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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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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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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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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 upgrading the sanitary sewer on Second Street to handle population growth. Construction will run from spring 2026 through fall, with some cleanup into 2027. The project runs from Oxford Street East to south of the CN rail crossing.
Why This Matters: Live on or near Second Street? Expect road closures, limited driveway access, and construction noise for most of 2026. The street will be local traffic only during work. If you need special access arrangements, you'll want to contact the city now.
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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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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a new residential subdivision at 136 Main Street in Norwich Township. They need provincial approval for the stormwater system that will manage rainwater runoff from the new homes. The system includes storm sewers, a wet...
Why This Matters: Live near 136 Main Street in Norwich? This subdivision could change your neighbourhood. The stormwater pond and drainage system will affect local water flow. If you're downstream on the Orth Drain, this matters to you.
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Enbridge Gas wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at its facility near Lunenburg, Ontario. The system would use a bioretention swale to filter water before releasing it onto nearby farmland. This is a routine environmental permit for...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 15 in South Stormont? This permit affects how stormwater from the Enbridge facility is handled. The water will discharge onto adjacent farmland after treatment. If you farm nearby or rely on local groundwater, you may want to weigh in.
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Open until November 6, 2025
Transport Canada holds regular meetings where anyone can weigh in on marine safety and security regulations. These cover everything from fishing vessel construction to pollution prevention to seafarer welfare. The next regional meeting is in...
Why This Matters: Work on a boat or ship? These meetings shape the rules you live by. Even recreational boaters have a stake—regulations affect everything from lifejackets to where you can operate. If you've ever thought marine rules were out of touch, here's your chance to change them.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants approval to operate a soil processing facility near Schomberg, Ontario. The site would receive construction soil, sort it for reuse, and ship out what can't be recycled. They're asking to handle up to 995 tonnes of soil daily.
Why This Matters: Live near Highway 9 in Schomberg? This facility would operate six days a week, starting at 6 a.m. Truck traffic and noise could affect your daily life. If you rely on well water nearby, soil quality matters to you.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is building a new spray pad at 690 Laurelwood Drive. It's one of four new spray pads planned across the city to give kids more places to cool off in summer.
Why This Matters: Got kids who need to burn off energy in the summer heat? This spray pad could become your go-to spot. Families in the Laurelwood area will have a free, accessible place for water play without driving across town.
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