OSSGA News

The Axle-Weight Pilot has been extended for another year. Last year, 400 data points were collected. The goal of the pilot is to collect 1,000 data points. MTO has agreed to staff weigh-scales to help collect data over the coming weeks. The scale lights will NOT be on – trucks will simply enter the scale, weigh-in, and be off on their way.

OSSGA, in consultation with its members, submitted comments on the proposed "Guidance to Support Implementation of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017".

Under the ARA, licences are issued for private land, and permits are issued for Crown Land. Permit fees are comprised of two components: Royalties and Permit fees.

The OMB has distributed the following invitation for a webinar primer on the new Local Planning Appeal Tribunal which members may be interested in attending. The webinar is free but you must preregister. Note that it says that the new rules will come into effect on April 3rd. At the OSSGA Conference, a presentation was made which included speculation on what the implications of the new system could be, and timelines on transitioning to the new LPAT system. It is available in the members area of the website, and for members' convenience I have attached it here. We will continue to monitor and keep you posted on this issue.

This year’s Top 10 Under 40 will involve anyone who was under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2017. Nominees can come from anyone who is involved in Canada’s rock to road industry, including business owners and management, contractors, equipment operators, technicians, trainers and researchers.

For many years, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has issued media releases to communicate serious convictions of individuals and corporations for natural resource-related offenses.

On behalf of The Ontario Sand, Stone and Gravel Association (OSSGA), The Ontario Road Builders Association (ORBA) and The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO), we would like to thank you for your participation in the Aggregate Axle Weight Pilot Project in 2017.

Updated rehabilitation pitch would someday transform sprawling quarry into some of Hamilton's largest human-made lakes.