Author: Darrel Pratt

Is Vancouver Cheaper Than New York?

The cost of living in New York City is 55% more expensive than in Vancouver. Cities ranked 2nd and 251st ($3563 vs $2298) in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and ranked 1st and 5th in the United States and Canada, respectively. Check the United States vs Canada comparison. Is Vancouver […]

Why Is Vancouver Called Lotus Land?

Lotusland – coined by Vancouver Sun writer Allan Fotheringham, Lotusland refers to Homer’s Odyssey, in which the hero, Odysseus, visits a land whose inhabitants are befuddled by a narcotic lotus (the “Land of the Lotus-Eaters”). It sometimes is used to describe all of British Columbia. What is the Lotus Land? Ganna Walska Lotusland, also known […]

How Much Is A Coffee In Vancouver?

Prices in restaurants in Vancouver. Meal in a cheap restaurant 20 CAD (14-32) Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.50 CAD (1.80-3.30) Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2.20 CAD (1.50-3.00) Cappuccino (regular) 5.00 CAD (3.10-6.00) Espresso Coffee 3.50 CAD (2.20-4.20) What is the price of a cup of coffee in Canada? Calgary was the most expensive city to […]

Who Gets More Rain Vancouver Or Victoria?

Environment Canada says Victoria gets 148 rainy days per year and 2109 hours sunlight, average. Vancouver gets 168 rainy days per year and 1938 hours sunlight. Where does it rain more Vancouver or Victoria? Victoria averages 308 days with some bright sunshine per year making it the 6th sunniest city in Canada. That’s 5 times […]

How Is Healthcare In Newfoundland?

The Medical Care Plan (MCP) is Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial health care plan, guaranteeing universal access to medically necessary hospital and medical services. In general, to be eligible you must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant and live in Newfoundland for at least four months out of each year. Does Newfoundland have good healthcare? […]

What Is Healthcare Like In Newfoundland?

In Newfoundland and Labrador, publicly funded healthcare for all legal residents is provided by Medical Care Plan Newfoundland, which is most frequently called MCP Newfoundland. This healthcare is available to all newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador who apply through the proper channels. Does Newfoundland have good healthcare? Without urgent care and a radical change in […]