The Mounties, formally known as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and previously known as the North West Mounted Police (NWMP), are Canada’s national police service, operating in the areas that don’t have their own municipal police forces. Their formation dates back to 1873, and although their presence was intended Read more…
Basically, all income is taxed in Canada. If you have a job, you must submit a percentage of this money to the government. Often, employers will deduct a set amount from your paycheque. Some employers take too little and you will owe money; others take too much and you Read more…
MappedIn is a start-up founded at Velocity in Waterloo. It was founded in May 2010. The four co-founders of the famous start-up include Leander Lee, Mitchell Butler, and Hongwei Liu. Hongwei Liu is currently the CEO of the start-up that currently operates in downtown Kitchener. Their current office is located Read more…
Conestoga Mall is a very pleasant, user-oriented experience. The mall recently underwent massive renovations and has wide-open hallways, hip stores and lots of natural light to guide your way and keep you smiling. There is a great food court and water fountain features to make the visit all the more Read more…
Fairview Park Mall is one of two major shopping centres in the Waterloo region. Opened in 1966, this mall now has 120 shops and services for patrons. In 2007 the mall underwent a $33.4 million interior renovation to give a new food court and new interiors, which include higher ceilings. Read more…
Situated in between the working city of Kitchener and the tiny mennonite village of St. Jacobs, Waterloo surprisingly has one of the most high tech industries in the entire country of Canada. With two highly regarded universities and one of the best hands on colleges in the province of Ontario, Read more…