Author: Muriel Schmidt

Is New Brunswick Hyphenated?

Do not hyphenate New Brunswick. The children will be fascinated by the historic village at Kings Landing, New Brunswick. Why is New Brunswick called New Brunswick? Origin of the name New Brunswick was named in 1784 to honour the reigning British monarch, King George III, who was also Duke of Brunswick. What do you call […]

Does Manitoba Have A Nuclear Power Plant?

The Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site is a former nuclear research and test establishment located approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg near the town of Pinawa, Manitoba. Nuclear facility – Whiteshell Laboratories. Location: Pinawa, Manitoba Licence issued: January 1, 2020 Licence expires: December 31, 2024 Start of operation: Early 1960s Where are the 6 nuclear power […]

Is New Brunswick In A High Altitude?

New Brunswick Elevation Map At 820 meters (2,690 feet), this region contains its highest peak, Mount Carleton. It’s also situated within the Canadian portion of the International Appalachian Trail. While the west is very rugged, the interior is mostly a rolling plateau. Does New Brunswick have a lot of mountains? Its northern reaches are dominated […]

How Does Alberta Make Money From Oil?

The oil and gas sector accounts for around 17% of Alberta’s GDP, and a rally in U.S. crude to seven-year highs above $90 a barrel is super-charging the royalties that producers pay to extract the province’s vast fossil fuel reserves. How much money does Alberta make from oil? Since the start of the year, Alberta’s […]