Author: Clint Curtis

The day-to-day responsibility of providing safe drinking water to the public generally rests with the provinces and territories, while municipalities usually oversee the day to day operations of the treatment facilities. Health Canada’s Water and Air Quality Bureau plays a leadership role in science and research. Who governs water in Canada? In Canada, the responsibility […]

The lack of binding water quality regulations coupled with erratic funding, insufficient infrastructure and degraded water sources have led to systemic problems with drinking water on reserves. What is causing the water crisis in Canada? The climate crisis is becoming a water crisis, and last year was one of the most disastrous years in Canadian […]

Canada Day is the national holiday of Canada. It falls on July 1. On that day in 1867 Canada became a country. In 1867 four of Great Britain’s North American colonies joined together as a new country. What is Canada Day for children? About National Child Day Canada has declared November 20th as National Child […]

Canada is about 3 times bigger than India. India is approximately 3,287,263 sq km, while Canada is approximately 9,984,670 sq km, making Canada 204% larger than India. Is Canada area bigger than India? Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil, and Australia are the countries that are larger than India. Is Canada richer than India? India has […]

Except for Lake Michigan, the lakes provide a natural border between Canada and the United States, a frontier that was stabilized by a boundary-waters treaty of 1909. Which Great Lakes border the United States and Canada? The American-Canadian border runs more-or-less down the middle of lakes Huron, Erie and Ontario. How many Great Lakes border […]

Although Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, wishing someone a “Merry Christmas” is something Canadians typically do throughout the month of December. Seen as more of a festive greeting, “Merry Christmas” can be used right up until December 25th. How do French Canadians say Merry Christmas? Joyeux Noël – Merry Christmas Joyeux Noël is the […]

Bering Strait, Russian Proliv Beringa, strait linking the Arctic Ocean with the Bering Sea and separating the continents of Asia and North America at their closest point. The strait averages 98 to 164 feet (30 to 50 metres) in depth and at its narrowest is about 53 miles (85 km) wide. Which ocean separates Asia […]

Shipping Routes The shortest marine route between Asia and western Canada is known as the Great Circle shipping route. This pathway travels through the narrow, congested and often treacherous Unimak Pass in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands. What are major shipping routes? These eight routes are the busiest shipping lanes for ocean cargo vessels: The English Channel. […]

Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. Leave the heat on in the home, even while out of town. Set to a temperature no lower than 13 C or 55 F. […]

$3.75 (per 30 min.) Is there free parking at Canada Place? There is no free parking near Canada Place. Where to park at Canada Place? The Canada Place Parkade is an ideal place to park when visiting the centre. The first level of this parkade is reserved for short-term parking, so you can find a […]