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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to turn organic waste into renewable natural gas at a facility in Leamington, Ontario. They need government approval to release emissions into the air, including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and odour. The biogas would be...
Why This Matters: Live near Mersea Road in Leamington? This facility could affect local air quality. Odour and emissions from the biofilter, flare, and other equipment would be released nearby. If you're concerned about smells or air pollution in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sanscon Construction wants approval to operate an aggregate crushing plant in northwest Toronto. The facility would emit nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, crystalline silica, sulphur dioxide, and carbon monoxide from crushers, screeners, diesel...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Fenmar Drive in northwest Toronto? This plant would release dust and diesel exhaust into your air. Crystalline silica is a known health hazard. Nearby residents may want to weigh in on whether this belongs in their neighbourhood.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A paint manufacturing facility in Pickering wants approval to release various chemicals into the air. Ennis Paint Canada makes paints and coatings at 850 McKay Road. The company is seeking a new Environmental Compliance Approval that would cover...
Why This Matters: Live or work near McKay Road in Pickering? This permit decides what chemicals can be released into your air. The facility emits respirable silica (a lung hazard), ammonia, and solvents. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
GFL Environmental wants to expand its landfill gas collection system at a large waste facility near North Stormont. The expansion would add new gas extraction wells to capture methane from two new landfill stages. This is a routine permit amendment...
Why This Matters: Live near North Stormont or along Laflèche Road? This landfill is one of the largest in Eastern Ontario. Capturing landfill gas reduces odours and greenhouse gas emissions. If you're concerned about how the facility operates, this is your chance to comment.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A PVC resin manufacturer in Niagara Falls wants to renew and amend its air emissions permit. The company is asking to increase production capacity and add two new air-cooled condenser units. The facility releases vinyl chloride, benzene, nitrogen...
Why This Matters: Live near Niagara Falls? This factory releases chemicals like vinyl chloride and benzene into the air you breathe. They want to boost production significantly. If you're concerned about air quality in the area, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Sunrock Industries wants approval to operate a ready-mix concrete plant at 424 Hillis Road in Peterborough. The plant would emit particulate matter, cement dust, silica, and other pollutants. This permit would replace existing approvals and add...
Why This Matters: Live near Hillis Road in Peterborough? This plant would release cement dust, silica particles, and other air pollutants in your neighbourhood. Respirable crystalline silica is a known health concern. If you're worried about air quality near your home, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A company wants to dig a new gravel pit in Norfolk County that would extract 325,000 tonnes of aggregate per year. The 25-hectare site near Simcoe would operate below the water table, which means groundwater impacts are a key concern. Environmental...
Why This Matters: Live near Woodhouse Township? This pit could affect your well water, since it would dig below the water table. Neighbours within 120 metres have already been notified. Expect more truck traffic on local roads if approved.
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Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A gravel pit operator near Winterbourne wants to double how much material they can extract each year. Ontario Custom Aggregates Limited is asking to increase their annual limit from 150,000 tonnes to 300,000 tonnes at their site in Woolwich Township.
Why This Matters: Live near Winterbourne or in Woolwich Township? This could mean more truck traffic on local roads and increased noise from the pit. If you rely on a private well, changes to groundwater levels might affect your water supply.
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Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Carr Aggregates Inc. wants to open a new quarry in the Municipality of Whitestone, near Parry Sound. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of gravel and stone per year from a 17.8-hectare site. The quarry would dig below the water table...
Why This Matters: Live near Whitestone or in the Parry Sound area? This quarry could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential impacts on groundwater. If you rely on a private well, the below-water-table extraction is worth paying attention to. Noise and blasting are also concerns for nearby residents.
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Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Bartek Ingredients, a chemical manufacturer in Stoney Creek (Hamilton), wants to amend its air emissions permit. The main change? Installing a new 700 horsepower boiler and updating their noise reduction plan. The facility releases nitrogen oxides...
Why This Matters: Live near South Service Road in Stoney Creek? This facility already releases nitrogen oxides and particulate matter into the air. A new boiler means potential changes to local air quality. Neighbours may also notice changes to noise levels.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An aluminum castings manufacturer in Huron Park, Ontario wants approval to consolidate its air emissions permits. The facility releases nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and other chemicals from its melting furnaces, die-casting cells, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Huron Park? This factory releases nitrogen oxides and particulate matter into the air you breathe. The permit would also approve emission sources that weren't previously authorized. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in London, Ontario wants to replace its three old cremation units with two new ones. The facility needs updated air quality permits because crematoriums release pollutants including particulate matter, mercury, and other...
Why This Matters: Live near Riverside Drive in London? This crematorium is in your neighbourhood. The new units would release pollutants like mercury, lead, and particulate matter into the air. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An automotive parts manufacturer in London, Ontario wants approval to consolidate and update its air emissions permits. The facility produces welding fumes, particulate matter, and emissions including hexavalent chromium, manganese, and nickel. This...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Discovery Drive in London? This facility releases metals and particles into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An aluminum manufacturing facility in Chatham-Kent wants to consolidate its air and noise permits into one Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility produces extruded, fabricated, and anodized aluminum components. This would also add approval...
Why This Matters: Live near 155 Irwin Street in Chatham-Kent? This facility releases nitrogen oxides, acids, and particulate matter into the air. The permit also covers noise. If you're concerned about local air quality or industrial noise, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Shell wants to modify three storage tanks at its petroleum refinery in St. Clair Township, Ontario. The changes would allow blending of vegetable oils and bionaphtha into the tanks. This means new emissions including benzene, naphthalene, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Corunna or St. Clair Township? This refinery is in your backyard. The changes would add new air contaminants including benzene, a known carcinogen. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Nova Chemicals wants to boost production at its polyethylene plant near Sarnia from 40 to 45 tonnes per hour. That's a 12.5% increase. The facility releases hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the air. Ontario is asking...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia or St. Clair Township? This plant already releases pollutants into the air you breathe. More production could mean more emissions. If you're concerned about air quality in Chemical Valley, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate