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The Beaver is the national animal of Canada. It can be found on the nickel (a coin). It is the national animal of Canada because the beaver is one of the main reasons Canada was explored and colonized. Trappers - or Les Couriers De Bois came to Canada for Beaver pelts which were very necessary for the fashions of the time. It represents industry and perseverence.
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During the 2006 holiday season, more than 3,500 retail locations throughout Canada were fully stocked with SIRIUS' latest plug-and-play and portable radios including the Sportster 4 and cutting-edge Stiletto 100. According to independent retail tracking research provided by the NPD Group, SIRIUS was the preferred choice for satellite radio this holiday season with nearly 8 out of 10 satellite radio shoppers choosing SIRIUS in December. Since January 2006, SIRIUS has led the satellite radio industry in Canada with 75 per cent market share, within NPD's measured channels.*
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Ontario and Quebec are the industrial center of Canada. They have a wide variety of manufactured goods. The lower part of Ontario ... has very rich farm land, with many orchards. This Niagara area is also known for its wine production.
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"We are truly honored to be named the 2006 Inventor of the Year," said Jim Lambert C.E.T., the design engineering manager of the Hydraulic Business Unit of Bosch Rexroth Canada. "It is especially rewarding to be recognized for our achievements by the Autodesk community -- one of the largest online manufacturing engineering communities in the industry."
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