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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo plans to completely rebuild Longwood Drive, replacing aging watermains, sewers, sidewalks, curbs, and asphalt. Water and sanitary pipes will also be replaced up to property lines. Construction is expected to start in April 2027...
Why This Matters: Live on Longwood Drive? Your street will be torn up for months. Expect detours, noise, and limited driveway access during construction. The upside? New pipes mean fewer water main breaks and better drainage for years to come.
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Health Canada (Federal)
Open until April 12, 2026
Health Canada wants feedback on international guidelines for studying what patients actually want from their medications. Right now, there's no standard way to measure patient preferences during drug development. This draft guideline would create a...
Why This Matters: Ever been prescribed a medication that technically works but makes your life miserable? This guideline could change how drug companies factor in what patients actually care about—not just whether a drug works, but whether the side effects are worth it. It's about making sure your voice counts...
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is rebuilding Waterloo Street and part of Moore Avenue South. The project replaces aging watermains, sewers, sidewalks, curbs, and asphalt. Water and sanitary service connections to properties will also be replaced up to the...
Why This Matters: Live on Waterloo Street or Moore Avenue South? Your street is getting torn up. Expect construction disruptions, but you'll get new water lines and a fresh road. Your water and sewer connections to the property line are included at no extra cost to you.
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London, ON
The City of London is rebuilding Elizabeth Street and Lyle Street to replace aging water pipes, sewers, and road surfaces. Work on Elizabeth Street is underway with a full closure until summer 2026. Lyle Street construction finished in 2023, with...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Elizabeth Street or Lyle Street? You'll deal with road closures and detours until summer 2026. Parking access will be affected during construction. Once done, you'll get new roads, sidewalks, and updated water infrastructure.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is upgrading the Hanson Ranch Wetland to meet environmental regulations while adding community amenities. The city has already gathered feedback and revised designs based on what residents wanted—including keeping a natural look with native...
Why This Matters: Live near Hanson Ranch? This wetland is getting a makeover. The city listened to neighbours who wanted trails and benches without losing the natural feel. If you use this green space, the changes will affect your experience.
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is planning how the College Corridor should grow over the coming years. The city wants to transform this busy street into a more walkable, bikeable area with better transit and a mix of housing, shops, and community spaces. This is part of...
Why This Matters: Live near College Drive? This plan will shape what gets built in your neighbourhood for years to come. It could mean more apartments, new shops within walking distance, and safer streets for biking. If you care about how Saskatoon grows—whether that's more housing options or protecting...
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is updating the rules contractors must follow to protect the environment during construction. The city wants input on two documents: updated Contractor Environmental Guidelines and new Erosion and Sediment Control Standards. These will set...
Why This Matters: Live near a construction site in Saskatoon? These rules affect how much dust, mud, and runoff ends up in your neighbourhood. Stronger standards mean cleaner rivers and less sediment clogging storm drains. If you work in construction, these guidelines will shape how you do your job on city projects.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority wants to upgrade the septic system at their trailer park campground. The current system can't handle 146 seasonal trailer sites, so they're proposing two new raised absorption trench systems. The north...
Why This Matters: Camp at A.W. Campbell Conservation Area? This upgrade means better sewage handling for the trailer park. Live nearby? Properly designed septic systems protect local groundwater. If you use a private well in the Brooke-Alvinston area, you might want to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
In-Tek Inc. operates a plastic and metal parts coating facility in Tilbury, Ontario. They're applying to consolidate their air and noise permits into one Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility emits various chemicals including butyl...
Why This Matters: Live near Tilbury or Chatham-Kent? This facility releases chemicals into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is revisiting a 2017 road study for the Columbia Street East and Lexington Road corridor. Why now? The area expects 25,000 more residents by 2051, and land use has changed. The city wants to know if the original plan still works or if new...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo's east end? This affects your daily commute. The corridor between King Street and Davenport Road has had high collision rates and poor rush-hour traffic flow. Cyclists and pedestrians have raised safety concerns too. With 25,000 more people expected by 2051, getting this right...
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is rebuilding a section of Albert Street between Longwood Drive and Weber Street North. The project includes replacing the watermain, a culvert, catch basins, curbs, sidewalks, bike lane separators, and asphalt. This page...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Albert Street in Waterloo? This construction will affect your daily commute and street access. Expect road closures, detours, and temporary water service interruptions during the work.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The play area on the west side of Waterloo Park needs a full replacement. The city is preparing two design options that keep the natural feel while adding better sand and water play features, plus a new space for teens. They want your input before...
Why This Matters: Got kids who play at Waterloo Park? This is your chance to shape what the new playground looks like. The city wants to know what works for families with toddlers, school-age kids, and teens alike.
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London, ON
London is moving ahead with upgrades to stormwater ponds and drainage channels in the Hyde Park area. The work includes retrofitting two stormwater facilities, adding wildlife habitat features, and restoring about 70 metres of the Stanton Drain...
Why This Matters: Live in Hyde Park or nearby? These upgrades affect how your neighbourhood handles heavy rain and flooding. The channel restoration could improve local wildlife habitat. Construction starting July 2025 may mean temporary disruptions.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is cleaning out and upgrading a stormwater pond in Trillium Valley Park. The pond has accumulated too much sediment and needs improvements to work better. An environmental assessment is underway to figure out the best approach.
Why This Matters: Live near Trillium Valley Park? This project affects your neighbourhood. Stormwater ponds prevent flooding during heavy rains. When they fill with sediment, they don't work as well—which could mean water backing up in nearby areas.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo plans to dig up Shakespeare Drive to replace aging water mains, sewers, and the road itself. Everything from sidewalks to curbs to asphalt gets rebuilt. Water and sewer connections to individual properties will also be replaced...
Why This Matters: Live on Shakespeare Drive or nearby? Expect construction disruption, but you'll get brand new infrastructure. Your water service connection gets replaced for free up to your property line. This is your chance to flag concerns before work begins.
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Pest Management Regulatory Agency (Federal)
Open until April 5, 2026
Health Canada wants to change how much sedaxane residue is allowed on food. Sedaxane is a fungicide used to protect seeds from disease. The agency is proposing to revoke the current limits, which would mean this pesticide could no longer be used on...
Why This Matters: Eat bread, cereal, or anything made from grains? This decision affects what pesticides can be used on those crops. If the limits are revoked, farmers would need to find alternatives. Food prices could shift depending on what replaces it.
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Agriculture & Food
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