The Search For Home, Part One

We started apartment hunting this past weekend, looking for a place to build a little home.

Our goal is to rent until we can afford to buy a place ... a goal we're hoping to accomplish in 3 or 4 years but, given Vancouver's insane real estate prices, may take a little longer. With that in mind, we're trying to find an apartment that is not only a perfect fit for our newlywed life but also a perfect fit for us longer-term. We want a place that can accommodate a growing family ... not an easy task, since we've got our hearts set on living in one of the nicest (and, therefore, most expensive) neighborhoods in the city.

Apartment hunting in Vancouver is brutal. Many places in Vancouver don't require that tenants sign a year-long lease and places are rented out on a month-to-month basis. What that means is that places that will be available to rent for June 1st are usually only listed on May 1st ... so you've got a month, ONE MONTH, to find your dream apartment. If an apartment is a good price, in a good location, it's often rented out within days of being listed. Once you find a place you like, it's not a matter of just saying "we'll take this!" Oh, no. Not that simple. Everyone who is interested in the apartment has to fill out a lengthy application ... sometimes a landlord will get a dozen applications or more ... and once you've handed in the application, the waiting game begins. Waiting to hear back. Hoping to be chosen.

We saw an apartment last night that we both love. It's exactly what we wanted, in exactly the location we wanted, for exactly the price we were hoping for. Not only does it have all the necessary requirements on our checklist (2 bedrooms, decent kitchen, nice large living room) but it also has all the little extras we were secretly hoping for - a fireplace, a dishwasher, exposed brick! We filled out an application right away and I think we stand a good chance, but this waiting game is killing me. I really, REALLY, want this place.

We have a view more appointments lined up this week, just in case last night's application isn't enough to win over the landlord. Fingers crossed that by Friday we have a place to live! 

one last weekend of autumn

Remember my last post about how November is starting to grow on me? Well, folks, after this past weekend I think it's safe to say that I am officially smitten. Despite weather reports predicting rain on Saturday, we were blessed with blue skies, crisp air and glorious autumn colors. 

I was sure we'd get rain on Sunday instead - I mean, 2 beautiful days back to back in November? Impossible! - so imagine my surprise when the good weather carried over and Sunday was just as nice as Saturday, if not nicer! I'm not really an "outdoorsy" kinda girl, but even I knew that we had to take advantage of the gorgeous weather while it was here so we spent our weekend enjoying the beauty of the wilderness and snapping a few photos - 

{boyfriend looks irritated in this photo because it was self-take photo attempt #360}

Sure enough, the beautiful weather didn't last long. It's cold and pouring rain today. *sigh* But that's okay. I got one last, unexpected taste of autumn and I'm now ready to welcome winter.

Cupcakes on Commercial ...

It was not supposed to be a day about food. It really wasn't, I swear. It was suppose to be a shopping day. The goal was bargains and good finds and the focus was jewelry and cute skirts. If you know anything about my life, though, you know that inevitably every day turns out to be a food day. I must have magic abilities because no matter where I am or what I'm doing, delicious treats just seem to magically appear. Sure enough, as Marcy and I were wandering in and out of thrift shops and cute boutiques over on Commercial Drive this afternoon, we stumbled across this -

Cassia Cupcakery. And of course we just *had* to go in. Afterall, cupcakes and I go waaaaaaay back. My mom says my first word was "mama" but I'm pretty sure she got it wrong and that it was actually "red velvet". I've since grown to be quite the cupcake connoisseur and my friends have even nicknamed me the Cupcake Queen. It's a title I take quite seriously and it's my duty to investigate any and every cupcake shop I come across to make sure they're dishing out nothing but the best. So into Cassia Cupcakery we went.

Flavors included coconut, lemon chocolate, mint, peanut butter, Oreo cookie ...

... And of course RED VELVET (my all-time fave)

They also serve cookies but, really, who orders cookies when you're in a gourmet cupcake shop? Not me, that's for sure. Marcy ended up ordering a vanilla white chocolate cupcake and I debated between their gluten-free, vegan chocolate one and the vanilla coconut before eventually settling on (what else?) red velvet. Moist and fresh, I enjoyed every bite but I was a little disappointed that the icing wasn't made of cream cheese. Boooooooo. Clearly, these folks need to get their cupcake-baking butts down to the deep south to learn how red velvet's done. Just sayin'.

