Author: Darrel Pratt

Do They Still Have Bedders At Cambridge?

In early times, bedders were often employed directly by students and fellows rather than the college, but they are now part-time college employees. An edict of the University of Cambridge issued in 1635 banned bedders aged under fifty, although this policy has long since been abandoned. What is a bedder at Cambridge University? A College […]

Why Is Cambridge So Famous?

The city is most famous as the home of the University of Cambridge, which was founded in 1209 and consistently ranks among the best universities in the world. Why Cambridge university is so famous? Cambridge is one of the best universities in the world. Home to over 23,000 students from more than 140 countries, we […]

Is Cambridge For Free?

University of Cambridge Constituent Colleges Browse free online courses in a variety of subjects. University of Cambridge courses found below can be audited free or students can choose to receive a verified certificate for a small fee. Select a course to learn more. Can you go to Cambridge for free? The Cambridge Bursary Scheme offers […]

Are Toronto People Happy?

In fact, Torontonians have it pretty good compared to other urban centres, which is why the City was just ranked one of the happiest in the world in a new report. Is Toronto a friendly city? That being said, the people of Toronto are still generally very nice, and it has a relaxed and very […]

Which Is Bigger City Oxford Or Cambridge?

1. Oxford is bigger and livelier; Cambridge is smaller and quieter. As differences go, this one is still not all that significant. Oxford has a population of 150,000; Cambridge has a population of 124,000. Which is a nicer town Oxford or Cambridge? If you’re looking for the more picturesque, compact, charming, quintessential university town…Cambridge wins […]

Can You Drink From The Tap In Toronto?

Toronto’s tap water is continuously tested, monitored and analyzed to ensure it meets the strict standards of Toronto Public Health, the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada. Toronto Water’s accredited lab: tests drinking water every six hours (over 6,000 times a year) Is tap water safe to drink in Ontario Canada? Tap water in […]

Can You Drink In Public Park Toronto?

As it stands, in Toronto, people caught drinking alcohol in parks can be fined. Existing laws already cover offences such as vandalism and violence, said Dan Malleck, a professor of health sciences at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ont., and an expert in drug and alcohol regulation and prohibition. Can you drink alcohol in a […]

How Much Is Car Tax In Toronto?

If you buy a new vehicle, the 13% HST (not RST) will be applied at the point-of-sale by your car dealer or manufacturer. A similar tax also applies to the purchase of boats and aircraft. How much taxes will I pay on my car Ontario? 13 per centRST at the rate of 13 per cent […]