Greater Sudbury is the 15th most populous city in Ontario. In 2021, North Bay recorded the second-largest population growth of the five northern centres, rising 2.2 per cent to 52,662 up from 51,553 in 2016. Are people moving to North Bay? For the second year in a row, U-Haul has named North Bay as Canada’s […]
Category: Ontario
Where Are People From Ontario Moving?
For the most part, those interprovincial migrants to most provinces are coming from Ontario. Over the five-year period before census, the largest number of migrants to the four Atlantic Canada provinces, Quebec, Manitoba and Nunavut have come from Ontario. Where are most Canadians moving to? The latest release of data from Statistics Canada shows close […]
What Is An Ontario Living Wage Employer?
The Living Wage Employer Program recognizes and celebrates employers that pay their direct and indirect employees a living wage. Employees who earn a living wage experience increased mental and physical health, and economic well-being. What does it mean to be a living wage employer? In order to become an accredited Living Wage Employer, you need […]
Why Are There No Elk In Ontario?
Native elk populations were extirpated from the province in the late 1800s due to pressures from human settlement, including unregulated and excessive harvest. Is there elk hunting in Ontario? Anyone wishing to hunt elk in Ontario must have the following: Outdoors Card. elk licence listed on your licence summary. elk tag (for appropriate season, harvest […]
Is Building A House Cheaper Than Buying Ontario?
As a rule of thumb, it’s cheaper to buy a house than to build one. Building a new home costs $34,000 more, on average, than purchasing an existing home. The median cost of new construction was $449,000 in May 2022. Is it cheaper to build your own home in Ontario? Although the average cost to […]
How Much Is The Deposit On A New Build Ontario?
Generally, your deposit is a minimum of 5% of your offer price. The deposit is submitted in the form of a Certified Cheque or Bank Draft (not a personal cheque). How much deposit do you pay on a new build? 10% and 30%Normally, the developer will request anywhere between a 10% and 30% deposit, with […]
What Was Ontario Place Built For?
The Ontario Place theme park operated annually during the summer months from 1971 until 2011. Designed originally to promote the Province of Ontario through exhibits and entertainment, its focus changed over time to be that of a theme park for families with a water park, a children’s play area, and amusement rides. Why did they […]
Where In Ontario Does It Snow The Most?
Barrie, Ontario. Barrie, Ontario has the highest snowfall in Canada with more than 87 inches. Wherever you find your snow, make the most of your snowmobiling experience with a razor-sharp edge. What part of Canada gets most snow? Mount Fidelity in the heart of Glacier National Park on the Pass records the highest snowfall in […]
Will This Summer Be Hot 2022 Ontario?
While the majority of the nation (as well as the U.S.) will be sizzling hot and largely dry, Ontario’s conditions will be just “warm” in the next few months, and also very wet. “Around the Great Lakes and points east, the overall averages will just tilt toward ‘seasonably warm’ temperatures. Is it going to be […]
Is Ontario A Taiga?
Entirely located in Canada, it covers an area of approximately 373,735 km2 and crosses the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, and the western portion of Quebec. Various islands in James Bay which belong to the Northwest Territories are also considered to be part of the ecoregion. Southern Hudson Bay taiga Protected 9.32% What type of biome […]