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Ministry of Forests (BC)
British Columbia is developing a Forest Landscape Plan for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area—over 6 million hectares of northern BC forest. The plan will guide where logging can happen, how forests are managed, and how to balance old-growth...
Why This Matters: Love fishing, hiking, or camping in northern BC? This plan affects where you can go. Work in forestry or a sawmill? It shapes job security in the region. Care about old-growth trees and wildlife habitat? Your input helps set priorities. Even if you don't live in Mackenzie, BC's forests belong to...
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Ontario Ministry of Environment is considering issuing a Certificate of Property Use for a contaminated property in Toronto's west end. A risk assessment found contaminants on site, and the certificate would set rules for how the land can be...
Why This Matters: Live near Bloor and Kipling? This property is being prepared for residential development. The certificate ensures contamination is managed before homes are built. Future residents and neighbours should know what safeguards will be in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R. W. Tomlinson Limited wants to update its air emissions permit for a quarry and asphalt plant in Ottawa. The new permit would cover all emission sources at the site, including crushing operations, asphalt production, and material handling...
Why This Matters: Live near Birchgrove Road in Ottawa? This facility releases benzene, nickel, and other pollutants into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Kromet International, an aluminum parts manufacturer in Cambridge, Ontario, wants to amend its air emissions permit. The company is adding new caustic tanks, rinse tanks, and ventilation equipment to its facility on Langs Drive. The permit covers...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Langs Drive in Cambridge? This facility releases nitrogen oxides and sodium hydroxide into the air. The company wants to add new equipment that could change what gets emitted. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a sewage treatment system for a new warehouse and office complex in Whitby, Ontario. The system would handle up to 59,000 liters of wastewater daily using underground treatment tanks and dispersal beds. Ontario's...
Why This Matters: Live near Halls Road North in Whitby? This sewage system would be built in your neighbourhood. If you rely on well water nearby, you might want to know how treated wastewater will be dispersed underground.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Ontario Custom Aggregates wants to build a new aggregate washing plant at their Jigs Hollow Pit in West Montrose. They're asking for approval to handle the wastewater. The system would use three ponds in a closed loop—water gets used, settles in two...
Why This Matters: Live near West Montrose or the Township of Woolwich? This facility would operate close to you. If you rely on well water or care about local water quality, this approval could affect your area. The closed-loop system is designed to prevent discharge, but the ministry may still require monitoring.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A gravel company near Norwich, Ontario wants to renew its permit to take water from a well and two municipal ditches. The water is used for making concrete and washing gravel. This is a 10-year renewal classified as low environmental risk.
Why This Matters: Live near Highway 59 in Norwich? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to know about industrial water taking in your area. The company can take up to 979,200 litres per day from municipal ditches during spring months.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
VEI Contracting wants to expand the chemicals it can use when cleaning up contaminated soil and groundwater at sites across Ontario. The company already has a permit for mobile remediation equipment. This amendment would add 13 new types of...
Why This Matters: Live near a contaminated site being cleaned up? This permit affects what chemicals can be used. The mobile equipment operates at various locations across Ontario, so future cleanup projects in your area could use these new treatment methods.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Southview Hydrovac wants to open a facility in Port Perry that processes liquid soil slurry from hydro-vac trucks and drilling operations. The 9-acre site at 144 North Port Road would receive up to 300 cubic metres of material daily, separating...
Why This Matters: Live near Port Perry? This facility would operate six days a week in your area. Truck traffic on North Port Road would increase. If you have concerns about noise, dust, or environmental impacts, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
STLLR Gold Inc. wants to drill 37 test holes in historic mining tailings near Timmins. They're sampling the old Hollinger Tailings Stack to figure out what minerals are left and plan future cleanup. Work would start this December and wrap up by...
Why This Matters: Live near the old Hollinger mine site in Timmins? This sampling project is the first step toward cleaning up decades-old tailings. The drilling itself is small-scale, but it sets the stage for bigger remediation decisions down the road.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A soil processing company in Welland wants to double how much waste soil it can receive daily. The facility takes slurry from hydro vacuum trucks, separates the water, and either reuses the dry soil or sends it to landfill. They're also asking to...
Why This Matters: Live near 75 Udine Avenue in Welland? This facility could see twice as many trucks coming and going. More soil processing means more potential for dust, noise, and groundwater concerns. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know about the monitoring program.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Magna's Presstran Industries plant in St. Thomas wants to renew its air emissions permit. The facility makes automotive parts using welding, plasma cutting, and other processes. These release nitrogen oxides, iron oxide, manganese, and hexavalent...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Talbot Street in St. Thomas? This plant releases metals and chemicals into the air you breathe. Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen. If you have concerns about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An automotive parts manufacturer in Vaughan wants to consolidate all its air emission permits into one. The facility does welding, cutting, grinding, and engine testing. Emissions include particulate matter, iron, manganese, and chromium compounds.
Why This Matters: Live or work near Rowntree Dairy Road in Vaughan? This permit controls what this factory can release into the air you breathe. The facility emits metals and particulates from manufacturing operations.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A mining company wants permission to drill and survey for minerals on over 300 claims northwest of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The work would include mechanized drilling to test rock samples and clearing brush for geophysical surveys. The permit would...
Why This Matters: Live near Kirkland Lake or in the Cochrane/Temiskaming districts? This exploration could affect local forests and waterways. Drilling requires clearing land and may use water from nearby lakes or streams. If you hunt, fish, or use Crown land in this area, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Val-d'Or Mining Corporation wants to drill and survey for minerals on 24 claims northwest of Kirkland Lake. The work includes mechanized drilling to test rock samples and geophysical surveys that require clearing some brush. This permit would allow...
Why This Matters: Live near Kirkland Lake or in Bernhardt Township? Drilling rigs and survey crews could be working in your area. If you get water from a well or nearby lake, you might want to know about potential impacts. Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who use this area should also pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Fenzi North America makes sealants and coatings for insulated glass at its Etobicoke facility. They're applying for a new air and noise permit. The manufacturing process releases dust particles and chemicals into the air, including crystalline...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Dansk Court in Etobicoke? This facility would release dust and chemicals into the air you breathe. Crystalline silica is a known health concern. If you're nearby, you might want to weigh in on whether the controls are adequate.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate