Lelaki warga emas, Siak Heong berusia 68 tahun dan merupakan pesara kerajaan. Di dalam gambar ini, beliau menunjukan kesan kemek di keretanya akibat dipukul wanta berkenaan dengan menggunakan pengunci stereng.

 Apapun Siak Heong tidak mahu membuat laporan polis dan memaafkan wanita tersebut kerana baginya tindakan wanita itu didorong rasa marah kerana keretanya dilanggar.  "Saya menganggap dia bertindak demikian mungkin didorong perasaan marah kerana saya melanggar keretanya.

 Walaupun trauma dengan kejadian itu saya tetap memaafkannya dan berjanji tidak akan melaporkan tindakan kekerasannya kepada polis malah dia juga sudah memohon maaf kepada saya", jelasnya lagi.

10 Khasiat Buah Kurma Yang Perlu Anda Tahu
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1. Buah Kurma dapat mencegah Penyakit Kronik Seperti Jantung & Kencing Manis , amalan memakan buah kurma setiap hari boleh mengurangkan risiko seseorang itu diserang penyakit kronik seperti jantung dan kencing manis kerana mengandungi zat galian seperti potasium, kalsium dan zat besi yang boleh menyihatkan sel darah merah.Berdasarkan kajian Kaum Arab Badui, yang makan buah kurma secara teratur, menunjukkan kadar pengidap penyakit kanser dan jantung yang sangat rendah.

2. Buah kurma mampu memanaskan badan dan merangsang kesihatan wanita hamil dan anak yang dikandung, memudahkan wanita bersalin dan memberi tenaga tambahan.

3. Saidina Ali r.a. meriwayatkan “Barang siapa yang memakan 7 butir tamar (buah kurma) setiap hari, ia akan membunuh semua kuman di dalam badannya”.

4. Kanak-kanak digalakkan memakan lebih banyak buah kurma kerana ia memberi khasiat dari segi proses pembesaran, sekaligus membentuk minda kanak-kanak yang sihat.

5. Membentuk Sifat Penyabar, Bersopan Santun Dan Cerdas Pemikiran

Maksud hadis Rasulullah s.a.w. : “Berilah makan buah kurma kepada isteri-isteri kamu yang hamil, kerana sekiranya wanita hamil itu memakan buah kurma, nescaya anak yang bakal dilahirkan itu, menjadi anak yang penyabar, bersopan santun serta cerdas pemikirannya.”

“Melentur buluh biar dari rebungnya.” Islam mengajar kita mendidik anak sejak dari dalam kandungan ibu agar anak yang bakal dilahirkan itu dibentuk mengikut rohaniah yang suci serta memiliki tubuh badan yang sihat dan minda yang cerdas. Buah kurma merupakan makanan yang mampu membentuk insan yang berperibadi luhur.

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6. Mengambil Keberkatan Sewaktu Kelahiran. Diriwayatkan daripada Abu Musa r.a. katanya: “Anakku lahir, lalu aku membawanya kepada Nabi s.a.w. lalu baginda menamakannya dengan nama Ibrahim dan meletakkan pada lelangitnya dengan buah kurma.”

7. Buah Kurma Makanan Yang Paling Sempurna.Maksud Sabda Rasulullah s.a.w. : “Rumah yang tiada kurma nescaya penghuninya kelaparan.”

8. Melalui petua tertentu, buah kurma dimakan bersama badam dan madu untuk menyembuhkan penyakit. Buah kurma dikatakan menambah tenaga seksual atau batin. Jus buah kurma mungkin baru di negara ini, sebaliknya di negara pengeluar selain dimakan segar, kering atau salai, buah kurma dibuang biji dan diganti dengan kacang tanah, badam atau gajus bagi mengenakkannya. Buah kurma juga dibuat jem, sirap atau bahan tambahan dalam aiskrim.

