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Calgary, AB
Calgary is building new pathways and bike routes in five northeast communities: Falconridge, Taradale, Martindale, Saddle Ridge, and Castleridge. Why here? This area has one of the highest concentrations of schools in the city, plus...
Why This Matters: Got kids walking to school in northeast Calgary? These new routes aim to make their trip safer. The area has seen more injury collisions than other parts of the city. If you live in Falconridge, Taradale, Martindale, Saddle Ridge, or Castleridge, construction could affect your street starting in...
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Brampton, ON
Brampton is creating its first plan to protect archaeological sites across the city. The plan will map areas where artifacts might be found and set rules for what happens when development is proposed on sensitive land. Indigenous communities are...
Why This Matters: Live in Brampton? This affects what happens when someone wants to build on land that might contain Indigenous artifacts or historical sites. If you care about preserving local history or ensuring Indigenous heritage is respected, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Halifax, NS
Halifax is planning a major overhaul of Windmill Road in Dartmouth. Why? The area could see 30,000 new housing units and 55,000 new residents in coming years. Right now, sidewalks are disconnected, some bus stops are inaccessible, and the road is...
Why This Matters: Live in Dartmouth or commute through it? This road connects Downtown Dartmouth to Burnside Industrial Park. If you walk, bike, or take the bus along Windmill Road, you've probably noticed the gaps in sidewalks and rough conditions. With tens of thousands of new neighbours potentially moving in, how...
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Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety (SK)
Saskatchewan is reviewing its workplace health and safety regulations. The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety wants your feedback on the 2020 rules. This is a three-phase review, so there will be multiple chances to weigh in.
Why This Matters: Work in Saskatchewan? These rules affect your safety on the job. Whether you're in construction, healthcare, or an office, workplace safety regulations set the standards your employer must follow. If you've ever dealt with unsafe conditions or think current rules are too strict or too lax, this is...
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Government of Québec (QC)
Quebec wants your feedback on its open data portal, Données Québec. The site hosts over 1,200 datasets from the provincial government and municipalities. They're asking what works, what doesn't, and what features you'd like to see.
Why This Matters: Use public data for research, journalism, or app development? This portal is your gateway. Better search and visualization tools could save you hours. Even if you don't use it directly, open data powers apps and services you might rely on.
Policy & Studies
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is inviting property owners along its future bus rapid transit route to voluntarily rezone their land. The new zoning allows taller mixed-use buildings—up to 27 metres near transit stations. If you own property in the Corridor Growth Area...
Why This Matters: Own property along 8th Street or near a future Link station? This could change what you can build—or what gets built next door. The rezoning allows apartment buildings with shops at street level, potentially increasing property values but also changing neighbourhood character.
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Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam wants to make Nelson Street safer for walking, biking, and scooting. The 1.7-kilometre stretch connects Austin Heights and Maillardville neighbourhoods, plus two parks. The city's goal is separating pedestrians, cyclists, and cars by speed...
Why This Matters: Live in Austin Heights or Maillardville? This affects how you get to Blue Mountain Park, Mackin Park, or the future Fraser Mills neighbourhood. If you bike with kids or use a mobility scooter, separated lanes could make your trips safer. Drivers may see changes to parking and lane widths too.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Wellesley Township is creating a new Official Plan that will guide where homes, businesses, and farms can be built until 2051. This is your chance to shape how your community grows over the next 25 years.
Why This Matters: Live in Wellesley Township? This plan decides where new housing gets built, what businesses can open near you, and how farmland is protected. It affects property values, traffic, and the character of your neighbourhood for decades to come.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is updating its Urban Design Manual for the first time since 2009. This manual sets the standards for how buildings and public spaces look and function across the city. The refresh aims to incorporate new accessibility...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo? This shapes what new buildings look like in your neighbourhood. It affects sidewalk design, building heights, and how accessible public spaces are. If you've ever thought a new development looked out of place, this is your chance to influence future standards.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Kitchener is creating a 20-year parking strategy for downtown. The city wants to know how you use parking—or why you avoid it. They're looking at current supply, demand, and what new options might help.
Why This Matters: Drive downtown to shop, eat, or work? This affects where you park and how much you pay. Live nearby? Parking policy shapes traffic and street life in your neighbourhood. Even if you don't drive, fewer parking lots could mean more housing or green space.
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Mississauga, ON
Mississauga is asking residents how to balance competing priorities in its 36 public woodlands. Should the focus be on tree health? Recreation trails? Wildlife habitat? The city wants your input to shape the next 10+ years of forest management.
Why This Matters: Walk your dog in a city woodland? These decisions affect trail access and maintenance. Live near one of the 36 sites? Management choices shape what you see and hear from your backyard. Care about urban wildlife? This plan determines how much habitat gets protected.
Community Planning
Environment & Climate
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Cambridge wants to know what you think about residential parking rules. Two issues are on the table: whether to allow parking on the lower boulevard (the grassy strip between sidewalk and street), and how long cars should be allowed to...
Why This Matters: Live in Cambridge? This affects where you and your visitors can park. If you've ever gotten a ticket for parking on the grass strip or leaving your car too long on the street, this is your chance to weigh in. Homeowners with limited driveway space should pay attention.
Regulations & Permits
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Transportation
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Quebec Environmental Public Hearings Office (QC)
Quebec's transport ministry wants to build a 4-lane bypass road east of Sainte-Julienne to divert traffic around the town centre. The project includes two roundabouts, cycling and pedestrian paths, noise barriers, and drainage infrastructure...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Sainte-Julienne? This road could change your daily commute and neighbourhood. Less traffic through town might mean quieter streets—but construction will disrupt the area for years. Local businesses worry about losing drive-by customers. If you use the wetlands or trails nearby, they...
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Saskatoon, SK
A developer wants to rezone undeveloped land in Saskatoon's Brighton neighbourhood to build homes. The proposal would allow one- to four-unit dwellings on land currently zoned for future development. This follows the approved Brighton Neighbourhood...
Why This Matters: Live in or near Brighton? This rezoning will shape what gets built next door. More homes could mean more neighbours, more traffic, and changes to the neighbourhood feel. If you're looking to buy in the area, this affects what housing options become available.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Cambridge is replacing the playground at Willard Park with a $630,200 upgrade. The city wants families to help decide what features and equipment should be included. There's also potential for a splash pad in the future.
Why This Matters: Got kids who play at Willard Park? This is your chance to shape what they'll climb, swing, and slide on for years to come. The city is building a premium-level playground designed to be inclusive for children of all abilities. A splash pad might be coming too.
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Waterloo Region, ON
The Region of Waterloo is rebuilding Victoria Street in Kitchener with new bike lanes, multiuse trails, and safer intersections. Construction starts summer 2025 and wraps up in 2027. The project also includes underground infrastructure upgrades and...
Why This Matters: Live on or near Victoria Street? Your commute is about to change. Cyclists get protected lanes. Pedestrians get multiuse trails. Drivers should expect construction delays through 2027. If you have concerns about property impacts or design choices, now's the time to speak up.
Community Planning
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Transportation