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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build homes on a contaminated property in Toronto's east end. The ministry reviewed their risk assessment and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set rules for how the land can...
Why This Matters: Live near Woodbine Avenue in Toronto's east end? This property at 419-425 Woodbine could become residential housing. The site has contaminated soil, so the certificate would require safety measures like barriers and inspections. Future residents and neighbours should know what protections are in...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A diesel engine parts factory in Huron Park, Ontario wants to add new manufacturing equipment. The changes would release nitrogen oxides and petroleum solvents into the air. Ontario is deciding whether to approve the permit amendment.
Why This Matters: Live near this factory on Canada Avenue? These new machines would add air pollutants to your neighbourhood. Nitrogen oxides can worsen asthma and smog. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A septic hauling company wants to renew its permit to spread sewage waste on farmland near Trent Lakes, Ontario. The site at 238 County Road 49 would continue surface spreading on about 8 hectares. The permit sets rules for when and how waste can be...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 49 in Trent Lakes? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septic waste spreading can cause odours and attract pests if not managed properly. If you rely on a private well, you'll want to know about the setback distances from water sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Bio-Bob's Corporation wants to renew its permit to spread hauled sewage (septage from septic tanks and portable toilets) on farmland near Breslau, Ontario. The 12-hectare site uses surface spreading to dispose of waste. The renewal includes rules...
Why This Matters: Live near Breslau? This permit affects what gets spread on farmland in your area. If you get water from a private well nearby, you'll want to know about the setback distances. Odour and truck traffic could also affect neighbours.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A forest products company wants to renew its permit to take water from Pimisi Pond in Calvin, Ontario. They'd pump up to 200,000 litres daily for industrial use, running April through October for the next 10 years. The province rates this as...
Why This Matters: Live near Calvin or get water from a private well in the area? This permit could affect local water levels. The company would draw from Pimisi Pond for nearly half the year. Even low-risk permits can matter to nearby residents.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Durham Building Corporation wants to build temporary sediment basins at a development site on Lily Lake Road in Peterborough. These basins catch dirt and debris from construction before water flows into Jackson Creek. The company needs provincial...
Why This Matters: Live near Lily Lake Road or Jackson Creek? Construction runoff can muddy waterways and harm fish habitat. These basins are meant to prevent that. If you fish, paddle, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a dry stormwater pond to serve a new residential subdivision at 3710 Burnham Street North in Hamilton Township, Ontario. The pond would collect rainwater runoff from the new homes and roads, then release it into an...
Why This Matters: Live near Burnham Street or County Road 18? This project could affect drainage patterns in your area. New subdivisions change how rainwater flows. If the stormwater system isn't designed well, it could mean more flooding or erosion downstream.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A paving company in Kingston wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at its contractor's yard on Westbrook Road. The site includes an asphalt plant, storage areas, and a public pickup area. Runoff would be collected in a wet pond and ditches...
Why This Matters: Live near Westbrook Road in Kingston? This permit affects how stormwater from an asphalt plant drains into Glenvale Creek. If you're downstream or use the creek, water quality could be affected.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A cottage resort near Arden, Ontario wants to upgrade its sewage treatment system. The resort currently has nine separate systems handling wastewater from various cottages. They're proposing to consolidate these into one modern treatment system that...
Why This Matters: Live near Blue Heron Ridge in Central Frontenac? This permit affects how sewage gets treated at a local resort. If you rely on well water nearby, you might want to know how this system will protect groundwater.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Silver Lake Ontario wants to expand its gold mine north of White River. The company needs approval to build a new tailings storage facility and increase how much treated water it can release into Gagegenha Lake—from 2,100 to 2,600 cubic metres...
Why This Matters: Live near White River or use Gagegenha Lake? This decision affects your local water. The mine wants to release 24% more treated water into the lake daily. If you fish, swim, or draw water from the area, you might want to weigh in on whether the new pollution limits are protective enough.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Lavis Contracting wants to operate a ready-mix concrete plant at 950 Water Street South in St. Marys, Ontario. They need an Environmental Compliance Approval for air emissions and noise. The plant would release particulate matter, silica dust...
Why This Matters: Live near Water Street South in St. Marys? This plant could affect your air quality. Concrete plants release dust and diesel exhaust. If you're concerned about noise or respiratory health in your neighbourhood, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Glencore Canada wants to renew its permit to take water from Moose Creek for mining operations near Onaping, Ontario. The permit would allow them to pump up to 16 million litres per day for the next 10 years. Ontario classifies this as a Category 1...
Why This Matters: Live near Onaping or rely on Moose Creek? This permit affects local water levels. Mining operations pumping millions of litres daily could impact wells, wildlife, and downstream users. Even Category 1 permits deserve scrutiny from those who know the area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Canada and Manitoba want to team up on environmental assessments for big projects like mines and pipelines. Right now, companies often face two separate reviews—one federal, one provincial. This draft agreement would let both governments work...
Why This Matters: Live in Manitoba? Big resource projects—mines, pipelines, energy facilities—could get approved faster under this deal. That might mean more jobs and investment. But it also raises questions about whether environmental reviews will be as thorough when two governments share the work.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Burnaby, BC
Burnaby has finished planning the future of Cascade Heights, a neighbourhood near Burnaby Hospital. The plan was adopted by Council on March 25, 2025 after public input gathered in late 2024 and early 2025. It sets out how the area will grow over...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Cascade Heights? This plan shapes what gets built in your neighbourhood for decades. It covers housing options, parks, transit, and local services. The consultation is now closed, but the adopted plan will guide future development.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo wants to build a pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Conestogo River near Wallenstein. The original railway bridge was removed years ago, leaving a gap in the Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail. This $7.5 million project would...
Why This Matters: Use the Kissing Bridge Trailway or G2G Rail Trail? Right now, you have to detour around a gap at the Conestogo River. This bridge would let you bike or walk the full route without interruption. If you live near Wallenstein, West Montrose, or Linwood, this affects your local recreation options.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Department of Environment (PE)
Prince Edward Island asked residents whether farmers should get more access to groundwater for irrigation. The province released a discussion document proposing new rules under the Water Act. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about nitrate...
Why This Matters: Get your drinking water from a well? PEI's groundwater already has nitrate contamination problems, especially in potato-growing areas. This decision affects whether more water gets pumped out for irrigation. Some residents worry it could make drinking water quality worse.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety