Author: Muriel Schmidt

Canada411.ca™ provides directory assistance information for Canada only at this time. To order a local directory or to purchase out-of-town, Canadian, American or international directories: 1-800-268-5637 (Ontario, Quebec, Yukon, Northwest Territories) Does the number 411 still work? Yes, in addition to providing you with the requested number, 411 Search can also connect to a number […]

To find out where your loved one or friend is being held or to get in touch with them, contact the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General at 1 888 952-7968 during regular business hours. Be sure to have the full name and birth date of the person you are looking for. How do […]

Credit scores in Canada are a number on a scale between 300 and 900. Generally, a credit score above 660 is good, above 725 is very good, and above 760 is excellent.What is a Good Credit Score in Canada? Credit Ranking Score Range Good 660 to 724 Fair 560 to 659 Poor 300 to 559 […]

In criminal cases, an appeal has to be filed within 30 days of the sentencing decision. If you appeal a decision of the Provincial Court, your appeal is heard in B.C. Supreme Court. An appeal from B.C. Supreme Court goes to the B.C. Court of Appeal. A final appeal goes to the Supreme Court of […]

In 1928, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that women were not “persons” according to the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act, 1867). Therefore, they were ineligible for appointment to the Senate. What question was posed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1928? Although the Famous Five proposed different questions, on […]

Rock and roll dominated popular music in the mid 1950s and late 1950s, and quickly spread to much of the rest of the world. Which genre of music was introduced during the 1950’s? Rock ‘n’ Roll Emerging in the early 1950’s, the genre began the chain of events that would result in the creation of […]

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme The Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are offered annually for Master’s study. You must hold a first degree of either first or upper second class classification, or lower second class classification plus a relevant postgraduate qualification. What grades do you need to get a scholarship in Canada? Many entrance scholarships look for an […]

1870: Emma Albani becomes Canada’s first singing superstar. 1879: The most popular traditional Canadian song of all-time is published—”Alouette!” The composer remains a mystery. What was the first song in Canada? The earliest work of patriotic music in Canada, “The Bold Canadian“, was written in 1812. The national anthem, “O Canada”, was originally commissioned by […]

You need to renew your licence plate or sticker each year. Your vehicle permit needs to be updated within 6 days of a change in your address or vehicle information. How many years car registration is valid in Canada? Renew your plate For owners of passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, you still need […]

Ukrainians first came to Canada in the 19th century. The initial influx came as the Canadian government promoted the immigration of farmers (see Agriculture in Canada). Ukrainian Canadians. Article by Frances A. Swyripa Updated by Maude-emmanuelle Lambert, Jessica Poulin What contributions did the Ukrainians make to Canada? Most Ukrainian Canadians were anti-Soviet, yet a minor […]