9. Kandungan vitamin A dan C adalah amat tinggi apabila buah kurma di peringkat Rotab atau khalal

10. Buah Kurma kaya dengan serat yang dapat mencegah dari mendapat barah usus.

Walaupun buah padang pasir itu sukar dibeli dinegara ini selain Ramadhan, orang ramai khususnya umat Islam boleh menjadikan jus buah kurma yang dipasarkan sebagai pilihan alternatif.Selain berbuka puasa, buah kurma juga harus menjadi makanan pilihan umat Islam ketika bersahur seterusnya menjana tubuh sehingga waktu berbuka. Banyak khasiat buah serta tumbuh-tumbuhan yang Allah jadikan yang masih manusia tidak tahu .

Dengan sebab itulah pengambilan buah kurma itu tidaklah sekadar penting pada bulan puasa atau ketika seseorang itu sedang berpuasa, sebaliknya memakan buah kurma wajar dijadikan amalan harian.

APA ITU Nuzul Al-Quran?

Peristiwa nuzul al-Quran menjadi satu rakaman sejarah dalam kehidupan Nabi SAW hingga seterusnya berperingkat-peringkat menjadi lengkap sebagaimana kitab al-Quran yang ada pada kita hari ini. Peristiwa Nuzul al-Quran berlaku pada malam Jumaat, 17 Ramadan, tahun ke-41 daripada keputeraan Nabi Muhamad SAW. Perkataan ‘Nuzul’ bererti turun atau berpindah dari atas ke bawah. Bila disebut bahawa al-Quran adalah mukjizat terbesar Nabi SAW maka ianya memberi makna terlalu besar kepada umat Islam terutamanya yang serius memikirkan rahsia al-Quran.



‘Al-Quran’ bererti bacaan atau himpunan. Di dalamnya terhimpun ayat yang menjelaskan pelbagai perkara meliputi soal tauhid, ibadat, jinayat, muamalat, sains, teknologi dan sebagainya. Kalimah al-Quran, sering dicantumkan dengan rangkai kata ‘al-Quran mukjizat akhir zaman’ atau ‘al-Quran yang mempunyai mukjizat’. Malah inilah sebenarnya kelebihan al-Quran tidak ada satu perkara pun yang dicuaikan atau tertinggal di dalam al-Quran. Dengan lain perkataan segalanya terdapat di dalam al-Quran. Firman Allah:
Dan tidak seekor pun binatang yang melata di bumi, dan tidak seekor pun burung yang terbang dengan kedua sayapnya, melainkan mereka umat-umat seperti kamu. Tiada Kami tinggalkan sesuatu pun di dalam kitab Al-Quran ini; kemudian mereka semuanya akan dihimpunkan kepada Tuhan mereka (untuk dihisab dan menerima balasan). (Al-An’am:38)

al-Quran adalah hidayah, rahmat, syifa, nur, furqan dan pemberi penjelasan bagi manusia.. Segala isi kandungan al-Quran itu benar. Al-Quran juga dikenali sebagai Al-Nur bererti cahaya yang menerangi, al-Furqan bererti yang dapat membezakan di antara yang hak dan batil dan al-Zikr pula bermaksud yang memberi peringatan.

Dalam sejarah kehidupan Nabi SAW ayat al-Quran yang mula-mula diturunkan Allah kepada Nabi Muhammad SAW melalui perantaraan malaikat Jibrail ialah lima ayat pertama daripada surah Al-‘Alaq. maksudnya:
”Bacalah (wahai Muhammad) dengan nama Tuhan mu yang menciptakan (sekalian makhluk), Ia menciptakan manusia dari sebuku darah beku; Bacalah, dan Tuhan mu Yang Maha Pemurah, -Yang mengajar manusia melalui pena dan tulisan, -Ia mengajarkan manusia apa yang tidak diketahuinya.” (al-‘alaq:1-5)

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Nandang Burhanudin, Wartawan Palestina membocorkan strategi pemerintah Zionis Israel untuk menebar virus Aids di setiap pembalut wanita. Produk tersebut akan ditulis: “Made In Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”, namun sebenarnya produk Israel. Targetnya adalah ; 1. Membunuhi wanita-wanita Arab dan umat Islam yang sangat subur melahirkan anak-anak. 2. Memperburuk citra muslimah, karena ternyata terkena virus HIV/Aids dalam keluarga yang menghormati norma-norma Islam. Dimana lazimnya kaum Hawa saat ini, selalu menggunakan pembalut saat haid. Ketika itulah virus akan menebar dan bercampur darah saat digunakan dalam waktu melebihi 30 menit. Akhirnya virus HIV pun akan menjangkiti pengguna.

