Author: Darrel Pratt

Most lenders offer rate holds of 30, 45, 60, 90 or 120 days. BMO Bank of Montreal, for example, is an exception to the rule with its rate hold of 130 days. What is the longest mortgage term available in Canada? 25 yearsWhat is a 25-year fixed mortgage rate? A 25-year fixed mortgage rate means […]

Volunteer firefighters do not get paid, but depending on the department, they may get stipends or be reimbursed for time spent on shifts, responding to calls and training. Volunteer firefighters are also eligible for the federal Volunteer Tax Credit. Do volunteer fire fighters get paid? Under the FLSA, volunteer firefighters can never receive hourly pay. […]

One of the biggest questions when moving to Canada is “will I be able to find work as a Firefighter in Canada?”. The simple answer is Yes, you will! (Of course each Firefighters level of training and experience is a core factor, as is the case in any country.) How can a foreigner become a […]

The ring serves as a reminder to the engineer and others of the engineer’s obligation to live by a high standard of professional conduct. You must attend The Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer Obligation Ceremony in order to receive an Iron Ring. How do you get an engineering ring? The Engineer’s Ring is […]

The Iron Ring is only conferred to those Canadian-trained engineers who have gone through the ceremony. Are engineering rings a thing in the US? A. The Engineer’s Ring in the United States is a stainless steel ring, worn on the fifth finger of the working hand by engineers who have accepted the Obligation of an […]

The national average salary for a Fire Captain is $140,510 in Canada.Fire Captain Salaries. Job Title Salary City of Ottawa Fire Captain salaries – 111 salaries reported $140,220/yr How much does a Fire Captain make in ontario? Average Total Cash Compensation The base salary for Fire Captain ranges from $83,918 to $106,498 with the average […]

A promise ring is a ring that symbolises a deep and long term friendship or romantic commitment. Usually made of a precious metal and featuring diamonds or gemstones, a promise ring most often resembles a smaller version of an engagement ring, but can really take any form. What are the rules of a promise ring? […]

Halifax. Halifax is home to Canada’s oldest fire department. Formerly known as, “The Union Fire Club”, it was established in 1754. These were the days of leather buckets, hand pumped engines and men only. The department was volunteer run and in the early 1800s they were often helped by the military which had two fire […]

Earthquakes in Canada are most common along the three coasts, the Pacific, the Arctic, and the Atlantic. Therefore, the regions most at risk of earthquakes are the coast of British Columbia, the St. Lawrence River and the Ottawa River valley, and in certain parts of the three northern territories. Where in Canada is most prone […]

Even before the American Civil War, Canada was a refuge for people escaping slavery from the United States. Canada was whispered as the ‘promised land’; tens of thousands travelled a dangerous underground railway, a clandestine network of people who helped them reach freedom in the north. Was Canada always a free country? Despite being granted […]