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December 27, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? New Year’s wasn’t always celebrated on January 1st. The earliest New Year festivities date back about 4,000 years. At that time, the people of ancient Babylon began their new year in what we now call March.

Another cool fact about this year is that New Year’s Eve will be marked as 12.31.23, which is kinda cool.

Since this is the last newsletter of the year, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year and we hope 2024 brings you peace, health, happiness, and love. We’ll also continue to make this newsletter better and always welcome your emails. All you have to do is hit respond. We’ll be creating a survey shortly as well.

But without further ado, enjoy the 152nd edition of the Weekly Goose!

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Although we’ve had an oddly warm December, we’re sure January to March will be a different story. But don’t hide indoors! There are so many things to do in the winter, such as some of our favourite activities that we’ve mentioned in this article below.

The Best Things to Do in Winter in Canada

With winter in Canada taking up the better part of a year, it makes sense to get the most out of it. Those who choose to just bundle up and stay indoors are bound

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-winter

Best Brunch in Ottawa

In our latest article, we dig into the best brunch in Ottawa. From mouth-watering pancakes and waffles to eggs Benedict and smoked salmon, these are great spots to enjoy a meal after a big night out on New Year’s Eve.

www.mustdocanada.com/best-brunch-in-ottawa

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Wondering what to do this winter? Here are some ideas:

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  • Looking to spend New Year’s Eve somewhere new? Here are the most expensive places to spend New Year’s in Canada, according to one survey.

  • Hockey fans have another reason to celebrate the holiday season. The World Juniors are back and Canada has already opened their bid at a 3rd straight World Juniors title with a victory over Finland.

  • Could Canada finally get some faster trains? For those who have visited Europe, Japan, and other Asian countries, you may have wondered why Canada’s rail travel isn’t as popular. Part of the reason is how slow our trains are, due in part to the fact that most of the railways are private and are prioritized for freight. However, a new proposed law could force these owners to prioritize passenger-filled trains over freight trains in any scheduling conflict. The fine? $250,000 fine for every infraction. This would help align Canada’s rails with global standards where passenger convenience is paramount. On top of that, the federal government is working on a high-frequency rail upgrade for Via Rail's route between Toronto and Quebec City, which will operate at faster speeds up to 200 km/hr.

  • Tim Horton’s will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024 and part of the celebration is bringing back retro doughnuts that were served at its first location in Hamilton, Ontario. One of these is the dutchie — a square-shaped pastry decorated with raisins. However, other possibilities include blueberry fritters, chocolate eclairs, and cinnamon twists.

  • December has been one of the warmest December’s on record but it still doesn't compare to the top 10 Canadian weather stories of the year.

  • With Christmas just behind us, let’s take a look at the average age children become Santa skeptics, according to psychologists.

  • While the top stories of the year will likely depend on the region you live in, it can be fun to look through the 84 sentences that explain 2023, according to The Ringer.

  • Most of us utilize our phones while travelling, so there’s a bit of good news when it comes to Canadian cell phone pricing: They’ve dropped 22% since last year.

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