Tag Archives: canada

iPad Data Rates In Canada

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Duane Storey

As many people know, Rogers announced the 3G data pricing for the iPad in Canada. As expected, many people are upset about it, partially due to the lack of bandwidth, and partially due to the lack of an option to … Continue reading →

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Saved By My Nexus Pass

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Duane Storey

I picked up a Nexus pass about a year ago, mainly because I thought it would help with the amount of travelling I have been doing over the years. In theory, a Nexus pass will let you cross the US/Canada … Continue reading →

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Carbon Offsets – A Quick Calculation

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Duane Storey

I was doing a little research on carbon offsets this morning, and just for yucks, wanted to price out what it would cost to be a supplier of carbon offsets in Canada. There are various ways to offset carbon, but … Continue reading →

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Looking For A Juno Awards Sponsor

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Duane Storey

Last year I attended the 2008 Canadian Juno awards in Calgary, AB, as a media representative for Urban Vancouver. The media accredidation is open for this year’s awards show, which are in Vancouver. I would love to attend this year … Continue reading →

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A Note From Chuck Strahl, MP From Chilliwack/Fraser-Canyon

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Duane Storey

Someone back home just forwarded me this email that was recently sent out by Chilliwack’s member of Parliament, Chuck Strahl. In it, he talks about his views with regards to what is happening in Ottawa right now. I’m posting this … Continue reading →

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Entry #18: Solar Powered Community In Canada

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Duane Storey

Today I read an article about a unique solar powered community in Canada. The actual location of this community is Okotoks, Alberta. The residents there have created a solar array for their houses that manages to completely power 52 homes. … Continue reading →

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Apple Finalizes 3G iPhone Release Date For Canada – July 11th

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Duane Storey

I stopped by the new Vancouver Apple store on my way to work to hang out with John Biehler and watch a bit of Steve Job’s keynote. Obviously the question on everyones’ mind basically revolved around the 3G iPhone that … Continue reading →

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Roger’s Wireless And The Canadian iPhone

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Duane Storey

I missed the boat on the first round of Canadian iPhone action last year mainly because I was (quite stupidly) locked into a crazy Bell Mobility contract. The current consensus of the rumour mill is that Apple is gearing up … Continue reading →

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Apple iPhone Coming To Canada

Posted on April 29, 2008 by Duane Storey

It’s official — Roger’s has made what they call a public statement regarding just that: TORONTO, April 29 /CNW/ – Ted Rogers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications Inc. today issued the following statement: We’re thrilled to announce … Continue reading →

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Tax Season

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Duane Storey

For those that are interested, I finally found an account downtown that I think is willing to do my taxes. I’ve typically always done them myself, except for one year when I had a bunch of stock and moving expenses … Continue reading →

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