Road Salt

• 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
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Winnipeg to consider new ways to ‘beet’ winter driving conditions

  Sugar beet juice will be a hot topic at city hall next Friday when councilors discuss snow removal alternatives.

  Mar 29, 2018
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• Audi maintains boots to blame after Ontario woman’s SUV fills with smoke

  After Global News first reported the case of a Mississauga woman whose Audi SUV filled with smoke after an electrical malfunction, the manufacturer is continuing to blame kids' boots.

  Consumer

  Feb 21, 2018
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• Ontario woman’s SUV fills with smoke, Audi blames kids’ winter boots

  A Mississauga woman is angry with Audi after she said smoke filled the backseat of her luxury SUV earlier this month. The reason for the smoke, according to the manufacturer, is salt on her kids' winter boots.

  Consumer

  Feb 20, 2018