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43 Interesting Facts About . . .

Canada

1. Kanata is the St. Lawrence-Iroquoian word for "village" or "settlement."ⁿ
2. “O Canada,” originally named “Chant national,” was written by Adolphe-Basile Routhier (French lyrics) and Calixa Lavallée (music) and first performed in Quebec City in 1880. The song was approved by the Parliament of Canada in 1967 as the unofficial national anthem and adopted officially on July 1, 1980.^c
3. The border between Canada and the United States is officially known as the International Boundary. At 5,525 miles, including 1,538 miles between Canada and Alaska, it is the world's longest border between two nations.ⁿ
4. The Canadian motto, A Mari Usque ad Mare, means "From sea to sea."ⁿ

The Canadian flag is known as The Maple Leaf or l'Unifolié

5. Although Nova Scotia was granted the British Empire's first flag by King Charles I in 1625, Canada did not have a national flag until February 15, 1965, when its maple leaf flag was adopted by its parliament. Before that, the red ensign, a British maritime flag, was in general use.ⁿ
6. At 3,855,103 square miles, Canada is the second largest country in the world, behind Russia.^f
7. Its population density is 8.6 people per square mile, making Canada the ninth-most sparsely populated nation in the world.^f
8. The average life expectancy at birth for a Canadian is 81.16 years, the eighth highest in the world. The United States ranks 46th, at 78.14 years.^f
9. The east coast of Canada was settled by Vikings around the year A.D. 1000. Archaeological evidence of a settlement has been found at L'anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland.^l
10. Snorri, the first North American child to be born of European parents (Thorfin and Gudrid), was born in Vinland around A.D. 1000.ⁿ
11. Newfoundland was the first part of Canada to be explored by Europeans. Ironically, it was the last area to become a province, in 1949.^m
12. In 1642, a group of religious mystics from France were inspired by a vision to build a missionary city in the Canadian wilderness. Led by Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve and an Ursuline nun name Jeanne Mance, they founded Montreal.^b
13. According to the 2001 census, 42.6% of Canadians are Roman Catholic, 23.3% are Protestant, and 16% claim to have no religion.^c
14. Alert, in Nunavut territory, is the northernmost permanent settlement in the world.ⁿ
15. Canada became a country on July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act was passed by the British Parliament.^m
16. The Mounted Police were formed in 1873, with nine officers.^g In 1920, the Mounted Police merged with the Dominion Police to become the famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police, an organization that now has more than 28,000 members.^k
17. While ice hockey is Canada's most prevalent sport, lacrosse is the country's official sport.^h The modern game of ice hockey was developed in Canada, based on games that have been played since the tenth century.^c The rules were first published in theMontreal Gazette in 1877.^a

Basketball has become popular around the world since being invented by a Canadian

18. Canadian James Naismith invented basketball to give his physical education students at the YMCA Training School in Springfield, Massachusetts, an indoor team sport to play during the long winters.^e
19. The capital city, Ottawa, was originally named Bytown after Colonel John By, who headquartered there while building the Rideau Canal to connect the Ottawa River with Lake Ontario.^l
20. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world at 151,600 miles.ⁿ
21. The regent of England, currently Queen Elizabeth II, is the Canadian head of state.^m
22. North America's earliest undisputed evidence of human activity, 20,000-year-old stone tools and animal bones have been found in caves on the Bluefish River in northern Yukon.ⁿ
23. North America's lowest recorded temperature was -81.4 degrees Fahrenheit (-63 C) at Snag, Yukon Territory, on February 3, 1947.ⁿ
24. Canada is known as the home of large animals like the moose and grizzly bear, but it is also home to about 55,000 species of insects and about 11,000 species of mites and spiders.^d
25. Canada contains 9% of the world's renewable water supply.ⁿ
26. The official languages of Canada are English and French. Throughout Canada's history up to the current time, there have been conflicts between English and French-speaking Canadians.^b
27. Tensions between French Canada and English Canada reached a head in October 1970, when the Front de Liberation du Quebec (FLQ)—a terrorist organization that had bombed cities, robbed banks, and committed a number of other crimes—kidnapped the U.K. Trade Commissioner, Richard Cross. The army put an end to the revolt and arrested several hundred suspects.^m
28. In 1527, John Rut of St. John's, Newfoundland, sent a letter to King Henry VIII—the first letter sent from North America.ⁿ
29. Charles Fenerty, a poet from Halifax, Nova Scotia, was the first person to use wood fibers to make paper. He started experimenting in 1839 and produced paper from wood pulp in 1841.ⁿ

