Remembrance Day in LA

Canadians Abroad is giving out free poppies in honour of Remembrance Day, November 11th.

Memorial services are being held through the Royal Canadian Legion across California.

For info on how to get your poppy and various memorial services, please visit:
http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/FREE_Remembrance_Day_Poppies_for_Members_again!.aspx

Kings vs. Canucks in LA

Join Canadians Abroad Thursday November 10th for the LA Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks at the Staples Center.

Every time the Kings play a Canadian team this season, you can get Section 207 tickets for $55 (Regular $71.50)

Visit Canadians Abroad to purchase your tickets and for more info:
http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Vancouver_Canucks_vs_LA_Kings.aspx

Canadians Buying US Real Estate

Check out this CTV National News story about Canadians buying real estate in the US with me being interviewed:

http://watch.ctv.ca/news/ctv-national-news/oct-8/#clip546730

Canadian Thanksgiving in LA

Join other Canadians around Southern California as they celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving!

List of Thanksgiving events near LA:
http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Canadian_Thanksgiving.aspx

Quebec in Hollywood Sept 9-25

CELEBRATE QUÉBEC'S CREATIVITY

Très chic Hollywood is set to become even more so this September when Québec In Hollywood kicks off a three week celebration of Québec's unique brand of creativity and flair. Prepare to be dazzled by the sights and sounds, artistry and flavors, of North America's own thriving slice of French-speaking culture.

Slated events include a Québec film festival at the Egyptian Theatre, performances by top bands and comedy acts, a Montréal fashion runway show at Hollywood & Highland Center, special restaurant tastings with renowned Québecois chefs, a green transportation design symposium, gallery exhibitions and more. The festivitiesculminate just in time for the World Premiere of IRIS, a new resident show helmed by Québec’s very own Cirque du Soleil at the legendary Kodak Theatre.

More info: http://www.mri.gouv.qc.ca/quebecinhollywood/ 

ARPA Int'l Film Festival

The ARPA International Film Festival runs in Los Angeles from September 22-24, 2011.


Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
More Info:
http://affma.org/
http://herefilm.info/home/
Tickets:
http://www.itsmyseat.com//events/238033.html

Opening the Festival will be Here Starring Ben Foster The Mechanic and Lubna Azabal Incendies. 


Other notable Canadian connection, Los Angeles based lawyer Zoe Kevork from Toronto was an associate producer.

Terry Fox Run LA this Saturday!

Terry Fox Run Los Angeles this Saturday!

Join Team Canadians Abroad for this star studded sweat-fest, as they run, walk or roll, all while raising money for cancer research.

LAST CALL to order t-shirts, so tell your friends, your family and sign up NOW:

Saturday, September 17th at Elysian Park
Distance: 3km or 5km

Check-In: 8am; Run starts at 9am
Meet at: 835 Academy Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Sign-up: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=czycp

$20 (members) and $25 (non-members) and get the Terry Fox T-shirt with TEAM CANADIANS ABROAD on the back!

*Donate Directly to the Terry Fox Foundation and get a TAX RECEIPT emailed directly to you:
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=1234408&langPref=en-CA&Referrer=direct%2fnone

Your donation will be used to cover costs of the park and insurance and everything from the balance goes to the Terry Fox Foundation. 

NOTE: There is a large marshaling area near the baseball diamonds. Look for the Canadian Flags!!

Jack Layton

Jack Layton, champion of positive politics, dead at 61

Globe and Mail:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/jack-layton-champion-of-positive-politics-dead-at-61/article2137070/

LA Art Walk

The Downtown LA Art Walk is a monthly showcase and celebration of the best galleries, artists, photography, restaurants, bars and shops, and businesses located in Downtown Los Angeles.


The next Art Walk is this Thursday September 8th from 6pm-10pm


Check out the website for more info:
http://www.downtownartwalk.com/

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Summer Screenings

Cinespia at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is an outdoor summer film screening series that runs on Saturday nights.

Get cozy and bring blankets, pillows, low-back chairs. Picnic food and alcohol is permitted. No bbq's or pets.

Upcoming movies include: The Big Lebowski, Sunset Blvd, The Terminator, Wet Hot American Summer, The Birds, Dirty Dancing and Scarface.

Tickets are $10
Parking at the cemetery is $10 (or you can try and park for free on city streets.)
Gates Open at 7pm
Movie starts at 8:30pm
No reservation necessary.
Link to buy advance tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/org/587
6000 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles CA 323-469-1181

Link to Cinespia with more info on the events:
http://cinespia.org/calendar
Link to Hollywood Forever Cemetery:
http://www.hollywoodforever.com/

Canadian Music in LA

Winnipeg native Sarah Sanguin Carter (Shark, Falling Skies) is a singer/songwriter/actor based in LA.

Her band SANGUINDRAKE is performing at House of Blues this Saturday.

Details:
House of Blues-Foundation Room
Saturday July 30th at 11:00pm
8430 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood CA
323-848-5100

Facebook Invite:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100710500030190

Band Website:
http://sanguindrake.com/

House of Blues:
http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=70413

Canadian Owned Business in LA

Windsor, Ontario native Jay Batten is the owner/operator of Garage Pizza with two great locations in LA.

Silverlake
4339 1/2 West Sunset Blvd
323-668-1190

Downtown
100 1/2 West 7th St
213-622-3390

Website:
http://www.garagepizzala.com/

Canadian Dollar Highest Since 2007

The Loonie has hit its highest level since early 2007

Globe and Mail Article:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/currencies/dollar-hits-highest-level-since-november-2007/article2109729/

International Summer Mixer

Join Canadians Abroad at the International Summer Mixer & Business Showcase in Newport Beach.

