A group from the city of Hamilton analyzed samples from the demolition site and surrounding area.

The Ministry of the Environment says it gave the city the test results on Wednesday.

The Ministry of the Environment is investigating after the demolition of an old steel mill building sent a massive dust cloud into the air in Hamilton's north end.

'That suggests a serious lack of understanding about what conservation authorities do.'

The Ministry of Environment says the substance found in Little Lake was "relatively clear in appearance."

Motorists can expect delays on eastbound Hwy. 402 approaching Hickory Drive as the lanes have been reduced for cleanup, police said.

Titanium Trucking Services Inc. was convicted of one violation under the Environmental Protection Act and was fined $250,000 plus a victim fine surcharge of $62,500.

"Just hold on, it's going to happen. Things take a long time but they're worth it."

McKenna, who is on a nationwide tour this summer to tout the need to reduce plastic waste, took to Twitter on Wednesday and Thursday claiming both the Feline Cafe and Bar Laurel in her Ottawa Centre riding had confirmed they were no longer providing straws.

The Ford government's cancellation of the GreenOn program in June, which provides a rebate to homeowners for improvements that increase their home energy efficiency, has become a hot topic at Queen's Park.