Author: Clint Curtis

Monday is the first day of the week according to the international standard ISO 8601, but in the US, Canada, and Japan, it’s counted as the second day of the week. Monday is named after the Moon. Monday comes after Sunday and before Tuesday in our modern-day Gregorian Calendar. Does the week start on Sunday […]

Labour Day began in Canada on April 15, 1872, a mere five years after Confederation. On that historic day the Toronto Trades Assembly, the original central labour body in Canada, organized the country’s first significant ‘workers demonstration. Who invented Labor Day? While most sources, including the U.S. Department of Labor, credit Peter McGuire with the […]

“When it is Canada Day, it is never too cold outside, it is never the reason for organizing the best of the celebrations to make it an unforgettable day. Sending you warm wishes on Canada Day.” “Congratulations to you Canada and a very happy Canada Day to one and all!” “Happy Birthday Canada! How do […]

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and goes until December 10, the Human Rights Day. What is special on 25th November? International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | United Nations. […]

Who Invented DST? If you think Daylight Saving Time is a good idea, you can thank New Zealand scientist George Vernon Hudson and British builder William Willett. In 1895, Hudson presented a paper to the Wellington Philosophical Society, proposing a 2-hour shift forward in October and a 2-hour shift back in March. Why did Canada […]

Yes! Although it is not a public holiday, Halloween is a very popular celebration that is considered to be the second-largest commercially successful holiday in Canada. Here are the activities you can try to take part in the Halloween celebration: Carve pumpkins, known as Jack-o’-lantern. Do Canadian celebrate Halloween? Halloween is celebrated pretty much the […]

Canadian bank opening hours. Most bank branches in Canada operate on a six-day working week– opening Monday to Saturday and usually closed on Sundays. There are, however, some exceptions, like some branches of CIBC and TD, which open on Sundays. Is Saturday a working day for banks? The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the […]

It must clearly show that you have enough money to support yourself for the first 3 months of your stay in Canada (the equivalent of CAN$2,500). If you arrive in Canada with the equivalent of CAN$10,000 or more, you must tell the border services officer. If you do not, you could be fined or put […]

Canada is a great choice for a working holiday because you are able to interact with people of so many different cultures all in one destination! How much can you earn in a working holiday in Canada? around CAD$10-15 per hourHow much do you earn during a working holiday in Canada? In terms of wage, […]

Mars Canada. Mars Canada makes the Canadian version of Twix bars. Twix Bars consists of two cookie bars with a layer of caramel and coated in milk chocolate. Initially made in Britain, Mars Canada makes the Canadian version. Who is the manufacturer of Twix? Mars chocolate brandsMars chocolate brands The new production line will produce […]