A recent ‘Open House’ information session about PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in North Bay waterways and its drinking water source left some attendees with more questions than answers. The event, which attracted several hundred people, was co-hosted by the Department of National Defence and the City of North Bay at Memorial Gardens on June 20.

Liza Vandermeer and Carol Hansman who are part of the Trout Lake Conservation Association joined Lisa to talk about the open house.  

  • Liza, Carol and Lisa share their experiences at the open house  2:20
  • The TLCA efforts to get a public meeting 6:30
  • Other countries PFAS limits vs Canada 12:40
  • Educating the public on chemical use that affects water 27:40

 
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