Author: Clint Curtis

In the early 19th century, the provincial governments of Ontario and Nova Scotia created legally segregated common schools. These were also known as public schools. In the early 1840s, the public school structure was formalized in Canada. When did school segregation start in Canada? Ontario. From 1850 in Upper Canada in the Province of Canada, […]

List of hurricanes in Canada Type Amount Major Hurricanes (Cat 3+) 2 Hurricanes (Cat 1+) 34 Tropical System (Depression, Storm, and Hurricanes) 79 ExtraTropical and Tropical System (Extratropical storms and Tropical Systems) 140 How many times have hurricanes hit Canada? Hurricanes only occur occasionally in Canada. On average, they happen about 5 times a year. […]

Quebec City-Windsor Corridor. The most densely populated area of Canada is what’s known as the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. What is the most densely populated area? Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division. […]

between 15 and 20 years. Life Expectancy and Warranties Air-source heat pumps have a service life of between 15 and 20 years. The compressor is the critical component of the system. Can a heat pump last 20 years? Heat pumps can last 10 to 20 years, depending on usage frequency, though 15 is average. Functionally, […]

When finishing a basement, the possibilities are endless. Depending on what you already have and what you want done, your costs can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $50,000. Flooring: Varies by material. Flooring type Average cost per square foot Ceramic tile $5 to $15 Hardwood $5 to $15 How much does […]

Alternating current is cheaper to generate and has fewer energy losses than direct current when transmitting electricity over long distances. Why AC is used instead of DC in power systems? AC is much easier (therefore cheaper) to step up and down in voltage(using a transformer) than DC, and can be done more efficiently than the […]

55°F. Set your thermostat to 55°F/16°C. That’s warm enough to minimize the risk of pipes freezing (see the next point) while keeping energy costs low. Be sure to raise the temperature accordingly if pets are staying behind! Why? What temperature should you keep an empty house in the winter? 55 degrees FahrenheitWhat Temperature to Leave […]

In North America, Winter Storms often happen when a cold and dry air mass or Cold Front, moves down from Canada and collides with a warmer and humid air mass or Warm Front, from the Gulf of Mexico. In the Southern United States the boundary between the two air masses produces precipitation that falls as […]

When winter precipitation falls as freezing rain or drizzle, heavy ice accumulations (ice storms) can also cause significant damage, especially when accompanied by high winds. Eastern Canada, southern Ontario and Quebec are most susceptible to this phenomenon. Which part of Canada is most likely to get freezing rain? Heavy snowfalls are most common in British […]

The Calgary hailstorm on June 13, 2020 resulted in approximately 70,000 claims and over $1.3 billion in insured damages. What was the worst hail storm in Canada? the Calgary hailstormThe worst hail storm in Canadian history in terms of paid insurance claims was the Calgary hailstorm of Sept. 7, 1991. Where in Canada was the […]