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.” Continue reading
‘It’s a disgrace’: A year after Ontario promised change, toxic emissions still spilling into Sarnia
Last year, a Global News investigation exposed a pattern of industrial leaks and spills in Sarnia. But one year later spills continue. Continue reading
Global News wins 2 Digital Publishing Awards for social storytelling, news coverage
Global News has been recognized with two Digital Publishing Awards in recognition for outstanding achievements in digital media content. Continue reading
Global News awarded honourable mention from prestigious Canadian Hillman Prize
The 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. Continue reading
Ontario’s proposed air pollution policy ‘meaningless’ say critics
Critics say the proposed legislation doesn’t go far enough and won’t protect communities surrounded by heavy polluters. Continue reading
Ontario enviro watchdog slams province for ‘outrageous’ pollution in Indigenous communities
Saxe says the government must make environmental justice part of its reconciliation with Indigenous communities. Continue reading
First Nation member, EcoJustice demand probe into massive flames at Sarnia’s Imperial Oil plant
Ecojustice 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.” Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Ontario government ignored public safety concerns in ‘Chemical Valley,’ ‘muzzled’ engineers: document
“Senior management have met regularly with industry representatives and ignored related concerns from the Amjiwnaang First Nation,” Ontario engineers claim in a leaked report. Continue reading
Ontario government commits to fund health study after ‘Chemical Valley’ investigation
“Hearing the stories of people affected on the Global expose, I think anyone that watched that, it was moving,” Ontario PC Leader Patrick Brown told reporters. Continue reading