After we turn on the faucet, we expect our water to be clean and secure. Much of our country’s tap water comes from rivers, streams, lakes and groundwater. Many water companies spend a great deal of time and money on treatment or purification processes because our water sources can be so polluted that basic water […]
You might have heard the news about how water across Canada could contain lead. For many parents like me, this is really heartbreaking to know that your kids may not be consuming safe water at school. The problem might be bigger than just lead and there are actually other contaminants like disposed hormones or antibiotics […]
Summer seems to be coming to an end, however, at least in Southwestern parts of Canada the temperature has been hotter than ever. With the prolonged sunny weather, it could be tempting to spend the final days of the warm climate at your local beach. Yet, It is important to know if a particular beach […]