Author: Darrel Pratt

How Many Taxis Are In Calgary?

There are approximately 4,500 taxi drivers in Calgary, working in 1,881 taxis. How many taxis are there in Toronto? 4,849There are 4,849 licensed taxicabs operating in the City of Toronto and it is estimated that more than 60,000 trips are taken in taxicabs every day. How many taxi companies are there in Canada? Number of […]

What Was Ontario First Called?

Upper Canada. Initially called Upper Canada, Ontario became the name of the province when it and Quebec separated in 1867. What was Ontario originally called? Ontario acquired its name from the Iroquois word “kanadario”, which translates into “sparkling” water. The earliest recording of the name Ontario was in 1641 where it was used to describe […]

What Utilities Do I Need Calgary?

Calgary Electricity Providers and Natural Gas Services AltaGas. ATCO Power. ATCOenergy. Direct Energy. ENMAX Energy. Hudson Energy. Just Energy. Superior Energy. What are the utilities for a house in Calgary? The average monthly utilities cost in Alberta is $320.50. In Calgary, the average monthly utilities cost is $470. How much is the average utility bill […]

When Should I Stop Watering Calgary?

Let your grass grow into dormancy. Stop watering your lawn once the day begins to shorten and nights begin to cool off. Before the temperature drops, drain your hoses, empty your rain barrel and store them away to prevent cracking and freezing. What month do you stop watering? fallYou should not completely stop watering your […]

Is It Cheaper To Live In Calgary Or Ottawa?

Cost of living comparison between Calgary vs. Ottawa. Cost of living in Ottawa is 5% more expensive than Calgary according to the average local monthly cost. For more insights check salaries, prices of popular goods and services such as food, transportation, rent, entertainment, utilities and more. Is Calgary cheaper than Ontario? Calgary vs Toronto Living […]

Why Is Calgary Prone To Flooding?

Heavy rainfall in the mountains and foothills combined with snow melt which drains into our rivers. Flooding happens quickly and with little warning because of the short, steep distance the rivers travel from the mountains to Calgary. Is Calgary flood prone? Flood season in Calgary runs from May 15 to July 15 each year. A […]