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Posted by Jason Edlund on February 22, 2009 at 3:54 PM
I joined npn a couple of weeks ago but was wondering why there isnt a regional Canadian forum?
Posted by Greg Barteluk on February 22, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I'm guessing that we are too widely distributed geographically.
Posted by Younes Bounhar on February 22, 2009 at 9:27 PM
I've thought about it for ages, and wanted to suggest to create one...but as Greg said...we are too spread out really...anyone interested in creating an Ontario group?
Posted by Greg Barteluk on February 22, 2009 at 9:51 PM
Let's see what kind of interest an Ontario forum draws. I'm in!
Posted by Brad Kargus on February 22, 2009 at 10:22 PM
Why not just add provinces into the existing forums? For example, British Columbia into the Pacific Northwest NP, Alberta into the Rocky Mountain NP, Ontario into the Northeast NP ...

Posted by Mark Strang on February 23, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Being a rabid Nationalist/Federalist, I would love to see a Canadian Forum. For now I will view all forums, with particular interest in anything mountainous.
Posted by Ian Cox-Leigh on February 23, 2009 at 1:05 AM
There are sound arguments for lumping most of Canada in with other regions. But, Ontario doesn't quite fit with any of the other regions already in existence. Surely there are enough of us in Ontario to warrant a forum. I'd be a regular participant for sure -- it'd be nice to share some location suggestions and whatnot.
Posted by Brad Kargus on February 23, 2009 at 1:41 AM
After posting, I realized the political implications of my comment. :eek: I assure you I strongly support Federalism! :smile:

My thinking is that most provinces have a fair bit in common with the states adjacent to them in terms of geographic boundaries.
Posted by David Prichard on February 23, 2009 at 1:45 AM
I'd just like to point out to other nationalities in NPN, as this thread indicates, just how much Canadians ignore their North. :wink:
Posted by Brad Kargus on February 23, 2009 at 3:42 AM
David, my apologies. I'm guilty as charged. :wink:
I would love to see more images from the Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut Territories on NPN. This is a vast area with tremendous photographic opportunities although accessibility is a challenge.
Posted by Mike Karakas on February 23, 2009 at 9:58 PM
I'm all for a Canadian forum - hopefully you all let a guy from Manitoba join in! Gotta love that Canadian Shield photography! Btw, am I the only guy here from Manitoba??

Mike Karakas
Winnipeg, Mb.
Posted by Mike Karakas on February 23, 2009 at 10:04 PM
I'm all for a Canadian forum - hopefully you all let a guy from Manitoba join in! Gotta love that Canadian Shield photography! Btw, am I the only guy here from Manitoba??

Mike Karakas
Winnipeg, Mb.
Posted by Tom Nevesely on February 25, 2009 at 12:24 PM
I for one would be in support of a Canadian forum. I don't have the numbers but there is quite a few Canadian photographers here.

In regards to Canada being geographically diverse I say big deal. There is already an UK?Europe forum and we all know how diverse Europe is.
Posted by Kenn Leonhardt on February 25, 2009 at 10:25 PM
I'd be in favour of a Canadian forum. Off the top of my head, I can think of about ten Albertan's in particular that frequent NPN, two of whom are NPN staff, so I don't think that there's a shortage of us or that we're too spread out.
Posted by Jason Edlund on February 25, 2009 at 10:55 PM
Its too bad that there isnt one, from what ive seen there's quite a few great photographers in Canada and the different regions, it doesnt really make sense that there isnt any in Canada. Who sets them up the moderators or just members?
Posted by Darren Barclay on February 26, 2009 at 6:42 PM
I'd love to see a Canadian forum as well. I wouldn't have a problem with it being national instead of regional.