Author: Clint Curtis

When Was The Name Regina First Used?

The name Regina comes to us from the Latin language and means “queen”. The name has been in use since medieval times influenced in part by St. Regina, a 3rd century French saint and virgin martyr (in France, she’s known as Sainte Reine). How old is the name Regina? Regina was a third century virgin […]

Is Rent Expensive In Victoria Bc?

Rent Prices. As of December 10, 2022, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Victoria, BC is $2,095. This is a 16% increase compared to the previous year. Is Victoria B.C. expensive to live in? Victoria named most expensive city in B.C. Victoria has surpassed Vancouver as British Columbia’s most expensive city, according to […]

Are Rent Prices Going Up In Victoria?

The Regional Rent Index (RRI) increased by 3.0 per cent in the March quarter. In the twelve months to March 2022, the RRI increased by 10.1 per cent. This annual rate of increase is well above that in the twelve months to March 2021 (6.1%) and well above the long-term average annual increase (3.6%). Will […]

What Are The Cheapest Suburbs In Victoria?

The top 10 affordable suburbs in Victoria Suburb Postcode Median Capital City Price ($) Frankston 3199 $1,200,000 Carrum Downs 3201 $1,200,000 Hastings 3915 $1,200,000 Ballarat North 3350 $1,200,000 What are the most affordable suburbs in Melbourne? The cheapest suburb in Melbourne is Melton. It is located at the far west and has some of the […]

Is Ottawa Ontario Safe To Live?

Ottawa has the reputation of being one of the safest places to live in Canada. In comparison with other areas, Ottawa’s crime rate falls on the lower end of the spectrum. Is Ottawa safest place to live? Ottawa has had the lowest rate of violent crime among Canada’s six largest cities over the past decade. […]

Where Is The 48Th Parallel In Canada?

In Canada the parallel forms part of the border between Quebec and New Brunswick. Ships heading north along the coast of Washington toward the Strait of Juan de Fuca must make radio contact with Canadian Coast Guard vessel traffic service upon crossing the 48th parallel. What city is 48 degrees north? Today, we present: 48 […]

What Are The Good Areas In Ottawa?

The Top Neighbourhoods in Ottawa Hintonburg. A lively, livable neighbourhood, just 10 minutes walking distance from trendy Westboro. Tunney’s Pasture. Westboro. Carlsbad Springs. Hunt Club-Windsor Park. Billings Bridge. Stittsville. Kanata. What is the best area in Ottawa to live? The Glebe and Old Ottawa South are two of the more prosperous residential areas of Ottawa’s […]

Is Canada Above The 49Th Parallel?

But for the majority of Canadians, the 49th parallel is a northern border. Most of our population lives well below it, would have to drive north to reach it. Only three provincial capitals sit above it. (Victoria dangles below at the southern tip of Vancouver Island by design, not accident. Is Canada on the 49th […]