The best solution is to call the pest control company so they can remove the raccoons safely and securely. What will make raccoons go away? How to Keep Racoons Away Add a motion-activated sprinkler. Use ultrasound deterrent devices. Secure trash cans. Bag your trash in raccoon-repelling trash bags. Make your own raccoon repellent. Use ammonia. […]
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When Did Vancouver Island Join Confederation?
1871. 1871 – B.C. Joins Confederation. When did BC join the Confederation? July 20, 1871Even though B.C. joined Confederation on July 20, 1871, the first Premier was not chosen until after the first general election was held in October of that year (the new provincial Legislative Assembly did not meet for the first time until […]
Were Roosevelt Elk Introduced To Vancouver Island?
Following the last glaciation, Roosevelt Elk moved north into the Fraser valley and onto Vancouver Island, and the Rocky Mountain Elk spread as far as the Liard River area. Are Roosevelt elk native to Vancouver Island? The majestic Roosevelt elk is indigenous to Vancouver Island and is the purest strain of Roosevelt elk left in […]
Who Is The Largest Employer In Vancouver?
So, keep reading! Amazon Canada. As of 2020, Amazon has the leading global brand valuation. University of Victoria. SAP Canada Inc. Microsoft. Simon Fraser University (SFU) TELUS Communications Inc. Best Buy Canada Ltd. Vancouver Airport Authority. Who are the biggest employers in Vancouver? Best Companies In Vancouver, WA Rank Company Zippia Score 1 PeaceHealth 4.5 […]
Are There Any Cruise Ships In Vancouver?
About Cruise Ships in Vancouver. The Vancouver cruise ship season runs from April until September with sailings to Alaska, Hawaii, Asia, California and the Panama Canal. Every year there are over 250 departures involving some 30 different ships and over 800,000 passengers. Are there cruises out of Vancouver? There are many great cruise lines out […]
How Is Fuel Supplied To Vancouver Island?
Most of the gas burned on Vancouver Island comes from Alberta. From 2015 to 2018, over 75 per cent of the gasoline sold in B.C. came was refined in Edmonton and piped to Burnaby through the Trans Mountain pipeline — space permitting. Some of it comes from Alberta’s Refinery Row by rail car. How does […]
Where Can I Catch Bass On Vancouver Island?
Where are Bass on Vancouver Island? Bass can be found as far north as Spider Lake (Qualicum) and increase in abundance the farther south you go. Favorites for avid bass fisherman include Quennell (Nanaimo), Thetis, Elk, Beaver (all in Victoria), and a host of others. Are there largemouth bass on Vancouver Island? Yes. In B.C., […]
Can Paper Towels Compost Vancouver?
Food-soiled newsprint (typically used to line a kitchen catcher) and paper towels can be composted, too. Can paper bags go in compost BC? The use of liner bags is optional but only compostable bags can be used. If you buy liner bags you will have to ensure the bag used has the certified “Compostable” logo. […]
Can You Catch Tuna Vancouver Island?
Tuna fishing on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is becoming an immensely popular fishery. It’s fast paced, extremely exciting, and the rewards are delicious! Can you catch tuna off of Vancouver Island? The Albacore tuna run occurs in a six-week window every August when thousands of fish pass along our offshore Vancouver Island waters. […]
When Did Vancouver Start Composting?
1989. Vancouver’s original composting program commenced in 1989 and involved composting approximately 4,000 tonnes of leaves collected through a mechanical street leaf collection program. The leaves had historically been landfilled along with other waste. Is composting mandatory in Vancouver? Composting is mandatory in the City of Vancouver. There are a set of rules that everyone […]