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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A Holstein farm near Embro, Ontario wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand. They're asking to take up to 4.2 million litres per day for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as low-risk.
Why This Matters: Live near Zorra Township? This permit could affect local water levels. If you rely on a private well or care about the pond ecosystem, this decision matters. The water taking runs April through November each year.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A septic pumping company wants to renew its expired permit to dispose of hauled sewage on land near Black River-Matheson. The site uses dewatering trenches to process waste from septic tanks and portable toilets. Ontario's environment ministry is...
Why This Matters: Live near this site in Black River-Matheson? This permit affects what happens to septic waste in your area. Neighbours may have concerns about odours, truck traffic, or groundwater quality. If you rely on a private well, you'll want to know about the monitoring requirements.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants permission to drill and survey for minerals on a large claim area about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The work would include mechanized drilling to test rock samples and geophysical surveys that require clearing some brush. This...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area, but mineral exploration can be the first step toward mining development. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, exploration activities could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to this land may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The company would clear small areas for drill rigs and cut lines through brush to lay survey wires. Ontario's Ministry of Mines is deciding whether to issue a...
Why This Matters: This is remote wilderness in northwestern Ontario. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this area, drilling activity could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the region may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Ontario is considering whether to issue a mineral exploration permit to Juno Corp. The company wants to drill and conduct geophysical surveys on over 300 mining claims about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. If approved, the permit would allow...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area, but exploration permits are the first step toward potential mining operations. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region northwest of Thunder Bay, drilling activity could affect your access. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the area may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals on hundreds of mining claims northwest of Thunder Bay. The Ministry is deciding whether to issue an exploration permit that would allow mechanized drilling and geophysical surveys for up to three...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. If you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, exploration activities could temporarily affect access and wildlife. Indigenous communities with traditional ties to this land may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of Mines (ON)
Ontario's Ministry of Mines is considering whether to issue an exploration permit to Juno Corp. The permit would allow mechanized drilling and geophysical surveys on over 300 mining claims in a remote area northwest of Thunder Bay. This is...
Why This Matters: This is a remote area about 520 km from Thunder Bay, so most people won't be directly affected. But if you hunt, fish, or trap in this region, drilling activity could temporarily disturb wildlife and access routes. Indigenous communities with traditional land use in the area may want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A farmer near Brockton, Ontario wants to renew his permit to spread septic tank waste on 33 hectares of farmland. This is a standard renewal for an existing hauled sewage disposal site. The permit includes rules about when and where spreading can...
Why This Matters: Live near Side Road 5 in Brockton? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septage spreading can cause odours if not managed properly. The permit sets rules to protect nearby wells and homes from contamination.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of Mines (ON)
Silver Lake Ontario Inc. wants to drill for minerals about 35 km east of White River. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples and test for mineral content. This requires clearing small areas for drill pads and potentially...
Why This Matters: Live near Strickland Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes or streams for their operations. If you hunt, fish, or use the land recreationally, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (ON)
A gas station in Wellesley, Ontario wants more time to replace underground fuel piping that failed a corrosion test in 2023. They're asking to keep operating until September 2026 while they wait for new tanks and better weather for construction...
Why This Matters: Live near this gas station? Your groundwater could be at risk if aging fuel pipes leak. The station has passed leak tests so far, but the piping failed corrosion protection back in 2023. If you use a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Health & Safety
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
R.W. Tomlinson Limited wants to renew its water permit for a quarry operation on Rideau Road in Ottawa. The permit allows them to pump water from a quarry pond for dewatering, washing gravel, and dust control. This is a Category 3 permit—the highest...
Why This Matters: Live near Rideau Road in Ottawa's east end? This quarry operation could affect local water levels. The permit allows pumping up to 28 million litres per day from a quarry pond. If you rely on a private well nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A farmer near West Grey wants to renew his permit to spread septic tank waste on 18.6 hectares of farmland. This is a routine renewal of an existing approval for disposing of hauled sewage through surface spreading.
Why This Matters: Live near Lot 11, Concession 11 in West Grey? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby farmland. If you rely on a private well, you might want to know about sewage disposal in your area. Odour and traffic from hauling trucks could also affect neighbours.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants to renew its permit to take water from a pond for washing gravel and sand at a pit near Caledon. They're asking to take up to 26 million litres per day, 200 days a year, for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as...
Why This Matters: Live near Hurontario Street in Caledon? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on a private well or care about pond ecosystems in the area, this decision could matter to you. The company wants to take a lot of water—over 26 million litres daily during operating season.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A Quebec-based company wants to expand a stormwater pond at a site in North Dundas, Ontario. The expansion would lower the pond by 15 centimeters and extend it 10 meters eastward. This would help manage runoff from site development, handling storms...
Why This Matters: Live near Dawley Drive in North Dundas? This pond expansion could affect drainage patterns in your area. The project sits near the Dawley Municipal Drain, so changes to stormwater management might impact local water flow.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A golf course near the Thousand Islands wants to renew its permit to draw water from the St. Lawrence River for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.7 million litres per day during the golf season. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters: Live near the St. Lawrence in Leeds and the Thousand Islands? This permit affects local water levels during summer months. If you fish, boat, or have waterfront property nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
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Statistics Canada (Federal)
Statistics Canada wants input on how to categorize products in the economy. The North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) is used to organize data about goods and services for trade statistics, price indexes, and economic analysis...
Why This Matters: This is highly technical work that affects how Statistics Canada tracks the economy. If you work with economic data, trade statistics, or product classifications, your input could improve how products are categorized. For most Canadians, this won't affect daily life directly.
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Economy & Jobs