Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
Carr Aggregates Inc. wants to open a new quarry in the Municipality of Whitestone, near Parry Sound. They're asking to extract up to 100,000 tonnes of gravel and stone per year from a 17.8-hectare site. The quarry would dig below the water table...
Why This Matters: Live near Whitestone or in the Parry Sound area? This quarry could mean more truck traffic on local roads and potential impacts on groundwater. If you rely on a private well, the below-water-table extraction is worth paying attention to. Noise and blasting are also concerns for nearby residents.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Bartek Ingredients, a chemical manufacturer in Stoney Creek (Hamilton), wants to amend its air emissions permit. The main change? Installing a new 700 horsepower boiler and updating their noise reduction plan. The facility releases nitrogen oxides...
Why This Matters: Live near South Service Road in Stoney Creek? This facility already releases nitrogen oxides and particulate matter into the air. A new boiler means potential changes to local air quality. Neighbours may also notice changes to noise levels.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An aluminum castings manufacturer in Huron Park, Ontario wants approval to consolidate its air emissions permits. The facility releases nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and other chemicals from its melting furnaces, die-casting cells, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Huron Park? This factory releases nitrogen oxides and particulate matter into the air you breathe. The permit would also approve emission sources that weren't previously authorized. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Mount Pleasant Cemetery in London, Ontario wants to replace its three old cremation units with two new ones. The facility needs updated air quality permits because crematoriums release pollutants including particulate matter, mercury, and other...
Why This Matters: Live near Riverside Drive in London? This crematorium is in your neighbourhood. The new units would release pollutants like mercury, lead, and particulate matter into the air. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An automotive parts manufacturer in London, Ontario wants approval to consolidate and update its air emissions permits. The facility produces welding fumes, particulate matter, and emissions including hexavalent chromium, manganese, and nickel. This...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Discovery Drive in London? This facility releases metals and particles into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you have concerns about air quality in the area, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An aluminum manufacturing facility in Chatham-Kent wants to consolidate its air and noise permits into one Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility produces extruded, fabricated, and anodized aluminum components. This would also add approval...
Why This Matters: Live near 155 Irwin Street in Chatham-Kent? This facility releases nitrogen oxides, acids, and particulate matter into the air. The permit also covers noise. If you're concerned about local air quality or industrial noise, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Shell wants to modify three storage tanks at its petroleum refinery in St. Clair Township, Ontario. The changes would allow blending of vegetable oils and bionaphtha into the tanks. This means new emissions including benzene, naphthalene, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Corunna or St. Clair Township? This refinery is in your backyard. The changes would add new air contaminants including benzene, a known carcinogen. If you're concerned about local air quality, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Nova Chemicals wants to boost production at its polyethylene plant near Sarnia from 40 to 45 tonnes per hour. That's a 12.5% increase. The facility releases hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the air. Ontario is asking...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia or St. Clair Township? This plant already releases pollutants into the air you breathe. More production could mean more emissions. If you're concerned about air quality in Chemical Valley, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Walker Aggregates wants to update its air emissions permit for a ready-mix concrete plant in Clarksburg, Ontario. The new permit would cover cement silos, dust collectors, and concrete loading equipment. Emissions include cement dust, silica, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Grey County Road 40 in Clarksburg? This plant's air emissions could affect your neighbourhood. The permit covers dust, silica, and other particles that can impact air quality. Nearby residents may want to weigh in on the conditions.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Natural Resources (ON)
A company wants to open a new quarry near Bancroft, Ontario. They're asking to extract up to 50,000 tonnes of rock per year from a 36-hectare site. The quarry would operate above the water table in Faraday Township, Hastings County.
Why This Matters: Live near Bancroft or in Faraday Township? This quarry could mean more truck traffic on Highway 28 and local roads. Blasting and heavy equipment could affect noise levels for nearby homes. The site is on Lots 21 & 22, Concessions 10 & 11—if that's your neighbourhood, you'll want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to open a waste oil transfer facility in Brampton. The site at 11 Blair Drive would accept used oil from businesses across the GTA, store up to 48,000 litres, then ship it elsewhere for processing. Operations would run Monday to...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Blair Drive in Brampton? This facility would handle industrial waste oil in your neighbourhood. Truck traffic would increase on local roads. If something goes wrong, spills could affect nearby properties or groundwater.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A carbon black manufacturing plant in Sarnia wants to swap out two old boilers for a rental unit. The facility already emits nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, benzene, and other pollutants. This amendment would update their air emissions permit...
Why This Matters: Live near Sarnia's industrial corridor? This facility releases pollutants including benzene and hydrogen cyanide into the air. Any equipment changes could affect local air quality. Residents with health concerns about industrial emissions should pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
DS Soils Inc. wants to open a facility in Barrie that processes soil and road sweepings from hydrovac trucks. The site would handle up to 1,000 tonnes daily and operate 24/7. Clean soil gets reused; contaminated material goes to licensed disposal...
Why This Matters: Live or work near Middleton Court in Barrie? This facility would operate around the clock, with trucks coming and going daily. Wastewater from the process may go into the local sewer system. If you're concerned about noise, traffic, or water quality, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R. W. Tomlinson Limited wants to consolidate and update its air emissions permits for a gravel quarry near Odessa, Ontario. The quarry crushes, screens, and stockpiles aggregate materials. Emissions include particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and...
Why This Matters: Live near Odessa or along County Road 2? This quarry's air emissions could affect your daily air quality. Dust from crushing and truck traffic is a common concern for nearby residents. If you have respiratory issues, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Environment and Climate Change Canada (Federal)
The government wants to require companies to notify them before using a chemical called DIDA in new ways. DIDA is found in some lubricants, cosmetics, and health products. If a company wants to use it above certain concentrations in consumer...
Why This Matters: Use lip liner or facial cleanser? This chemical might be in it. The government suspects DIDA could be harmful at certain levels, so they want a heads-up before companies put more of it in everyday products. It's about catching potential health risks before they reach your bathroom cabinet.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (Federal)
The CRTC asked whether internet providers should display plan details on standardized labels—like nutrition facts on food. Instead of calories, you'd see price and speed at a glance. The goal? Make it easier to compare plans without wading through...
Why This Matters: Ever tried comparing internet plans? It's a mess of asterisks and hidden fees. This could force providers to show you the real price and actual speeds upfront. No more surprises on your first bill.
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Technology & Digital