Thomas Ahearn of Ottawa invented the electric cooking range in 1882

30. Canadians have made many important inventions, including Kerosene, the electron microscope, the electronic organ, insulin, the IMAX film system, the snowmobile, and the electric cooking range.^c
31. Canada is a major producer and consumer of cheese. In 1997, Canadians produced 350,000 tons of at least 32 varieties of cheese and ate an average of 23.4 pounds per person, with cheddar being the most popular.^c
32. Many famous authors have come from Canada, including Lucy Maud Montgomery (Anne of Green Gables), Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid's Tale), and Alice Munro (Lives of Girls and Women).^c
33. A black bear cub from Canada named Winnipeg (or “Winnie,” for short) was one of the most popular attractions at the London Zoo after it was donated to the zoo in 1915. Winnie became a favorite of Christopher Robin Milne and inspired the stories written by his father, A.A. Milne, about Winnie-the-Pooh.^c
34. The Moosehead Brewery in Saint John, New Brunswick, turns out 1,642 bottles of beer per minute.ⁿ
35. Guy Lombardo of London, Ontario, first heard “Auld Lang Syne” as a teenage musician, when he and his brothers toured the rural areas that had been settled by Scots around his hometown.^j
36. Canada has made a significant contribution to rock and roll, beginning with “Sh-Boom” by the Crew-Cuts in 1954.ⁱ Other famous Canadian rock-and-rollers include Paul Anka, Neil Young, the Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Steppenwolf, Avril Lavigne, Rush, Bryan Adams, and Barenaked Ladies.^e
37. Cryptozoologists claim that Canada is the home of several cryptids, including Sasquatch, a giant sloth-like creature known as the beaver-eater, a cannibalistic wildman named Windigo, and a number of lake monsters, such as Ogopogo in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia.^c
38. The natives of eastern Canada tell several stories of a mythical giant named Glooscap, who carved out many of the region's natural features to help him overcome his evil twin brothers. It is believed that these Glooscap stories might be the origin of many of the Paul Bunyan legends.^c
39. The world's strongest current is found in the Nakwakto Rapids at Slingsby Channel, British Columbia. The current has been measured at speeds up to 18.4 miles per hour.ⁿ

Galaxyland at the West Edmonton Mall is the world's largest indoor amusement park

40. The West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, was once the world's largest shopping mall. It now ranks fifth, but it still contains the world's largest indoor amusement park.ⁿ
41. Alberta has 50% of the world's supply of bitumen.ⁿ
42. The CN Tower in Toronto was the world's tallest free-standing structure until it was eclipsed in 2007.^c
43. Manitou Lake on Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron is the world's largest lake within a lake (41.1 square miles).ⁿ

Canada's 13 provincial and territorial leaders are gathering in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., for an annual gathering that officially kicked off Wednesday evening with an opening reception for the leaders and their families. When they begin their meetings this morning there will be no shortage of issues for them to discuss. Here's a look at five topics that are expected to come up and stir some debate before the leaders head home on Friday.

