInCharge
06-27-2016, 09:11 PM
A sad Canadian adventure story.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqQAaHquSfk
Burnaby Village Museum. Check it out.
Http://burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Cake by the Ocean........ wishful thinking, but just about every business out there is gonna have free Canada Day Cake.
I'm heading out to my favourite Casino, 'cause I'll bet they'll have good cake. Have my cake and gonna eat it, too. Damn, eating cake takes on a whole new meaning these days. :ifyouknow:
can you take tosd and I?
I'll take Inaii........ you guys........... um. Sure. Why not?
BTW, it's, "Can you take Tos'd and me?" Grammar rule #18.
To see if it is "me" or "I", take the other part out and see if it works.
For example: Can you take me? Therefore, it would be "Can you take Tos'd and me?"
Can you take I? Nope.
One day, I will spend the time to start a thread on proper grammar rules and whatnot.
RS members, please post Canada Day fireworks events for those who are into that stuff.
I only know of the one in Abbotsford that is located at the Exhibition Park on Trethewey and Maclure.
Gh0stRider
06-30-2016, 11:03 PM
Canada Day celebrations around British Columbia | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/2797335/canada-day-celebrations-around-british-columbia/)
Inaii
06-30-2016, 11:03 PM
Swangard is having a fireworks display at dusk, along with the concert.
Also Canada Place is having a display this year too according to the Fox (info here (https://www.canadaplace.ca/events/canada-day/)). Surrey's info can be found here (http://www.surrey.ca/canadaday/72.aspx)
Retrac
06-30-2016, 11:05 PM
I was down by Stevenson and they had signs up saying firework at 10:15. Had some really cool boats there as well.
Inaii
06-30-2016, 11:07 PM
Ooooh I forgot the tall ships were in, thanks for reminding me!
Speaking of Steveston, are they ever going to have a tall ships festival again?
EDIT: Wow, went to bathroom, came back and posted........... only to have my favourite gal answer the question before it was asked.
punkwax
07-01-2016, 05:23 AM
Usually some fireworks down at the pier in White Rock.. I'll be there at some point today I'm sure. Big family friendly events down there every Canada Day.
Mr.HappySilp
07-01-2016, 07:22 AM
is Canada day and I am stuck working >< but hey double pay!
aalex
07-01-2016, 07:25 AM
is Canada day and I am stuck working >< but hey double pay!
how is that relate to canada post?
tiger_handheld
07-01-2016, 08:49 AM
they kept the words the same in Ottawa!!!
:)
Inaii
07-01-2016, 09:24 AM
how is that relate to canada post?
http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/173/576/Wat8.jpg?1315930535
I'll take Inaii........ you guys........... um. Sure. Why not?
BTW, it's, "Can you take Tos'd and me?" Grammar rule #18.
To see if it is "me" or "I", take the other part out and see if it works.
For example: Can you take me? Therefore, it would be "Can you take Tos'd and me?"
Can you take I? Nope.
One day, I will spend the time to start a thread on proper grammar rules and whatnot.
I speak Engrish now. Asia has ruined me
I speak Engrish now. Asia has ruined me
Yup, that's what staying in Asia would do. Like when I stayed in SoCal for a while, I started to sound so Amurican. Accent, lingo, you name it.
Shit, forgot to wish Canada a happy 149th! Happy birthday, home, sweet home. May you continue to endure the Gululu's of the world.
Next year is going to be big at 150.
I very well intend to live to see the bicentenary. Will break record for oldest person alive, but at least I can say I was around for Canada's first 100th birthday.
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame - The Confederation Train (http://www.railfame.ca/sec_ind/technology/en_2007_ConfederationTrain.asp)
BTW, I inherited a genuine Canada Centennial flag that was used in the 1967 PNE parade (logo in front of Confederation Train in link). I was in a marching band and as drum major at the time, I was given things that were archived by the organizing committee. I brought it out once to display it at an event. It almost got stolen. Stopped the theft by throwing a good sized stapler at the thief's head. Man, got him real good, lol. He limped off after falling from a ladder. I would imagine a genuine flag would be damn hard to find. Maybe.............
CharlesInCharge
07-01-2016, 05:43 PM
Shit, forgot to wish Canada a happy 149th!
