I am 27 years old and originally from Toronto, Canada. I originally came to Sydney on Working Holiday with a friend I'd met while travelling Europe.

I've recently moved to Rhodes, but have lived in the city/Eastern Suburbs for the majority of the time.

Although I've been in Sydney for nearly 5 years, I've found it a bit challenging to meet people that aren't travellers. I'm lucky to have a group of close friends I've met at various jobs/events and look forward to meeting some others :) I'm open to doing new things so really up for anything exciting!

I love yoga, travelling and cooking- you will find me breathing these daily!

The big ice hockey game in June is supported by a superb fundraising organisation, Stop Concussions.Com. More information about this great group is below:

Cette annee nous celebrons la Saint-Jean Baptiste un dimanche. Nos amis de Cavalia qui seront a Sydney lors de leur tournee Australienne se joindront a nous.
Au menu, poutine (qui sera le meilleure cette annee parce que nous avons trouve le fromage en grain qui ressemble a celui du Quebec), tourtiere, pate chinois, quiche, pouding aux chomeurs, bieres Quebecoises, live music et musique Quebecoise et pleins de surprises. Prix $15 pour l'entree (inclus un breuvage i.e. biere, vin, breuvage non alcoholise.) Nous aurons aussi l'honneur d'avoir parmi nous notre Consul General du Canada, Monsieur Mario Ste-Marie et sa famille.

This year the Quebec Oz Club will celebrate Saint-Jean Baptiste on a Sunday. Their friends from Cavalia will also come to the party, as they are touring in Australia and will be in Sydney. On the menu you will find poutine (this year it will be the best because they found the Poutine cheese that is similar to the one in Quebec), meat pie (Quebec's style), shepherd's pie (Quebec's style), quiche, pouding aux chomeurs, Quebec beer, live music, Quebec music and many surprises. Entrance fee $15 (includes one drink i.e. beer, wine or non alcoholic beverage). They will also have the honour to have Mr. Mario Ste-Marie and his familly as guests.

The Sydney Film Festival is back, and there are three Canadian films being featured at this event.

The Newport Ocean Waves Square Dancing Club is inviting CAC members to come to the Open House of the Newport Ocean Waves Square Dancing on Tuesday, 11^th June. The Newport Club is very excited about their Golden Jubilee this year, and they would be thrilled if CAC members would be there to share it with them.

Mary Culshaw's story.....

In August 2010 Mary Culshaw saw an advertisement in the Manly Daily for Square Dancing on a Tuesday night, at the Ted Blackwood Hall in Jackson Road, Warriewood, Northern Beaches. It appealed to her curiosity and then she was quick to pull out all the excuses. She wouldn’t be able to get a bus (She doesn’t drive) but darn it, there was one ‘door to door’. The list went on but she decided to try it.

First impression: Warm Smiles, people came up to her to draw her into their circle.

It is not just Country and Western music, all types of music are played. Since then, after starting with 2 left feet, she can now enjoy herself on the dance floor. 

A club can never have too many members, and they are looking for males, females, and couple's (in all configurations) who are in the over 40’s age group.

Guys, don’t be shy! it is great fun ‘If you don’t go, you will never know’

They dance from 8-10P.M. and have supper from 10-10-30 P.M.

The first night you are their guest, after that it costs $8. They do ask you try them out for 3 weeks to see if Square Dancing is for you.

Event: Newport Ocean Waves Square Dancing

Place: Ted Blackwood Hall, just off Pittwater & Jackson Road Warriewood 2102

Date: Tuesday night June 11^th 2013.

Time: Dancing 7-45 for 8p.m until 10p.m

Supper: 10-10-30

Contact Mary Culshaw at marysbooklist@gmail.com. Put "Square Dance New Member Query" in the subject line. Please advise Mary if you are coming alone, or the number of other people coming with you.

Sauce for the Goose: a French play about love and marriage

Trade Commissioner for Canada in Brisbane

The Consulate General of Canada in Sydney is extending its reach to Queensland and seeks a results-oriented individual based in Brisbane to undertake lead generation and client service activities for a period of two years, beginning in June 2013. You will work as a member of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service to facilitate trade, investment and innovation partnerships for our clients, leading to an enhanced commercial relationship. Your success will be measured in terms of client success, client satisfaction and the growth of your client base. Depending on the results achieved over the two year period, an extension may be considered.

The successful candidate must fulfill the following criteria:

• Completed a degree from a recognized university in commerce, business development, business administration or a related field of study.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in business development, trade and investment promotion, or a related field, preferably in the Queensland market.
• Fluent to a high standard of spoken and written English.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Candidates will be assessed against a variety of knowledge and skills. To read more please click here.

Last Hockey Night for the regular season  was Monday April 29.

After this, Hockey Night will be on every week from Wed May 8. Playoffs start on Thursday May 2 (Australian time).