They are highly social; some populations are composed of matrilineal family groups which are the most stable of any animal species. There is a catch: there is only one Orca in Ontario—Kiska, Marineland’s resident Orca. Where do orcas live in Canada? Killer Whales are found in all three of Canada’s oceans, as well as occasionally […]
Category: Ontario
How Do Collection Agencies Work In Ontario?
Collection agencies must: Be registered with the Government of Ontario and follow the Collection and Debt Services Act. Mail you a written notice outlining how much money you owe and why. Wait 6 days after sending you this notice before they can contact you by phone or in person. How long can a collection agency […]
Is It Illegal To Dig Without Locates In Ontario?
Why do I need locates? It’s the law. Under Ontario law, it is illegal to dig without having natural gas lines located. Digging or excavating could damage the network of water and sewer pipes, gas lines, telephone lines, hydro cables, or cable television lines that could be located under the ground of your lot. What […]
Is Lake Ontario The Most Polluted Great Lake?
The opposite of Lake Superior in almost every way, Lake Ontario is the easternmost, lowest in elevation, smallest in surface area and perhaps the most polluted Great Lake. Which Great Lake has the most pollution? Lake Michigan has more plastic debris than any of the other Great Lakes, and its west-to-east water currents bring much […]
Are There Dinosaur Fossils In Ontario?
Ontario: Royal Ontario Museum The ROM boasts one of the world’s most impressive dinosaur fossil collections, which includes the world’s best preserved specimen of a Parasaurolophus, a duck-billed hadrosaur. What dinosaurs have been found in Ontario? Dinosaurs in Canada Acrocanthosaurus. Acrocantho-saurus. Albertaceratops. Albertosaurus. Anchiceratops. Ankylosaurus. Arrhinoceratops. Brachylophosaurus. Brachylopho-saurus. Centrosaurus. Why don’t we find dinosaur fossils […]
Is Ontario At Risk Of Flooding?
Flooding is the most costly natural hazard in Ontario and it can happen at any time of year. Current as of July 4, 2022. Community Date Emergency Municipality of Red Lake May 10 flooding Naicatchewenin First Nation May 10 flooding What areas are most at risk for flooding? The Southeast Asia region alone makes up […]
Can You Drink Beer On The Beach In Ontario?
Leave your alcohol at home Ontario Parks beaches are not designated for public alcohol consumption. You will face a fine for having alcoholic beverages in a park anywhere other than a campsite. Can we drink beer on beach in Canada? Bring your bevvies to a beach picnic and you risk a $230 fine and the […]
Can You Shoot Out Of A Boat In Ontario?
It is illegal to have a loaded firearm in or on, or discharge a firearm from, an aircraft, vehicle (including snowmobile and all terrain vehicle) or motorboat (a motorboat is considered a boat with a motor that is attached to the boat and that is capable of being used as a means of propulsion) or […]
Can You Drink On A Paddle Boat In Ontario?
In Ontario, if your boat is equipped with a permanent toilet, cooking facilities, and sleeping facilities, boat passengers may legally consume alcohol. However, the boat must be anchored or docked. Contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for more information about the laws for boating with alcohol in Ontario. Can you drink on a paddleboat? Even […]
How Does E. Coli Get Into Lake Ontario?
The primary sources of E. coli at Toronto and Hamilton beaches are gulls and geese in the ankle-depth to chest-depth water, and municipal waste water in the deeper water. How does E. coli get into rivers? Human and animal stool may pollute ground and surface water, including streams, rivers, lakes and water used to irrigate […]