Oil Spill

• Mohawk community in Kahnawake looking for answers weeks after fuel spill

  Weeks after a fuel spill, Kahnawake officials still don't know who is responsible or how big it actually was. They only found out after residents complained about water in a ditch.

  Environment

  Feb 28
  
• Toxic chemicals from oil spills, wildfire smoke found in B.C. killer whales

  The dangerous substances were found in the muscle and liver samples of six Bigg's killer whales and six southern resident killer whales, its endangered cousin. 

  Environment

  Dec 19, 2023
  
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• Coast Guard investigating oily sheen in Vancouver’s False Creek

  Michelle Imbeau, a spokeswoman with the Coast Guard, says crew members from their Kitsilano base were using "remotely piloted aircraft" to determine the source.

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2023
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• Sturgeon Lake fuel spill cleanup complete but some residents advised not to drink well water

  A drinking water advisory has been lifted for the majority of homes impacted by the fuel spill, however, some drawing water from private wells are advised to not drink the water.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2023
• Jackson Creek fuel spill in Peterborough ‘possibly’ from city’s transit yard site: Ministry

  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says the latest sheen may have been caused by late winter melting temperatures and ground conditions.

  Environment

  Mar 21, 2023
• City of Regina reaches $4.5-million settlement with Co-op Refinery

  The lawsuit stemmed from a May 2020 spill where the city claims it found 60,000 litres of contaminated water from the plant.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2023
• TC Energy restarts Keystone pipeline extension after oil leak repairs

  The Calgary-based company says it will operate the pipeline under plans approved by U.S. regulators, including additional safety measures such as reduced operating pressure.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
• Cleanup efforts underway after oil spill into Humber River in Toronto

  Cleanup efforts are underway after oil spilled into the Humber River earlier this week. The City of Toronto was alerted to the spill on Monday.

  Environment

  Dec 1, 2022
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• City of Regina sues Co-op Refineries Ltd. for oil spill, $4.5M in damages

  The City of Regina is suing the Consumer's Co-Operative Refineries LTD. for over $4.5M in damages after a 2020 oil spill in the city's sewer system.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2022
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• Sheen dissipates but sunken U.S. fish boat still in orca habitat east of Victoria

  No oil residue has been found on Vancouver Island and measures are being used to deter any whales from venturing near the wreck in a key feeding ground for southern resident orcas.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2022