British Columbia is a diverse province that really does has something for everyone. Remote islands, award-winning wine regions, amazing cities, outdoor adventures, and world-class ski resorts are all on offer in British Columbia. What is so great about British Columbia? British Columbia is perhaps the most beautiful province in Canada, thanks in part to its […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
Is There A Black Community In Montreal?
In present-day Montreal, Little Burgundy and the boroughs of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, LaSalle, Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension and Montréal-Nord have large Black populations, the latter of which has a large Haitian population. What percentage of Montreal is Black? Montreal Population Demographics The most common visible minorities are black (9.1%), Arab (6.4%), Latin Americans (4.2%), South Asians (3.3%) and Chinese […]
What Crops Grow Best In Nova Scotia?
Some of the major crops include grains, forages, carrots, broccoli, apples, grapes, blueberries as well as many other fruits and vegetables. Blueberries are a particularly important crop for Nova Scotia. When should I plant my garden in Nova Scotia? Now, for all the summer vegetables like beans, cowpeas, corn, squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, watermelons, gourds and […]
Can You Learn French By Living In Quebec?
A full-time course will be offered to you no matter where you live. The courses are given in universities, CEGEPs, community organizations and education service centres. A few classes are given remotely to respond to the needs of certain clienteles. You must be in Québec to attend a remote class. Is it easy to learn […]
What Do They Call Nova Scotia?
The term ‘Bluenose,’ used as a nickname for Nova Scotians, dates from at least the late eighteenth century. The first recorded use of the word was in 1785 by the Reverend Jacob Bailey, a Loyalist clergyman living in Annapolis Royal after the American Revolution. What was Nova Scotia formerly called? In 1621 King James I […]
Where Are Quebecers From?
Quebec, French Québec, eastern province of Canada. Constituting nearly one-sixth of Canada’s total land area, Quebec is the largest of Canada’s 10 provinces in area and is second only to Ontario in population. What part of France do Quebecers come from? northwestern FranceThe inhabitants of the French colony of Canada (modern-day Quebec) called themselves the […]
Is Quebec Pronounced Or Kebec?
The US Oxford sounds out Quebec (no accent on the “e”) as both “Kah – beck” and “Kwah – beck” and the UK Oxford sounds out Quebec (no accent on the “e”) to what sounds like to me as “Kway – beck,” but is more likely “Kwee – beck.” Is it de Quebec or du […]
What Were The Lasting Effects Of The 1927 Nova Scotia Hurricane?
Crop damage from the hurricane was severe as the storm destroyed about half of the fruit, vegetable, and hay harvest, leaving a loss of $1 million (1927 USD). Property damage in the province was in the thousands of dollars range. There were many electrical and telephone service outages. What is the longest lasting hurricane in […]
Why Are Tim Hortons Closed In Quebec?
Tim Hortons Restaurants In Quebec Can’t Keep Their Employees & Are Closing Down. As most Quebec students have returned to school for the year, it seems they have left a growing labor shortage at places where young people are typically employed, especially at Tim Hortons. How many Tim Hortons are in Quebec? 560Top 10 Provinces […]
What Is Bill C 15 Quebec?
Bill C-15 delivers on the Government of Canada’s commitment to introduce legislation to advance implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ( UN Declaration) before the end of 2020. Why is Bill C-15 an important part of reconciliation? If Bill C-15 is passed by Parliament, it will start a process […]