We also have nice light green jade and white jade, all from Ontario, They are all nephrite variety jade. Where is jade found in Ontario? These are located in the Cassiar, Cry and Dease Lake, and Mount Ogden areas, as well as in Southern British Columbia. What gems can be found in Ontario? But the […]
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What Is Protected Land In Ontario?
Protected areas are defined to protect natural and cultural features, maintain biodiversity and provide opportunities for compatible recreation. These areas may contain: old-growth forest. lakes, rivers and wetlands. What is protected land? A protected land area is an area designated as important and protected because of its biological diversity and natural or cultural resources. The […]
Why Did Gas Go Up In Ontario?
Gas prices have been on the rise across Southern Ontario since late February, primarily due to fuel supply shortages amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the international sanctions that have been imposed as a result of the war. Why did gas prices go up Ontario? The price hike comes as gasoline and diesel production fall […]
Do You Need A Permit To Dig A Well In Ontario?
The Ontario Water Resources Act specifies that any person who works at the construction of a well must have a valid well technician licence of a prescribed class unless otherwise exempt under the Wells Regulation or the Ontario Water Resources Act . There are five classes of well technician licence. Is it legal to dig […]
Does Ontario Have Minerals?
Several critical minerals are produced in Ontario, including: nickel. copper. zinc. What are Ontario’s most valuable minerals? Mineral exploration values Ontario is one of the leading producers of gold, nickel and platinum group elements. Are there gemstones in Ontario? Ontario’s Superior Country region is lucky to be home of the largest Amethyst deposit in all […]
Who Regulates Water Quality In Ontario?
There are three bodies that regulate Ontario’s water supply: the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, and the federal government. This factsheet deals with provincial legislation that protects drinking water in Ontario. Who is responsible for water quality in Ontario? The Ministry of Environment and Energy’s legislative authority to manage […]
Which Provincial Ministry Is Responsible For Safe Drinking Water In Ontario?
The Ministry of the Environment. The Ministry of the Environment is responsible for protecting water. 1 This is the oversight agency for the protection of source water to municipal systems, not small drinking water systems. Who regulates drinking water in Ontario? There are three bodies that regulate Ontario’s water supply: the Ontario Ministry of the […]
How Do I Claim An Abandoned Boat In Ontario?
Contact your region’s Receiver of Wreck through Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program: Atlantic (NB, PEI, NL, NS): 506-851-3113. Prairies and Arctic (AB, SK, MB, Arctic): 780-495-8215. Ontario: 519-383-1863. Quebec: 1-877-646-6420. Pacific (BC): 604-775-8867. Can I claim a boat a salvage? The underlying principles governing a salvage claim are: The service must be used by legally […]
Who Regulates Wetlands In Ontario?
The Ministry of Natural Resources. A: The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is responsible for determining which wetlands and wetland complexes are provincially significant and for providing information to planning authorities on boundaries and status of evaluated wetlands across the Province of Ontario. 12. Are wetlands protected in Ontario? Protecting wetlands We have laws, regulations […]
Do I Need An Anchor On My Boat Ontario?
Pleasure craft up to 9 metres (29.5 feet) in length, including PWCs, are required to carry either a manual propelling device or an anchor on board. PWCs are exempt from this requirement if everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket or PFD. Pleasure craft over 9 metres (29.5 feet) in length must have an anchor […]