Wynne Urges Changes To Ontario’s Water Bottling Practices
The bottled water industry in Ontario is facing renewed government scrutiny after a small township was outbid by multinational giant Nestle in its attempt to purchase a well to secure…
Guelph’s Mayor & Martin Cohn Weigh In On Nestlé Water Taking Permit
Local and National media media outlets are really starting to publicize the issues surround Nestlé’s application for a new water taking permit in Aberfoyle. Below are two more articles I…
Nestlé Waters reduces Pumping by 20% in Drought Conditions
With the local region under Level 2 drought conditions, Nestlé Waters Canada has reduced its water taking by 20%. The Grand River Conservation Authority defines Level 2 conditions as being…
Premier Wynne Says New permit for Nestle Water Taking At Low Rate ‘inappropriate’
Bottled water companies in Ontario may soon have to pay more and take less water as public outcry over revelations that the province charges them just $3.71 for every million…
Environmentalists Oppose Nestle’s Water Taking Permit
Environmentalists are urging the Ontario government against renewing one of Nestle’s water-taking permits in a southwestern Ontario town, saying “water should be for life, not for profit.” Wellington Water Watchers…
Puslinch Report Suggests Nestlé Operations Impact Local Groundwater
by Mike Robinson. Puslinch councillors are taking a “wait and see” approach regarding a recent report from Harden Environmental that suggests Nestlé’s water taking is impacting local groundwater. The report…
U of G Gets $460,000 From Nestlé For Research
The University of Guelph has received a $460,000 donation from Nestlé Waters Canada to conduct leading-edge groundwater research in Wellington County. The funds will go to the University of Guelph-based…