Ministry Of The Environment

• Ontario to follow up with Hamilton steelmaker that created rust-coloured plume over facility

  The Ministry of Environment, Parks and Conservation say they received notice from ArcelorMittal Dofasco of emissions that came from a plant Saturday afternoon.

  Environment

  Oct 30
  
• Resident in Hamilton neighbourhood plagued by ‘terrible odour’ questions air sampling

  A residents in a Stoney Creek neighbourhood is questioning air quality testing methods done by the province done near a landfill allegedly causing an unbearable stench.

  Canada

  Sep 29
  
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• Waste management company Ssonix, directors face 84 charges for St. Catharines fire: officials

  The waste disposal company and its directors have been named in the legal action under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act for the blaze on Keefer Road in January.

  Fire

  Sep 8
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• Prince Edward County family losing 75-year-old family residence

  The McCormack family is being forced to move out of their summer fishing home after the federal government terminated their lease.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• ‘Likely natural’: Cause of dozens of dead fish in Port Franks investigated

  Over the weekend, Port Franks, Ont., residents living on or near the river began posting on social media pictures of the fish floating up against docks or onto beaches.

  Canada

  Aug 1
• Council’s concerns over air quality exemptions in Hamilton dominate board of health meeting

  Staff from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) educated Hamilton councillors Monday about 13 provincial exemptions for a handful of city industries.

  Environment

  May 2
• Six southwestern Ontario First Nations to see provincial cash for Thames stewardship projects

  Roughly $150,000 has been earmarked for six southwestern Ontario First Nations to support youth leadership and stewardship of the Thames River, the province said.

  Environment

  Apr 13
• Kawartha Lakes health unit issues drinking water advisory following Sturgeon Lake fuel spill

  The health unit says 30 homes that draw water from Sturgeon Lake are impacted by the fuel spill and that boiling water is not effective.

  Environment

  Apr 4
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• City of Peterborough says no further contamination in Little Lake after latest oil sheen cleanup

  The city says cleanup and monitoring efforts continue but that no further contamination has been found flowing into the creek. 

  Environment

  Mar 27
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• No increase in gastrointestinal, waterborne illness for Hamiltonians after Chedoke Creek spill

  Hamilton public health says the 24 billion litre Chedoke Creek spill between 2014 and 2018 didn't result in any significant health issues for the community.

  Environment

  Mar 22