Road Salt
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Road salt, crampons selling out across West Island
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
Stores across the West Island are selling out of crampons and road salt. Continue reading
Using calcium chloride on Calgary streets a balancing act
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
The city of Calgary has been using calcium chloride for the past 25 years in its snow and ice control efforts. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
City truck accidentally dumps road salt on downtown Montreal streets
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
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. Continue reading
Winnipeg to consider new ways to ‘beet’ winter driving conditions
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Sugar beet juice will be a hot topic at city hall next Friday when councilors discuss snow removal alternatives. Continue reading
Audi maintains boots to blame after Ontario woman’s SUV fills with smoke
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
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. Continue reading
Ontario woman’s SUV fills with smoke, Audi blames kids’ winter boots
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
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. Continue reading
Moncton looks at changing salt mines after mineral from Saint John area not quite ‘up to snuff’
By Morganne Campbell Digital Video Journalist
Road salt is top of mind in Moncton, N.B., where officials are testing a new product from Pugwash, N.S. Continue reading