Canadian Railway Hall of Fame - The Confederation Train (http://www.railfame.ca/sec_ind/technology/en_2007_ConfederationTrain.asp)
http://i.imgur.com/Cv3mEcU.jpg
Oh, just realized Miley Cyrus is Canadian. ::badpokerface:
http://i.imgur.com/0jzHwbH.jpg
Timpo
07-02-2016, 03:49 PM
Syrian family celebrates 1st Canada Day away from scars of war
'Thank you for much,' says 11-year-old Aziz Toubeh after celebrations on Parliament Hill
By David Cochrane, Lisa Laventure, CBC News Posted: Jul 01, 2016 5:13 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 01, 2016 9:57 PM ET
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-day-syrian-refugees-1.3661635
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Prhs6s8ti8
'Thank you for much': Syrian girl's first Canada Day
Among the thousands of people gathered on Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada Day, some were there for the very first time, celebrating the start of a new life in Canada.
The Toubehs — mother Wejdan, daughter Aziza, 11, and sons Wessam, 17, and Ward, 22 — have been in Canada since December after fleeing Syria's civil war.
Their father, a welder, did not make it to Canada. He was killed in an industrial accident while working in Lebanon as the family waited to gain refuge.
http://i.cbc.ca/1.3661698.1467408307!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/original_620/toubeh-family-s-first-canada-day.jpg
The Toubeh family arrived from Syria six months ago and Friday spent their first Canada Day on Parliament Hill. The family, posing with a Mountie, from left: Wessam, 17, Ward, 22, Aziza, 11, and mother Wejdan. (David Cochrane/CBC)
But Friday was a day to celebrate as the family, decked out in red and white, joined sponsors Susan Whitley and Hoda Mankal for a day of celebration on Parliament Hill.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmSmPCFXgAA_Zje.jpg
Aziza Toubeh's first Canada Day. The Toubeh's left Syria six months ago.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmSmLbxWIAEszzB.jpg
Ward Toubeh (22) is adjusting to life in Canada quite well!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmStBq3WgAEveT5.jpg
The Noofoori's were on the same flight from Damascus as the Toubeh's. Reunited on the hill.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CmSmkxNXYAAR4yf.jpg
Aziza Toubeh (11) gets a boost from brother Wessam (17) to see the Canada Day parade.
CBC News told PMO officials the Toubeh family would be on Parliament Hill.
That led to a meeting with the Governor General and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, another first for the family.
Aziza Toubeh was overcome with emotion as she tried to express what the day meant for her.
"Thank you for my sponsor," she said, wiping away tears. "Thank you for much."
Gh0stRider
07-02-2016, 06:01 PM
is Canada day and I am stuck working >< but hey double pay!
HA! Triple Pay :P
CharlesInCharge
07-02-2016, 06:02 PM
For second it looked like an intro to big butts, fat asses. The irony here our state sponsored "mercenaries" traded women like these as trading cards. A few months ago in Iraq, sets of women were reported to have been burnt alive so as to teach the others to willingly partake in being a sex slave. Just history repeating itself.
For second it looked like an intro to big butts, fat asses. The irony here our state sponsored "mercenaries" traded women like these as trading cards. A few months ago in Iraq, sets of women were reported to have been burnt alive so as to teach the others to willingly partake in being a sex slave. Just history repeating itself.
i'm sorry, what?
Bump......... for Canada's 150th.
Inaii
06-29-2017, 10:35 AM
I'm working this Canada Day, but if anyone is interested Trooper is supposed to be playing at Rocky Point Park on Saturday. It's also Golden Spike days so expect a HUGE crowd if you go down (I recommend not driving, there's rarely any parking).
Mr.HappySilp
06-29-2017, 11:04 AM
Attending a wedding on Canada day!
pastarocket
06-29-2017, 11:42 AM
-gonna go with friends to the celebrations at Canada Place.
Sam Roberts and FeFe Dobson are some of the artists performing there on
July 1st. :notbad:
https://www.canadaplace.ca/events/canada-day/
Attending a wedding on Canada day!
Gonna crash a wedding? Gulolol. Just kidding.
Getting married on Canada Day..........so cool.
Hondaracer
06-29-2017, 04:53 PM
Bachelor party this weekend to celebrate Canada's 150! Lol
Presto
06-29-2017, 05:13 PM
We're heading to Londsdale Quay. There's a bunch of Canada Day stuff happening throughout the day. It was a choice between downtown and North Van. Coming in from Langley, I think I made the right choice.
If you're going to Canada Place for Canada day and you're driving, there's reasonably priced parking at 1128 West Hastings (Marriott) - $7 from 6-6pm or 6pm-6am and 1208 West Pender (Ritz) - $5 all day til 6pm.
danned
06-29-2017, 09:41 PM
people will never forget people get married on canada day
The one day I allow myself to put on the side mirror covers with Canadian flag on it. I have visors, so those flag holders that go on the doors are a no go.
Happy Canada Day, RS.
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