Author: Clint Curtis

Winters are cold with average temperatures ranging from a low of -15ºC to -30ºC in January. Winters bring a unique mix of snow, crisp sunshine, cold winds and blue skies. How cold are winters in Ontario? In winter, it is cold and, depending which area you live in, it may snow often. The temperature in […]

2.2 Infographic: Poverty rate reduction by province, 2015 and 2019 Jurisdiction / Year 2015 2019 Ontario 15.1% 10.9% Manitoba 14.0% 11.4% Saskatchewan 12.7% 12.4% Alberta 10.0% 8.2% What is the poverty line in Ontario? $19,930Social Assistance Recipients Poverty Line (LIM-AT-2011) [1] Basic Income Gap Single Adult $19,930 $12,478 (37% of LIM-AT) Lone parent with one […]

You could get up to 55% of your earnings. We can’t tell you exactly how much you’ll receive before we process your application. For most people, the basic rate for calculating Employment Insurance (EI) benefits is 55% of their average insurable weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount. How much do benefits cost Ontario? Key […]

The varied landscape includes the vast, rocky and mineral-rich Canadian Shield, which separates the fertile farmland in the south and the grassy lowlands of the north. Here are some key facts about Ontario: Ontario’s more than 250,000 lakes contain about one-fifth of the world’s fresh water. What is the natural feature Canada? Niagara Falls. Great […]

Boasting over 250,000 lakes, great places to swim can be found throughout the province. There are beaches everywhere, from its urban centre, Toronto, in the south, to more pristine natural areas in the north. The province has shorelines along four of the five Great Lakes (Erie, Ontario, Huron and Superior). What beaches can you swim […]

In winter, it is cold and, depending which area you live in, it may snow often. The temperature in most of the province is often below 0°C, day and night. Temperatures can drop below -30°C, which can be dangerous if you do not have the right clothing. Does it snow a lot in Ontario Canada? […]

Ontario’s climate is continental, meaning the province experiences hot, humid summers and very cold winters with heavy snowfall. What is Ontario’s environment like? Ontario is one of the warmest region in Canada with an average daily high temperature of 12 degrees. The climate is very changeable and offers varied seasons with deep winters and warm […]

Nearly 125,000 Ontario residents left in the year-ending Q2 2022, up 54.7% from a year before. Strong and rising outflows are indicative of a lack of perceived opportunity. How many people are moving out of Ontario? According to a July 2022 survey from LowestRates.ca, seven per cent of Ontarians say they plan to move out […]

Ontario Place is an agency of the Government of Ontario that features 155 acres of breathtaking waterfront property in Toronto. The iconic location is a venue for activities, live music, festivals, events and more. What is happening with Ontario Place? The west island will house the water park with a retractable roof and a massive […]

While you may typically own land, and have the corresponding rights associated with ownership, you do not likely own the water to which you have riparian rights. Except in special cases, the Province of Ontario owns land under navigable bodies of water by virtue of the Beds of Navigable Waters Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. Do […]