Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is There Car-Sharing In Vancouver?

Shared cars, trucks, and vans have dedicated parking spaces in private parking lots and on City streets. City bylaws also allow shared vehicles to park in “resident only” and “no parking except with permit” areas. Is Car2Go still in Vancouver? More than eight years later, the hugely popular car-share company, with 1,200 cars and 200,000 […]

How Many Electric Buses Are In Vancouver?

The first of TransLink’s 15 new battery-electric buses have arrived in Metro Vancouver, an important milestone as they charge ahead for an expected early 2023 date to enter service. Are there electric busses in Vancouver? In operation since 1948, the system presently comprises 13 routes and is managed by the Coast Mountain Bus Company, a […]

Are There Mines In Newfoundland?

Mining is one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest and oldest industries, and a major contributor to the economy of our province, especially in rural areas. More than fifteen mineral commodities have been produced or mined in the province. Five metal mines currently produce iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt and gold. Does Newfoundland have coal mines? […]

What Food Is Grown On Vancouver Island?

Of the area devoted to crops, 71% is in hay, 15% in field crops,10% in berries, fruits, and vegetables, and the remainder in other horticulture crops. What does Vancouver Island produce? Crops, Livestock & Food Processing Growing conditions suit a wide range of production, including field crops, berries, tree fruits, dairy products, hogs, sheep, poultry […]

What Fruits Can You Grow On Vancouver Island?

Citrus Fruits, Olives and Pomegranates on Vancouver Island Bob Duncan of Fruit Trees and More has pioneered ways to cultivate kiwis, oranges and other subtropical fruit on Vancouver Island. What grows on Vancouver Island? Growing conditions suit a wide range of production, including field crops, berries, tree fruits, dairy products, hogs, sheep, poultry and eggs, […]

Is Doja Cat Coming To Vancouver?

Toronto-born The Weeknd will bring his After Hours Till Dawn tour to BC Place in August 2022 with beloved rapper Doja Cat. The multi-stop Canada/United States tour will kick off in Toronto at Rogers Centre before making its way to Philadelphia and then New York. The duo will stop in Vancouver on Aug. Who is […]