Canadian Weather

Well, it's February in Canada and we are bitterly reminded how the weather dictates what we can do outside and what we can't. It definitely shapes our lives and defines our tough Canadian psyches. We are a hearty, Northern people thriving in the Great White North.

Lately it has been particularly chilly in all parts of Canada. Ontario has had terrible snowstorms where the Army has been called in to help clear the streets. There was the "Big Ice Storm" in Quebec and parts of Ontario that folks still go on and on about. The Maritime provinces get their share of sea ice, hurricanes and blizzards too. And of course, it does get to 300 degrees below zero in Alberta and it's even colder in Winnipeg.

While we often hear of the great hardship faced by those in other parts of the country, the trials and tribulations of West Coasters are often overlooked. Here is a photo of the damage from the terrible coastal storm that passed through Vancouver last week. Most people stayed home and most schools were cancelled. It really makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us not to take life for granted.

Warning: Following picture is quite graphic and may not be suitable for younger viewers.