Posts Tagged ‘Ontario’

I learned to drive before I moved here, so getting my license in Ontario meant exchanging my Alberta license for an Ontario one. There was no examination or anything, just a straight license exchange. Since I wasn’t required to pass any tests, I didn’t get the MTO’s book on driving in Ontario. Instead I figured [...]

I’ve wanted to try ice climbing for years. I’ve never had a climbing partner who was interested in it though, so I always put it off. This year I finally just went for it.

My cousin was in town recently for some work-related training. He came over for dinner, and the first comment he made was “Ontario is just … weird”. Having lived here for 15 months now I have to agree. It’s been a big adjustment for me. Certainly bigger than anticipated. I think I’m starting to settle [...]

So I’m stuck in traffic last week on my way home (my commute ranges between 20 minutes and 1.5 hours depending on traffic) and the traffic report comes on the radio. He starts talking about all of the problem areas and how traffic is backed up here and over there. I’m stuck in the middle [...]