Category: Ontario

Cheapest Areas Greater Sudbury — Land prices in Greater Sudbury range from around $49,000 to $5.9 million. Sarnia — Sarnia has a wide range of different land available in many sizes. Which town in Ontario is selling land for$ 500? Smooth Rock FallsA northern Ontario town that was decimated when its local mill shut down […]

While chlorine is safe to drink up to 2 mg/L, it can be smelled easily at anything close to half of that. Sometimes the water can smell or taste over-chlorinated. Does Ontario tap water have chlorine? Chlorine is added during the water treatment process to ensure tap water is safe to drink. Chlorine addition is […]

Trillium Drug Program Application Forms and Guides are available at local pharmacies, online, or by calling 416-642-3038 or 1-800-575-5386 (toll free). How do I apply for Trillium drug benefit? You can get the application form: online. Application for the Trillium Drug Program. use this guide to help you complete each step of the application. by […]

Ontario’s Crown forests cover almost two-thirds of the province. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry manages the health of these forests so they can continue to provide ecological, economic and social benefits. Who regulates forestry in Canada? Provincial and territorial forests Canada’s 10 provinces and 3 territories have jurisdiction over 90% of the country’s […]

You pay the health premium if you are a resident of Ontario and your employment or pension income is more than $20,000 a year. In most cases the premium is automatically deducted from your pay or pension. What does OHIP cover for seniors in Ontario? All older adults enrolled on the Ontario Health Insurance Plan […]

Ontario’s Crown Forest Sustainability Act The purpose of the CFSA is to provide for the sustainability of Ontario’s Crown forests and, in accordance with that objective, to manage the Crown forests to meet the social, economic and environmental needs of present and future generations. Does Ontario have laws that protect forests on Crown land? The […]

Agricultural use including a specialized farm, and/or an intensive livestock operation. • Can I build house on agricultural land in Ontario? The number of and function of the house you want to build means the difference between getting your building approved or not– if you can prove that the building is for farming purposes (like […]

The R3 (High Density Residential) zoning district is established accommodate for the development of higher density multiple family dwellings, including apartments, townhouses and condominiums at densities ranging from 16.1 to 25 dwellings per acre with amenities and open spaces. What is R4 zoning in Ontario? The R4 Zoning Review will address issues that are specific […]

Conservation Lands have many important uses, such as: They provide recreational opportunities for people to enjoy such as hiking, canoeing, camping, snowshoeing and many other outdoor activities. They provide living classrooms for schools, nature groups and others to explore and learn about nature. Can you build on conservation land in Ontario? A registered conservation easement […]

The A-1 zone designation is appropriate for areas having a predominant lot size of approximately one or more acres and where rural residential and limited agricultural uses are existing or desired. What does Zone A mean in Ontario? “A” means that the use is an ancillary use that is permitted by right of being in […]