Energy

British Columbia Premier Christy Clark, speaking to media on July 2, is not enthusiastic about a national energy strategy unless the Northern Gateway pipeline dispute with Alberta is settled. (Chad Hipolito/Canadian Press)

At last year's premiers' meeting the leaders — with the exception of B.C.'s Christy Clark —decided to set up a working group on energy issues with an eye to developing a national strategy. Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, Alberta Premier Alison Redford and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale took the lead and will present their year's worth of work to their colleagues in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

They identified three broad areas to focus on in the strategy: sustainability and conservation, technology and innovation, and delivering energy to people. The plan will include things like ways to lower carbon emissions, developing renewable energy sources, increasing research and technology and diversifying the market.

Clark has said her province won't take part in a national strategy until the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project is settled. She's been demanding B.C. get its "fair share" from it but Redford isn't on the same page and it's caused a bit of a rift between the two leaders.

After Selinger, Redford and Dunderdale present their report to their colleagues, Clark's reaction will be one of the key ones to watch for.

The Senate

It's not officially on the agenda but the future of Canada's Senate could come up and prompt some debate. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall has been talking openly about wanting to abolish the Senate in recent weeks and has said he'll be looking for support for that position at the premiers' meeting.

He likely won't get it from Quebec Premier Pauline Marois who has little interest in spending time talking about federal institutions like the Senate. Manitoba's Greg Selinger has said Senate talk is not a priority for him at the meeting either. Ontario used to want the Senate abolished but now that Kathleen Wynne is in charge, the position has shifted to wanting it reformed instead. She's said she's interested in engaging with her colleagues on how that can be done and others are on side with the reform idea. How far will Wall get with his abolishment idea?

Employment

The premiers aren’t big fans of the Canada Job Grant initiative that was in the March federal budget. It's supposed to train up to 130,000 Canadians by giving them a $15,000 grant but the provinces are expected to kick in a third of the cost for each trainee. The provinces currently get money from the federal government under Labour Market Agreements that are set to expire next year and the new program would cut into those transfers.

Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter said on CBC Radio's The House last week that the Canada Job Grant is a mystery program. (Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press)

On CBC Radio's The House last week, Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter called it a "mystery program" and that it doesn't seem consistent with good public policy.

The premiers — the Atlantic ones mostly — are also not happy about changes to Employment Insurance. They say the changes hurt seasonal workers and drive up the demand for temporary workers because local workers end up leaving their communities in search of work.

They want a comprehensive study done on how the changes will affect the Atlantic provinces. What to do about the Canada Job Grant and about EI will occupy much of the premiers' discussion and the Canada Pension Plan will also likely be talked about.

Bullying

On the agenda at the Premiers meeting

Thursday: Premiers will focus on the economy and will discuss jobs, skills and training, strategic infrastructure and fiscal arrangements. Premiers will also discuss progress on the Canadian Energy Strategy.

Friday: Premiers will discuss affordable and social housing, bullying and cyberbullying. Premiers will also discuss progress on health-care innovation.

A closing news conference is planned for Friday afternoon.

For continuing coverage of the meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, stay with CBCNews.ca.

Bullying was a hot topic at the Western Premiers' Conference about a month ago and it will be talked about in Niagara-on-the-Lake. It's an issue that many of the premiers are actively engaged in, particularly in provinces where there have been some high-profile teen suicides, including British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia.

The premiers will be taking a look at the recommendations contained in a report released Friday on cyberbullying that was done by provincial and federal officials. It suggested a new law be created in the Criminal Code related to the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

The premiers will also be sharing best practices in tackling bullying. British Columbia, for example, has spent $4 million on a website that allows students to report incidents in real time and other provinces might follow that example. Other provinces are looking at introducing different kinds of laws.

Emergency Preparedness

In the wake of the Alberta flood, the deluge that hit Toronto, and the Lac-Mégantic disaster, interest in talking about emergency preparedness and responses is increasing. Alberta Premier Alison Redford is advocating for a national emergency response program that would overhaul the federal government's involvement. Ottawa currently helps provinces financially on a case-by-case basis and it can sometimes take years before compensation is all settled. The provinces would prefer more up-front help from Ottawa and will be talking about how to co-ordinate some kind of "roadmap" for the future.