Their red velvet may need some work, but Cassia Cupcakery did get some things right. The decor was cute and the little stands that the cupcakes are displayed on were absolutely adorable. The flavors and prices were clearly identified and the shop was clean and tidy ... no cupcake crumbs lurking about. I would have liked to have seen more creativity in their flavors but I understand that they offer different flavors each day so I guess it was just a case of bad timing. Even though it's not a necessary part of my diet, I was pleased to see that they offer vegan and gluten-free options. I think I'll try one of those gluten-free chocolate ones next time 'round.

Overall, they weren't the *best* cupcakes I've ever had in my life but they were good enough. Would I make a special trip over to Commercial to get some? Probably not, but I'll definitely pop in again next time I'm in the neighborhood.

Cassia Cupcakery, 1706 Commercial Drive. Visit their website here.

What's your favorite cupcake flavor? And while you're at it, lemme know what makes a cupcake shop "pop" for you?

xo Stephanie

It's Pho good ..

Tonight, I had one of those "could not ask for more" kind of nights. Usually, when a group of friends and I go out to dinner together, it's planned a week or so in advance. We all have pretty busy schedules and lots of evening commitments, so it takes time and effort to orchestrate a girls' night out on the town.

This afternoon, I wrote on a friend's Facebook wall that we should go out for Pho - aka absolutely delicious Vietnamese noodle soup. She sent me a text message telling me she was totally up for and we set a time to meet. A few minutes later, I got a text message from another girlfriend. "Are you guys really going out for Pho? Can I come?" ... Yay! Dinner with two friends. What a pleasant surprise.

As I was heading out to meet them, I got a phone call. "Hey, are people really going out for Pho tonight? 'Cause I've been totally craving it and I wanna come too!" Oh. My. Gosh! A spontaneous, full fledged girls' night! Bring it! :)

We ended up going to our favorite Pho place up on Sasamat street called Gold Train Express.

Gold Train Express

4530 West 10th Ave (corner of Sasamat)

We ate our soup, chatted, laughed, updated one another on life. When dinner was over, we were all having such a great time that none of us were ready to say goodbye ... so we headed over to Suzanne's and curled up on her couch and watched Walk The Line. Cue more laughing, some off-key singing, dancing, cartwheels in the hallway (seriously!) and a whole lotta fun. I love these girls so much. I love my west coast life so much. Oh, and I love Pho! It's just pho good! :)

"And these are the moments I thank God that I'm alive. And these are the moments I'll remember all my life. I found all I've waited for, and I could not ask for more."

welcome spring

So, what do you get when you take a beautiful Sunday afternoon ...

... add a group of sweet girls (plus one baby) ....

... throw in a group of rowdy boys ...

.. and leave them to wander along Vancouver's gorgeous seawall ...

?

You get one fantastic kick-off to spring, that's what!

After church on Sunday, nine of us decided to make the most of the day. We ventured downtown for some "all-you-can-eat-sushi" and then grabbed cupcakes at the cupcake shop next door for dessert. Then, we proceeded to stroll along the absolutely breathtaking seawall. The seawall, for those of you who don't know, is a stone pathway that surrounds the perimeter of Stanley Park. On one side, you've got the ocean ... on the other, you've got Stanley Park. It's such a peaceful and pretty place to stroll. Oh, the seawall ... yet another reason why I ♥ Vancouver!

xox

on alert.

This morning I was woken up to the sound of my phone ringing. It was a text message from my mom - "Tsunami alert for Vancouver. Expected to hit around 10am. Please turn your radio on and stay safe." If a message like that doesn't jolt a person out of bed, nothing will.

I immediately logged into Google News and read the reports of the horrific earthquake in Japan. And, at the end of one article was this image -

Tsunami Advisory.

Estimated Tsunami Arrival Times.

And my city is there, with a yellow line straight through it.

I think my heart stopped for a few seconds when I saw that. There are no words.

As the morning went on, the reports became a little clearer and although the Tsunami Advisory is still in effect, the city of Vancouver isn't expected to be affected in anyway (there are still some concerns for Vancouver Island, though). I'm breathing a little easier at the moment but my heart is just broken for Japan. I was terrified knowing we were "on alert" ... I can't imagine how terrifying it must be to actually experience a disaster like the one they just experienced. My thoughts and prayers are with the Japanese today.

xox

I ♥ My 'Hood

I am completely in love with this song + video clip ...

