Hazardous Materials

• ‘Unusual odour’ from sewer prompts late-night evacuations in Middle Sackville

  HRM says the the smell, which originated at a catch basin, came from a petroleum-based substance. The municipality is warning people to dispose of hazardous materials properly.

  Canada

  Sep 25
  
• AI tech identifies Central Okanagan properties and hazardous material in their bins

  Called 'Prairie Robotics', the system involves mounted cameras that capture images of material going into the recycling g trucks.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2025
  
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• Proper hazardous material disposal highlighted after Kelowna recycling truck catches fire

  On Wednesday, a driver of a recycling truck was forced to urgently dump a big load of material in a Kelowna school parking lot after flames erupted inside the vehicle.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2025
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• Probe ongoing at south London, Ont. home after suspected cannabis extraction lab found

  Police in London, Ont., responded to a home on Commissioners Road East Tuesday for a reported disturbance. Police said Wednesday the site was likely a cannabis extraction lab.

  Crime

  Apr 5, 2023
• Hamilton fire evacuates Canada Post site in Stoney Creek after hazardous materials report

  Hamilton fire deployed a hazmat team to a Canada Post sight Tuesday morning following reports of a hazardous materials in a trailer on Millen Road.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2023
• 2 injured in Winnipeg hazardous materials spill

  The City of Winnipeg said two people were taken to hospital Wednesday after a hazardous materials spill but did not say what type of facility the spill happened at.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2023
• ‘No evidence’ of hydrocarbon spill on Glenmore Reservoir: City of Calgary

  Following analysis of water samples taken Thursday, the City of Calgary said there is "no evidence" any oil or hydrocarbons were spilled on Glenmore Reservoir.

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2022
• Hazmat team investigating hydrocarbon spill in Calgary’s Glenmore Reservoir

  The City of Calgary’s Glenmore Boat Patrol reported the spill just after noon Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2022
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• Hazardous materials prompt evacuation in Lumby, B.C.

  When officers arrived, they cordoned off the area and as a precaution, a nearby residence and several businesses have been evacuated.

  Crime

  Apr 4, 2022
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• Cargo carrier on fire near Victoria, most crew taken to safety

  The Canadian Coast Guard said the fire aboard the MV Zim Kingston was reported around 11 a.m., and was related to two damaged containers carrying hazardous materials.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2021