Actually, I still do live in Canada (and Ontario, for that matter). Just not in southwestern Ontario anymore.
I actually lived in London, as well as St. Catharines. But not for very long; I lived in London until I was 18 months(ish), and St. Catharines until I was ten.
EDIT*-Which means...
The area, yes. I grew up about 75 minutes outside Toronto. It's just a family thing. My whole family grew up loving the Leafs, and I followed suit.
But, I haven't always been a Leaf fan. It was the dear old Jets all the way until.. well, you know.