Colin Graf
A Train Full of Flammable Chemicals Quietly Derailed in Sarnia Last Month
Four Suncor supported tanks cars loaded with a flammable and explosive oil product derailed in Sarnia, and the company provided no explanation of the accident to the local community. The incident left residents of the Aamjiwnaang First Nation again...
Sarnia's First Nation Residents Are Demanding Local Officials Do a Better Job Of Monitoring Air Pollution
"I don’t see any other community surrounded by 63 industries where people never get an answer to their questions."
Ontario Community Groups Are Still Fighting with Energy Companies Over Wind Turbines
Bigwig human-rights lawyer Julian Falconer is challenging all three political parties in Canada to step in and stop Suncor's plans to build 46 new wind turbines in the area until a comprehensive study can be done.
Sarnia’s Waterfront Park Is Still Closed Due to Asbestos Poisoning
What’s a city to do when it turns out the crown jewel of a beautiful waterfront park is lying on top of a toxic mess that’s bubbling up from underground to menace locals and visitors alike?
Sarnia Residents Are Battling Suncor Over Wind Turbine Regulations
Near Sarnia, a battle over electricity-generating wind turbines is brewing between the mayor and council of Plympton-Wyoming, and energy giant Suncor.
An Energy Company Is Suing a Mother of Two For Parodying Their Logo on Her Blog
The bitter winds of winter may be wonderful for turning the blades on the giant wind turbines that dot more-and-more of the southwestern Ontario landscape, yet their presence is sparking not only electricity, but also controversy, conflict, and a...
The First Nation People in Sarnia Are Pushing Back Against Fracking
On December 27th, First Nations protestors in Sarnia, Ontario, took to the streets once again to let Canadians know they don’t want to be the lab rats of the energy industry’s pollution experiments. While members of the Aamjiwnaang...