Can you share some Canadian customs horror stories?

Well, I heard one where a customer bought a lawn mower from Canadian Tire. When they got it home and started using it, the blade flew off and almost hit their pet dog. It was a really scary situation.

One common type is about long delays. People have their flights to catch but customs holds them up for hours. For example, a family was traveling for a vacation and got stuck at customs for over five hours. Another type is about items being confiscated wrongly. A person had a small pocket knife which was a souvenir but customs took it away.

Well, there have been stories of items being wrongly confiscated at west coast customs. For example, a traveler had some unique local handicrafts which were not actually prohibited but the customs officers thought they were and just took them away without proper verification. This left the traveler feeling very frustrated as those were souvenirs with sentimental value.

A student was going to the US for further study. She had all her study materials, notebooks, and some small handicrafts made by her friends in her suitcase. At the customs, they suspected the handicrafts might be some sort of illegal goods. They took her to a separate room for interrogation. She was so scared and tried to explain, but it took a long time for them to finally let her go after thoroughly checking everything.

One time, a guy was crossing the Canadian border for a business trip. He had his work visa and all the necessary paperwork. But there was some confusion with the computer system at the border. They made him sit in a small room for nearly five hours while they sorted it out. He missed an important meeting because of this. It was really frustrating for him as he couldn't do anything but wait.

Sure. I heard of a case where a customer took their car to Canadian Tire for a simple brake repair. After getting the car back, the brakes were making a strange noise. When they took it back, the staff was unresponsive and tried to blame it on other factors rather than admit their mistake in the repair.

In some parts of India, there's a custom where during the Holi festival, people smear each other with colorful powders. It's a really fun and vibrant custom. Everyone, young and old, joins in the chaos of colors, and it symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring.

In the UK, the bureaucracy in the healthcare system can sometimes cause problems. For example, getting approval for certain treatments can be a long and complex process. In Canada, there are horror stories related to the dental care situation. Since dental care is not fully covered by the public healthcare system in most cases, many people avoid going to the dentist because of the high costs, which can lead to serious oral health problems in the long run.

Sure. There's a story about a moose that wandered into a small Canadian town. It strolled right into a local coffee shop, causing quite a stir. The customers were both shocked and amused as the moose seemed rather nonchalant, just looking around as if it was a regular customer. The barista didn't know what to do at first but then decided to offer the moose some water in a big bucket, which the moose actually drank from.

One traditional Canadian Christmas story is about the Belsnickler. It was a figure who would visit children before Christmas. Dressed in furs and sometimes a bit scary - looking, he would test the children to see if they were naughty or nice, much like Santa Claus does but in a more rustic and old - fashioned way. The children had to be on their best behavior or risk getting a small scolding from this unique Christmas character.