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‘We expected cancer’: Are industrial spills in Canada’s ‘Chemical Valley’ making people sick?A joint investigation has revealed significant concerns about whether the people who live near Sarnia, where the heavy concentration of industry means toxic chemical releases are routine.CanadaOct 14, 2017
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Ontario First Nation declares state of emergency amid skyrocketing benzene levelsAamjiwnaang First Nation, in southwestern Ontario., has declared a state of emergency after a significant spike in the cancer-causing substance benzeneEnvironmentApr 25
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No charges for Imperial Oil despite Sarnia residents fearing the plant ‘was going to blow up’Imperial Oil Ltd. will not be charged for a Feb. 23, 2017, incident that saw huge flames shooting from its Sarnia refinery, which residents described as being “absolutely anxiety-inducing.”EnvironmentMar 8, 2019
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‘It’s a disgrace’: A year after Ontario promised change, toxic emissions still spilling into SarniaLast year, a Global News investigation exposed a pattern of industrial leaks and spills in Sarnia. But one year later spills continue.InvestigationsNov 14, 2018
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Global News wins 2 Digital Publishing Awards for social storytelling, news coverageGlobal News has been recognized with two Digital Publishing Awards in recognition for outstanding achievements in digital media content.CanadaMay 29, 2018
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Global News awarded honourable mention from prestigious Canadian Hillman PrizeThe unprecedented collaborative investigation exposed the staggering health and safety consequences of Canada’s oil and gas industry, and a startling lack of accountability from the companies and governments responsible for public safety.CanadaMar 20, 2018
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Ontario’s proposed air pollution policy ‘meaningless’ say criticsCritics say the proposed legislation doesn’t go far enough and won’t protect communities surrounded by heavy polluters.EnvironmentNov 9, 2017
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Ontario enviro watchdog slams province for ‘outrageous’ pollution in Indigenous communitiesSaxe says the government must make environmental justice part of its reconciliation with Indigenous communities.CanadaOct 24, 2017
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First Nation member, EcoJustice demand probe into massive flames at Sarnia’s Imperial Oil plantEcojustice and a member of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation are demanding the Ministry of the Environment investigate an event that had some thinking “Canada was on fire.”CanadaOct 19, 2017
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NDP, Green Party slam feds over ignored health concerns in Sarnia’s Chemical Valley“This should be a wake-up call,” said Federal NDP environment critic Linda Duncan.CanadaOct 17, 2017
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