What is the armpit of Canada?

No wonder they call it the armpit of Ontario.
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Where is the armpit of Canada?

The armpit of Ontario. An "unpainted canvas." Like it or not, these are the kind of terms being tossed around across the province and the country about Hamilton. Even "the ambitious city," a nickname now proudly heralded by the city's economic development department, was coined by an outsider.
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Is Oshawa the armpit of Ontario?

I was born and raised in Oshawa, that southern Ontario blue collar suburb about an hour east of Toronto, sometimes referred to as the "armpit of Ontario." I spent my youth trekking to Toronto (by way of the GO Train) for shows, while my friends and I yearned for big city life, often taking jabs from pals for being from ...
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What is the nickname of Canada?

There are many stereotypes about Canada and Canadians that other nationalities get wrong. But when the country received the nickname of the Great White North, people were telling the truth. Here's why Canada is sometimes referred to as the Great White North.
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What is the nickname of Toronto?

Nicknames for Toronto are nothing new – T-dot, T.O. the 6ix, Hogtown to name a few – but a new poll shows that most of us still refuse to use any moniker for our city. Forum Research released its finding of their poll Wednesday. It found 75 per cent of people polled refer to home as “Toronto.”
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Why is Canada called the 6?

While the meaning of the term was initially unclear, Drake clarified in a 2016 interview by Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that it derived from the shared digits of the 416 and 647 telephone area codes and the six municipalities that amalgamated into the current Toronto city proper in 1998.
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Why is Toronto called T dot?

Use of T.O., TO, or T Dot seems to originate from a desire to shorten the name of the city. It's either short for "TOronto" or "Toronto, Ontario," depending on who you ask.
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Is Canadian white?

Although Canada is more homogeneously “white” than the United States, Canadians are only half as likely to identify as “white.”
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How old is Canada?

Canada turned 153 years old in 2020.
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Which city is the heart of Canada?

Quebec City: the Heart of Canada.
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What is armpit Ontario?

No wonder they call it the armpit of Ontario.
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What is Mississauga nickname?

"Redmonton" — in reference to the city being the most hospitable territory for left-wing political parties in the province. Originally popularized after the 1986 provincial election.
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Why is Oshawa so poor?

One reason Oshawa draws so many needy people, the mayor says, is that the services they need are there. Oshawa has the only urban downtown in Durham, another draw. But some say Oshawa could be doing a lot more.
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What is the armpit of America?

1 New Jersey - armpit of America?
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What is Calgary called?

Cowtown and Stampede City are popular nicknames for this city. Contrary to the image suggested by Calgary's nickname, Stampede City is very modern and prosperous.
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What is Calgary known for?

Some of the things Calgary is known for include:
  • The Canadian Pacific Railway Headquarters.
  • The Calgary Fire of 1886.
  • The Calgary Stampede.
  • Calgary Flames - NHL Hockey Team.
  • Red Mile - Sea of Red Jerseys during the NHL playoffs of 2004.
  • Hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics.
  • Hosting the 2009 World Water Ski Championship.
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Who owns Canada?

So, Who Owns Canada? The land of Canada is solely owned by Queen Elizabeth II who is also the head of state. Only 9.7% of the total land is privately owned while the rest is Crown Land. The land is administered on behalf of the Crown by various agencies or departments of the government of Canada.
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Who found Canada?

In 1604, the first European settlement north of Florida was established by French explorers Pierre de Monts and Samuel de Champlain, first on St. Croix Island (in present-day Maine), then at Port-Royal, in Acadia (present-day Nova Scotia).
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Is Canada better than America?

Canada scored an average of 7.6 on the Average Life Satisfaction Ranking scale, whereas the USA's ranking is 7. Canada ranked in the top ten most peaceful countries, and the US ranked 121st overall.
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Are Canadians friendly?

Besides the country celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation, the general consensus about Canadians is that they are friendly and polite. As well, the country is believed to be a welcoming place.
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What is the largest race in Canada?

Major Ethnic Groups of Canada
  • Canadians - 32.32% Although all citizens of Canada are considered Canadians, many Canadians also feel that is the term that best represents their ethnicity. ...
  • English - 18.34% ...
  • Scottish - 13.93% ...
  • French - 13.55% ...
  • Irish - 13.43% ...
  • German - 9.64% ...
  • Italian - 4.61% ...
  • First Nations - 4.43%
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What does the 6 mean?

The 6 is a nickname for the city of Toronto, Canada. You can thank the rapper Drake for (trying to make) it a thing. Related words: Toronto. T.O.
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What do locals call Vancouver?

Rain City (or Raincouver or the Wet Coast) – Vancouver receives on average 1,199 mm (47.2 in) of rainfall a year (YVR). Especially during the winter months, the city has a reputation for wet weather.
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What is Ontario's nickname?

Ontario. "The Loyalist Province" — referring to Upper Canada (what is now Ontario) being one of the main destinations for Loyalists fleeing the United States during the American Revolution. "The Province of Opportunity" — dated, official provincial slogan, formerly seen on provincial highway construction project signs.
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