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Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers

ByGreat Lakes Now

Pressure growing to remove PFAS from fast food wrappers

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — Brenda Hampton first came across the toxic industrial compound PFAS after finding it was part of the cocktail of contaminants that tainted the drinking water in her North Alabama community.

Hampton, who believes the contaminated water contributed to kidney problems she and other residents suffer, soon learned the chemicals were found in another source that hit close to home — fast food wrappers, boxes and plates.

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Bentinck landfill fire closes site until May 21

ByOwen Sound Sun Times

The cause of a fire on May 11 at the Bentinck landfill is under investigation, West Grey’s chief administrative officer said Friday. Firefighters used an aerial truck to help douse the fire, an effort which involved West Grey firefighters, police, public works teams and area emergency crews. A photo tweeted by West Grey police at […]

Local steel-framing firm goes on hiring blitz amid big expansion plans

ByThe London Free Press

A pre-fabricated steel building company in Strathroy plans to hire dozens of new employees as part of an expansion plan that will see the company make components it now obtains from the United States. MetalCor Building Systems, which produces steel framing parts for buildings throughout North America, says it will invest more than $2.5 million […]