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Opening the Door East: Canadians Step Into China Visa-Free for the First Time in a Generation
By: Donovan Martin Sr, Editor in Chief As of midnight on February 17, 2026, a quiet but meaningful shift has taken place in the relationship between Canada and China. Canadians can now travel to China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days, a change that would have seemed unlikely not long ago. For travelers, students, businesspeople, and families with roots on both sides of the Pacific, the move represents far more than convenience. It signals a reopening of doors, a softening of distance, and a chance for people to experience a country that, for many, has long felt both familiar and distan
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Presidents Day: From Washington’s Birthday to a National Reflection on Leadership
Presidents Day in the United States arrives each year on the third Monday in February, sitting quietly in the middle of winter as both a pause in the calendar and a moment of reflection. For many, it has become known for long weekends and store sales, yet the meaning behind the day runs much deeper. Its roots are tied to the early days of the country and to the legacy of George Washington, whose leadership helped shape what the presidency would become. The holiday began as a tribute to the birth of the nation’s first president, born on February 22, 1732. After Washington’s death in 179
