Author: Darrel Pratt

Why Are Utility Rates So High In Alberta?

Low supply, soaring demand, and reduced competitiveness are to blame for the jolt Albertans are seeing on their electricity bills, says a local economist. Why are electricity rates going up in Alberta? The price of power in Alberta has taken another big jump. “The cost of generating electricity has gone through the roof as a […]

Is Gas Cheaper In Alberta Or Saskatchewan?

Saskatchewan is the second cheapest province for gas, behind Alberta, at about 168.8 cents per litre, said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, a company that reports fuel prices at gas stations in Canada, among other countries. How much does gas cost per litre in Alberta? Provincial Current Averages Alberta 132.4/L Nova […]

How Expensive Is It To Live In Vancouver?

List of prices in Vancouver Current as of Dec 2022. Food Update prices Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area C$4,346 Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area C$3,115 Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas) for 2 people in 85m2 flat C$180 How much money […]

How Far Apart Are Oxford And Cambridge?

Distance between Cambridge and Oxford is 106 kilometers (66 miles). Driving distance from Cambridge to Oxford is 136 kilometers (84 miles). Are Cambridge and Oxford close to each other? While the rivalry between the two still exists today, it’s more of a healthy rivalry that has brought the two schools closer. Students around the world […]

Are Vancouver People Happy?

Vancouver has been included in a ranking of the top 12 “happiest cities” in the world. CIA Landlord analyzed 46 cities to determine where in the world is the best location to buy a property as a young adult. Which city is happiest in Canada? Right: Saint John, New Brunswick. Is Vancouver a good place […]

Is 100K Enough To Live In Vancouver?

A person making $100,000 a year in Vancouver makes 98.7% more than the average working person in Vancouver and will take home about $74,586. What is a livable salary in Vancouver? By Darrian Matassa-Fung Global News. Posted November 17, 2022 12:47 pm. How much do you need to make to live comfortably in Vancouver BC? […]

What Are The Top 3 Popular Alberta Jobs?

Here are the 10 most in-demand jobs in Alberta by their National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 codes. Software Developers (NOC 21232) Physicians – Family (NOC 31102) and Specialists (31101) Accountants (NOC 11100) Construction Trades Helper (NOC 75111) Cooks (NOC 63200) and Food and Beverage Servers (NOC 65200) What 3 jobs are the most popular? Here […]

Where Is The Cheapest Place To Live In Montreal?

Here are some of the most affordable neighbourhoods for long-term accommodation in Montreal: Vieux-Rosemont. Location: Situated in the centre-east of the city. Montréal-Nord. Location: Situated along the Rivière des Prairies, in the northeastern part of the Island of Montreal. Pointe-aux-Trembles. Lachine. Laval. Longueuil. Is Montreal an affordable place to live? Montreal, Canada is beautiful, inclusive […]