Drinking Water

• City councillor says Waterdown Garden Supply neighbours need reassurance of well-water testing

  Ancaster Coun. Lloyd Ferguson says residents are worried about water contamination as a result of soil dumping at the Highway 5 property which has prompted cleanup orders.

  Environment

  Mar 25
• Anishinaabe and Dakota chiefs call for inquiry over revelations in Broken Promises investigation

  The Southern Chiefs' Organization says federal officials often force First Nations to work with sub-standard firms in order "to save a few bucks."

  Investigations

  Feb 28
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• Lack of funding for piped water on First Nations in Sask. means some on reserves can’t drink from their taps

  Some First Nations in Saskatchewan get unreliable water from cisterns, despite a desire to install low-pressure pipe distribution systems.

  Investigations

  Feb 23
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• First Nations workers in Saskatchewan sacrifice wages, vacation to run underfunded water systems

  First Nations water operators in Saskatchewan often find themselves on-call 24/7, while some make close to minimum wage to provide safe drinking water for their communities.

  Investigations

  Feb 22
• How colonial systems have left some First Nations without drinking water

  In interviews, First Nations leaders, engineers and community members pointed to restrictive and outdated policies that result in a lack of local control over projects.

  Investigations

  Feb 18
• B.C. community of Hedley under do-not-consume water advisory due to arsenic levels

  A do-not-consume water order for Hedley, B.C., came into effect on Christmas Day and is expected to last another four weeks.

  Health

  Jan 27
• Charges laid against former Michigan governor who oversaw Flint water crisis

  The charges, revealed in an online court record, are misdemeanours punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

  World

  Jan 13
• Building trust in its tap water will be Neskantaga’s next big challenge

  More than 200 members of Neskantaga First Nation returned to their homes this weekend, 60 days after being evacuated because of unsafe water.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2020
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• Teen fundraiser gets new bike after old one gets stolen

  Stabb's fundraiser was a project for his school which required him to do something that would create change.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2020
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• Education Department publishes test results, reveals schools with lead in drinking water

  The department initially committed to having the database online by the start of the school year.

  Education

  Sep 30, 2020