The healthcare in Nova Scotia is administered and directed by the Medavie Blue Cross (on behalf of government of Nova Scotia) and the Department of Health and Wellness. Healthcare in Nova Scotia is available to eligible residents of the province, and as a provincially funded public healthcare system. This means that the cost of [...]
Health Insurance BC is the main administrative office of healthcare in British Columbia. It is a combination of five authorities that plan, coordinate and regionally govern 16 healthcare service delivery areas, working together with the Provincial Health Service Authority, which is in charge of the specialized provincial programs and services. The healthcare system is [...]
Finding a physician in the Province of Quebec, especially in Montreal, especially if you are a newcomer, can soon become a nightmare if you don’t have a clue where to look for a health professional. You can always launch a YellowPages search but the number and nature of results under “doctor” might be discouraging. [...]
Beaches in Quebec? What an odd thought for one of the provinces of the “Great White North.” But it's true! Finding a spot where you and your family can soak up the sun and take a swim in Greater Montreal or the Province of Quebec, is not a hard thing to do. The Greater [...]
During the summer months when the weather is hot, there is no need to sit inside wondering what to do on your weekends or time off. Whether it's wandering the great outdoors, golfing, an adventure on land or in water, or just relaxing under the sun, the province of Québec offers the perfect day [...]
When you are relocating to Canada, packing a container full of your belongings is an important part of your move, and can be stressful. Don’t worry! There are many options available to help make shipping a container to Canada simple and easy for you. Read over some of these tips for packing a container [...]
When you relocate, do not think it is impossible to enjoy gardening in Canada! Take into consideration there are some different rules of thumb for success, due to the drastic differences in the seasons. Remember that best time to be gardening in Canada is the early fall or late spring months – the days [...]
Calgary Transit (CT) is known for its environmental significance and efficient service, when it comes to public transportation in Calgary. With over 4,000 kilometres of transport, encompassing 160 bus routes - including the BRT and express bus services – and 2 Light Rail routes, your journeys on public transportation in Calgary are sure to [...]
TransLink is the system of public transportation in Vancouver. Its services include bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus transport, as well as the HandyDART for those requiring extra assistance on public transportation. Like in most other major cities, TransLink operates a reloadable fare card, Compass, which is valid everywhere on transit in Vancouver. You can also [...]
Finding public transportation in Ottawa – Canada's capital city - will not be a problem if you are new to the city, in fact it is very easy to get from one place to another! OC Transpo is the public transportation system in the city, and is convenient to get to, and simple to [...]
