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@kaisin82 you done this hike before?
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@kaisin82 you done this hike before?
I have been to Ptarmigan cirque a few times. Pocaterra Cirque.
Tryst Lake I have not done before. Going this weekend.
Some of the larch hikes too long my youngest kid cannot walk so far or I could not carry for so far also.
cool, it's a bit chilly this weekend. Dress warm and have fun!
Yeah we are heading out tomorrow 630am. Read there is snow expecting this evening.
Tomorrow is low of -8 high +4. Bringing traction cleats for the hiking shoes also.
Went to the mountain top before.Drive to the border town to see ,touch Hammerica.
Whistler Mountain!
That one is not Canadian Rockies.
Canada is great if you are an introvert.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/othe...e251d01a194bb98c89c6d9b7a1bed5&ei=86#image=14
The social architecture of isolation: why it’s hard to make friends in ‘friendly’ Canada©Image Credit: Rachel Claire / Pexels
Canada has a global reputation for being one of the friendliest countries in the world. We’re known for our polite “sorry” culture, helpful neighbors, and welcoming communities. Yet behind this cheerful exterior lies a puzzling reality that millions of Canadians face every day: making genuine, lasting friendships as an adult feels nearly impossible.
The truth is that Canada’s social systems, cultural norms, and lifestyle patterns have created an invisible barrier to deep connections. While Canadians are undeniably kind and courteous in daily interactions, this same politeness often keeps relationships at surface level. The result is a nation full of people who are surrounded by friendly faces but still feel genuinely lonely.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/othe...e251d01a194bb98c89c6d9b7a1bed5&ei=86#image=14
The social architecture of isolation: why it’s hard to make friends in ‘friendly’ Canada©Image Credit: Rachel Claire / Pexels
Canada has a global reputation for being one of the friendliest countries in the world. We’re known for our polite “sorry” culture, helpful neighbors, and welcoming communities. Yet behind this cheerful exterior lies a puzzling reality that millions of Canadians face every day: making genuine, lasting friendships as an adult feels nearly impossible.
The truth is that Canada’s social systems, cultural norms, and lifestyle patterns have created an invisible barrier to deep connections. While Canadians are undeniably kind and courteous in daily interactions, this same politeness often keeps relationships at surface level. The result is a nation full of people who are surrounded by friendly faces but still feel genuinely lonely.
what do you want to see in that 1 week. might be a bit too short to see stuff. your best bet will be to rent a car
You mean tour company from Singapore or in Canada?Hi fellow sinkies
Can intro which local tour company for a 1 week tour of Canada?
From Vancouver or Toronto no problem.
Thanks in advance.
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Hi.. 2 weeks max for me..
Thinking of from Vancouver or Toronto..
Next stop will be NY .. of course Toronto will be good as it’s near NY but I don’t mind to take plane to NY from any place in Canada.. Cheers
I got my season passes!
https://dailyhive.com/calgary/alberta-lake-louise-ski-resort-new-ridge
An iconic ski resort in Alberta will be opening a new terrain pod for visitors to enjoy, and it will be available to shred in mere months.
The Lake Louise Ski Resort in Banff National Parksays that after many years of planning, the first phase of its newest terrain addition, Richardson’s Ridge, is in the works.
The resort stated that this season, the Richardson’s Ridge Express detachable high-speed quad will transport skiers and riders to five new beginner and intermediate runs and cruisy, natural glades.
“With spectacular views down Pika Valley and to Mt. Temple beyond, Richardson’s Ridge offers exciting new terrain for the whole family to explore and is similar in size to our existing Larch area,” the resort said.
https://dailyhive.com/calgary/alberta-lake-louise-ski-resort-new-ridge
Iconic Alberta ski resort opening new 200-acre terrain area soon
An iconic ski resort in Alberta will be opening a new terrain pod for visitors to enjoy, and it will be available to shred in mere months.
The Lake Louise Ski Resort in Banff National Parksays that after many years of planning, the first phase of its newest terrain addition, Richardson’s Ridge, is in the works.
The resort stated that this season, the Richardson’s Ridge Express detachable high-speed quad will transport skiers and riders to five new beginner and intermediate runs and cruisy, natural glades.
“With spectacular views down Pika Valley and to Mt. Temple beyond, Richardson’s Ridge offers exciting new terrain for the whole family to explore and is similar in size to our existing Larch area,” the resort said.
