Memorial Day has been observed in Newfoundland since 1917 commemorating the sacrifices of its war veterans, and was inspired by the great losses suffered by the Newfoundland Regiment on July 1st, 1916 at Beaumont-Hamel. Why is Canada Day a Memorial Day in Newfoundland? Since the induction of Newfoundland into Canada in 1949, “Memorial Day” has […]
Author: Clint Curtis
Does Toronto Have A Downtown?
Downtown Toronto is the main central business district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. What is downtown Toronto called? the Central DistrictThe area known as Toronto before the 1998 amalgamation is sometimes called the “old” City of Toronto, the Central District or simply “Downtown”, though Downtown Toronto is the name of the city’s central business district. What […]
Was There A Newfoundland Dog On The Titanic?
Rigel was a large black Newfoundland dog who was said to have saved some of the survivors of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. What dog breeds were on the Titanic? Canine survivors Three small dogs, two Pomeranians and a Pekingese, survived the Titanic disaster cradled in their owners’ arms as they climbed into lifeboats. […]
Is Newfoundland The Only Half Hour Time Zone?
It is observed solely in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Newfoundland Time Zone is the only active time zone with a half-hour offset from UTC in the Americas. DST is observed throughout this time zone. Is Newfoundland a half-hour time zone? The Official Time Is NST Unlike most time zones, Newfoundland has […]
How Long Does It Take An Iceberg To Reach Newfoundland?
The drift of icebergs from their origin on the west coast of Greenland to the coast of Newfoundland is about 1800 nautical miles and takes an average of 2 to 3 years. Will there be icebergs in Newfoundland in 2022? The latest forecast, by a team including Professor Grant Bigg and Jennifer Ross, predicts a […]
Why Are Icebergs Common In Newfoundland?
Why are so many icebergs found off the coast of Newfoundland?Why are there so many? Many have been quick to blame climate change. Higher air and ocean temperatures in the Arctic have led to an acceleration of ice loss from glaciers in West Greenland. Glaciers are weakened from above when melting water seeps through and […]
How Many Streetcar Routes Are In Toronto?
The TTC’s extensive streetcar network covers a vast area of the city with 11 routes and 82 kilometres of service. How many streetcars are in Toronto? The Toronto streetcar system is a network of nine streetcar routes in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Where do the streetcars run in Toronto? […]
What Can You Do In Toronto For 6 Hours?
Layover in Toronto: Things Locals Do in Toronto Visit the quintessential gallery of Canadian art. McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 20-30 minutes north of the airport by taxi. Go to the beach. Take in a sports event. Go to Harbourfront. Take in a musical. Enter Toronto’s smaller theater scene. Go golfing. What can I do with […]
What Is Toronto Doing To Stop Homelessness?
The City has secured funding, including from the federal government, to exceed these targets and is on track to deliver over 2,000 supportive homes, as well as over 1,000 Canada-Ontario Housing Benefits. The majority of the new housing opportunities will be created by the end of 2022. What is the City of Toronto doing for […]
Where Does Toronto Rank In Expensive Cities?
According to Mercer’s 2022 Cost of Living Survey, an evaluation of 227 cities across five continents, the 6ix is currently the most expensive city in Canada, and boy, are the runners-up ever looking good. To put things into perspective, Toronto is the 89th most expensive city in the world. Is Toronto the most expensive city […]