Lead poisoning

• B.C. man calls for lead shot ban after hundreds of swans die on cross-border lake

  Officials with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed 182 trumpeter swans died at Judson Lake over the winter, most as a result of lead toxicity.

  Environment

  Jun 20
• Lead poisoning confirmed in death of two Saskatchewan eagles

  According to a study by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, the number one cause of death in bald eagles in Saskatchewan is poisoning.

  Canada

  Feb 26
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• Nearly every single Halifax-area public school has too much lead in its drinking water

  Data released by the provincial government this week reveals that the majority of public schools in Nova Scotia have too much lead in their water.

  Education

  Oct 1, 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
• Education Department misses target date on lead database for Nova Scotia school water

  After a groundbreaking investigation on lead in drinking water, the province promised to publish all lead test results by the start of the 2020 school year.

  Health

  Sep 4, 2020
• Deliberations begin on Halifax Water’s proposal to replace lead pipes for free

  If approved, the utility hopes to replace all lead service lines within its boundaries within the next 18 years.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2020
• Citing Tainted Water investigation, Halifax Water advances offer to replace lead pipes for free

  Halifax Water is taking the next step in a landmark $14-million program to replace privately-owned lead service lines, citing the Tainted Water investigation as a catalyst.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2019
• Halifax Water considers accelerated plan to replace lead pipes after Tainted Water investigation

  The utility board will review a report that cites the Tainted Water series as an impetus for the recommended course of action.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2019
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• Thousands of Nova Scotians at risk of lead exposure from wells

  A collaborative investigation between Global News, media and academic partners has unearthed disturbing findings about the prevalence of lead in tap water across the province.

  Health

  Nov 4, 2019
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• Teen pregnancy rates are falling and experts don’t know why

  Why are teen pregnancy rates falling across the industrialized world? Education and birth control are factors, but also high-speed Internet access and, arguably, a decline in lead pollution.

  Canada

  May 28, 2016