Less than 30% of Ontario’s drinking water from private wells was tested last year, auditor general finds
CBC A 2021 Statistics Canada survey found that 40 per cent of private well owners in Ontario don’t treat their water, making the lack of testing riskier, the report said. […]
A pulp mill shutters, a creek comes back to life
The Narwhal Locals in Terrace Bay, Ont., often recount a story: a family back from vacationing in the Rockies mistook a steamy creek for a sulphurous hot spring like the […]
Water levels on Ottawa River increasing, but no indicators of concern at this time
CTV News “While there are no indicators of concern at this time, it is important to remember that spring water levels depend on several factors including the timing and amount […]
Kawartha Lakes urges property owners in flood-prone zones to prepare for 2025 flood season
Kawartha Lakes Kawartha Lakes – Following a winter of historic snowfall, Kawartha Lakes is gearing up for potential spring flooding. As snow melts, some areas are prone to high water […]
Northern Ontario conservation authorities warn of possible spring flooding
CBC “It would only be in the local creeks and rivers that are just receiving snow-melt from our local areas. There is some concern, especially because the landscape is either […]
Flood outlook in effect in the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District
Sault Ste. Marie News Residents throughout the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District are under a Flood Outlook, the Ministry of Natural Resources warns in a news release issued today. This […]
Flood fears in the north with warm weather, heavy rain on the way
CTV News Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Sudbury and North Bay on Friday, with 20-40 mm of rain expected this weekend. Click here to read […]
Tests showed potentially dangerous lead levels at hundreds of Ontario schools last year. A new report urges the province to act
Toronto Star Provincial test data shows that half of all public schools in Ontario have reported lead levels that have exceeded the federal safety guideline at least once in the […]
Canada invests over $1M to protect and restore Lake Simcoe
Water Canada Protecting fresh water means securing a cleaner, sustainable future for all. Lake Simcoe is a vital body of water key to life in southern Ontario – supporting recreation, […]
Flood watch cancelled for Grand River, but water levels remain high
CBC The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has terminated a flood watch for the Grand River watershed, but warns water levels are higher than normal. The GRCA says that […]