Author: Darrel Pratt

Some browsers use cached location data In some instances, the issue can be related to cache, and you just need to clean it to fix the problem. If a certain website thinks you’re in a different country, adjusting your location settings should fix the problem. Why does Google Chrome think I’m in Canada? If you’re […]

The national average salary for a Franchise Owner is $40,491 in Canada. Filter by location to see Franchise Owner salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 31 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Franchise Owner employees. How accurate does $40,491 look to you? How much does a franchise make in Canada? How much […]

Canadian franchisees are subject to income tax on their net income total. General corporate tax rates range anywhere from 26% to 31%, depending on the province. How does a franchise get taxed? Understanding Franchise Taxes Contrary to what the name implies, a franchise tax is not a tax imposed on a franchise. Rather, it’s charged […]

Canada GDP Grows 0.7% in Q3 The Canadian economy expanded 0.7% on quarter in Q3 2022, a fifth consecutive quarter of growth, and following a 0.8% increase in Q2. Growth in exports, non-residential structures, and business investment in inventories were moderated by declines in housing investment and household spending. What is the GDP growth rate […]

Norfolk County is a leading grower of Sweet Corn in Canada. More than 3,500 acres of sweet corn are grown by more than 30 farms. Where is the best corn grown in Canada? Over half of corn for grain was grown in Ontario (9.5 million metric tonnes) in 2021, followed by Quebec (3.4 million metric […]

Growth of genetically modified foods in Canada Currently, there are four genetically modified crops available on the market, including canola, soybeans, grain corn and sugar beets, with several other varieties approved by the government. What GMO crops does Canada produce? What do you need to know about GMOs? GMO crops are produced in Canada: canola, […]

Perennial: One of the greatest benefits of growing oregano is that it is a perennial plant. This means you plant it once and you can enjoy it every year! Can oregano survive Canadian winter? Cold-hardy herbs, such as chives, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme, can often survive cold-winter temperatures while continuing to produce flavorful […]

Rosemary is a perennial herb, which pairs particularly well with lamb dishes and can be used for making flavoured oils or vinegars. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean and only hardy to Zone 8. In Ontario, it is best grown as an annual or in a container that can be moved indoors before the first […]

After a Supreme Court of Canada ruling in 2015 nurses are now able to strike, but they must do it under conditions that both AHS and the nurses agree to. Can nurses go on strike? In fact, even if the voting threshold was met at an employer it does not mean every nurse has to […]

100 million pounds of donated items are collected, diverted from landfill and used to help fund research each year. Every time you donate your small household items and gently used clothing to Diabetes Canada, you help 11 million Canadians with diabetes or prediabetes, and the environment by diverting from landfill. Is Canadian diabetes a good […]