Category: Ontario

What Is Timmins Ontario Known For?

Timmins is known as the “City with a Heart of Gold”, which is quite accurate in two ways: its gold mining history from the Porcupine Gold Rush, and its friendly people with the Northern Hospitality. Why is Timmins important to Ontario? The Timmins area is one of the richest goldfields in the world, and over […]

Does Ontario Have Enough Electricity For Electric Cars?

Ontario’s Transportation Ministry says the province has enough electricity capacity to meet the increased demands on the system for recharging EVs in residential, business and commercial settings for the foreseeable future. Can the Ontario power grid handle electric cars? Even if we only consider the 10,000 MW fluctuation between peak and off-peak daily demand, at […]

Which Party Is Currently In Power In Ontario?

42nd Parliament of Ontario Premier Hon. Doug Ford June 29, 2018 – present Leader of the Opposition Andrea Horwath June 29, 2018 – June 28, 2022 Party caucuses Government Progressive Conservative Party What is the leading party in Ontario? June 2, 2022 Leader Doug Ford Andrea Horwath Party Progressive Conservative New Democratic Leader since March […]

Where Does Ontario Get Its Hydro Power?

Ontario’s electricity generating capacity is mainly located in southern parts of the province, but large hydro generating stations located in eastern Ontario in the Ottawa River Basin and northeastern Ontario in the Moose River Basin. Where does most of Ontario’s power come from? Electricity supply Source 2005 2015 Nuclear 51% 58% Natural Gas 8% 10% […]

What Party Is In Power In Ontario 2022?

June 7: The Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario (PC) under Doug Ford wins a majority government in the 42nd Ontario general election, with Andrea Horwath’s New Democrats (Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario) forming the Official Opposition. Which party is currently in power in Ontario? The 26th and current premier of Ontario is Doug Ford of […]