When: Thursday July 28th, 6-9PM
Where: Newport Beach Country Club
1600 E Coast Hwy. Newport Beach
Cost: Members $10 Guests $20
Register: http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/International_Summer_Mixer.aspx

          Participating Organizations:

BABC OC British American Business Council Orange County  Canada California Business Association DACCSOCAL Danish-American Chamber of Commerce of Southern California GABA German American Business Association in Southern California  NACCLA The Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce OCICA Orange County Italian Cultural Association SACC-LA Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Southern California Israel Chamber of Commerce  U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Filmmaker Funding Drive

LA based Canadian actor/filmmaker Karina Wielgosz and her partner Paul Barry need your support for their documentary film called Wisia's Story. About a brave woman's journey during the Warsaw Uprising in German occupied Poland during WWII.

Please follow the link to Kickstarter and contribute what you can, so they can meet their goal before the deadline.

Donate:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wisiasstory/wisias-story

Cross Border Networking Mixer

Join Canadians Abroad and attorneys from the Canadian American Bar Association (CABA) on July 21, 2011 at the City Club in downtown Los Angeles for our latest Happy Hour Business Networking Mixer, where we will have representatives from Cardinal Point Wealth Management on hand to discuss current issues of importance in cross-border financial planning for Canadians and Americans.


In attendance will be the Consul General of Canada to Los Angeles - David Fransen and legal executives from major film studios.

WHAT:	Happy Hour Cross-Border Networking Mixer
WHEN:	July 21, 2011;  6:30 p.m. - 9:30pm
WHERE:	City Club - 333 S Grand Ave., 54th Floor, Los Angeles, CA (top floor of Wells Fargo Center, same side of street as Disney Concert Hall)
COST:	$15 for Canadians Abroad or CABA members; $20 for non-members; $25 at the door.
REGISTER:	https://www.123signup.com/register?id=cxqsv http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Happy_Hour_Cross_Border_Networking_Mixer.aspx

Cross Border Tax Tips for the Canadian Expat

As a Canadian living or investing in the US, you probably have many tax questions relating to your cross-border tax obligations.

Here's your chance to get your tax questions answered.

Marc Gedeon is a CPA and lawyer living in Southern California who can help you with all your cross-border tax matters. Originally from Canada, Mr. Gedeon provides both US and Canadian tax services to clients who have tax obligations on both sides of the border. Mr. Gedeon regularly provides tax planning and compliance to Canadians living, working or investing in the United States, including the prearation of tax returns in both countries.

Mr. Gedeon is available to provide information or advice concerning questions such as:

1.       Do you need to file a US and/or Canadian tax return?

2.       Do you have tax obligations if you are a non-resident or a part year resident?

3.       What are my US tax obligations for investments, savings or real estate held in Canada?

4.       You want to buy US real estate. Do you know the best way to structure your investment and what your cross border tax consequences are? 

5.       Do you know how to report your RRSP’s in the US?

6.       Married to a US Citizen or Resident? What tax elections can lower your taxes?

Contact him here:

Marc J. Gedeon, Esq., CPA
A Professional Law & Accountancy Corporation
5155 W. Rosecrans Ave., Suite 217
Hawthorne, CA 90250

Email: marc@gedeonlawcpa.com
O (424) 254 - 9529
F (310) 602 - 6409

If you have a quick question, please post your comment below for Marc.

Otherwise contact him directly for more info.

US Immigration

Here is a great legal resource for any Canadian looking for answers to US immigration questions.

http://www.canadiansinusa.com/

Canada Day Party in LA!

The best party of the summer is happening in one week on Friday July 1st. 

There is a capacity limit on the Kress rooftop, so book your tickets now to guarantee you'll get in on the fun.

Friday July 1st

6:30pm-2am

Canada Day Party on the Kress rooftop in Hollywood

6608 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood CA 90028

$10 member advance, $20 at the door

$3 drink specials until 9pm

http://www.canadiansabroad.com/Events/Canada_Day_2011_at_the_KRESS_in_Hollywood.aspx

Join Canadians Abroad in Partnership with Cirque du Soleil "IRIS" and the LA Kings as they host the most awesome Canada Day Party ever, eh.
Performances by: Kaya Jones,Carmen and Camille, DJ Mike Palmieri and Jessarae.
Tons of celebrities, including Dave Foley, Will Sasso, Alan Thicke, Shawn Majumder, Luc Robitaille, George Stoumboulopoulos, Jonathan Sadowski and many more surprise celebrity guests.

Canadian Improv in LA

In one week, two great Canadian improv shows in LA, book your tickets now:

Wednesday June 29th 
10pm, $10
The Eh Team performs at the Second City - Hollywood
6560 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood CA 90028
323-464-8542
Second City alumni Ayumi Iizuka, Marc Hickox, Mary Pat Farrell, Peter Oldring and Doug Morency deliver an improv comedy revue with a distinctly maple flavour.
http://www.secondcity.com/performances/hollywood/calendarandtickets/

Thursday June 30th 
8pm, $5
Happy Birthd'EH, A Canada Day Show at UCB Theatre
5919 Franklin Ave
Hollywood CA 90028
323-908-8702
Canadian improvisers Monika Smith, Ingrid Hass, Lindsay Ames, Holly Prazoff, Marc Hickox, Skander Halim, Thomas Middleditch take the UCB stage for a special Canada Day show.
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/