Author: Darrel Pratt

Why Did The Windsors Have A German Name?

Saxe-Coburg renamed Windsor Queen Victoria died in 1901, succeeded by her eldest son Edward VII, the first English king from the German dynasty of Sachsen-Coburg and Gotha. To make the name easier to pronounce for the English, the house was renamed Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. Why are the Windsors German? Edward VII and, in turn, his […]

How Many Days Of Snow In Windsor?

about 53 days. Snow depths of greater than 1 cm are seen on about 53 days each year in Windsor compared with about 10 days each year in Vancouver, 35 days in Penticton, 65 days in Toronto, 88 days in Calgary, 120 days in Ottawa, and 132 days in Winnipeg. Is Windsor colder than Toronto? […]

Is Mississauga A Walkable City?

The best cities in Ontario ranked by Walk Score are Toronto, Perth, and Hamilton, while the least walkable cities are Amherstburg, LaSalle, and Innisfil. Follow the links for city maps, photos, and all neighborhoods. City Mississauga Walk Score 49 Transit Score 56 Bike Score 54 Population 713,443 Is Mississauga walkable? Mississauga is the 5th most […]

What Loss Did Regina King Have?

Regina King’s son Ian Alexander Jr. King has been off the radar as she mourns the loss of her one and only child, a son, Ian Alexander Jr. Who did Regina King lose? Regina King made her red carpet return in Italy, months after her son Ian Alexander Jr. died at age 26. How much […]

Is Salve Regina Homophonic?

Carlos Cordero – E.C. Schirmer Music Co. This a cappella setting of the liturgical text is mostly homophonic and showcases lyrical, flowing lines that continue to bloom and blossom throughout the work. Is Salve Regina monophonic or polyphonic? PolyphonicSalve Regina (Hail, Queen). One of 4 Antiphons to Virgin Mary, probably written in 11th cent. Polyphonic […]

Is Charging An Electric Car Free In Canada?

Public Chargers The cost of public charging in Canada varies with pricing around $1.00/hour for a level 2 charger, and level 3 chargers will cost $15/hour. However, that does not mean a level 3 charger costs $15x more than a level 2 charger. Are electric charging stations free in Canada? While the majority of B.C.’s […]