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Quit Your Job...Now

"You can't fire me...I quit!" The classic Hollywood cliche. You have dreamt of saying it though haven't you? I know I have. In fact about 2 years ago I did! Alright, well maybe not exactly. It wasn't a Jerry McGuire-esque scene where I threw my hands in the air and asked who was coming from me. It was more like a politely worded resignation letter handed in a month before I was planning to leave. There was no fireworks or yelling - it... (posted by T. 2 years 105 days ago.)
Stratford Ontario Attractions

Stratford is a Southwestern Ontario town that is situated on the banks of the Avon river. Both the city and the river were named after England's Stratford-upon-Avon of Shakespearean fame. According to the 2006 census, the town's population is just over 30 000. Originally a railway junction, Stratford became a furniture manufacturing centre for Ontario. In 1933 there was a furniture strike that marked the last time the... (posted by T. 2 years 197 days ago.)
Woodstock Ontario Attractions

Woodstock Ontario is a picturesque city situated along the Thames river in Soutwestern Ontario. While certainly not the most famous Woodstock in North America, the city still has it's own charm. It has a population just over 35 000 people and is about 128 km. from Toronto. It is commonly referred to as the "Dairy Capital of Canada" and promotes itself as "The Friendly City". Woodstock's urban centre is growing in size, but... (posted by T. 2 years 202 days ago.)
What to do in Caledon Ontario
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Boasting a population of about 60 000 residents, Caledon can be found in the municipality of Peel, Ontario. Caledon is home to an emerging urban centre, but is primarily rural in nature. Caledon has become known as a retreat for the rich. Many of Toronto's wealthiest residents have country homes in Caledon. This list includes Norman Jewison and the Eaton family. Although not from Toronto... (posted by T. 2 years 204 days ago.)
Discover Chatham-Kent

Chatham is settled on the Thames river in Southwestern Ontario. It is predominantly rural and agricultural but it is still home to over 108 000 residents. Farming surrounds the city but there is industry found in the larger urban areas. Chatham was founded as a naval dockyard back in the 18th century. It was named after a city in England which was also a dockyard. In 1998 the county of Kent was amalgamated with Chatham giving us the... (posted by T. 2 years 205 days ago.)
Brantford Ontario - Not Just The Home of The Great One

Brantford is certainly no stranger to rearing Canadian icons. It is known as The Telephone City due to being the birthplace of Alexander Graham Bell. Brantford wasn't done there though, it is also the birthplace of one of the greatest athletes of all time - Wayne Gretzky. Brantford is located on the grand River, in Southern Ontario. It is home to just over 90 000 residents. It isn't simply a place... (posted by T. 2 years 208 days ago.)