Simply put – Chloramine persists in the water longer than Chlorine. Chlorine or Chloramine? A look at the Cities of Canada. June 7, 2018 11:33. Top 100 Cities by Population Type of Residual Disinfectant North Vancouver, BC Chlorine Victoria, BC Chloramine Brossard, QC Chlorine Repentigny, QC Chlorine Does Vancouver use chlorine or chloramine? Yes, chlorine […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
Has There Ever Been A Shark Attack In Vancouver Bc?
From the Vancouver Sun (January 8, 1925): Encumbered by his heavy diving suit and at a depth of 95′ below the surface of the water, Jack Bruce, a city diver, yesterday fought and killed a shark six feet two inches in length which attacked him again and again at the bottom of the Second Narrows. […]
Is Vancouver And Burnaby The Same?
The City of Burnaby. Located just east of Vancouver, Burnaby is the 3rd largest city in Metro Vancouver and home to Burnaby Village, Metro Vancouver and Burnaby Mountain. Is Burnaby a suburb of Vancouver? Burnaby is a suburb of Vancouver. It was incorporated in 1892 and achieved City status in 1992. In the first 30 […]
Which City Is More Expensive Vancouver Or Seattle?
You would need around 5,623.20$ (7,643.25C$) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with 7,100.00$ in Seattle, WA (assuming you rent in both cities). This calculation uses our Cost of Living Plus Rent Index to compare cost of living. This assumes net earnings (after income tax). Is it more […]
Are There Rattlesnakes In Vancouver?
The Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus oreganus) is the only rattlesnake found in British Columbia and one of only three remaining rattlesnake species in all of Canada. Are there any venomous snakes in Vancouver? Vancouver Island is home to four species of snakes, but don’t worry, there’s no need to pack the anti-venom medicine before […]
Does Vancouver Have Maple Trees?
The Bigleaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum) is a large deciduous tree that grows in the south-western region of the province of British Columbia, Canada. It’s range extends from southern Alaska to southern California. Here on Vancouver Island, the Bigleaf Maple is the largest and most common maple tree. Can maple trees grow in BC? While the […]
When Was The Wind Storm In Vancouver?
Metro Vancouver battered by windstorm Overnight on Friday, Nov. 4, wind gusts caused trees to fall and left thousands without power. B.C. Hydro originally said power had been knocked out for more than 220,000 customers, but that number was increased to 330,000 by Saturday afternoon. When was the big wind storm in Stanley Park? December […]
Do You Need A Heater In Vancouver?
Our winters aren’t typically too cold, and for the most part our summers never get too hot. Recent studies focused on average temperatures in cities around the world find Vancouver residents definitely require heat in the winter. Is AC necessary in Vancouver? With a warming climate, and the possibility of worsening and more frequent summer […]
Is Vancouver Wa A Good Place To Raise A Family?
For families and retirees searching for areas with low crime rates, top-rated schools, and spacious single-family homes, quiet neighborhoods and suburbs in Vancouver like Fishers Creek, Felida, and Lake Shore are highly recommended by local residents. Is Vancouver WA good for families? Thinking about moving to Vancouver? This Washington city and suburb of Portland is […]
Does Vancouver Have A Tundra Climate?
The Pacific Alpine Tundra zone covers an area of approximately 35,000 km² above treeline in the Coast and Cascade Mountains of British Columbia (BC), and on Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii. Is there tundra in BC? The Alpine tundra zone is one of the larger biogeoclimatic zones located within British Columbia, and is found especially […]