Ottawa Public Health has received an unprecedented number of water samples from residents to test wells affected by the devastating floods earlier this month. Of more than 800 samples sent to health department in early May, almost one in 10 was deemed unsafe. CBC News reports.» Read more
The federal government is making $5.5 million in funding available for environmental projects under the Environmental Damages Fund in eight provinces and territories across Canada.» Read more
A meeting to update residents living in Cambridge, Ont., about a portion of the city's Preston area contaminated by trichloroethylene was set for May 31. CBC News reports.» Read more
Tulsar Canada, an engineer and manufacturer of water and wastewater pump control panels, is eyeing ambitious expansion in its new facilities in Brant County, Ont.» Read more
Winnipeg plans to conduct more environmental testing on its old landfills through new monitoring wells to get a better handle on potential contamination. CBC News reports.» Read more