Author: Darrel Pratt

Of course, this can get pretty confusing since Canada has its own Thanksgiving, which is on the second Monday of October. However, Black Friday in Canada coincides with Black Friday in the U.S. This means that Black Friday in Canada will also fall on November 25 this year, exactly like in the U.S. How long […]

The crash unleashed a wave of disaster that would affect the whole world for the next 10 years. Canada was among the most profoundly affected countries. Goods no longer sold; businesses laid off workers in alarming numbers; family revenues sank; and government aid was insufficient. How was Canada affected by the 1929 Great Depression? Millions […]

Prescription drugs are medications prescribed to a patient by a health professional to help manage health conditions. These medications are regulated by Health Canada through the Food and Drugs Act to ensure their safety, effectiveness and quality. What are considered prescription drugs? Prescription drugs are: Prescribed by a doctor. Bought at a pharmacy. Prescribed for […]

Academic score: Minimum of A– Average (equivalent to 80%) in both the years of full-time study before the scholarship is awarded. The candidate must be English proficient and must register full-time in a graduate degree program. What grades do you need to get a scholarship in Canada? Many entrance scholarships look for an overall average […]

Also called the Great American Desert, the Great Plains lie between the Rio Grande in the south and the delta of the Mackenzie River at the Arctic Ocean in the north and between the Interior Lowlands and the Canadian Shield on the east and the Rocky Mountains on the west. What did the Gulf of […]

For more information, go to the U.S. State Department’s travel website. Canadian citizens must also present valid passports and FMM entry permits to drive into Mexico. Go to the Canadian government’s travel website for more details. What do I need to drive to Mexico from Canada? American & Canadian citizens planning to drive to Mexico […]

Pacific Coast Highway is the coastal route that follows the West Coast of the country. It starts at San Diego, California near the southern border with Mexico and ends north of Seattle near the Canadian border in the Pacific Northwest. Does the Pacific Coast Highway go into Canada? The Pacific Highway Border Crossing connects the […]

Walking 4,270 km (2,653 mi) from Mexico to Canada (North Bound – NOBO) or the other way around (South Bound – SOBO), exploring the stunning and magical states of California, Oregon and Washington. How long would it take if you walked from Mexico to Canada? 4-6 monthsIt takes most 4-6 months to complete the trail. […]

All older adults have the Right to life, liberty and security. to make their own decisions. to choose what is best for themselves. to expect services to enhance capacity. to maintain control over their destiny and decisions. to preserve and maintain their quality of life. What are the five main rights of older people? The […]

Just over one-quarter (27%) of seniors victims of violence were victimized by someone aged 65 years or older. Among accused aged 25 to 64, the largest proportion (55%) victimized someone other than an intimate partner or family member. What percent of elders are abused? At least 10% of adults age 65 and older will experience […]