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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Elmira Golf Club wants to replace its aging septic tanks and grease interceptor. The current tanks, installed in 1997, are deteriorating. The new system would have larger capacity but won't increase wastewater flow.
Why This Matters: Live near 40 Eldale Road in Woolwich? This affects how wastewater is handled at the golf club and curling club next door. Properly functioning septic systems protect local groundwater.
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London, ON
London is rebuilding Mud Creek to reduce flooding near Oxford Street. The project widens the channel, improves wildlife habitat, and adds a new multi-use pathway. Work started in 2021 and continues through 2024.
Why This Matters: Live near Oxford Street and Proudfoot Lane? This project directly affects your neighbourhood. Flooding has been a recurring problem here. The new pathway will also give residents a place to walk and bike along the creek.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2026
Whitby Harbour's bottom is contaminated with dioxins and furans—chemicals that can build up in fish and potentially harm people who eat them. Fisheries and Oceans Canada is dredging about 120,000 cubic metres of contaminated mud and sand to reduce...
Why This Matters: Fish from Whitby Harbour? You might want to think twice. The sediment contains chemicals that accumulate in fish tissue. If you boat, swim, or walk the Waterfront Trail here, this cleanup affects your backyard. The marina and yacht club stay open during work, but expect some disruption through 2026.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Battleshield North-West Limited wants to build stormwater management facilities for a new warehouse at an emergency vehicle assembly plant in Russell Township. The system would include a dry pond and stormceptor to treat runoff before it flows into...
Why This Matters: Live near 333 Corduroy Road in Russell Township? This affects your neighbourhood. The new warehouse will add paved surfaces that increase runoff. How that water is managed matters for local drainage and the South Nation watershed.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Procter & Gamble wants to expand its Belleville facility with a new building and parking lots. To manage rainwater runoff from these additions, they need to amend their existing environmental permit. The plan includes a new dry pond and drainage...
Why This Matters: Live near the Procter & Gamble site on University Avenue? This expansion could affect local drainage patterns. The new stormwater controls are designed to prevent flooding and filter runoff before it reaches local waterways.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A Christian high school near Cambridge wants to install a new septic system. The proposed underground sewage works would handle about 18,000 litres per day. The Ministry is reviewing whether to approve the system and what monitoring requirements to...
Why This Matters: Live near Spitzig Road in Breslau? This sewage system will be installed in your neighbourhood. If you rely on well water nearby, you may want to know how the Ministry plans to protect groundwater. Parents of students at Woodland Christian High School might also be interested.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A floral distribution business in Pelham wants to install a new septic system. The facility at 1050 Canboro Road includes an office, warehouse, garage, greenhouse, and residence. The new system would handle 23,350 litres of sewage daily and replace...
Why This Matters: Live near Canboro Road in Pelham? This septic system will handle sewage from a commercial operation in your area. If you rely on well water or care about local groundwater quality, you may want to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
American Iron and Metal wants to build stormwater management systems at their new industrial facility in Kingston. The system would include a dry pond, filters, and an oil separator to treat runoff before it flows into a roadside ditch on McAdoo's...
Why This Matters: Live near McAdoo's Lane in Kingston? This facility will handle stormwater runoff from an industrial metal recycling site. The treatment systems are designed to filter out oil and grit before water reaches local drainage.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
MetoKote Canada runs a metal coating facility in Cambridge, Ontario. They want to add a new burn-off oven, relocate some equipment, and update their air emissions permit. The facility releases nitrogen oxides, acids, and particulate matter into the...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 50 Raglin Road in Cambridge? This facility releases chemicals into the air, including acids and particulate matter. The changes could affect local air quality.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A trailer park near Bayfield wants to expand from 53 to 69 sites. To handle the extra sewage, they need to replace their entire septic system with a larger one. The new system would process about 29,000 litres of wastewater daily using anaerobic...
Why This Matters: Live near Bluewater Highway in Bayfield? This expansion could affect local groundwater. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in on whether this sewage system is adequate.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A farm in Leamington, Ontario wants to build a new sewage treatment system. The system would handle wastewater from a residence and a bunkhouse, processing about 33,500 litres per day through septic tanks and underground leaching beds.
Why This Matters: Live near this farm on County Road 18? This sewage system could affect groundwater in the area. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in on how wastewater gets treated and disposed of.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A sewage hauling company wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Tay Township. The 10.84-hectare site has been operating under an existing approval. This renewal would continue allowing surface spreading of hauled...
Why This Matters: Live near Old Coach Road in Tay Township? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby land. If you rely on a private well, you might want to know about the setback requirements. Neighbours may also have concerns about odour or truck traffic.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Waste Connections of Canada wants to build a waste transfer station in Brantford. The facility would handle up to 500 tonnes of garbage daily from homes and businesses. It could operate around the clock, year-round. The company also plans to add a...
Why This Matters: Live near Powerline Road in Brantford? This facility could mean more truck traffic in your neighbourhood. Operations could run 24/7, which might affect noise levels. On the plus side, a local transfer station could improve waste collection efficiency in the area.
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
NRK Holdings wants to open a massive new gravel pit in Ramara Township, near Orillia. They're asking to extract up to 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year from a 75-hectare site that goes below the water table. The company already operates a...
Why This Matters: Live near Concession Road B-C in Ramara? This could mean years of truck traffic, blasting, and noise. Get your water from a private well? Excavating below the water table could affect groundwater. Even if you're not next door, aggregate operations shape what rural Ontario looks like.
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London, ON
London is updating its management plan for Kelly Stanton ESA, a rare tallgrass prairie habitat in the Hyde Park area. The city wants to inventory what's there and identify how to protect it long-term. This replaces an older restoration plan with a...
Why This Matters: Live near Hyde Park Road and Oxford Street West? This natural area is in your backyard. It's home to rare tallgrass prairie plants—17 species you won't find easily elsewhere in the region. How the city manages this land affects local wildlife, walking trails, and the green space your neighbourhood...
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Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (NL)
Newfoundland and Labrador wants to create ten new protected areas across the island. The Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council is gathering public input on sites like Ripple Pond, Cape Norman, and Indian Arm Brook. Your feedback will...
Why This Matters: Love hiking, fishing, or just getting out in nature? These ten sites could become permanently protected. If you've explored places like Cape St. George or Stony Lake, this is your chance to have a say in their future. Once protected, these areas stay wild for generations.
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