Category: Canada

In 1845, The Hudson’s Bay Company appears to have purchased the first fire engines for the Canadian Prairies to provide fire protection to its trading posts. When did firefighters start in Canada? 1754 on – The first organized fire department in Canada was created in Halifax, Nova Scotia, originally named the Union Fire Club. When […]

The Pacific Coast. The Pacific Coast is the most earthquake-prone region of Canada. In the offshore region to the west of Vancouver Island, more than 100 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater (large enough to cause damage had they been closer to land) have occurred during the past 70 years. Which part of Canada is […]

Skidding involves dragging logs or trees to the roadside with a horse, wheel skidder or tractor. Horses and farm tractors are still used on small, private woodlots, but articulated, centre-steering wheel skidders (developed in the 1950s) are used on practically all commercial forest-harvesting operations. How is lumbering done in Canada? The operations connected with the […]

When did Canada burn the US White House?A Most Magnificent Ruin: The Burning of the Capitol during the War of 1812. In retaliation for the Americans’ recent burning of the Canadian capital at York (Toronto), British troops descended on Washington, D.C., to set fire to much of the city.

approximately 7 months. Firefighters attend the Canadian Forces Fire Academy in Borden, Ontario. Training takes approximately 7 months and includes the following topics: Operation of fire apparatus. Structural operations at the site of a fire. Is it hard to become a firefighter in Canada? It requires education, community involvement, many hours of training and dedication, […]

In Canada it is still possible to finance 100% of a property’s value if you know the rules and criteria. Is there such a thing as a 100% mortgage? 100% mortgages aren’t common, but there are some niche lenders out there still offering them. As you won’t need to provide a deposit, most 100% mortgages […]

When it comes to getting a mortgage approval they can be done relatively fast, sometimes within 24hrs. However this process can take up to 2-10 business days. Typically you can expect to get a mortgage approval within 1-5 business days. How quickly can a mortgage get approved? two to six weeksAfter having an offer accepted […]

They perform a variety of tasks including aircraft rescue, structural, and wild land firefighting, automobile extrication, hazardous material, and confined space/high-angle rescue. Fire investigation, fire prevention and life safety inspection are also areas of expertise. What do firefighters do most of the day? Firefighters sweep, mop, throw out the trash, dust, wash linens and windows, […]

In Canada, mortgage terms are typically five years or less. This means that your mortgage term will end before your amortization period ends, requiring you to either renew your mortgage with your current lender or refinance/switch to a new one. What does a 5 year fixed mortgage mean in Canada? A 5-year fixed-rate mortgage stays […]

With the exception of variable rate mortgages, all mortgages in Canada are compounded twice per year, or semi-annually, by law. If the mortgage is to be compounded semi-annually, this means that the mortgage holder can only add interest to the principal balance twice per year. Are mortgage rates compounded monthly Canada? By law, fixed rate […]