Google Local Launched In Canada

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Google Local Launched In Canada

Posted by CowboyNeal on Thursday September 23, 2004 @10:20AM from the coming-to-a-browser-near-you dept.

Shiifty writes "Globe Technology is reporting that Google Local has gone live in Canada. Google.ca partnered with Yellowpages.ca to deliver local answers to search queries by cross referencing Google's 4 billion website database with Yellowpage's 2.4 million listings. Google cited a Kelsey Group study, which said that 25 per cent of all commercial on-line searches are now local in nature."

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Local, eh? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-23 10:21 · Score: 5, Funny

Finally I'll be able to find nearby places to buy igloos and poutine!
1. Re:Local, eh? by djtripp · 2004-09-23 10:22 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Living in Inuvik, eh?
  
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  "This is you left and that's your left. This is your right and that's your right. You're gonna die!
2. Re:Local, eh? by k_stamour · 2004-09-23 11:03 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  I do not think it is legal to serve poutine with in the states with out an automatic defibrillator....."mmm not bad... CLEAR!!!!! "
  
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  Julius Caesar - Act I, Scene i: "What mean'st thou by that? Mend me, thou saucy fellow!"
3. Re:Local, eh? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-09-23 12:45 · Score: 1, Funny
  
  I'm one of those guys you see eating sundaes and pizza and never get fat...
  
  There are a thousand nerds in their parent's basement cursing your very existence. :p
4. Re:Local, eh? by merdark · 2004-09-23 14:22 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Mmmm, poutine. Now I'm hungry dammit. Way to go.
5. Re:Local, eh? by shoolz · 2004-09-23 14:55 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  You crazy Americans! Everybody knows we don't live in igloos! That's where we keep our sled dogs!
6. Re:Local, eh? by DarryDoo · 2004-09-24 00:10 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Just watch your pronunciation!!!
  
  "Poo-tin" (emphasis on the last syllable) is correct. Don't pronounce it as "poo-tan" ( putain).
  
  Unless the restaurant happens to offer them on the menu as well...
finally by Coneasfast · 2004-09-23 10:22 · Score: 4, Funny

i can now find a porn distributor in MY area, not halfway across the country.

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Re:This is scary by chamblah · 2004-09-23 10:27 · Score: 5, Funny

M$
Re: Stupid submission - obligatory response by charleste · 2004-09-23 10:30 · Score: 5, Funny

Yes we are. And you're going to like it. We welcome our new Google masters...
Re:wow I wonder if it works in buffalo NY by maddskillz · 2004-09-23 10:34 · Score: 2, Funny

If you don't live in Canada, you can't end your sentences in eh?! I think there is a special divison of the mounties that like for people like you!
Re:Well? by Mateito · 2004-09-23 10:37 · Score: 4, Funny

Try:

http://google.ca.eh

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I can see it now... by AndyMouse+GoHard · 2004-09-23 11:04 · Score: 5, Funny

"eh" is a very common word and was not included in your search.

Bill

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Upon seeing the box was too small, Schrodinger's Elephant breathed a sigh of relief.
1. Re:I can see it now... by shfted! · 2004-09-23 13:49 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  As a Canadian, let me say: I'm sorry.
  
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  He who laughs last is stuck in a time dilation bubble.
Or how about... by AndyMouse+GoHard · 2004-09-23 11:10 · Score: 2, Funny

Our server was slashdooted...

Yeah, I'm Canadian.

Bill

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Upon seeing the box was too small, Schrodinger's Elephant breathed a sigh of relief.
In search of lost innocence by Chocolate+Teapot · 2004-09-23 11:44 · Score: 2, Funny

Feeling lucky eh?

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Modest doubt is called the beacon of the wise. - William Shakespeare
Make sure to speak "Canadian" by fR0993R-on-Atari-520 · 2004-09-23 12:17 · Score: 3, Funny

I searched for "bars" in Toronto, ON. Half the results were ice-cream shops. Searching for "pubs" produced the results I was looking for.

Course, the best way to find places in Toronto is either word-of-mouth or NOW magazine anyhoo.

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There are 11 types of people in the world: those who understand unary, and those who don't.
it's pretty incomplete yet by nazsco · 2004-09-23 16:13 · Score: 3, Funny

can't find simple things
FAQ by aggiefalcon01 · 2004-09-23 16:34 · Score: 3, Funny

The Google Local FAQ doesn't mention Canada, but it does give this humorous bit:

5. Does this work everywhere? Can I find a noodle shop in Nagoya?

Google Local only searches for locations in the United States right now. However, we plan on expanding this service to other parts of the world once we work out the kinks in this beta product. In the meantime, we recommend Miyoshiya for noodles in Naka-ku, near downtown.

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