Author: Darrel Pratt

When Were Planes First Used In Canada?

The first powered heavier-than-air flight in Canada occurred on Bras d’Or Lake at Baddeck, Nova Scotia on February 23, 1909, when John Alexander Douglas McCurdy piloted the AEA Silver Dart over a flight of less than 1 kilometer. McCurdy and Baldwin in August 1909 demonstrated the Silver Dart and the Baddeck No. When were planes […]

Are Prisoners In Canada Allowed To Smoke?

Since tobacco was banned from all Canadian federal penitentiaries in 2008, little is known about the unintended health consequences of this ban, especially on inmates’ body weight. Can a prisoner smoke? Smoking is banned in prison but to enable the findings to impact on other socially disadvantaged groups, these findings should be disseminated to policy […]

What Does Real In Regina Stand For?

Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) said the new name and logo were developed after months of consultation. What is REAL District Regina? Situated in the heart of Regina, the REAL District is the largest interconnected event complex in Canada. We are the centre of sport, business and entertainment for the community. We host over 700 […]

How Was Canada Inhabited?

Indigenous peoples The first inhabitants of North America are generally hypothesized to have migrated from Siberia by way of the Bering land bridge and arrived at least 14,000 years ago. The Paleo-Indian archeological sites at Old Crow Flats and Bluefish Caves are two of the oldest sites of human habitation in Canada. How was Canada […]

How Many Europes Are In Canada?

In the 2021 Canadian census, 19,062,115 Canadians self-identified as having origins from European countries, forming approximately 52.5% of the total Canadian population. Due to changes in the census format, these totals are not directly comparable with previous censuses. Why are there so many Europeans in Canada? Between 1891 and 1914, the Canadian government encouraged people […]

How Many Passengers Does Air Canada Fly Each Year?

13.2 million passengers. Air Canada carried more passengers each year for the last decade, reaching a record of 51.54 million in 2019. This value dropped significantly in 2021, amounting to 13.2 million passengers. Number of passengers carried by Air Canada from 2011 to 2021 (in millions) Characteristic Number of passengers in millions – – How […]