Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is rebuilding about 1 km of roads including Cooper Street, Queen Street East, and Chapel Street. The project includes new storm sewers, watermains, and underground infrastructure. A multi-use trail will also be added as part of the city's...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Cooper Street, Queen Street East, or Chapel Street? This construction will affect your daily commute and street access. The new multi-use trail could make cycling and walking safer in the area.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Informational
Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon Land wants to update the Aspen Ridge neighbourhood plan now that the Saskatoon Freeway route has moved. The changes would extend residential lots to the east boundary, relocate two care home sites, and create a larger mixed-use commercial...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Aspen Ridge? These changes affect what gets built next door. The plan would allow more mixed-use development with shops and services, plus medium-density townhouses. Care home locations would also shift.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Montreal Port Authority (Federal)
Montreal's Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve borough is redeveloping Pierre-Tétreault Park and Bellerive Street along the St. Lawrence River. The park hasn't been updated since the 1970s. Plans include new pathways, bike lanes, public washrooms, seating...
Why This Matters: Live in or visit Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve? This park along the St. Lawrence is getting its first major upgrade in 50 years. Cyclists and pedestrians will get better paths, new washrooms, and shaded seating. The stormwater system could also reduce flooding in the area during heavy rains.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
The Town of Banff wants to move its iconic welcome sign from Mount Norquay Road to a new spot near the Train Station. The new location would include walkways, seating areas, gas firepits, and landscaping. The goal is to make it safer and easier for...
Why This Matters: Planning a trip to Banff? The famous welcome sign is a must-stop photo spot. Right now, visitors pull over on a busy road to snap pictures. The new location near the Train Station would be safer and more accessible for families and tourists.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
A company wants to dump 2.7 hectares of rock and slate into Dartmouth Cove to create new land for future development. The catch? Some of that material contains pyritic slate, which can leak acid into the water when exposed to air. The Impact...
Why This Matters: Live near Dartmouth Cove? This project would permanently change the shoreline. The pyritic slate could affect water quality if not properly managed. Future development on the new land could also reshape the neighbourhood.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
The Town of Sussex wants to build a permanent flood control system. Two new channels would divert water from Trout Creek and Parsons Brook around the town during floods, sending it to the Kennebecasis River instead. The project also includes a...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Sussex? This project could protect your home and business from future flooding. The construction will also affect local roads and the Route 890 bridge. If you use Trout Creek or Parsons Brook for recreation, the new channels could change how these waterways look and flow.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
A hotel company wants to build 19 new apartments for staff housing in Banff. The project would add two buildings (three and four storeys) to an existing property that already has 13 units. It's designed for workers, not tourists—with 25 bike storage...
Why This Matters: Banff has a well-known housing crunch for workers. If you've ever wondered why service in mountain towns can be stretched thin, this is part of the answer. More staff housing could mean better-staffed hotels and restaurants.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
York1 Environmental Waste Solutions wants to build a major waste disposal and recycling facility in Dresden, Ontario. The project would expand an existing landfill to hold 1.62 million cubic metres of construction and demolition waste. A transfer...
Why This Matters: Live near Dresden? This facility could mean more truck traffic, noise, and potential odours in your community. On the flip side, it could create local jobs and provide a place for construction waste that might otherwise end up elsewhere. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to know how...
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation wants to build a mixed-use development on reserve land in Prince Albert. Phase 1 covers roads, utilities, and clearing vegetation. Phase 2 adds 3-4 buildings with offices, retail, and rental housing.
Why This Matters: This is an Indigenous-led development bringing housing and commercial space to Prince Albert. If you live nearby, construction could affect traffic and the local landscape. It's also a chance to see First Nations economic development in action.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is considering a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan for the Galt Core area. This would set rules for how buildings in this historic neighbourhood can be changed or developed. A statutory public meeting is scheduled where residents...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Galt Core? This plan could affect what you can do with your property. Renovations, additions, even paint colours might need approval. Property values could rise—but so could renovation costs and red tape.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Closed
Infrastructure Canada (Federal)
St. John's is upgrading its main wastewater treatment plant. The project adds a fourth clarifier and prepares the site for future secondary treatment. When complete, the facility will handle 19% more wastewater daily.
Why This Matters: Live in St. John's? This plant treats your wastewater. The upgrade means cleaner water going back into the ocean and a system that can handle the city's growth. Construction will involve blasting and excavation near the site.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
The Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation wants to build a new community centre on the Bruce Peninsula. The 2,770 square metre building would house community programs, cultural activities, and administrative offices. Indigenous Services Canada...
Why This Matters: This project supports Indigenous community infrastructure and self-determination. For Chippewas of Nawash members, it means a dedicated space for cultural programming and services. Nearby residents may see construction activity on the Bruce Peninsula.
Environmental Assessment
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern
Closed
National Capital Commission (Federal)
The National Capital Commission wants to tear down a 110-year-old farmhouse and garage in Gatineau Park. The buildings are falling apart and pose safety risks. There's a catch: an at-risk bat species may be living in the house, so the NCC is working...
Why This Matters: Use Gatineau Park for hiking or skiing? This is about how the NCC manages aging buildings on public land. The project also raises questions about balancing safety with protecting endangered species habitat.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
Tekarra Lodge was damaged in the 2024 Jasper wildfire. The owners want to rebuild within their existing lease boundary. Parks Canada is doing a basic environmental assessment before approving the work.
Why This Matters: If you've stayed at Tekarra Lodge or plan to visit Jasper, this affects when the lodge reopens. It's also part of the broader Jasper recovery effort after the devastating 2024 wildfire.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Parks Canada (Federal)
The Town of Banff wants to widen roads and improve traffic flow at the Fenlands Recreation Centre entrance. The project includes realigning drive lanes, connecting the Legacy Trail to the iconic BANFF sign, and landscaping work. It's a partnership...
Why This Matters: Visit Banff regularly? Use the Fenlands Recreation Centre or the Legacy Trail? These changes could make getting in and out easier. The new connector path would also give better access to the famous BANFF sign photo spot.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation
Closed
Indigenous Services Canada (Federal)
Indigenous Services Canada is reviewing a shoreline stabilization project at Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba. The work involves placing rock armour along 80-165 metres of eroding shoreline at Bruyere Point near Lake Winnipeg. This is part of a...
Why This Matters: Live in Sagkeeng First Nation or near Traverse Bay? This project directly affects your community. Homes and roads are at risk from shoreline erosion that's been eating away at the land for over a century. Highway 11 could be disrupted if nothing is done.
Environmental Assessment
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Indigenous & Northern