Author: Darrel Pratt

What’s behind this late summer heat? Heat has been building under a ridge in the United States and now is pushing into Canada. As a strong area of high pressure builds in the west, temperatures are heating up and will continue until at least the end of the weekend. Why is Canada getting hotter? The […]

You can generally transfer any amount abroad, but make sure the amount will be taxed or requires declaration (which is commonly around US$10,000). Is there a limit to send money overseas? Is there a limit on International Wire Transfers? There isn’t a law that limits the amount of money you can send or receive. What […]

The only natural sources of vitamin D in the Canadian food supply are fatty fish and egg yolks. Because it is a commonly-consumed food, fluid milk is a major dietary source of vitamin D. Can you get vitamin D from the sun in Canada? In Canada, we don’t get enough vitamin D from sunlight because […]

Not quite, says the Canadian Dermatology Association. It recommends using a broad-spectrum (UVB and UVA protection) sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30. SPF30 is the sweet spot because it blocks nearly 97% of UVB radiation, whereas an SPF 50 blocks about 98%. Is SPF 50 or SPF 100 better? After that, the difference in protection […]

In general, the UV Index in Canada can be 3 or higher from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. between April and September, even when it’s cloudy. Seek shade or bring your own (e.g., an umbrella). Wear clothing that covers as much skin as possible and a wide-brimmed hat, as appropriate to the activity and weather. […]

Up to 30 cm of snow in May isn’t exactly common, but snow can fall across the B.C. mountain peaks into the early summertime. Is it normal to snow in May? Spring might start in March, but don’t let your calendar fool you. Many parts of the United States can still see snow well into […]

The warmest time of year is generally late July where highs are regularly around 72.1°F (22.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 51.8°F (11°C) at night. Is August usually hotter than July? For most of the country, the warmest day occurs sometime between mid-July and mid-August. The amount of solar radiation reaching Earth (in the northern […]

Canada is blessed with many lakes, rivers, and streams and has an abundance of water for its small population size. However, 60 per cent of Canada’s water flows northward, making it unavailable to southern Canada, where the majority of the country’s population lives. What factors contribute to Canada’s water footprint? Multiple factors influence the amount […]

In August, in Toronto, Canada, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout August, 49mm (1.93″) of precipitation is accumulated. Is August rainy in Canada? Both Vancouver and Toronto expect just 50mm of rain at this time of year, so August is a relatively dry month in Canada. What months does it rain in Canada? Fall […]

155 years. Canada Day marks the anniversary of when Canada became a country. July 1, 2022, will mark Canada’s 155th birthday! In these 155 years, Canada has come a long way. Every event that occurred between then and now has shaped Canada into what it is today. Is July 1st a birthday in Canada? July […]