Category: Canada

Canada’s hurricane history Since 1951, Canada’s hurricane center said the country has seen around two dozen hurricanes or post-tropical cyclones that have made landfall along their Atlantic coast. How many times have hurricanes hit Canada? Hurricanes only occur occasionally in Canada. On average, they happen about 5 times a year. The hardest hit regions are […]

The presence just off our Pacific Coast of an active boundary between tectonic plates makes western Canada subject to frequent and violent activity. Structurally-damaging earthquakes can be expected to strike somewhere in southwestern British Columbia each decade. Why is Canada prone to earthquakes? Background on Earthquakes in Western Canada Part of the Pacific Ring of […]

Recessions are an expected part of Canada’s economic cycle, and it’s important to remember that they don’t last forever. Is there a recession in Canada? Power Play: PBO Yves Giroux on the economy Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux says a recession isn’t expected in Canada, barring an unforeseen global economic shock. The average Canadian household […]

the Canada Wildlife Act. The Act allows for the creation, management and protection of wildlife areas for wildlife research activities, or for conservation or interpretation of wildlife. What laws protect endangered species in Canada? Endangered Species Act automatic species protection: species classified as endangered or threatened automatically receive legal protection. habitat protection: when a species […]

The moose. 1. The moose is Canada’s deadliest animal. There are more than 500 traffic accidents caused by moose in Canada annually. What animal has caused the most deaths? MosquitosList Source: CNET Animal Humans killed per year 1 Mosquitos 1,000,000 2 Humans (homicides only) 475,000 3 Snakes 50,000 What is the number 1 animal that […]

How to prepare for a recession? Start or fortify your emergency fund. An emergency fund contains enough money to cover 3-6 months of living expenses in case you lose your income. Find extra credit. Maintain your investments. Hang onto your insurance. Update your resume and build new skills. Reduce your expenses. What to do during […]

Built here in Canada, these Junior True Pro Custom skates will offer you outstanding comfort, superior protection and high-end performance. Are any hockey skates made in Canada? Made in Canada, the TRUE Pro Custom Hockey Skate is built both for comfort and power. Featuring a MonoForm Design, the skate allows superb power distribution from the […]

Unfortunately, consumers can expect those prices to keep rising. Canada’s Food Price Report 2023 predicts a 5% to 7% food price increase in 2023, with the most substantial increases in vegetables, dairy, and meat. Will food go up in 2023? Vegetable prices are expected to increase between six and eight per cent in 2023, the […]

Invasive species rank as the second-biggest threat to wildlife and biodiversity in Canada and around the world, according to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). Why invasive species are a problem Canada? Invasive species are considered one of Canada’s greatest threats to the survival of our wild animal and plant life. These species arrive, often […]

Alien species come into Canada by any means of transport that moves them farther than they could move on their own. Sometimes they are brought in on purpose, but often they arrive unintentionally. Seafaring European explorers and settlers were the first to introduce new species to Canada. How did invasive species come to Canada? Sometimes […]