Tough life in Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/immigration-scheme-consultants-agents-9.6935604
Aishwarya Dudha · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2025 4:00 AM MDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
TingTing Biao and her family's dream to live in Canada turned into a nightmare. (CBC)
TingTing Biao remembers the moment she realized she lost everything, including tens of thousands of dollars in savings, on an immigration scheme that left her broke and traumatized.
A donated loaf of bread was all she could offer her child.
“My daughter eats one meal in the whole day,” Biao said, her voice trembling during an interview in Saskatoon this August.
Instead of a new life in Canada, Biao is now back in China warning others about what happened — a dream that turned into a nightmare.
In January, Biao and her husband arrived in Canada on tourist visas with their six-year-old daughter, intending to explore their options for moving here permanently.
TingTing Biao's six-year-old daughter Jojo at an airport in Canada. The family arrived on tourist visas but wanted to find a way to stay permanently. (TingTing Biao)
She signed a contract with Jun Su and June HR Solutions in Saskatoon. Biao said she was referred to the immigration company by a friend and believed that an agent who is also of Chinese descent would be trustworthy.
Su, gave Biao immigration advice and offered what looked like a clear path to permanent residency — for a steep price tag of up to $110,000. Biao ended up paying $40,000 before walking away.
An expert told CBC that immigrating to Canada shouldn’t cost nearly that much; it typically costs between $5,000 to $10,000 to hire an immigration consultant for a process similar to Biao’s.
Su is not a licensed immigration consultant.
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) regulates the industry by licensing agents, setting guidelines and investigating complaints. It said anyone who illegally provides Canadian immigration advice for a fee or other consideration without being licensed is an unauthorized practitioner.
Su said in a statement that her husband is a licensed agent and she gives immigration advice based on his guidance and her years of experience.
CICC said in a statement that consultants must set “fair and reasonable fees,” but it doesn’t specify how much is reasonable, nor can it track how much agents are charging.
CBC reviewed Biao’s contract with June HR Solutions. It laid out payments totalling $110,000 tied to several immigration steps, ultimately leading to permanent residency. (CBC Graphics)
Biao paid the first $20,000 when she signed the contract and the next $20,000 after a successful labour market impact assessment (LMIA) — a document Canadian employers sometimes need to hire foreign workers.
Biao received a positive assessment for a kitchen helper position, but an expert told CBC that job didn’t qualify for Saskatchewan’s permanent residency pathway at the time.
Richard Kurland, an immigration lawyer with 40 years of experience said, “the plan was a plan for failure.”
“Even if you get an LMIA as a kitchen helper, it gets you nothing,” Kurland said.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said in a rejection letter that it was not convinced Biao would leave Canada at the end of her temporary work permit, citing family ties in Canada, inconsistent details in her application and an unclear purpose of visit.
Su then suggested an even more expensive detour — invest $80,000 in a business in Yellowknife to apply for an investment visa. But that program requires more than $200,000, English fluency, business experience and a high net worth. Biao had none of those.
This is when Biao realized she was out of options and decided to walk away from the contract. With all her savings gone and no prospects of a life in Canada, she was forced to return to China.
CBC reviewed WeChat conversations showing Su giving instructions and immigration guidance to Biao over several months.
Jun Su gave Biao immigration advice over several months. Including the messages in this conversation suggesting that Biao stay in Canada to wait for a work visa application that was eventually rejected. (TingTing Biao)
June HR Solutions Inc. does have one licensed consultant listed — Su’s husband, Zheng Tao Liu.
Su referred to Liu as “lawyer Liu” in WeChat conversations — but the Law Society of Saskatchewan confirmed that Liu is not authorized to practice law in the province.
“In this role, I assist in serving clients, which I believe is both my right and my responsibility.”
She also said that Liu, her husband, is a lawyer in China and that she never claimed her husband was a lawyer in Canada.
When it comes to fees, she said Canada’s free market allows her to set her own fees.
“Ms. Biao agreed to the pricing at the time of signing, so I do not believe the pricing should be a point of contention now,” she said.
Su alleged Biao and her husband have damaged her professional and personal reputation.
“It's an open Wild West when it comes to consultants. People can charge whatever they want,” Kurland said. “You have to protect these people. They are vulnerable. They clearly do not know how our system works and what things really cost.”
