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The Narrow Canal Houses

The Narrow Canal Houses

Have you ever visited an older home in The Netherlands...

Why is the Dutch Flag Not Orange?

Why is the Dutch Flag Not Orange?

As we’re still in the midst of FIFA games (even...

Dutch Football

Dutch Football

Soccer (we’ll call it soccer, since we are in Canada)...

KLM - A Dutch Airline Legacy

KLM - A Dutch Airline Legacy

With Spirit Air closing down the in US recently, there's...

All About Asparagus

All About Asparagus

Did we miss the memo that there’s gold to be...

A Brief History of Speaking Dutch

A Brief History of Speaking Dutch

Have you ever wondered why or how things are called...

Winter in the Netherlands

Winter in the Netherlands

Here in Southern Ontario, it is extremely cold with record-breaking...

Dutch Time

Dutch Time

As we enter a new year, most of us probably...

A paiting of a Blaarkop bull.

Why Komijnekaas?

“Spiced Gouda” Cheese is a favourite for many people all...

Tea and The Dutch

Tea and The Dutch

With the cooler weather quickly approaching, our thoughts turn to...

Dutch-Canadian Farming

Dutch-Canadian Farming

Here in Grimsby, Ontario, we are excited to be next...

History of Hagelslag

History of Hagelslag

It's one of the most famous cultural-specific breakfasts in the...

Agriculture in The Netherlands

Agriculture in The Netherlands

We all know that The Netherlands is famous for their...

Canada Post Strike May, 2025

Canada Post Strike May, 2025

A new strike action by the workers of Canada Post...

80 Years of Freedom!

80 Years of Freedom!

Monday, May 5, 2025, marks 80 years since Nazi Germany...

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