‘Containment breached’: how an oil spill in northwest Toronto made its way to Lake Ontario
Last summer, contaminated sludge from a fire at a chemical plant reached Lake Ontario. The...
Emails show North Bay plastics company unclear on environmental permits
North Bay Mayor Peter Chirico assured residents a controversial factory was safe on the very...
As a devastating invasive species spreads, there’s new evidence of Canada’s westernmost infestation to date
Officials hope speedy intervention will contain the invasive mollusks in Manitoba's Clear Lake — and...
Teck Coal is headed to court on water pollution charges — again
Teck Resources was warned over a year ago about a federal investigation into pollution from...
In Calgary? Let the yellow mellow
In this week’s newsletter, Calgary-based reporter Drew Anderson makes a confession: his toilet is a...
Calgary’s water crisis drags on — and its future looks dry. Can cities across the globe point to solutions?
In a parched Bogotá, neighbourhoods take turns turning on taps. South of Calgary, Okotoks’ outdoor...
Future in drought: how long can Calgarians go without a shower?
Calgary's water restrictions are dire, sure, but they're not nightmarish: just keep your showers short,...
Drugs, microplastics and forever chemicals: new contaminants emerge in the Great Lakes
Scientists studying unregulated “emerging contaminants” say Ontario and the federal government need a co-ordinated plan...
Manitoba is on the Canadian frontlines of an invasive species battle. Can it hold the line?
From canine units to fines, Western Canada is trying to curb the spread of zebra...