Laurell is a local Vancouver artist and she's incredibly talented. That music video was filmed in my neighborhood ... seriously, that beach is just minutes from my apartment! Whenever I see photos or videos of my 'hood I pinch myself because I still can't believe I get to live here. Give me sandy shores and blue skies over Times Square and the subway system any day! If you had told me 3 years ago that I would make that kind of a statement, I would've told you that you were off your rocker. But it's true. I am now a west coast beach bum through and through.

Mostly, though, I love this video because it pretty much represents exactly how I'm feeling these days. Giddy. Blissfully happy. Hopeful. Butterflies in my belly. Smitten. Blessed.

"I can't get you out of my head, I'm getting ready to fall over you, you're sticking like glue ... yeah, I want you all to myself." ♥

All Greek To Me

Tonight, a group of my friends and I went out for dinner here ...

{ photo credit - Waqas Ahmed }

Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna is, according to many, *the* Greek restaurant in Vancouver. Popular among both tourists and locals, it's located right downtown, on Davie Street, and is known for its inexpensive but delicious souvlaki, pitas and lamb roast. I was really excited to try Stepho's, not only because I've heard so much about it, but because I rarely eat downtown. There are so many fantastic restaurants and cafes right in my neighborhood (Kitsilano) that there really isn't any need to venture across the Burrard Bridge into the downtown core to find good food. That being said, one of my goals for 2011 is to expand my foodie insight to all corners of the city ... and Stepho's downtown was a great way to kick-start that goal into motion.

From the outside, it certainly doesn't look like anything to write home about. Nestled cozily between a little convenience store and a sushi restaurant, it actually looks a little run-down. As my friends and I joined the queue of diners standing outside, I wasn't convinced that the 45 minute wait was going to be worth it. Luckily, once we stepped inside I was pleasantly surprised. They've made the inside of the restaurant look like a little Greek village with one half of the restaurant looking like a little house and the other half like a garden. The service was fast, our waitress was friendly and our food arrived about 10 minutes after we ordered it. I ordered the moussaka and it was very good - not the best moussaka I've ever had, but delicious nonetheless.

{ Grace, Bo and I enjoy some warm Greek bread }

So, is Stepho's worth all the hype? Yes and no. I loved the atmosphere ... the authentic decor, the Greek music, the jars of olive oil and the vintage wine display. I loved the checkered blue and white table cloths and the flickering candles and the little vases of flowers on each table. I would happily wait 45 minutes in line, on a chilly Vancouver evening, just to sit in a place that makes me feel like I'm in Greece. As for the food ... well, while I certainly liked and enjoyed it, truth is it's not the best Greek food I've ever had. Dishes at Stepho's average $7-$12 and you get what you pay for ... it's yummy, but it's not the creme de la creme. Will I go back? Yes, probably many times. Will it get my vote for best Greek restaurant in the city? Sorry, Stepho's, but no.

What's your take on restaurants with hype? Do you find they typically deliver, or do you usually leave feeling a little disappointed?

xox

The Chocolate Chronicles, part 1

Xinxin and I are both foodies and every time we hang out together, our conversation always finds a way of shifting to food.

"Have you tried such-and-such restaurant yet," she'll ask.

"No, I haven't. I've heard of it, though."

"Oh, well we HAVE to go! Add it to the list."

"Consider it added. Oh hey, that reminds me ... have you tried such-and-such cafe?"

