Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
American Iron & Metal wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at their St. Catharines facility. The system would filter and control water before it flows into the Welland Canal. This includes storm sewers, a holding pond, and an oil-grit...
Why This Matters: Live near the Welland Canal or in St. Catharines? This permit affects what flows into local waterways. Metal recycling facilities handle materials that can contaminate stormwater. The treatment system is designed to catch oil and grit before discharge.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton International Airport wants to repair pavement on several taxiways and aircraft stands. The work involves removing old concrete and repaving about 1,000 square meters. Before proceeding, the airport authority must determine if this could...
Why This Matters: This is routine airport maintenance that won't affect most people. If you work at or near the airport, construction could temporarily change traffic patterns. Environmental effects would be limited to the immediate work area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Federal)
Edmonton's airport authority wants to build a cold storage facility inside an existing building. It's about 1,200 square meters—roughly the size of a large warehouse. Before approving, they need to check if it could harm the environment.
Why This Matters: This one's pretty niche. If you work at or near Edmonton International Airport, this expansion could affect your workplace. For most Albertans, it won't change daily life—but it's part of how cargo moves through the province.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
Winnipeg Airport Authority wants to tear down an old overflow parking lot used by Avis car rental. The project involves removing electrical infrastructure above and below ground. Before proceeding, they need to determine if this could cause...
Why This Matters: This is a routine decommissioning project at Winnipeg's airport. Unless you live very close to the airport or work there, this likely won't affect your daily life. The main concern is ensuring old electrical infrastructure is removed safely without contaminating soil or groundwater.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
Perimeter Aviation wants to build a 301-stall parking lot at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The project includes moving security fences, paving, drainage work, and adding lights, cameras, and pay stations. The airport authority needs to...
Why This Matters: Live near the airport or use Ferry Road? Construction could affect traffic and drainage in the area. This is also about how airports balance growth with environmental protection.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
Winnipeg Richardson International Airport wants to build a new security fence and move a perimeter road on the west side of the airport. The project involves installing a 3-metre chain link fence, paving a new road, and improving drainage. The...
Why This Matters: Live near Winnipeg's airport? This construction could affect local drainage and landscaping for about 3 months. The airport is asking whether the project might harm the environment before proceeding.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
SkyNorth Air wants to pave more space for parking aircraft at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The project involves excavation, asphalt paving, underground utility work, and drainage systems at their hangar on West Hangar Road. The airport...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Winnipeg's airport? This expansion could affect local drainage and land use. Construction means temporary noise and disruption in the area.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
STARS air ambulance wants to add 585 square meters of office space to its hangar at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The airport authority needs to determine if this expansion could cause significant environmental harm. The project...
Why This Matters: STARS provides emergency air ambulance services across the Prairies. If you've ever needed a helicopter to get to hospital fast, that's them. This expansion would give their Winnipeg team more office space. Live near the airport? You might want to weigh in on construction impacts.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Winnipeg Airports Authority Inc. (Federal)
New Flyer wants to remove an electric bus charging station at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport. The project involves demolishing the charging structure, removing electrical equipment, and restoring the area. The airport authority needs to...
Why This Matters: This is a routine infrastructure removal at the airport. It mainly affects airport operations and the immediate area. Unless you work at or frequently use Winnipeg Airport, this likely won't impact your daily life.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Transportation
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Grand Bend Sanitation Services wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Grand Bend. The 18-hectare site receives hauled sewage from portable toilets, holding tanks, and septic systems. The company spreads this waste on...
Why This Matters: Live near Grand Bend Road in North Middlesex? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septage spreading can cause odours, attract pests, and potentially affect well water. The site is about 18 hectares where untreated sewage gets spread on the ground.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A Holstein farm near Embro, Ontario wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand. They're asking to take up to 4.2 million litres per day for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as low-risk.
Why This Matters: Live near Zorra Township? This permit could affect local water levels. If you rely on a private well or care about the pond ecosystem, this decision matters. The water taking runs April through November each year.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A septic pumping company wants to renew its expired permit to dispose of hauled sewage on land near Black River-Matheson. The site uses dewatering trenches to process waste from septic tanks and portable toilets. Ontario's environment ministry is...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Black River-Matheson? This permit affects what happens to septic waste in your area. Neighbours may have concerns about odours, truck traffic, or groundwater quality. If you rely on a private well, you'll want to know about the monitoring requirements.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A farmer near Brockton, Ontario wants to renew his permit to spread septic tank waste on 33 hectares of farmland. This is a standard renewal for an existing hauled sewage disposal site. The permit includes rules about when and where spreading can...
Why This Matters: Live near Side Road 5 in Brockton? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septage spreading can cause odours if not managed properly. The permit sets rules to protect nearby wells and homes from contamination.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Silver Lake Ontario Inc. wants to drill for minerals about 35 km east of White River. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples and test for mineral content. This requires clearing small areas for drill pads and potentially...
Why This Matters: Live near Strickland Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes or streams for their operations. If you hunt, fish, or use the land recreationally, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (ON)
A gas station in Wellesley, Ontario wants more time to replace underground fuel piping that failed a corrosion test in 2023. They're asking to keep operating until September 2026 while they wait for new tanks and better weather for construction...
Why This Matters: Live near this gas station? Your groundwater could be at risk if aging fuel pipes leak. The station has passed leak tests so far, but the piping failed corrosion protection back in 2023. If you use a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to renew its water permit for a quarry operation on Rideau Road in Ottawa. The permit allows them to pump water from a quarry pond for dewatering, washing gravel, and dust control. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest...
Why This Matters: Live near Rideau Road in Ottawa's east end? This quarry operation could affect local water levels. The permit allows pumping up to 28 million litres per day from a quarry pond. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources