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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Jobina Resources wants to explore for minerals on 40 mining claims north of Kirkland Lake. The work includes cutting lines through the forest, drilling into rock, and digging test pits. Ontario's Ministry of Mines is deciding whether to issue a...
Why This Matters: Live near Morrisette Township? This exploration could affect local forests and water sources. Drilling operations pump water from nearby lakes and streams. If minerals are found, this could lead to future mining activity in the area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A Quebec-based mining company wants to drill for precious metals near Elk Lake, Ontario. The Ministry is deciding whether to issue a three-year exploration permit for mechanized drilling on 7 claims and 34 leases in Haultain and Nicol townships.
Why This Matters: Live near Elk Lake or in the Timiskaming District? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. Exploration is the first step toward potential mining operations that could bring jobs—or environmental concerns—to your community.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam is creating a plan to protect and grow its urban forest—the trees in yards, streets, and parks across the city. The strategy will guide how the city plants, maintains, and protects trees for years to come. Public input has already been...
Why This Matters: Live in Coquitlam? The trees on your street and in your neighbourhood affect your daily life. They cool your home in summer, clean the air you breathe, and boost property values. This strategy will shape what happens when trees are cut down for development—and whether new ones get planted.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A concrete plant in Harley, Ontario wants to consolidate its air emissions permits into one approval. The facility makes precast and ready-mix concrete products. Emissions include chromium, nickel, fly ash, and nitrogen oxides from boilers...
Why This Matters: Live near Harley in Brant County? This permit affects what gets released into your air. The plant emits metals like chromium and nickel, plus nitrogen oxides. 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)
CRH Canada wants approval to operate a ready-mix concrete plant in Niagara Falls with updated air and noise permits. The plant produces concrete using steam boilers, dust collectors, and storage silos. Emissions include cement dust, particulate...
Why This Matters: Live near Don Murie Street in Niagara Falls? This plant's emissions could affect your air quality. Cement dust, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides will be released into your neighbourhood. If you have respiratory concerns, this permit matters to you.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Stirling Metals Corp. wants to drill and survey for minerals on over 300 mining claims northwest of Sault Ste. Marie. The permit would allow mechanized drilling and geophysical surveys for up to 3 years. Ontario's Ministry of Energy and Mines is...
Why This Matters: Live near Palmer or Ryan Township? This exploration could affect local forests and waterways. Drilling requires clearing land and may draw water from nearby lakes and streams. If minerals are found, larger mining operations could follow.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
The Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines wants to issue a mineral exploration permit to International Explorers & Prospectors Inc. The company would drill and conduct geophysical surveys on 16 mining claims northeast of Iroquois Falls. This is...
Why This Matters: Live near Iroquois Falls or in the Sulphur Island area? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest land. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this area, exploration activities might temporarily disrupt access. Nearby residents may want to weigh in on environmental protections.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A specialty alumina manufacturer in Brockville wants to renew its air emissions permit. The facility produces activated alumina products and releases nitrogen oxides, aluminum oxide, particulate matter, and other emissions. This renewal would allow...
Why This Matters: Live near Brockville's industrial area? This facility releases air pollutants including nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in before the permit is renewed.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (NS)
Atlantic Mining wants to build an open-pit gold mine about 95 km northeast of Halifax. The mine would process 2 million tonnes of ore per year for six years, with gold concentrate trucked 76 km to Touquoy Mine for final processing. Both federal and...
Why This Matters: Live near Fifteen Mile Stream or along the trucking route? This mine could affect local water quality, wildlife, and road traffic. Mining brings jobs but also environmental risks. Your input helps decide if the project goes ahead and under what conditions.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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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