I'm not even kidding, this is how 99.9% of our conversations unfold. The list (and yes, we really do refer to it as "the list") is a continuously growing collection of restaurants, cafes, bakeries, delis, grocery stores and sushi bars that we have promised to explore together. One of the places on the list was Thomas Haas Patisserie. Xinxin is a big Thomas Haas fan, and when she heard that I'd never been it was one of the first things she added to our "must try" list. Then Lynda showed up at Grace's birthday party with a Thomas Haas crispy chocolate raspberry cake and goodness gracious it was "shut your pie hole" delicious! What really sealed the deal, though, was the ridiculous craving I've been having lately for French macarons. When I did a little research online and found out that Thomas Haas apparently has the best macarons in the city, I knew we had to cross this place off the list pronto. So a chocolate date was set, and this afternoon Xinxin and I braved the damp rainy weather outside to get lattes and dessert here:

Thomas Haas grew up and began his career as a culinary genius in Europe. He came to North America in 1995 and has worked as the executive pastry chef at the Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel and, later, as executive pastry chef at Daniel restaurant in NYC. He's appeared on Martha Stewart several times and was voted one of the top ten chefs in America by both Chocolatier and Pastry Art & Design magazines, so you know he's the real deal. Needless to say, with credentials like that, I had some big expectations for his patisserie.

Truth be told, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I've passed by here a bazillion times during my strolls down Broadway Street and I had no idea it was even there until I googled it to find out the address. But trust me ... once you step inside, it's love at first sight. Chocolates, truffles, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, macaroons, croissants, danishes, breads and scones all neatly showcased in clear glass shelves, each one calling out to me. I eventually chose a champagne truffle and Xinxin ordered almond mascarpone. And, of course, we ordered six French macarons in pistachio, chocolate and raspberry flavors.

The champagne truffle was delish, but the French macarons are what really stole my heart:

I'm not gonna lie - this place is just a tad bit crazy expensive. The $7 truffle didn't really surprise me as that seems to be the going rate for gourmet desserts here in Vancouver, but six macarons cost a whopping $9.99 .... and in case you can't tell by the photo, they are teeny tiny! Gosh.

Overall impression - Thomas Haas is definitely home to some absolutely fantastic goodies and I'll be back for more French macarons when I need an indulgent pick-me-up, but with such a lofty price tag I doubt this patisserie will become one of my frequent favorites. And that's probably a good thing, because I could seriously eat those macarons every day, all day, for the rest of my life.

Love + chocolate, Stephanie

xox

Weekend Plans

"Let's go to the movies ... let's go see the stars ..."

This blog post could also be titled Reason #850919102 Why I Love Living In The Heart Of The City! On Sunday, I am doing something très Sex and the City. I'm going to see a black and white movie on the big screen at the Hollywood Theatre on Broadway. The Hollywood Theatre is a family-owned movie theatre here in Vancouver that's been open and running for 75 years! It's the oldest family-owned theatre in the province (maybe the country?) and it's managed to retain all of its 1940s glamour and charm ... the red velvet seats, the little ticket kiosk that pokes out onto the sidewalk, the vintage popcorn machine. It opened in 1935 and tickets back then cost a mere 10 cents! Hard to believe tickets nowadays cost $10+ ...

Anyway, to celebrate its 75 anniversary, the Hollywood Theatre is hosting a big celebration this weekend with some classic movies including one of my all-time faves ... Casablanca!

If you know me, then you know that I absolutely love Casablanca. It's my 2nd favorite movie of all-time, beaten only by the ever amazing Gone With The Wind. I'm sorry, Humphrey Bogart, but NOTHING can beat Gone With The Wind. My friend Grace is also really into black and white movies and so we're taking ourselves on a whimsical time travel trip and will be getting all dressed up and heading to the movies this weekend together. I am so excited! I will try to remember to post pictures.

If you live in Vancouver, you can find more info on the Hollywood Theatre's weekend celebration here.

Anyone else have any fun weekend plans?

xoxo

Cupcakes!!

I'm quickly learning that Vancouver is a cupcake city. There are several cupcake shops all around town and, unlike the cupcake shops back in Montreal, these ones actually seem to be thriving. What can I say? We're just a city that loves little bundles of deliciousness. You can find yummy cupcakes pretty much anywhere, but my personal favorites are sold here:

The name of this adorable pink mecca of awesomeness is Cupcakes by Heather & Lori. If that name sounds familiar to you, you've probably seen an episode or two of Cupcake Girls, the reality show that's filmed here. It's not the camera crews that keep me coming back, though. It's the atmosphere. This is just hands down one of the most adorable places on the planet and the cupcakes are sooooooo good. I mean, look at these babies:

My favorites are Red Velvet (of course!) and Blue Hawaii (coconut and vanilla flavor - yum!). There are several Cupcakes by Heather & Lori locations around the city, but this particular shop is on Broadway Street - just a 15 minute walk from my apartment! I have to say, I've been REALLY good and I've only slipped in once or twice to pick up a treat for myself. Usually when I swing by, it's to pick up a birthday cupcake for a friend. Here's the one I picked out this afternoon for Alan's birthday -

Mint Chocolate Chip. *be still my heart*

Happy Weekend! :)

xoxoxox

Privileged.

