Author: Muriel Schmidt

Spending on public schools in Ontario increased from $25.5 billion to $27.9 billion. 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 3.6 per cent, reaching $38.9 billion in 2027-28. The spending gap between the FAO’s […]

…the area of the province, Southern Ontario contains land of gentle relief. Its lowest area—on the Ottawa River—is only 150 feet (45 metres) above sea level, and its highest point—in the Blue Mountains south of Georgian Bay—is just over 1,770 feet (540 metres) in elevation. What is Ontario’s elevation? Ontario is located at an elevation […]

On average, Ontario’s agricultural soils are considered moderately healthy. What is the soil like in Ontario? Ontario is 7.5YR or redder in at least one subhorizon in the Bt. Texture is loam, silt loam, or sandy clay loam, averaging 18 to 28 percent clay. Why does Ontario have good soil? All of Ontario was once […]

Southern Ontario is a primary region of the province of Ontario, Canada, the other primary region being Northern Ontario. It is the most densely populated and southernmost region in Canada. Southern Ontario • Extended area 12,953 km2 (5,001 sq mi) Population (2021) • Total 13,481,332 • Density 118.0/km2 (306/sq mi) Why is Southern Ontario so […]

You will have to enter into a net metering agreement with your utility to send any excess renewable electricity to their grid in exchange for on-bill credits. You will also need to apply to your utility to connect the renewable energy system to their grid and meet their technical, safety and inspection requirements. Can you […]

Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) is a Crown corporation and “government business enterprise” that is responsible for approximately half of the electricity generation in the province of Ontario, Canada. It is wholly owned by the government of Ontario. Is Ontario Hydro owned by the government? The Province is a shareholder of Hydro One with approximately […]

Newmarket (2021 population: 87,942) is a town and regional seat of the Regional Municipality of York in the Canadian province of Ontario. It is part of Greater Toronto in the Golden Horseshoe region of Southern Ontario. Which region is Newmarket in? York RegionNewmarket is a Provincial Urban Growth Centre, located in York Region, just north […]

Ontario fall colours are perhaps among the best in Canada since there are many places to colour-watch throughout the province! The best time for fall colours in Ontario is from mid-September to late-October. However, the colour burst in each area completely relies on the weather. How long do fall colors last in Ontario? This spectacular […]

Early 1900s – Numerous major gold-mining camps in northern Ontario, including Porcupine, Timmins, Larder Lake, Kirkland Lake and Red Lake. Early 1900s – The gold rush of Ontario moved across the provincial border into northern Québec as gold was discovered at Bourlamaque, Val d’Or, Chibougamau and Malartic. Where is the most gold found in Ontario? […]

Muskrat have also been common in Europe and Asia since they were introduced in 1905. Although distributed throughout Ontario, the greatest numbers are found in the southern part of the province. The muskrat resembles a large rat that has adapted to aquatic conditions. How can you tell if you have a muskrat? A muskrat’s small […]