Tag: water
Londoner saluted among 25 outstanding women in science
Martha Dagnew, of Western University’s engineering department, is being saluted by consumer products giant 3M for her work to purify water.
Mayor thrust into national spotlight amid Walkerton water crisis dies
David Thomson, who served as mayor during the deadly tainted water disaster in Walkerton in May 2000, died Feb. 18 at the age of 93 at Hanover & District Hospital. A tribute to Mr. Thomson, posted on Brockton’s municipal website, called him a “humble gentleman” who led with “care and compassion for the community.” David […]
‘Plasticky’: What’s behind odd taste, smell in some London-area tap water?
If you live between south London and Lake Erie, you might think something’s wrong with your drinking water.
Oneida lifts call to conserve water but emergency continues
Oneida Nation of the Thames is no longer asking residents to limit water use, but the First Nation community will remain under a state of emergency over fears water levels could drop again, officials say.
Saugeen flood watch downgraded but watercourses still dangerous
Saugeen Conservation downgraded its flood watch to a “water safety statement” Tuesday but rain and snowmelt will still cause rising water levels and dangerous water conditions, the authority warned. The flood watch was issued Saturday and most watercourses peaked Sunday evening or Monday morning, according to an updated advisory. Rain amounting to 20-30 millimetres total […]