"Privileged" is the word that's on my heart tonight.

Katie's brother-in-law is an actor currently starring in a play that's part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival. This evening, a group of us went out to cheer him on and support local theater. The play was fantastic, and as I was walking home I had what I like to call a "movie moment" ... one of those moments in life where everything seems just as it should, when all of the pieces seem to fall into place just right, where everything is so picture perfect it's almost as if you're playing a part in a scripted drama.

It had been raining for most of the evening, but by the time the play ended the rain had stopped ... the streets were still wet, though, so you could hear the cars swooshing through puddles as they drove past you and the sidewalks were glistening with the residue of raindrops and the air smelled fresh and clean and spring-like. I was walking along Granville Street and the sound of soft jazz music and conversation and laughter just spilled out of the coffee shops and restaurants. I could see the downtown skyline off in the distance, all lit up like a birthday cake. I was marveling at the fact that I can walk from the theater to my apartment (a dream come true!) and having one of those "wow, I can't believe I live here" moments and when I got to the corner of Granville and 12th Avenue, I just paused to take it all in.

I live here. I live here, in beautiful Vancouver. And not only do I live here, but I love living here. And not only do I love living here, but I love the life I get to live here.

And do you know what hit me, as I was standing there on the corner of Granville and 12th? This beautiful life that I am currently living ... this life of "movie moments" ... this life would never have come to be if I had not listened to that still, small voice inside of me nudging me to venture west instead of east. God made it very clear to me that Vancouver was where He wanted me to be, and so I came obediently. And that obedience had led to moments and experiences and blessings that have completely transformed my life in ways I never would have imagined.

I am really humbled by the reality that this life that I am blessed to be living & that I love so much was none of my doing. I didn't plan this. I didn't choose this. This was not the life I thought I wanted. My plans, my dreams, my goals, my ambitions ... they were all scattered somewhere between Times Square and Central Park in the hustling bustling cosmopolitan empire that is Manhattan.

I'm reading a fantastic book right now by an incredible woman named Elisabeth Elliott. In one of the chapters she talks about how, contrary to popular belief, she feels that being single is a gift that should be cherished. She writes: "Having now spent more than 41 years single, I have learned that it is indeed a gift. Not one I would choose. Not one many women would choose. But we do not choose gifts, remember?"

That line has stuck with me ever since I read it - we do not choose gifts.

Standing there on that street corner, I realized that I did not choose this life, but it was chosen for me. When I first moved here, I moved with a sense of obligation ... a sense that this was "Plan B" ... but now, just a few months shy of a year later, I know for a fact that my life in Vancouver was a gift from God to me. This is the life I need. This is the life I was made to live. This is the life that will make me happy. This city, this job, this ministry, these friends ... this is my purpose. This life is a gift and I am so incredibly privileged to have been given it. It may have been my Plan B, but it was never (not for a minute!) God's Plan B.

Thank you so much, Lord, for the amazing life you have given to me.

Privileged. That's what I am. ♥

This post was originally posted on my other blog, Faith in the City.

I Saw A Whale & Other News

First and foremost, before I write anything else, I would like to say  scream that OH MY GOSH, OH MY GOSH, LAST NIGHT I SAW A WHALE IN THE OCEAN!!!!!!! No joke. A real-life whale. Some friends of mine were hanging out at the beach and they phoned me and told me to get my butt down there pronto. I literally bolted out of my apartment and ran all the way down the hill to the water's edge. Low and behold, right there lurking beneath the surface was a big beautiful gray whale. One more reason why I LOVE living in Vancouver.

Another reason I love living in Vancouver? Sunsets like this -

Breathtaking, isn't it? Sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure that I'm not just dreaming and to confirm that yes, I really do live here!

