Author: Clint Curtis

Why Is Kingston Ontario Called Kingston?

Kingston, Ontario, Canada is a city rich in history and culture. We were first settled in the 1600s on First Nation lands named Katarokwi, and were later referred to as King’s Town in honour of King George III (until it was shortened to Kingston in 1788). Is Kingston the oldest city in Ontario? Kingston was […]

What Legislation Did Doctors In Saskatchewan Oppose In 1960?

Protesting the implementation of medicare, July 11, 1962. In July 1962, doctors in Saskatchewan began a provincewide general strike that marked the peak of a conflict between organized medicine and its allies against the government’s Medicare bill. Why was there a doctors strike in Saskatchewan in 1962? The Saskatchewan doctors’ strike was a 23-day labour […]

Who Maintains Ontario Highways?

Ontario Provincial Highway Network Provincial Highway Network Maintained by the MTO Length 16,900 km (10,500 mi) Formed February 26, 1920 Highway names Who takes care of highways in Ontario? The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is the provincial ministry of the Government of Ontario that is responsible for transport infrastructure and related law in Ontario. The […]

Who Needs A Yellow Sticker In Ontario?

a truck or highway tractor with a gross weight or registered gross weight of more than 4,500 kilograms. a bus with a seating capacity for ten or more passengers. tow trucks. What vehicles need a yellow sticker Ontario? Semi-annual inspection stickers Yellow annual inspection stickers will continue to be used for commercial vehicles, trailers and […]

What Trailers Need A Safety In Ontario?

Vehicles that require an annual safety inspection (valid for 12 months) include: most trucks, trailers and converter dollies, alone or in combination, with a total gross weight, registered gross weight or manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,500 kg . tow trucks regardless of weight. What size trailer needs safety Ontario? If your […]