A fuel spill in Baker Lake this week resulted in a temporary shutdown of the hamlet’s water treatment plant. The spill was initially estimated to be 200 litres, but the company involved with the incident has revised that estimate to 50 litres. (File photo courtesy of Jake Hanna)
Kivalliq W tanker spilled about 50 litres of kerosene into lake, according to joint statement
This week’s fuel spill in Baker Lake happened while workers were discharging kerosene for a client, says the company that owns the tanker involved in the incident.
The City of Iqaluit has asked residents to check near the causeway boat launch for derelict vehicles, propane tanks, tires and other debris they may have left there. Operational boats, snowmobiles and qamutiik may remain where they are, but other refuse must be gone by June 12, the city announced Friday in a public service announcement. Residents can contact bylaw to make arrangements for removal of items. (Photo by Mosha Folger)