Tag: groundwater
$181M Will Help Protect Watercourses at Oil Site Clean Up in...
Imperial Oil has committed a $181M security for the cleanup of its oilfield in Norman Wells, North West Territories. The site remediation plan emphasizes...
Is Ontario’s Moratorium on Water-Taking for Bottling Effective?
The Ontario government announced its two-year moratorium on new or expanded water-taking permits for companies who bottle water.
The province’s moratorium bans new water bottling...
EPA Releases Final Report on Hydraulic Fracturing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its final report on hydraulic fracturing, which details the impact of the process on drinking water.
The report,...
Awards Celebrate the Best in Brownfield Redevelopment
The winners of the 17th annual Brownie Awards were announced this week at a gala event, held at the Delta Toronto Hotel.
With more than 120...
Canadian Brownfield Builders and Innovators Celebrated at Event
The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) and Actual Media Inc. will celebrate the finalists for the 2016 Brownie Awards at a gala event held at...
New Technologies Go After Brownfield Contaminants at the Source
No one wants residual diesel or chlorinated solvents in their drinking water. Yet, scant decades ago, fuel tanks were left to rot underground, and...
Ontario Legislature Debates the need for a Groundwater Strategy
On Thursday, the issue of groundwater permits, climate change, water security was the topic of debate between NDP leader Andrea Horwath and Minister of...
Nestlé Discusses Water Use in Wellington County
As consumers, we expect that when we turn on the tap—whether for drinking, cooking or cleaning—the water will flow. At Nestlé Waters North America,...
Chatham City Councillor Seeks End to Wind Turbines Due to Groundwater...
This week, Chatham, Ont. Councillor Michael Bondy will present a motion to council to seek a moratorium of wind turbines from the province until...
Skeena-Nass, B.C. Moves to Level 3 Drought Scenario
As a result of prolonged dry conditions along the coast, the Skeena-Nass area of British Columbia is experiencing Level 3 hydrological drought conditions. The...
