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North Bay, Ont., and DND move to remediate ‘forever chemicals’ site that contaminated drinking water

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The City of North Bay, Ont. and the Department of National Defence (DND) are set to begin a $20-million project this spring to remediate a site contaminated with perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) — often referred to as “forever chemicals.” From the early 1970s to mid-1990s, DND conducted training exercises at the city’s Jack Garland Airport with aqueous film-forming foams that contain … Read more

Chemicals in plastics far more numerous than previous estimates, report says

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LONDON: At least 3,000 more chemicals are in plastics – from food packaging to toys to medical devices – than previously estimated by environment agencies, a report published on Thursday found, raising questions over pollution and consumer safety. While the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) had previously identified around 13,000 plastic chemicals, the report by … Read more

Never Leave These 10 Things In Your Car Before A Deep Freeze

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Ed Sheeran on Tuesday, June 6, 2023Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC (Getty Images) This one came as a surprise to me, but apparently extreme cold can affect instruments made of wood, so be sure to remove your guitar or your kid’s violin or clarinet from the car before the temperatures drop too low. Read original article here … Read more

Bowled over: Why some Canadians are feeling duped by their breakfast cereal

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Ken Bennett, an avid hiker and recreational hockey player, wanted a cereal packed with protein. So last month, he picked up Kellogg’s Vector. Bold lettering on the box declares that it has “high protein” — more specifically, that it “provides 13 g of protein” per serving.  “[It’s] actually pretty high for a breakfast cereal. That’s why I bought it,” said … Read more