Of course, we share Niagara Falls, one of the best waterfalls in the world. There’s also the Rocky Mountains, which extend from Canada into the U.S. Both countries have spectacular coastlines, interior badlands, Great Lakes, and miles of prairie land. Why is the United States similar to Canada? Canada and the United States are similar […]
Author: Muriel Schmidt
Is Public Transport Good In Toronto?
Toronto is well-connected by public transportation and hence most people living in the city don’t feel the need to buy a car. Public transit in Toronto is one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to travel and get around the city. Is it easy to get around Toronto without a car? Toronto might be […]
Is Downtown Toronto Expensive?
Living in Toronto, particularly anywhere near downtown, can be expensive. Rents are among the highest in Canada, and other standard monthly expenses such as phone plans, groceries, and transit are not cheap either. Why is downtown Toronto so expensive? The supply of rental inventory in the city is very low, with less than 1% vacancy […]
Who Is Curling For Canada In The 2022 Olympics?
Rachel Homan and John Morris captured Canada’s first mixed doubles curling win at Beijing 2022 on Thursday. The duo bounced back from a 6-4 loss to world champions Great Britain with a 7-6 victory over 2018 bronze medallists Norway on Thursday. Who is representing Canada in curling 2022? Curlers Homan and Morris to represent Canada […]
What View Of London Did Blake Give In The Poem London?
The poem describes a walk through London, which is presented as a pained, oppressive, and impoverished city in which all the speaker can find is misery. It places particular emphasis on the sounds of London, with cries coming from men, women, and children throughout the poem. What is the viewpoint of the poem London? “London” […]
What Is Wordsworth’S Opinion Of London In 1802?
In ‘London, 1802’ Wordsworth nostalgically looks back at England before the Industrial Revolution. According to him, it was once a place of happiness, religion, chivalry, art, and literature. Now everything is changed, and it has lost those virtues. How does Wordsworth describe England in London, 1802? “London, 1802” Summary After calling on Milton, Wordsworth laments […]
What Is London’S Oldest Church?
St Bartholomew-the-Great in Smithfield is the oldest continuous place of worship in London. Founded in 1123, the church survived until about 1539, when the nave was pulled up thanks to Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries. A few parts survived however, which enabled it to remain a functioning nave. What is the oldest church in […]
What Is London’S Longest Flight?
The longest commercial nonstop flight in the world has been cleared for take-off. It will be from Sydney to London with Qantas. QF1 will take 21 hours to cover the 10,978 miles, since it is against the prevailing winds. It will leave Sydney in the evening and arrive in London the next morning. What is […]
When Can I Retire From Canada Post?
If you leave Canada Post with 2 or more years of service, but before you are eligible for an immediate pension you have two options. You can take a deferred pension, which will start paying you the amount you are eligible for at age 60. Can I retire at the age of 55 in Canada? […]
Does Canada Have Good Oil?
Oil is a powerful and versatile source of Canadian energy that will be a part of the global energy mix for decades to come. Canada has about six billion barrels of remaining oil reserves located outside the oil sands, found primarily in Alberta, Saskatchewan and offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. Is Canada good for oil? Canadian […]