Author: Clint Curtis

In January 1906, George F. Kunz speculated that these diamonds were glacial erratics that had been transported from an unknown site in Canada. Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson are credited with the discovery of the first diamond mines found in Canada in the mid 1990s. How were diamonds formed in Canada? Formation. Over one billion […]

Canada is one of the best countries for metal detecting and gold prospecting (not so much for treasure hunting if you want to know!), so many wannabe detectorists become interested in whether they can detect, how, where, and what laws are applied. Do you need a permit to metal detect in Canada? A permit is […]

Bullion and coins are liable to capital gains tax across Canada, subject to personal-use property exemptions. The listed personal property rules state that coins with a resale value and gain of $1000 or less are exempt from capital charges. Is selling gold taxable in Canada? The supply of carat gold in jewelry or chattel form, […]

Canada sent three contingents to South Africa, while some Canadians also served in British units. In total, more than 7,000 Canadians, including 12 nurses, served in the war. Of these, approximately 270 died. How many Canadians were involved in the South African War? 7,000 CanadiansMore than 7,000 Canadians volunteered for service during the South African […]

From 1992 to 2010, some 40,000 Canadian military personnel served in the Balkan region, under difficult conditions, on peace support missions designed to protect the lives of civilians and allow for stabilization and reconstruction initiatives. What did Canada do in the Balkans? Operations. Following the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia, some 40,000 Canadian Forces personnel […]

Canada recognizes the importance of regional stability, and supports efforts to protect Yemen’s recognized government, defend its territory, and improve stability in Yemen. Is Canada accepting refugees from Yemen? The most successful have been the refugees in Jordan and Canada. A total of 55 people fled to the United States from Yemen. With 27 positive […]

96,530 people. Officially there were 96,530 people in Canada who identified themselves as wholly or partly “Serbian” in the 2016 Census. Demographics. City Population Serbian population (2016) Toronto 2,731,571 25,160 Hamilton 536,917 10,000 Vancouver 631,486 7,690 Mississauga 721,599 5,930 Which country has the most Serbs? The majority of Serbs live in their nation state of […]

Sample of Tourist Travel Requirements for a Albania Visa for Canadian Citizens. No visa is required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page. […]

When Soviet troops marched on Budapest in 1956 to crush a revolution that sought political reform and independence from the Soviet Union, thousands of Hungarians fled to safety in neighbouring nations. Many of these people would then emigrate elsewhere to settle permanently. Why did Canada accept Hungarian refugees in 1956? In 1956 the Hungarian Revolution […]

Yellowhead Helicopters is a privately held Canadian company that has been providing commercial helicopter solutions to the public, industry and government since 1975. What does a yellow helicopter represent? Yellow helicopters, with ‘Electricity’ written in bold, black letters on the side, are often used by electricity distributors to check for any repair or maintenance works. […]