Kurland said Biao’s case is an example that shows CICC lacks the resources and authority to properly protect the public.
“What concerns me the most is the amount of money in play for a simple permanent resident application, as well as the information and advice given to these people,” Kurland said.
“It's a known problem and it's going to be up to the feds to fix it if they want to,” he said.
His recommendations are:
Biao said she’s sharing her story in the hopes of warning other foreign nationals and newcomers against similar schemes.
She said that she is still haunted by nightmares from the experience.
“In the dream, I’m crying," she said.
"My husband shakes me awake … and I’m still crying. It’s true.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/immigration-scheme-consultants-agents-9.6935604
Price of a promise: Chinese family returns home broke after paying $40K seeking Canadian residency
Expert says Canada's immigration consultant system is 'Wild West'
Aishwarya Dudha · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2025 4:00 AM MDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
TingTing Biao and her family's dream to live in Canada turned into a nightmare. (CBC)
TingTing Biao remembers the moment she realized she lost everything, including tens of thousands of dollars in savings, on an immigration scheme that left her broke and traumatized.
A donated loaf of bread was all she could offer her child.
“My daughter eats one meal in the whole day,” Biao said, her voice trembling during an interview in Saskatoon this August.
Instead of a new life in Canada, Biao is now back in China warning others about what happened — a dream that turned into a nightmare.
In January, Biao and her husband arrived in Canada on tourist visas with their six-year-old daughter, intending to explore their options for moving here permanently.
TingTing Biao's six-year-old daughter Jojo at an airport in Canada. The family arrived on tourist visas but wanted to find a way to stay permanently. (TingTing Biao)
She signed a contract with Jun Su and June HR Solutions in Saskatoon. Biao said she was referred to the immigration company by a friend and believed that an agent who is also of Chinese descent would be trustworthy.
Su, gave Biao immigration advice and offered what looked like a clear path to permanent residency — for a steep price tag of up to $110,000. Biao ended up paying $40,000 before walking away.
An expert told CBC that immigrating to Canada shouldn’t cost nearly that much; it typically costs between $5,000 to $10,000 to hire an immigration consultant for a process similar to Biao’s.
Su is not a licensed immigration consultant.
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) regulates the industry by licensing agents, setting guidelines and investigating complaints. It said anyone who illegally provides Canadian immigration advice for a fee or other consideration without being licensed is an unauthorized practitioner.
Su said in a statement that her husband is a licensed agent and she gives immigration advice based on his guidance and her years of experience.
A contract for failure
CBC reviewed Biao’s contract with June HR Solutions. It laid out payments totalling $110,000 tied to several immigration steps, ultimately leading to permanent residency.CICC said in a statement that consultants must set “fair and reasonable fees,” but it doesn’t specify how much is reasonable, nor can it track how much agents are charging.
CBC reviewed Biao’s contract with June HR Solutions. It laid out payments totalling $110,000 tied to several immigration steps, ultimately leading to permanent residency. (CBC Graphics)
Biao paid the first $20,000 when she signed the contract and the next $20,000 after a successful labour market impact assessment (LMIA) — a document Canadian employers sometimes need to hire foreign workers.
Biao received a positive assessment for a kitchen helper position, but an expert told CBC that job didn’t qualify for Saskatchewan’s permanent residency pathway at the time.
Richard Kurland, an immigration lawyer with 40 years of experience said, “the plan was a plan for failure.”
“Even if you get an LMIA as a kitchen helper, it gets you nothing,” Kurland said.
An expensive detour and misleading advice
Biao’s next step was getting a work permit, which would be followed by another payment of $20,000 to Su, but Biao’s work permit application was rejected.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said in a rejection letter that it was not convinced Biao would leave Canada at the end of her temporary work permit, citing family ties in Canada, inconsistent details in her application and an unclear purpose of visit.
Su then suggested an even more expensive detour — invest $80,000 in a business in Yellowknife to apply for an investment visa. But that program requires more than $200,000, English fluency, business experience and a high net worth. Biao had none of those.
This is when Biao realized she was out of options and decided to walk away from the contract. With all her savings gone and no prospects of a life in Canada, she was forced to return to China.
Ghost consultant
Most of Biao’s communication was with Su, who is not a regulated immigration consultant.CBC reviewed WeChat conversations showing Su giving instructions and immigration guidance to Biao over several months.
