Author: Muriel Schmidt

Are Green Crabs Invasive In Nova Scotia?

About species introduction in Nova Scotia The invasive European green crab entered Atlantic Canadian waters via ship ballast. When species are introduced into a non- native range, only a small fraction becomes established. Of that fraction, an even smaller portion tends to become invasive. Is the green crab invasive in Canada? Where is the species […]

Were There Any Residential Schools In Saskatoon?

It’s been 25 years since Saskatchewan’s last residential school closed, but some are still healing. Muscowequan Indian Residential School opened in 1889. It officially closed on June 30, 1997. How many residential schools are in Saskatoon? twenty residential schoolsThere were twenty residential schools in Saskatchewan, operated under the authority of the Roman Catholic Church, the […]

Why Is London Called The Big Smoke?

‘It was a popular term among visitors from rural areas,’ says Alex Werner, head of history collections at the Museum of London. ‘As they approached London they saw a thick smoke enveloping the city, which was largely caused by the burning of coal. Why does London get called the Big Smoke? Great Smog of London, […]