Author: Clint Curtis

Are Groceries Taxed In New Brunswick?

The 13% HST applies to supplies made in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador (the “participating” provinces). Is grocery food taxed in Canada? In this info sheet, “taxable” means subject to the GST at 6% or HST at 14%. “Zero-rated” means subject to the GST/HST at the rate of 0%. The supply of […]

Why Is Churchill Manitoba So Cold?

Churchill’s winters are colder than a location at a latitude of 58 degrees north should warrant, given its coastal location. The shallow Hudson Bay freezes, eliminating any maritime moderation. Prevailing northerly winds from the North Pole jet across the frozen bay, leading to a January average of −26.0 °C (−14.8 °F). Is it always cold […]

How Long Is The Victoria Clipper Ride?

2 hours and 45 minutes. Victoria Clipper The Clipper Ferry travels between the terminals in Victoria’s Inner Harbour and downtown Seattle. Travel time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. For more information including sailing schedule, visit the Clipper Vacations website. Can cars go on the Victoria Clipper? No. The Victoria Clipper V vessel is a […]

How Can I Spend 3 Days In Victoria?

The best things to do in Victoria BC Get breakfast at the Crust Bakery. Tour the British Columbia Parliament Building. Walk around Victoria Old Town and Chinatown. Enjoy the famous Tea at the Empress. Hike around Beacon Hill Park. Watch the sunset from the Inner Harbor. Visit the Royal BC Museum. How do I spend […]

What Is Upper Middle Class In Manitoba?

Some might want to hide their low earnings, while others don’t like announcing that they fall in the upper class in Canada. Salary range. Province Median Income British Columbia $67,500 Manitoba $63,000 New Brunswick $56,900 Newfoundland and Labrador $59,300 What salary is upper middle class? A family earning between $32,048 and $53,413 was considered lower-middle […]

Why Is Gas Prices Cheaper In Alberta?

Drop in prices at the pumps in Alberta It costs a lot less to fill your tank in Alberta thanks to a strategy from the provincial government involving its fuel tax. Why is gas in Alberta cheaper? Like crude oil differentials, Alberta’s gas prices have always been lower because of transportation costs. Is gas cheaper […]

What Nationality Is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick, Canadian province located on the eastern seaboard of the North American continent. It is Canada’s only officially bilingual province, French and English having equal status. It was one of the four original provinces making up the national confederation in 1867. What are people from New Brunswick called? Demonym Resident of Monctonian Moncton, New […]