Category: Ontario

Are There Inuit Communities In Ontario?

With a population of 3,860, the Inuit represent 1 per cent of the total Indigenous population in Ontario. 133 First Nation communities are located in Ontario, the second-highest number in Canada after British Columbia (source: Chiefs of Ontario). Are there Indigenous communities in Ontario? Ontario is home to 23% of all Indigenous peoples in Canada. […]

Why Is London Ontario Important To Ontario?

London, Ontario, which is proudly known as The Forest City, is home to nearly 400,000 residents. It is a hub for higher education, medical research, manufacturing, and technology. Why is there a London in Ontario? London was named for the British capital of London by John Graves Simcoe, who also named the local river the […]

What Pollutants Are In Lake Ontario?

Even though Toronto Water can remove some of the contaminants when they treat the wastewater at their four treatment plants, many toxic chemicals are released into Lake Ontario. In 2011, these plants released over 7 tonnes of Cadmium, Mercury, Lead and Nickel into the lake. Is Lake Ontario polluted with heavy metals? Lakes Ontario, Michigan, […]

What Causes Water Pollution In Ontario?

Every day, Toronto’s homes and businesses flush polluted water down the drain. This wastewater is contaminated with much more than just bacteria from human waste. Pharmaceuticals, harsh cleaning products and other household hazardous waste is often dumped down the drains. What are the 5 main causes of water pollution? MAIN CAUSES OF WATER POLLUTION Global […]

Can You Own The River Bed In Ontario?

The ownership of the bed of a waterway in Ontario frequently depends on the question of navigability through the application of the Beds of Navigable Waters Act ( BNWA ) and in some cases, a reservation or exception in a Crown grant. The Beds of Navigable Waters Act is attached as Appendix A for information […]

Is Lake Ontario Still Polluted?

While many of the islands are small or even uninhabitable, the largest is Wolfe Island. It is 48 square miles (124 square km). Lake Ontario may be the most polluted out of the five Great Lakes. All of the other lakes flow into it, giving it their pollution. Is Lake Ontario clean enough to swim […]

How Many Main Lakes Are In Ontario?

There are over 250,000 lakes in Ontario, constituting around 20% of the world’s fresh water supply. Ontario lakes larger than 400 km2 (150 sq mi) Lake Lake Huron Area (including islands) 59,600 km2 (23,000 sq mi) Altitude 177 m (581 ft) Depth max. 229 m (751 ft) Volume 3,543 km3 (850 cu mi) How many […]