but also includes grants from the federal government primarily for infrastructure projects. Albertans are the lowest-taxed people inCanada, and Alberta is the only province inCanadawithout a provincial sales tax (though residents are still subject to the federal sales tax, the GST). Alberta's muni...
8. Canada's Hudson Bay is the largest bay in the world, with a surface area of 1,230,000 square kilometres. 9. Native Canadians, called First Nations people, have lived in Canada for thousands of years, as have the Inuit people. Many Canadians today are descended from settlers who came...
While kids left this area of Wasaga, more and more older people came in: many of them would leave Toronto or Hamilton for good when retired, moving to their summer homes in Wasaga Beach. In 1974, 3 Lithuanian families permanently lived in Wasaga Beach and 15-16 in the surroundings and th...
Christopher Columbus and his fellow sailors first caught a glimpse of Cuba in October 1492. Searching for the Orient in pursuit of spices and gold, Columbus instead found a large island that historians believe was inhabited by approximately 100,000 aboriginal people. Less than 20 years later, whe...
While sales per square foot is important, it should not be the only metric you use to measure your store’s success. Look at ways to continuously improve your in-store experience—the more people you have walking into your store, the more sales you drive!
Day 7: On day seven, you’ll head south toward mainland Nova Scotia to visit with the First Nation People at the Mi’kmaq Heritage Center before returning to Halifax. A sightseeing tour of the highlights fills the afternoon. Day 8: The last full day of your tour is dedicated to explori...
My last trip to the far north of Canada was in 2016, to northern Manitoba, and while I was there I picked up a copy of Barry Lopez’sArctic Dreams, which I’d recommend to anyone interested in the flora, fauna, and people who live at the edge of the world. Ever since finishing it...
We are pleased to announce that Walter Guderian, the founder and Chairman of Delta Elevator, is featured in Elevator World Magazine's June 2019 ”The People Issue“. The honour is a fitting tribute to a true icon of the Canadian elevating devices industry! June 2019 The Newest Honorary ...
It’s been a week since Ontariodeclared an emergencyfacing increasing COVID-19 cases in the province, and largely to prevent people from gathering in large numbers. In other words, practicing ‘social distancing’ to avoid contact with infected persons, even ifit’s business as usualfor some of...
Whistler receives over two million people per year, with its beautiful scenery and breathtaking panoramic views this city was also a host of the 2010 Winter Olympics. If you are having a long vacation, Vancouver is also a great destination, as it’s only under 2 hours from Whistler by car...