All About Ontario
It's Ontario's official floral emblem, last redesigned for our logo in 2019
What is the (white) trillium?
The ministry oversees a diverse postsecondary sector which includes publicly assisted universities, colleges of applied arts and technology, and ______________
What are Indigenous Institutes?
On November 15 and 16, the United Way hosted ClimbUP!, a fundraising event where participants climb the steps to the top of this famous Toronto landmark.
What is the CN Tower?
This Canadian singer is known as the “Queen of Country Pop” and sang hits like Man! I Feel Like a Woman!
Who is Shania Twain?
In baseball, this term refers to hitting the ball out of the park.
What is a home run?
It was the long-time slogan on Ontario vehicle license plates (37 years, in fact), before it became "A Place to Grow"
What is Yours to Discover?
In addition to the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, the Ministry is widely known for administering student financial aid under this four-letter program acronym
What is OSAP?
It's one of the easiest ways to set up recurring donations to the United Way.
What are WIN payroll donations?
This actor from Vancouver played Deadpool and is known for his witty humor.
Who is Ryan Reynolds?
The Wimbledon tournament is associated with this sport.
What is tennis?
The world's largest hydraulic liftlock is located in this Ontario city, also known as a popular "cottage country" region for many GTA-ers
What is Peterborough?
This trusty OPS database shares a name with the popular life simulation videogame series created by Maxis and EA Sports in 2000.
What is Open SIMS (Strategic Information Management System)?
United Way Thunder Bay's foodie challenge is on! When you visit their website, a cartoon-style pop up appears celebrating this popular pub food in the "Ultimate _____ Battle".
What is a burger (the Ultimate Burger Battle)?
This astronaut became famous for singing Space Oddity aboard the ISS.
Who is Chris Hadfield?
On May 12, 2019, this player made the shot that won the Toronto Raptors the 2019 NBA Finals at the buzzer, later to be named MVP.
Who is Kawhi Leonard?
In 2001, this flag was officially recognized by the Government of Ontario as a provincial emblem.
What is the Franco-Ontarian flag?
The division in which you'll find the Access, Privacy, and Records Management Unit.
What is the Corporate Services and Management Division (CMSD)?
Anyone in Canada can dial this 3-digit number to reach a Service Navigator for info on community-based health, social and government services.
What is 2-1-1?
This Canadian politician was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Canada.
Who is Kim Campbell?
This 2026 tournament will be the first to be hosted by three nations - including Canada, the United States and Mexico.
What is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
It's the largest expenditure category in Ontario's provincial budget
What is healthcare?
This German-Canadian was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1986 for his work in chemical kinetics. An annual awards ceremony is co-hosted by the Ministry in his name, the " The _______ Prizes".
Who is Dr. John Charles Polanyi?
It's what you're entered to win if you show proof of donating to this year's campaign.
What is a free vacation day?
The name of beaded belts used by some Indigenous groups to symbolize treaties with colonial powers.
What are Wampum Belts?
Game 3 of the 2025 World Series ended just before 3 a.m.. It tied for the second longest game in MLB history after lasting this many innings.
What is 18 innings?