Nova Scotians urged to test well water after Heath Canada sets new guideline for manganese
The new guideline set by Health Canada states that the acceptable level of manganese is 0.120 milligrams per litre. Continue reading
Chemicals
Brantford Police investigate ‘illegally dumped’ material from suspected drug labs
Brantford Police were contacted over the weekend about the dump sites, which are in the Spalding Avenue, Golf Road and Edge Streets areas. Continue reading
Edmonton forum focuses on pesticides and impact on health
With planting season drawing near, pesticide use was the focal point at an event in Edmonton this weekend, hosted by the Pesticide Free Alberta Coalition. Continue reading
Contaminants in Cootes Paradise weaken sunfish: McMaster study
Sunfish downstream from the Dundas Wastewater Treatment Plant burned 30 per cent more energy to survive. Continue reading
Lights Out: The Rise and Fall of CGE Peterborough Part 4: ‘Toxic Legacy’
By Steve Guthrie Videographer
Several hundred former employees of CGE and their families are fighting for compensation for what they say are illnesses caused by exposure to toxic chemicals. Continue reading
WSIB to re-examine 250 Peterborough GE claims dating back to 2004
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Since 1993, the WSIB has heard more than 2,400 claims regarding the Peterborough plant. Eighty per cent of those claims were allowed. Continue reading
Water advisory issued for Fort Qu’Appelle
A precautionary drinking water advisory has been issued for a Saskatchewan town due to a problem with a chemical compound used to treat the water. Continue reading
Study finds air problems around Alberta oilsands community
A major study of air quality in a northern Alberta indigenous community surrounded by oilsands development suggests there is a chance ongoing exposure to airborne chemicals may be damaging people’s health. Continue reading
Valentine’s Day: What happens to your brain when you fall in love
When you’re falling in love, you’re flooded with feel-good chemicals, taking you on an emotional rollercoaster. Here’s the science behind falling in love. Continue reading
Unsafe pesticides remaining on the market too long: audit
A federal audit of the agency tasked with monitoring pesticide safety in Canada has found the regulator allowed potentially harmful chemicals to remain on the market for much longer than necessary. Continue reading