Author: Clint Curtis

Some of the most common types of fir trees in Canada are: Noble fir. Balsam Fir. Grand fir. Fraser Fir. Douglas fir. Do Douglas fir grow in Ontario? Douglas Fir This tree is grown in the west where it is very popular. It is rare in Ontario but may occasionally be found. How do I […]

You do not need a hunting licence to kill a bear in self-defence, however: If you kill a bear and do not intend to keep it, report it immediately to your local ministry office. If you kill a bear and want to keep it, you must register for a Notice of Possession immediately with the […]

Pansies are considered perennials by our friends south of the border, and many gardens here in southern Ontario are able to get pansies to last for many seasons. In Ontario, they are usually sold as annuals or bi-annuals which means they will live just a couple of years. How long do pansies last in Ontario? […]

At the regional level, Ontario represented 40.3% of total national expenditures for public education, and was the largest contributor to the overall decline in spending in 2019/2020. How much does Ontario spend on education? In contrast, in the 2022 Ontario Budget, the Province projects that EDU spending will grow at an average annual rate of […]

There has been a dramatic increase in blue green algae blooms in Ontario in recent years. As a result many lakefront property owners are very concerned when they see blooms or floating masses which they think could be a bloom. Where is blue-green algae found in Ontario? In the Great Lakes, particularly in Lake Erie, […]

The Ministry of Education is responsible for oversee- ing all aspects of Ontario’s public education system. Ontario’s Education Act sets out the duties and respon- sibilities of the Minister of Education, school boards, supervisory officers (superintendents), principals, teachers, parents and students. Who governs education in Ontario? Education is a provincial government responsibility in Canada. In […]

To summarize, we can say that a typical Ontario house needs anywhere between 5 and 10 kW of solar panels, depending on the energy consumption of its residents. And that the price can cost anywhere between $15,000 and $30,000, and can be lowered using incentives. Is it worth it to have solar panels in Ontario? […]

While it was the Ontario Liberals that privatized Hydro One, it was legislation passed by the last PC government in Ontario that made it possible. That legislation made it possible for the Liberals to sell off Hydro One without needing to get the approval of the provincial legislature. Which government sold off Ontario Hydro? First […]

11,000. According to figures obtained through Freedom of Information requests, last year the number of documented non-Catholic students reached almost 11,000, an 18-per-cent increase in the past four years. Do Catholic schools accept non-Catholics Ontario? Secondary School: There is no requirement to be Catholic in order to attend a Catholic secondary school. Please contact the […]

4 credits in religion – as a member of the Catholic school community, you will be required to complete four religion courses. How do you get exempt from religion class in Ontario? Written or verbal request for Exemption made by parent, legal guardian, or student from Religious Education course and/or from activities of a Religious […]