Author: Clint Curtis

Why Does Canada Claim Hans Island?

Canada claimed that the island was part of the 1880 transfer of Hudson Bay Company lands to Canadian sovereignty. Denmark claimed that the island is an integral part of Greenland and was used by Greenlandic Inuit for hunting purposes. Did Britain give Hans Island to Canada? Canada and Denmark signed an agreement on Tuesday that […]

What Does France Own In Canada?

Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are the last piece of French territory in North America. They are quite distinct from Newfoundland and Labrador, making them a must visit. What part of Canada does France own? Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is now a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France, the sole remaining vestige of France’s once vast North American […]

What City In Canada Has A Little Italy?

Toronto, Ontario. Little Italy, sometimes referred to as College Street West, is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its Italian Canadian restaurants and businesses. What is the most Italian city in Canada? TorontoToronto has a large Italian Canadian community, with 30.3 per cent of the ethnic Italians in Canada living in […]

What Is The Benefit Of French In Canada?

Open up job opportunities: French language skills are often required for government positions, especially in federal departments. Studies have shown that Canadians fluent in both official languages can earn more than unilingual job candidates, even if they’re not required to speak French in the work place. What are 5 benefits of taking French? 10 good […]

Do Winnipeg Jets Games Sell Out?

Jets Don’t Sell Out For First Time Since 2011. Since the NHL’s return to Winnipeg in 2011 and for 332 consecutive home games, the Winnipeg Jets have always played in a sold out Bell MTS Place. How much is a ticket to a Winnipeg Jets game? After the 1995-96 season, the Jets relocated to Phoenix, […]

Are The Winnipeg Jets Relocating?

The Winnipeg Jets won’t be moving home games out of the province, after all. The update comes after team owner True North Sports + Entertainment sent fans a survey on Thursday afternoon, asking how they would feel about the NHL team moving home games to a region that doesn’t have restrictions on fan attendance. Are […]

Is France Near Canada?

You can see France from there. While Paris lies 2,700 miles to the east, the eight small islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, a French possession and the last remnant of France’s once-vast colonial empire in North America, float like rocky lily pads barely 16 miles off the Canadian coastline. Does Canada borders France? While […]

Why Are There So Many Italians In Canada?

After the Second World War, the widespread shortage of labour caused by a booming economy, as well as Canada’s new obligations within NATO, once again made the country receptive to Italian immigration. Why did so many Italian immigrants come to Canada? Nevertheless, over 60,000 Italian immigrants came to Canada between 1900 and 1913 in response […]