Jun Su gave Biao immigration advice over several months. Including the messages in this conversation suggesting that Biao stay in Canada to wait for a work visa application that was eventually rejected. (TingTing Biao)
June HR Solutions Inc. does have one licensed consultant listed — Su’s husband, Zheng Tao Liu.
Su referred to Liu as “lawyer Liu” in WeChat conversations — but the Law Society of Saskatchewan confirmed that Liu is not authorized to practice law in the province.
Immigration company’s response
Su declined CBC’s request for an on-camera interview, but emailed her response to Biao’s allegations. She said she serves as an assistant to her husband, who is a licensed consultant, and that she gives advice based on his guidance and her years of experience.“In this role, I assist in serving clients, which I believe is both my right and my responsibility.”
She also said that Liu, her husband, is a lawyer in China and that she never claimed her husband was a lawyer in Canada.
When it comes to fees, she said Canada’s free market allows her to set her own fees.
“Ms. Biao agreed to the pricing at the time of signing, so I do not believe the pricing should be a point of contention now,” she said.
Su alleged Biao and her husband have damaged her professional and personal reputation.
'Wild West'
Kurland reviewed Biao’s documents and said her experience reveals a bigger problem of a major lack of oversight in the regulation of immigration agents.“It's an open Wild West when it comes to consultants. People can charge whatever they want,” Kurland said. “You have to protect these people. They are vulnerable. They clearly do not know how our system works and what things really cost.”
Kurland said Biao’s case is an example that shows CICC lacks the resources and authority to properly protect the public.
“What concerns me the most is the amount of money in play for a simple permanent resident application, as well as the information and advice given to these people,” Kurland said.
Solutions waiting on the shelf
Kurland said it’s clear that there are solutions to preventing issues like Biao’s.“It's a known problem and it's going to be up to the feds to fix it if they want to,” he said.
His recommendations are:
- Parliament already passed legislation in 2019 to strengthen oversight of consultants, but it hasn’t been fully implemented. Kurland said enacting the changes would provide stronger regulation and an insurance fund to compensate victims.
- Publishing typical fee ranges for services like work permits and permanent residency applications, so newcomers know what’s reasonable.
- Giving the CICC more resources and authority, including the power to levy fines.
- Conducting random spot checks of consultants, rather than relying only on complaints.
Lingering trauma
Now back in China, Biao said the ordeal continues to haunt her family. After losing all her life savings, she’s trying to build again. She said she’s still sad and angry, and feels cheated by another person of Chinese origin.Biao said she’s sharing her story in the hopes of warning other foreign nationals and newcomers against similar schemes.
She said that she is still haunted by nightmares from the experience.
“In the dream, I’m crying," she said.
"My husband shakes me awake … and I’m still crying. It’s true.”
https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...y-trip-to-work-on-trade-defence-partnerships/
Published: October 17, 2025 at 3:08PM EDT
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks by a Canada Border Services Agency vehicle at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea over nine days at the end of the month to attend two multinational summits.
Carney is scheduled to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he is set to meet with Malaysia’s prime minister to talk trade.
After that summit, Carney will meet with Singapore’s prime minister and regional business leaders to discuss removing trade barriers and attracting global capital.
Carney will conclude his trip in South Korea by attending a meeting of Asia-Pacific economic leaders in Gyeongju.
The prime minister previously said that, during his visit to South Korea, he plans to visit the shipyard operated by Hanwha Ocean, one of the two finalists for a contract to build new Canadian submarines.
Carney will be travelling in Asia from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.
Carney heading to Asia for 9 day trip to work on trade, defence partnerships
By The Canadian PressPublished: October 17, 2025 at 3:08PM EDT
Prime Minister Mark Carney walks by a Canada Border Services Agency vehicle at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, Ont., on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea over nine days at the end of the month to attend two multinational summits.
Carney is scheduled to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he is set to meet with Malaysia’s prime minister to talk trade.
After that summit, Carney will meet with Singapore’s prime minister and regional business leaders to discuss removing trade barriers and attracting global capital.
Carney will conclude his trip in South Korea by attending a meeting of Asia-Pacific economic leaders in Gyeongju.
The prime minister previously said that, during his visit to South Korea, he plans to visit the shipyard operated by Hanwha Ocean, one of the two finalists for a contract to build new Canadian submarines.
