Road Salt

• Tough grip: Nova Scotians struggle to find salt or sand after icy winter storm

  Signs that say “no salt, no sand” can be seen at many hardware stores, and sellers on Facebook Marketplace are selling bags of salt at inflated prices.

  Weather

  Feb 18, 2025
  
• Excessive road salt could be hurting juvenile salmon in Lower Mainland

  Researchers used a network of about 40 water quality monitors to spot spikes in salt contamination, then simulated those conditions on salmon eggs and juvenile fish in a lab.

  Science

  Jan 2, 2025
  
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• B.C. researchers investigating impact of road salt on Pacific salmon

  The research team will be measuring salt levels and reviewing the data every two months as part of a five-year project looking into Chum and Coho salmon.

  Environment

  Nov 5, 2022
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• Motorists urged to give ample space in wake of winter storm in B.C.’s Southern Interior

  With many Okanagan roads still featuring icy conditions, motorists are being urged to drive cautiously.

  Traffic

  Jan 14, 2020
• Some southern Ontario waterways now as salty as the ocean, WWF Canada says

  WWF says runoff from road salt use is affecting creek and river habitats.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2019
• N.B. to purchase road salt from Sussex-area mine, creating 16 new jobs

  The province announced the deal on Monday morning, saying it will be purchasing its supply of road salt from the Nutrien mine in Sussex, N.B.

  Economy

  May 6, 2019
• Road salt, crampons selling out across West Island

  Stores across the West Island are selling out of crampons and road salt.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2019
• Using calcium chloride on Calgary streets a balancing act

  The city of Calgary has been using calcium chloride for the past 25 years in its snow and ice control efforts.

  Traffic

  Jan 21, 2019
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• Apps, drones and new machinery: A look at Montreal’s game plan to tackle snow and ice this winter

  Apps, drones, new machinery and alternatives to traditional materials are being introduced to balance safety and efficiency with budget constraints.

  Dec 13, 2018
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• City truck accidentally dumps road salt on downtown Montreal streets

  A city truck called to a water main issue had a mechanical problem with its spreader, causing salt to drop onto dry areas of roadway.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2018