Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is Condo Insurance Mandatory In Alberta?

All condo in Alberta are required to have insurance via the condo corporation to ensure against weather and general disaster. This insurance usually covers the following: Fire & smoke. Water damage from flood or sewage problems. Is condo insurance mandatory in Canada? Whether you own or rent a house, apartment or condo, home insurance will […]

Are Provincial Parks Free On New Brunswick Day?

FREDERICTON – Entrance to several provincial parks will be free on Canada Day and New Brunswick Day in celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. Are provincial parks free in New Brunswick? The complimentary entrance includes the five provincially-operated parks which currently charge a vehicle entrance fee: Mactaquac Provincial Park, New River Beach Provincial Park, Murray Beach […]

Does British Columbia Have A Government?

​​​The Government of British Columbia is responsible for managing the affairs of the province through policies and laws. It is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. What type of government is in British Columbia? British Columbia is a secondary jurisdiction of Canada, a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy in […]

What Type Of Forest Is British Columbia?

Coniferous. Coniferous, or softwood, species such as pine, spruce, fir, hemlock and western redcedar are predominant in close to 90 per cent of B.C.’s forests. Most of the remaining forests are a mix of coniferous and broadleaf, or hardwood, species. What kind of forest is in British Columbia? B.C.’s harsh northern climate includes slow-growing forests […]