Culture

What does Ontario think about the new Bixi bike program in Toronto? Is this appealing to tourists? How do people like the new government and how would they describe it to a tourist? What are the best jobs in Ontario right now? All Ontarions' questions answered by Ontarions themselves! Bixi Bikes Toronto has partnered with the bike company, Bixi, to start public bicycle sharing system in downtown Toronto. The system consists of [...]

Ontario, Canada is part of the Commonwealth, which is an encompassing term designated to the international organization of 54 independent member states. The countries typically have highly developed economies, and the members work to promote representative democracy and individual liberty, and free trade, most notably. According to the London Declaration, Queen Elizabeth II is the head of the Commonwealth for a minority of the members (16) as the position is symbolic. [...]

The OLG is responsible for most of the gambling games in Ontario. It is administered by the provincial government as a Crown Corporation of the Government of Ontario. Run by the executive branch of the government, OLG is responsible for the province’s lotteries, charity and Aboriginal casinos, commercial casinos, and slot machines at horse-racing tracks. It reports through a Board of Directors to the Minister of Finance. Although OLG operates [...]

Who is in Ontario’s Government? Canada is a democratic society and all provincial and federal governing bodies are elected to power. There is a provincial election every four or five years. Currently, Ontario is under Liberal power, led by Premier Dalton McGuinty, with a Conservative federal power (The Opposition). The Premier chooses the Executive Council, who are called Ministers and they form the Cabinet. Cabinets develop government legislation, policies and set [...]

  Visitors to Ontario might base their next trip according to when some of the best festivals and events are held. Below is a month-by-month listing of amazing events happening in Ontario – something for everyone, and something for all seasons. Here are 100 things to do in Ontario. January None yet... check back soon! February Feb. 1 – 6, Wiarton; Wiarton Willie Festival Feb. 4 – 13, Sault Ste. Marie; Bon Soo Winter [...]

When: July 14th – August 2nd The 44th annual Caribana Toronto Festival is gearing up for another great year with hundreds of Caribbean infused events, music and celebrations. The Caribana festival has grown considerably since its inauguration in 1967 when it was only a 3 day event put on by the Toronto Caribbean community to celebrate Canada’s Centennial year. Today, the now 3-week long event is the largest cultural [...]