Shopping in Canada

In the past few decades, Canada has started to shed its image as a frigid land of vast wilderness in favour of a sophisticated, urban persona. Canada's major cities are now being seen for what they are—vibrant, modern hubs of activity. The country's urban centres boast many attractions, one of the most significant being their world-class shopping facilities. Shopaholics can find virtually every type of store here—from unique, family-run shops offering homemade products to trendy retail giants selling mass-produced items.

Canada's shopping areas are as diverse as can be; small, historic shopping districts are popular in some cities, while the residents of other areas tend to flock to massive, modern shopping malls. But whatever shopping venues are available, visitors can be sure they will never leave empty-handed.

BRITISH COLUMBIA
In most cities in B.C., the temperatures are so mild that outdoor shopping can be done year-round without frostbite or discomfort. This makes shopping on Victoria's Government Street, located near the picturesque Inner Harbour, an activity the can be enjoyed in both winter and summer. This cobblestone street is lined with unique shops that specialize in items such as homemade chocolate, Aboriginal art, souvenirs, fashion and more. Located just off Government Street are three other smaller shopping areas, Trounce Alley, Market Squareand Bastion Square, each of which offer one of a kind shopping and dining within an historical context. Bastion Square, for instance, was once the site of the town brothel and Victoria's Court House, where many of the town's hangings took place.

Victoria's Chinatown is the oldest area of its kind in Canada. Founded in 1858 by Chinese immigrants brought to the island as coal miners, Chinatown today offers a wide variety of goods, including imported giftware and exotic food items. Shoppers will love the eclectic (and narrow) Fan Tan Alley, which is lined with offbeat shops and unique restaurants. Chinatown is located on Fisgard Street and is accessible via Government Street.

Mayfair Mall in Victoria first opened in 1963 and steadily grew over the years, eventually becoming South Vancouver Island's most popular shopping mall. It offers 120 shops and services, and was recently renovated to uphold its modern image.

Both Vancouver and Vancouver Island have a wealth of markets that offer unique items like handmade crafts by accomplished artists, vintage collectibles and imported food and household goods. Covering a broad range of urbanity and sophistication, these markets range from grandiose, like the public market on Granville Island in Vancouver, to modest, like the Old Country Market in Coombs, a colourful shopping venue that is known for having a herd of goats living on its roof.

Downtown Vancouver is known for its vibrant Robson Street. Offering only the trendiest of shops, Robson offers a selection of designer stores that are only found in major metropolitan areas. Shops started popping up on Robson as early as 1885, when train tracks along the popular street lead to an insurgence of commercial dealings. Today, Robson is known worldwide as being one of Canada's preferred shopping districts.

Burnaby, one of Greater Vancouver's largest municipalities, also offers a premiere shopping experience at the Metrotown Centre. With over 450 shops and services, visitors will be hard pressed to see everything in only one day. The centre is conveniently located within a short walk from the Vancouver Skytrain, and there is plenty of parking available for drivers.

Shopping in the Okanagan region in south-central BC is also a popular activity. Known for its abundance of wine and fruit, the region also offers a variety of non-edible goods that are most commonly found inKelowna, the largest urban centre in the region. Orchard Park Mall, conveniently located on Highway 97 (Harvey Avenue) offers a selection of brand-name stores, while Tutt Street Square in downtown Kelowna is known as a diamond mine for art lovers and unique gift seekers.

	West Edmonton Mall1

ALBERTA
Canada's wealthiest province is home to a number of supermalls, which typically have a selection of giant chain stores and food vendors, but only a limited number of local merchants. Big-box shopping is the trend in Alberta; in general, residents of this busy province usually opt to drive to their nearest mega-sized department or grocery store, where parking is plentiful, rather than explore unique shops on foot.

A prime example is the West Edmonton Mall, which, as of 2005, holds the title for being the largest shopping mall in North America. The mall covers around 48 city blocks of area and offers over 800 shops and over 110 places to eat. But West Ed, as it is often called by Albertans, offers more than just a shopping experience—there is also a giant waterpark, bumper boats, a 7.6-m (25-ft) deep man-made lake with exploratory submarines, sea lion and flamingo exhibits, a replica of Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria ship, a skating rink, two mini-golf courses, 21 movie theatres, a Vegas-style casino, a shooting range, a haunted castle, bungee jumping and an amusement park with 25 rides and attractions including a huge, terrifying roller coaster.