Carney will be travelling in Asia from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trade-canada-trump-carney-asia-9.6953292
Maybe next time SGreans can go Canada work like ****?
Politics
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2025 2:00 AM MDT | Last Updated: 9 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Both leaders will be at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters, Blair Gable/Reuters)
Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to arrive in Malaysia on Saturday in search of trade opportunities with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
But the question on everyone’s mind is whether he’ll get any facetime with the U.S. president, Donald Trump, who is expected to arrive at the same gathering on Sunday.
Trump scrapped trade talks with Canada late Thursday, saying he was outraged by an Ontario government ad running in the States that uses pro-free trade remarks by then-president Ronald Reagan. Trump slammed the ad as "FAKE" and announced "ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday he was suspending the ad in the hopes negotiations would resume on Monday. The Prime Minister’s Office says it had no indication if, or when, negotiations would restart.
Prior to leaving Ottawa for Kuala Lumpur, Carney gave a muted response to the president’s outburst, saying discussions had been moving forward in specific sectors, such as steel, aluminum and energy..
“We stand ready to pick up on that progress and build on that progress when the Americans are ready to have those discussions because it will be for the benefit of workers in the United States, workers in Canada and families in both our countries,” the prime minister said.
The ASEAN logo stands near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit, on Friday. (Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters)
Whether he gets to deliver that message to Trump in Malaysia remains to be seen.
A senior federal official, speaking on background during the day-long flight, said at the moment bilateral discussions with leading ASEAN countries have been scheduled.
The main focus will be getting the Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement “over the line” and ready to sign next year.
“I think we are coming to this region because the countries that make up ASEAN are some of the fastest growing economies in the world,” said the official.
“It's a very dynamic region and I think it's one that we want to see Canadian exporters have greater access to and we want to demonstrate our partnerships with them.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-tariffs-ontario-tv-ad-reagan-analysis-9.6952168
Carney has said publicly he’s making it a priority to seek out places where there’s opportunity to drive economic growth for Canadian businesses.
Most observers have said Canada must be prepared for incremental wins rather than grand outcomes at ASEAN.
Maybe next time SGreans can go Canada work like ****?
Politics
Shadow of Trump's trade war follows Carney to Malaysia
Canada is shooting for a free trade deal with ASEAN countries, but there's no quick fix
Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2025 2:00 AM MDT | Last Updated: 9 hours ago
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Prime Minister Mark Carney. Both leaders will be at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Malaysia. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters, Blair Gable/Reuters)
Prime Minister Mark Carney is due to arrive in Malaysia on Saturday in search of trade opportunities with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
But the question on everyone’s mind is whether he’ll get any facetime with the U.S. president, Donald Trump, who is expected to arrive at the same gathering on Sunday.
Trump scrapped trade talks with Canada late Thursday, saying he was outraged by an Ontario government ad running in the States that uses pro-free trade remarks by then-president Ronald Reagan. Trump slammed the ad as "FAKE" and announced "ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED."
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday he was suspending the ad in the hopes negotiations would resume on Monday. The Prime Minister’s Office says it had no indication if, or when, negotiations would restart.
Prior to leaving Ottawa for Kuala Lumpur, Carney gave a muted response to the president’s outburst, saying discussions had been moving forward in specific sectors, such as steel, aluminum and energy..
“We stand ready to pick up on that progress and build on that progress when the Americans are ready to have those discussions because it will be for the benefit of workers in the United States, workers in Canada and families in both our countries,” the prime minister said.
The ASEAN logo stands near the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit, on Friday. (Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters)
Whether he gets to deliver that message to Trump in Malaysia remains to be seen.
A senior federal official, speaking on background during the day-long flight, said at the moment bilateral discussions with leading ASEAN countries have been scheduled.
The main focus will be getting the Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement “over the line” and ready to sign next year.
“I think we are coming to this region because the countries that make up ASEAN are some of the fastest growing economies in the world,” said the official.
“It's a very dynamic region and I think it's one that we want to see Canadian exporters have greater access to and we want to demonstrate our partnerships with them.”
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-tariffs-ontario-tv-ad-reagan-analysis-9.6952168
Carney has said publicly he’s making it a priority to seek out places where there’s opportunity to drive economic growth for Canadian businesses.
Most observers have said Canada must be prepared for incremental wins rather than grand outcomes at ASEAN.
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