Author: Clint Curtis

Who Regulates Wetlands In Ontario?

The Ministry of Natural Resources. A: The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is responsible for determining which wetlands and wetland complexes are provincially significant and for providing information to planning authorities on boundaries and status of evaluated wetlands across the Province of Ontario. 12. Are wetlands protected in Ontario? Protecting wetlands We have laws, regulations […]

How Do I Claim An Abandoned Boat In Ontario?

Contact your region’s Receiver of Wreck through Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program: Atlantic (NB, PEI, NL, NS): 506-851-3113. Prairies and Arctic (AB, SK, MB, Arctic): 780-495-8215. Ontario: 519-383-1863. Quebec: 1-877-646-6420. Pacific (BC): 604-775-8867. Can I claim a boat a salvage? The underlying principles governing a salvage claim are: The service must be used by legally […]

Why Did Gas Go Up In Ontario?

Gas prices have been on the rise across Southern Ontario since late February, primarily due to fuel supply shortages amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the international sanctions that have been imposed as a result of the war. Why did gas prices go up Ontario? The price hike comes as gasoline and diesel production fall […]

What Is Protected Land In Ontario?

Protected areas are defined to protect natural and cultural features, maintain biodiversity and provide opportunities for compatible recreation. These areas may contain: old-growth forest. lakes, rivers and wetlands. What is protected land? A protected land area is an area designated as important and protected because of its biological diversity and natural or cultural resources. The […]

What Is The Difference Between Amish And Mennonite In Ontario?

Many Mennonites stress the importance of missionary work, helping to spread their faith to over fifty countries around the world, while the Amish tend to focus their efforts closer to home, sharing information about ministries, services, testimonies, and opportunities to Amish and non-Amish (English) communities alike. How do Mennonites differ from Amish? Unlike the Amish, […]

Are Poplar Trees Native To Ontario?

Poplar or trembling Aspen is a common tree throughout Ontario. An early successional species, it is often the first tree to grow on a newly disturbed site. Native Poplar in Ontario also includes large-toothed Aspen and Aspen. Are poplar trees native to Canada? The poplar is a short-lived, deciduous, hardwood tree of genus Populus of […]

Which Evergreens Are Native To Ontario?

9 Evergreens Native To Ontario Black Spruce. Picea Mariana. Black spruces are a medium height, narrow conifer with short needles and low sweeping limbs. Eastern Hemlock. Tsuga Canadensis. Jack Pine. Pinus Banksiana. Red Pine. Pinus Resinosa. White Pine. Pinus Strobus. White Cedar. Thuja Occidentalis. White Spruce. Picea Glauca. What spruce trees are native to Ontario? […]