Calgary's answer to West Edmonton Mall is Chinook Centre. While Chinook doesn't offer nearly as many shops and attractions, it does have a large food court, several restaurants, a huge movie theatre, a carousel and over 200 retailers offering everything a shopaholic could hope for.

Calgary's 17th Avenue 2

But those who prefer to do their shopping on a more intimate level need not fret—unique, locally-run shops can also be found in Alberta. Located in the University district, Edmonton's Whyte Avenue has a number of distinctive, eclectic stores, as well as restaurants and nightclubs, while Calgarians typically head to17th Avenue S.W., which offers everything from funky thrift stores to high-class boutiques, as well as a number of popular pubs and bars. Both spots are best explored by foot, so harsh winter weather conditions sometimes deter shoppers to the indoor malls. In addition, finding parking in and around these areas can be a challenge, and often people will have to pay a modest sum to leave their car.

CENTRAL CANADA

Saskatchewan has the unfounded reputation of being Canada's lackluster province, but a visit to the capital city, Regina, will prove otherwise. Downtown Regina is teeming with funky shops, lively pubs and exoticgalleries. One street in particular, 13th Avenue, is known for its unique shopping opportunities; visitors to this neighbourhood can find vintage clothing, trendy fashions, distinctive home accessories, unique artwork and much more. A few blocks south is the Scarth Street Pedestrian Mall, which, in addition to offering an interesting atmosphere, has a number of popular restaurants and shops, including book stores, clothing boutiques and specialty merchants.

A large mall, Regina's Cornwall Centre will lead eager shoppers to a number of popular chain shops that are typically found in similar malls around Canada.

	Winnipeg's Polo Park Mall 3

Winnipeg, often regarded as the cultural capital of the Prairies, has a number of artsy, eclectic neighbourhoods that offer a variety of distinctive shops and services. One such area is Osborne Village, a funky, diverse district located on the south side of the Assiniboine River. Visitors come to Osbourne Village to find craft shops, book stores, handmade chocolate connoisseurs and clothing boutiques with a modern, bohemian flair. Osbourne Village also offers over 30 restaurants, which together offer everthing under the sun.

Winnipeg's largest and oldest shopping mall, Polo Park, offers a good selection of mainstream shops and services, including large department stores and popular clothing shops. Polo Park is conveniently located close to theWinnipeg International Airport.

Toronto's Eaton Centre 4

ONTARIO
Canada's largest city, Toronto, has what many believe to be the best shopping in Canada. Toronto seems to have it all—from giant megastores to unique boutiques, foreign import outlets to homegrown outfitters, and ultrachic (and pricey) designer stores to bargain basement discount warehouses. International and local retailers unite in an amazing commercial feat at Toronto's Eaton Centre, which offers close to 300 shops and services. The Eaton Centre upholds Toronto's reputation of being a leader in the shopping industry by offering a number of cutting edge stores and boutiques.

Toronto's Bloor Street West/Yorkville is regarded by many as Canada's answer to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Bond Street inLondon and Fifth Avenue in New York. Top designers from around the world have set firm roots on this lavish street, which is alternately known as the Mile of Mink. This stretch of road, from Avenue Road to Yonge Street, has attracted a large portion of the world's elite, who have been known to drop a small fortune in some of the ritzy boutiques. But Bloor Street appeals to the common folk too. A number of the trendy stores, while still considered upscale by most standards, offer a selection of reasonably priced goods. One thing is certain—an outfit or piece of jewellery from Bloor Street is sure to be in vogue.

Ways to Pay for Purchases Canada is a technogically modern country that offers numerous ways for consumers to pay for their purchases. Canadian cash is the easiest method of payment, but a wide range of shops will also accept American money and provide the change in Canadian dollars. ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) are easily found throughout Canada in malls, convenience stores and other public establishments. credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and American Express are widely accepted in retail outlets. Many places also take Interac (debit) cards (this tends to be the preferred method of payment among Canadians). Many establishments will also accept travellers cheques, but it is best to check with the cashier before setting one's heart on something.

