Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A septic hauling company near Lucan wants to renew its permit to spread sewage on farmland. The 32-hectare site has been operating under this approval before. If renewed, the company can continue disposing of waste from septic tanks and portable...
Why This Matters: Live near Coursey Line in Lucan Biddulph? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby farmland. If you rely on a private well, you might want to know about the setback requirements. Odour and traffic from hauling trucks could also affect your daily life.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A private wastewater treatment plant in Brant County needs a new Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility at 114 Powerline Road treats sewage from Smokey Hollow Estates and discharges treated water into Fairchild Creek. It can handle up to...
Why This Matters: Live near Fairchild Creek or downstream from this site? The treated wastewater flows into that waterway. If you rely on well water in the area, you might want to weigh in on whether this approval meets your expectations for water quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build residential housing on a contaminated site in downtown Toronto. The Ministry of Environment has reviewed their cleanup plan and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set...
Why This Matters: Live near King and Dufferin? This affects your neighbourhood. The site has contamination that needs ongoing management. Future residents and neighbours should know what safeguards will be in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A greenhouse operation in Niagara-on-the-Lake wants approval for a new stormwater management pond. The pond would collect rainwater from greenhouse roofs and release it into a municipal drain that flows to Lake Ontario. The province says the...
Why This Matters: Live near Concession 7 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake? This pond would discharge into the Bergman Municipal Drain right next door. If you rely on local water sources or farm nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Dome Mine Ltd. wants permission to drill for minerals about 12 kilometers northeast of Chapleau in northern Ontario. The drilling would test rock samples to find out what minerals are underground. This is an early exploration permit—no mining would...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau or Borden Township? Drilling rigs could show up in the area. The work involves clearing small patches of land and potentially drawing water from nearby lakes or streams. If you hunt, fish, or use the land recreationally, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
Dome Mine Ltd. wants to drill for minerals near Chapleau in northeastern Ontario. The company is seeking a permit to use heavy drilling equipment on two mining claims about 12 km northeast of town. This is early-stage exploration to test what's in...
Why This Matters: Live near Chapleau or in Cochrane Township? This drilling could affect local land and water. The company may clear small areas for drill pads and pump water from nearby lakes or streams. If you use the area for recreation or have concerns about the environment, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of Energy and Mines (ON)
A mining company wants permission to drill for minerals southeast of Iroquois Falls, Ontario. The permit would allow mechanized drilling on 49 mining claims in Mistaken Islands Area township. This means clearing small areas for drill rigs and...
Why This Matters: Live near Mistaken Islands Area township? This drilling could affect local water sources and wilderness areas. If you hunt, fish, or have a cottage in the area, you might want to weigh in. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A seasonal campground in Burford, Ontario wants to update its sewage permit. Lyons Little Austria needs to add two septic systems to its existing approval—one for the pavilion with washrooms and laundry, another for the caretaker's dwelling. The...
Why This Matters: Live near this campground in Brant County? These septic systems handle wastewater that could affect local groundwater. If you're a neighbour with a private well, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An RV park with cabins near Thessalon wants to install a new sewage system. The proposal includes two septic tanks and a subsurface disposal bed handling about 13,900 litres of wastewater daily. Ontario's environment ministry is asking for public...
Why This Matters: Live near Big Basswood Lake? This sewage system could affect local water quality. Cottagers and campers in the area should know what's being proposed. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Open for Input
Ontario Energy Board (ON)
The Ontario Energy Board is reviewing how Enbridge Gas allocates costs across different customer classes. This is Phase 3 of a multi-year rate case that will determine what residential and business customers pay for natural gas delivery through...
Why This Matters: Heat your home with natural gas? This decision affects your monthly bill. Enbridge serves millions of Ontario households, and how costs get divided between residential, commercial, and industrial users directly impacts what you pay. The outcome could mean rate increases or decreases depending on...
Regulations & Permits
Finance & Consumer
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Buckhorn Sand & Gravel wants to renew its permit to spread hauled sewage (septage) on farmland near Trent Lakes. The company spreads waste from septic tanks and portable toilets across 5.35 hectares at 165 Flynn's Road. This is a renewal of an...
Why This Matters: Live near Flynn's Road in Trent Lakes? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby farmland. Septage spreading can cause odours and, if mismanaged, could affect well water. The renewal sets rules on how close spreading can happen to homes and water sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Goulet Septic Pumping wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Green Valley. The site uses a lagoon and reed filter beds to store and treat sewage from portable toilets and septic systems before spreading it on 17...
Why This Matters: Live near Green Valley or South Glengarry? This site spreads septic waste on farmland close to your community. If you're worried about odours, groundwater, or truck traffic on rural roads, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A lime manufacturing company near Blind River, Ontario wants to remove one kiln and replace a baghouse at their facility. The plant processes limestone and coal, releasing particulates and emissions into the air. This amendment would update their...
Why This Matters: Live near Blind River? This facility releases particulates, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide into the air. The new baghouse could improve air quality—or the changes might affect emissions differently. If you're concerned about what you breathe, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (ON)
A couple on Rainy Lake accidentally had their two lakefront properties merged into one on the title. Now they're asking the province to let them split them back into separate lots. No new buildings are planned—this is just paperwork to fix a title...
Why This Matters: This is a routine land severance to fix a paperwork error. It mainly matters to the property owners and immediate neighbours. If you live nearby on Rainy Lake, you might want to know about changes to lot boundaries in your area.
Regulations & Permits
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near Varty Lake wants to upgrade its sewage treatment system. The owners are swapping out a smaller pump chamber for a larger one and changing the treatment technology. The overall treatment area would actually shrink.
Why This Matters: Live near Varty Lake or camp at Cedar Crest? This affects how sewage gets treated before it reaches the ground. Proper treatment protects local groundwater and the lake itself.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build homes on a contaminated property in Toronto's east end. The ministry reviewed their risk assessment and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set rules for how the land can...
Why This Matters: Live near Woodbine Avenue in Toronto's east end? This property at 419-425 Woodbine could become residential housing. The site has contaminated soil, so the certificate would require safety measures like barriers and inspections. Future residents and neighbours should know what protections are in...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities