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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
The Lakehead Rural Planning Board has adopted a new official plan for unincorporated townships near Thunder Bay. The plan guides land use and development in Gorham, Ware, and the Dawson Road Lots. It would replace the existing 2013 plan. The...
Why This Matters: Own property in Gorham, Ware, or the Dawson Road Lots? This plan determines what you can build and how land around you can be used. Thinking of buying land in the area? The new rules could affect property values and development potential.
Community Planning
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper wants to renew its permit to draw water from the Kaministiquia River for the next 10 years. The company would take up to 360 million litres daily for manufacturing at its Neebing Avenue facility. This is classified as a...
Why This Matters: Live near the Kaministiquia River? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from it daily. If you fish, paddle, or rely on the river, you might want to weigh in. Industrial water use can affect water levels and downstream ecosystems.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The Oshawa Golf Club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Oshawa Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.2 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for...
Why This Matters: Live near Oshawa Creek? This permit could affect water levels in your local waterway. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you fish, kayak, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A sawmill in Chapleau, Ontario wants to consolidate its air pollution permits. GreenFirst Forest Products operates a lumber mill and biomass power plant that releases pollutants including lead, dioxins, and particulate matter. The company is seeking...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau? This sawmill releases pollutants including lead and dioxins into the air. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in northern Ontario, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Mitsui High-Tec makes electric motor parts for car manufacturers at their Brantford facility. They want to expand and add new equipment—metal pressing, laser welding, annealing, and epoxy coating. This requires amending their air and noise permit to...
Why This Matters: Live or work near 60 Fen Ridge Court in Brantford? This expansion could affect local air quality. The facility will emit particulates, metals like manganese and copper, and chemicals including methanol and phenol. Noise levels may also change.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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London, ON
Open until November 27, 2029
London is asking residents what they think about e-scooters on city streets. The city joined Ontario's e-scooter pilot in 2023, allowing personal e-scooters but not rental fleets. The pilot runs until May 2026, and the city wants your input before...
Why This Matters: Own an e-scooter or thinking about getting one? This affects where you can ride it. Live near busy sidewalks or bike paths? Your feedback shapes whether e-scooters stay—and where they're allowed. The city is also deciding whether to let rental companies like Lime or Bird operate here.
Policy & Studies
Transportation
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St. John's, NL
St. John's has closed Water Street to cars every summer since 2020, creating a pedestrian mall downtown. Now the city wants to know: should this continue long-term? They've already gathered feedback from over 4,000 people and will present...
Why This Matters: Live in or visit downtown St. John's? This affects how you get around in summer. Business owners are split on whether the car-free zone helps or hurts them. Residents have raised safety concerns about panhandling and crime. If you've got opinions on parking, events, or what downtown should feel...
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is creating a wayfinding system for its walking and cycling network. They've proposed eight colour-coded routes connecting major neighbourhoods. Now they want to know if the names, colours, and signage make sense to residents.
Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or roll around Kitchener? Better signs could help you find your way without pulling out your phone. The city wants routes that work for all ages and abilities—whether you're commuting, running errands, or just exploring.
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Housing & Communities
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Government of Québec (QC)
Quebec wants to require owners of large buildings to report their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions annually. Starting in 2027, buildings over 5,000 m² or with 50+ units would need to declare their energy use. By 2028, smaller...
Why This Matters: Live in a large apartment building? Your landlord might soon have to track energy use. That data could eventually lead to building performance ratings—like energy labels on appliances. For tenants, this could mean pressure on landlords to improve efficiency. For building owners, it's new paperwork...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
J-AAR Materials Limited wants to open a large gravel pit on Wrigley Road in North Dumfries, near Ayr. They're asking to extract up to 1 million tonnes of aggregate per year from a 40-hectare site. The pit would operate above the water table, meaning...
Why This Matters: Live near Wrigley Road or in Ayr? This pit could mean more truck traffic, noise, and dust in your area. The site is nearly 40 hectares—about 55 football fields. A public information session is happening February 11th if you want to learn more or ask questions.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The YMCA of Greater Toronto wants to renew its permit to draw water from two wells at a property near Schomberg, Ontario. The wells supply water to what appears to be a camp facility. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest risk category—meaning the...
Why This Matters: Live near Schomberg or have a private well in the area? This permit could affect local groundwater levels. The YMCA wants to draw up to 82,000 litres per day from each of two wells—year-round for the next 10 years. That's a lot of water from a rural area.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Richmond, BC
Richmond wants to build a new dike around Steveston Island to protect the historic waterfront from flooding. Why not just raise the existing dike? Studies found that would disrupt local businesses and leave landmarks like the Gulf of Georgia Cannery...
Why This Matters: Live in Steveston or visit the harbour? This dike will shape the waterfront for decades. Climate change means at least 1 metre of sea level rise is coming. Without protection, flooding could threaten homes, businesses, and historic sites you might love.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Richmond, BC
Richmond wants residents and businesses to plant small pollinator gardens on their properties. These one-square-metre gardens would connect larger green spaces across the city, giving bees, butterflies, and other pollinators places to rest and feed...
Why This Matters: Love your backyard tomatoes? One in three bites of food depends on pollinators. Richmond's bee and butterfly populations need connected habitats to survive. Even a small garden patch on your balcony or yard can help.
Policy & Studies
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Toronto, ON
Toronto wants to know what city data you'd find useful. Got an idea for a dataset the city should publish? This is your chance to suggest it and explain how you'd use it.
Why This Matters: Ever wished you could track snow plows in real time? Or find out which library books are most popular? People are already requesting data on TTC routes, parking meters, and paramedic response areas. Your suggestion could become the next public dataset.
Policy & Studies
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Victoria, BC
Sea levels are rising in Victoria's Gorge Waterway and Portage Inlet. Four municipalities—Victoria, Esquimalt, Saanich, and View Royal—are working together to plan for future flooding. They want to know what places matter most to you and how the...
Why This Matters: Live near the Gorge or Portage Inlet? Your property could be at risk from future flooding. Even if you don't live there, this waterway is a popular spot for kayaking, walking, and wildlife watching. The decisions made now will shape what this area looks like for decades.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
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Halifax, NS
Halifax is redesigning 4.8 km of streets in the North End to make them safer for walking, biking, and transit. The project covers Maynard, Creighton, Northwood, Fuller, Charles, Nora Bernard, Cunard and North streets. You can drop pins on an...
Why This Matters: Walk, bike, or take the bus in Halifax's North End? This project will reshape how you get around. Live near these streets? Construction will affect your neighbourhood through 2028. The city wants to hear from residents, not just traffic engineers.
Community Planning
Housing & Communities
Transportation