And now, in other not-so-exciting news ... I'm sorry I've been M.I.A. in blog and message board land lately. I've been busy soaking up the last few days of summer and prepping for my fall internship with Born for More. The semester at University of British Columbia begins on Tuesday, so the BFM team and I have been frantically trying to pull everything together on time. I have one last staff meeting this evening and then we are good to go & will hit the ground running next week. So, so exciting! I can't wait to meet "my" students and begin to build those connections and friendships.

For those of you who are curious about last weekend's camping trip - it was fun, but I am definitely a bed and breakfast kind of girl. The ferry ride over to the island was spectacular, as always, and we saw lots of cool things like seals and sea urchins ... no starfish though. :(

Loving you all & missing you lots!

xox

O Canada ♥

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Canada Day on Thursday. I sure did! The city was a buzz of patriotism and I was up and out at 9am to take it all in. Here are a couple of snapshots of my day (the rest are all up on Facebook) ~

Canada Place down by the waterfront was where most of the festivities were. The Olympic flame was also re-lit in honor of our country's birthday.

The parade downtown

Celebrating diversity. These Persian dancers were AMAZING.

Tara-Jean and Vincent from So You Think You Can Dance Canada performed.

The Young Executives (a band) paid tribute to our troops with an awesome rendition of The Killer's song, All These Things I've Done.

My favorite "secular" band, Five Alarm Funk, performed. They were fantastic, as usual.

Last but not least, fireworks by the water with a group of my favorite church peeps.

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

We are truly blessed to live in such a wonderful, beautiful, free country!

xox

Days Like These ...

I had such a lovely Sunday yesterday. I spent the afternoon with some of my favorite friends hanging out on The Main - a hippie, vintage neighborhood full of consignment shops and vegan restaurants. We spotted some yummy street vendors selling food, and treated ourselves to some traditional Japanese Osaka balls ... mmm mmm good ...

Later in the evening, we grabbed dinner at a fab restaraunt where there was a live band playing. Usually, I'm not a fan of eating dinner with live music - I find it stifles conversation and makes the evening a little less enjoyable - but this band was so freakin' amazing that I wanted to sit there and listen to them all night! It was like magic. :)

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, too.

xoxo

guessss who's in town?

Sorry I've been a M.I.A. these past few days, but I've had a little visitor from home ....

The lovely Miss Jessykins is in town for 10 days! We've been busy sipping frappucinos, strolling along the beach, eating yummy food and taking in the sights. She leaves on Tuesday (boo!) and I'll be back to my usual blogging then. In the meantime, I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend! xox

Queen Elizabeth Park ♥

Today I went to Queen Elizabeth Park ... one of my favorite places in Vancouver. The park has the most beautiful gardens and incredible views of the city. It was the perfect place to usher in the month of May. Here are some photos:

Hello, spring-time. You are wonderful.
xox

A Room With A View

The beautiful spring view from my bedroom window right now.

How beautiful is that tree?! Love it.

Paboom!

I am so in love with this store:

It's just a few blocks from my apartment and they have the greatest home decor items at such affordable prices. I bought super sweet pink lanterns for just $4 and today I bought a bright pink garbage can for my bedroom for just $6. I think this might be my absolute favorite shop in the whole city. *sigh* Who knows what I'll find next?!

-xoxo-

The True North, Strong and Free

I haven't posted in awhile (sorry!) but tonight I just want to share how incredibly proud I am of my city. Vancouver is a sea of red and white tonight. Everywhere you look, you see one thing: PATRIOTISM. Canadian flags and maple leafs are draped on buses, hanging from balconies and, of course, adorning the shirts of Vancouverites of all ages! I'm sitting in Blenz Coffee House right now and the staff are all wearing red t-shirts that say GO TEAM CANADA on them. We may not be the most powerful nation on the planet, but we are a proud people.

I got to go to the dress rehearsal for the opening ceremonies and it was totally out of this world! It was a rehearsal but they did a full run-through with all the performing artists and even the Prime Minister present. It was such a privilege to be there and trust me - you will NOT want to miss the ceremonies tonight, especially if you are a Canadian! The artistic director did a wonderful job of capturing the diversity and history of our country - everyone from east to west is represented. It's amazing!

I'm off to a little ceremony party at Laura and Davey's house. I'm bringing red and white candy to share! :o)

I hope you get a chance to watch the ceremonies on television tonight. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

GO TEAM CANADA, GO!