Category: Ontario

Where Is Unorganized Land In Ontario?

In Ontario, unorganized areas are found only in the Northern Ontario region, inclusive of the Parry Sound District, the parts of the province where there is no county or regional municipality level of government. Where is the unorganized territory? The Unorganized Territory (UT) is the area of Maine having no local, incorporated municipal government. Is […]

How Many Police Are In Ontario?

The Ontario Provincial Police is one of North America’s largest deployed police services with more than 5,500 uniformed officers, 2,500 civilian employees and 600 Auxiliary officers. How many RCMP are there in Ontario? Our employees O Division has a total of 1,506 full-time employees represented by 1,083 regular members (Police), 137 civilian members (CMs) and […]

Who Sets Electricity Rates In Ontario?

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB). The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices for households and small businesses will be lowered as of November 1, 2022 under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). How are electricity rates determined in Ontario? The majority of Ontario electricity consumers pay Time-Of-Use (TOU) prices for their electricity. TOU […]

Where Is Hydroelectricity Produced In Ontario?

Hydroelectric Name Location Owner Coniston Station Sudbury Ontario Power Generation Crowe Bay Station Trent Hills Hydro One Current River Generating Station Thunder Bay Current River Hydro Partnership Crystal Falls Station Sturgeon Falls Ontario Power Generation Where does Ontario get its hydro power? Ontario’s electricity generating capacity is mainly located in southern parts of the province, […]

Does Ontario Have Crown Land?

Ontario’s Crown land represents 87% of the province. It provides opportunities for economic development, tourism and recreation. Who owns Ontario Crown land? Crown land in Ontario is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry — this includes shore lands and the beds of most lakes and rivers. Can I hunt on Crown land […]

Does Ontario Use Clean Energy?

Ontario has a clean electricity grid with a range of diverse resources, including hydro, nuclear, natural gas and renewables. Does Ontario have clean energy? Today, clean, efficient and reliable energy from Ontario’s nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass, natural gas, wind and solar generation means our system is 94 per cent emissions free. That’s a significant advantage in […]

Where Did The Iroquois Live In Ontario?

Between 1665 and 1670, seven Iroquois settlements on the north shore of Lake Ontario in present-day Ontario, collectively known as the “Iroquois du Nord” villages, were established by Senecas, Cayugas, and Oneidas. Where did the Iroquois tribe live in Canada? The five nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy — also known as the Iroquois League or […]