(File photo) A putrid smell fills the air and lungs of those living near the shut-down recycling centre. Characterized by its pungent “rotten egg” odour, hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is not only malodorous. It is also a toxic and potentially harmful gas. An ambient air quality study report obtained by The Eastern Door raises
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Governments react to G & R contamination
File photo Despite the permit revocation and stalling of the operations of G & R Recycling last October, the harmful contamination caused by the centre’s activities in Kanesatake continues to stir up concern. An investigation published by The Eastern Door last Friday, September 10, revealed that over a five-year period, G &
Investigation reveals damning contamination
New soil raises environmental concerns
(COURTESY SHELLY SIMON) Centre de Pêche Chez Robert is a family business owned by Shelly Simon. [apss_share] Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and
Quebec government revokes G&R permit
(VIRGINIE ANN THE EASTERN DOOR) Located on 389 rang St-Jean, the G&R recycling site has been causing tension since 2014. [apss_share] Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online
Riding over 600 KMs for key water issues
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