Category: Canada

Sedentary behaviours and screen time As with physical activity, sedentary behaviour can be measured directly or indirectly, and conducting research can be methodologically challenging. A high level of screen time is associated with a greater likelihood of being obese for Canadian adults 61 and children. What is the main reason for obesity in Canada? Obesity […]

Big Brother recap: Kyle evicted after racist behavior | EW.com. What did Kyle say when leaving Big Brother? “I just feel bad that she has had to hear this s—t over and over,” said Kyle. “If you don’t want to tell her, whatever.” Why was Kyle and Jamar removed from Big Brother? During the live […]

Population growth rate Rank Name 2016 Census 1 Yukon 35,874 2 Prince Edward Island 142,907 3 British Columbia 4,648,055 4 Ontario 13,448,494 What was the population of Canada at Confederation? In 1861, the population of ‘Canada’ was 3,295,706 people. Based on the 1861 Census and the Newfoundland Census of 1858, the fastest-growing province was Upper […]

The show follows the premise originated by the American version of the show, in which a group of contestants, known as “HouseGuests”, live together in a specially constructed house that is isolated from the outside world as they compete for a $100,000 cash prize, as well as additional prizes from the show’s sponsors. What is […]

BMI Chart Classification BMI Category (kg/m2) Risk of developing health problems Normal Weight 18.5 – 24.9 Least Overweight 25.0 – 29.9 Increased Obese class I 30.0 – 34.9 High Obese class II 35.0 – 39.9 Very high What weight size is overweight? BMI is a screening measure and is not intended to diagnose disease or […]

Canadian Royalty Does any big brother around the world allow smoking? Yes. In fact most do allow smoking. Can you smoke in the Big Brother Canada House? The remote control of the TV set may not be played with once handed over to the housemates. Smoking is absolutely prohibited inside the house. Cleanliness is important […]

In the first census, the population of Canada was enumerated to be 3,485,761. All inhabitants of Canada were included, including aboriginals. What was the population of Toronto in 1871? 56,000Toronto’s population grew rapidly in the late 19th century, increasing from 30,000 in 1851 to 56,000 in 1871, 86,400 in 1881 and 181,000 in 1891. What […]

Using a US passport with your maiden name If you’re planning to drive across the border to Canada or Mexico, or otherwise take a form of transportation that does not require you to enter your current legal name, then using a passport with your maiden name should not be a problem. Can I travel with […]

Canada is a federation and not a confederate association of sovereign states, which is what “confederation” means in contemporary political theory. It is nevertheless often considered to be among the world’s more decentralized federations. Why is Canada a confederation? Main Reasons for Confederation It was time for the colonies to become more independent. It was […]

The current “gold standard” enumeration method is Point-in-Time (PiT) Counts, which identify the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night once every two years. PiT Counts occur within designated communities and are consequently geographically limited to specific municipalities or regions. How homelessness is measured? The most common way of measuring homelessness is through […]