Author: Muriel Schmidt

Signage Requirement – Warning Sign for Consumption of Liquor During Pregnancy (“Sandy’s Law”) | Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Is it illegal to serve a pregnant woman alcohol Ontario? Currently, there are no federal laws that restrict pregnant women from using alcohol; however, the policy of most representatives of the federal government is that […]

Beginning with the last question, the answer is yes: you can re-write both the barrister and solicitor portions of the bar exam if you fail. In fact, you have three attempts to pass the exam in any one articling period. How many attempts are there for bar exam in Ontario? three attemptsCandidates have three attempts […]

Per the Mining Act and the regulations claimholders, lessees, patent holders, or prospector licensees must be registered users in MLAS to do business for mining purposes, in Ontario. Consult our user guide for instructions on how to register. Is mining illegal in Canada? Mining operations and mineral processing within Canada are subject to comprehensive legal […]

Because ABS is often a recycled or “regrind” plastic resin (to make it cost-competitive with PVC), it was essentially weakened. This caused instances of pipe fatigue and failure which led some areas to ban its use. Can ABS pipe be used underground in Ontario? Applications of ABS Piping It’s an ideal choice for use outside, […]

This is one of most desirable & valued springs in all of Southern Ontario. Elmvale is central to one of the world’s most pristine aquifers & this is considered by many to be among the finest, purest, cleanest natural spring water worldwide. Does Ontario have natural hot springs? Unfortunately, there are no hot springs in […]

Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, S.O. What is the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act? The Act recognizes that the people of Ontario are entitled to expect their drinking water to be safe and provides for the protection of human health and the prevention of drinking-water health hazards through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems […]

In Ontario, under the Ontario Water Resources Act and Ontario Regulation 387/04, you are generally required to have a permit if you are taking 50,000 litres (L) or more of water per day from the environment (including groundwater, lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.). Who controls water in Ontario? The Ministry of Environment and Energy’s legislative authority […]

Aurora (2021 population: 62,057) is a town in central York Region in the Greater Toronto Area, within the Golden Horseshoe of Southern Ontario, Canada. It is located north of the City of Richmond Hill and is partially situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Can you see Aurora in southern Ontario? It’s true, you’re more likely […]

It isn’t illegal to drive a right hand drive car in Canada. However, it is difficult, in more ways than one. There is a federal ban on new models. Can you drive if you only have one hand? It is still possible to drive with one arm, no arms, one leg, or no legs. Having […]

People are allowed to shoot beaver on their own property. The Game and Fish Act allows private landowners to destroy a nuisance animal if the animal is damaging their property. Check with your municipal office first to determine if the discharge of firearms is prohibited by local by-laws in your area. Can you destroy a […]