A dozen or so blocks south of Bloor Street is Queen Street West(between University Avenue and Bathurst), known by Canada's ultra hip as the place to go in Toronto for both fashion items and household accessories. Local business owners think the street has become overwhelmed with chain stores, and they may be right, but the shopaholics aren't complaining—they have everything they need within a couple of blocks.

In Ottawa, tourists tend to head to the Rideau Centre, which is within a short walk from several attractions, including the Parliament Buildings. Rideau centre offers over 180 shops and services, including local and international shops. Rideau Centre is located across the street from theByward Market, a unique outdoor shopping venue that offers a number of specialty shops and boutiques. Find one-of-a-kind crafts, clothing, food items and more at this year-round market. Hungry shoppers will also be pleased to know that the Byward and Rideau shopping areas are surrounded by a number of restaurants and food vendors.

QUÉBEC

Québec embodies what most French cultures exemplify—a love of fashion and all things chic. As such, the shopping opportunities in this unique region of Canada are extraordinaire. Quebec City, known for its abundant old-world charm, boasts North America's oldest commercial district, the Quartier Petit Champlain. Featuring a variety of galleries, fashion boutiques and jewellers, as well as a number of cafés, bistros and other eating and drinking establishments, the area is a must see in both summer, when colourful flowers adorn the streets, and winter, when gently falling snow turns the neighbourhood into a glistening utopia.

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Montréal, Canada's most recognized metropolis after Toronto, is a bustling urban wonderland that overflows with culture and sophistication. Many of Montréal's legendary shopping spots can be found along the Rue St. Catherine in downtown Montréal. Le Centre Eaton on Ste. Catherine's is a sprawling commercial maze containing over 175 commercial and food vendors on five floors, plus a movie theatre. Nearby Complexe Desjardins offers a good selection of upscale cigar, gift, fashion, jewellery and specialty stores. A little ways down the road, the Faubourg Sainte-Catherine offers a number of specialty food shops, including a boulangerie (bakery), several restaurants and a variety of unique shops that carry items like imported giftware, home accessories and more.

Although Montréal can get a bit chilly in the winter, shopping in the downtown core is still easily accomplished with help from a 13 km (8 mi) network of tunnels that link several shopping areas, including Complexe Desjardins and Le Centre Eaton. Visitors can spend a small fortune in the shops, have a hearty lunch and catch a movie, all without putting their coat on.

ATLANTIC CANADA

Atlantic Canada is known for its charming fishing villages, but those who have been there know it's simply teeming with urban sophistication as well. Halifax, the largest city in Atlantic Canada, has a number of exciting malls, including Park Lane Mall in downtown Halifax, a stylish mall predominated by upscale boutiques; the Halifax Shopping Centre, which offers a number of trendy clothing stores; and the Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, a busy shopping centre with over 170 shops and services that can suit any need.

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However, to find something uniquely Nova Scotian, visitors should head to the Halifax Waterfront, where they will find the city's 10 oldest buildings, a group of warehouses now known collectively as theHistoric Properties. These warehouses, which have been designated as National Canadian Historic Sites, helped make Halifax prosperous in Canada's early days by aiding trade and commerce, but they were also frequently used as vehicles for smuggling and privateering. Today, the warehouses have been transformed into chic boutiques, trendy shops and vibrant eating and drinking establishments. Visitors to the area will find a wide selection of goods, including souvenirs, handmade accessories and unique giftware. The Historic Properties are conveniently located close to most central hotels and attractions, including the sprawling Casino Nova Scotia.

The place to shop in New Brunswick is Champlain Place near Moncton, which is the biggest single-storey mall in Atlantic Canada and features over 150 shop and services, including several major department stores. In Newfoundland, The Village Shopping Centre on Topsail road in St. John's offers a wide selection of shops and services. And finally, Gateway Village on Prince Edward Island has a number of crafts and collectibles that will forever remind visitors of their trip to Canada's island gem. The shopping centre is located in Borden-Carleton near the Confederation Bridge, which links PEI to New Brunswick, making it the first and last place island travellers will visit.