Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit (COHB)
A monthly housing allowance paid directly to households who are on, or eligible to be on, the social housing waiting list to help with housing costs.
Income Tax Payment Options in Canada
Individuals and businesses can use Online banking, Pre-authorized debit through CRA My Account and CRA’s My Payment to pay their income taxes with no fees.
How to Get a Free Phone Number in Canada
Canada has some of the highest phone plan prices in the world, which can surprise visitors, new residents and first-time
Alcohol Pricing & Tax Increases in Canada – Explained
Beer is 45% – or “half tax” only if it was made by a major beer company, eg. Molson, Labatt, Sleeman and Moosehead, you don’t consider deposits part of the retail price – and the year is 2018.
For craft breweries in Ontario in 2023, 29% of the retail price of their beer goes to the government.
Drip Pricing in Canada – Examples & How to Report
Drip pricing is when an advertised price is unattainable because consumers must pay additional, mandatory fees for “service” or “convenience” that are often revealed later in the buying process.
Best N95 & Medical Face Masks Made in Canada
All you need to know about the best face masks, including where to get them or how to make them, when and where to wear them, and some of the most popular ones in Canada right now.
Rain to McCraney Lake Trip Report – 2 Nights in Algonquin
A trip report of a 19.8 km, 3 day canoe trip in Algonquin starting from the Rain Lake Access Point to McCraney Lake and back.
Lake Opeongo in Algonquin Provincial Park
As long as the weather is good enough for canoeing, Opeongo Lake is a great option for those who want to try backcountry camping for a night or two without having to buy lightweight gear – a kind of “hybrid” between car and backcountry camping.
Maps of Algonquin Park – Campsites, Routes & POIs
Online map of Algonquin Provincial Park Scroll to zoom in and out and click and drag to reposition the map: