Author: Muriel Schmidt

Does Canada Have Mink Farms?

As of 2022, there are about 50 mink farms in Canada, according to the Canada Mink Breeders Association. How many mink farms are in Canada? SDMX Geography Canada3 (map) Supply and disposition Number of farms as of December 31 Number Mink3 194 98 Fox5 34 27 Is mink farming legal in Canada? Hundreds of thousands […]

What Snakes Live In Ottawa?

Thanks to Ottawa’s relatively cool climate, most snake species are non-venomous. There’s only one native poisonous snake species in Ontario – the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. However, seeing a snake in your house or yard can cause quite a scare. Are there poisonous snakes in Ottawa? The Massasauga is a stout-bodied rattlesnake, usually about 50 to […]

Which Plants Are Native To Canada?

Native Plants Of Canada Native Plants of Canada Scientific Name American Ginseng Panax quinquefolius Nodding Trillium Trillium cernuum Red Bearberry Arctostaphylos rubra Bog Labrador Tea Rhododendron groenlandicum What are 3 plants native to Canada? Here’s our top five Canadian plant picks that we can all enjoy. #1: Sugar Maple. The sugar maple leaf shape is […]

What Is The Rarest Flower In Canada?

The lakeside daisy is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in Ontario, and special concern federally under the Species at Risk Act. What is the rarest plant in Canada? There are some that, without conservation efforts, are at-risk of disappearing from our planet, forever. This includes Plymouth Gentian—one of Canada’s rarest and most […]

How Much Does Hockey Canada Get From Government?

Back in 2003, Hockey Canada took in only a few million dollars a year in government grants. In 2021, that number exceeded $9.4-million. Does Hockey Canada receive government funding? In June, federal Minister of Sport Pascale St-Onge froze Hockey Canada’s funding from the federal government. The organization received a total of $14 million from Ottawa […]

Can You Have A Cracked Windshield For Your Drivers Test Alberta?

Windshield & Window Requirements A vehicle will be turned away if: The windshield has cracks or blemishes that significantly obstructs the driver and examiner’s view. The windshield is pitted, discolored, or dirty to the extent the driver’s visibility is affected from inside and/or outside. Can I take a driving test with a cracked windscreen? Stuff […]

Which London Borough Is The Smallest?

The City of London is tiny; just 8,200 people live here. But the City of London isn’t technically a borough at all, although it’s often lumped in with the rest of them. It’s actually governed by the City of London Corporation rather than having its own borough council. What is the biggest borough of London? […]