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CTV News
09-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Proposed lawsuit filed over groundwater contamination near Yarmouth, N.S., airport
FILE - Logan Feeney pours a water sample with forever chemicals, known as PFAS, into a container for research, April 10, 2024, at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File) A proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the federal government over groundwater contamination in a residential area near the Yarmouth, N.S., airport. Residents in the area claim their property values have decreased since they became aware last year that their groundwater is contaminated with PFAS. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of human-made substances that can pose a risk to the environment and people's heath. Transport Canada began contacting residents in February 2024 to inform them there was PFAS contamination at the Yarmouth Airport. They also reportedly requested that residents agree to have water sampling done to see if the contamination had spread to their groundwater. The affected area contains about 70 properties. PFAS result of firefighting operations Wagners, a Halifax-based law firm which filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, says PFAS from Transport Canada's past firefighting operations at the airport has migrated into the area. 'Until 1997, Transport Canada (then the owner of the Yarmouth Airport) operated a fire-fighting training area at the Airport,' reads a news release from Wagners. 'As part of its operations, it used fire-fighting foam known as Aqueous Film Forming Foam. AFFF – which is generally prohibited in Canada - contains PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, a class of thousands of chemicals that are referred to as 'forever chemicals', because that they do not break down easily in the environment.' 'It's poisoned our sense of security' High levels of PFAS in drinking water can pose a danger to people's health. Wagners says the results from the testing show many residences have PFAS levels in their drinking water above various guideline levels. 'Transport Canada is offering bottled water to residents whose water sample results exceed Health Canada's current PFAS objective, and is planning a pilot program to explore water treatment systems,' the release says. The lawsuit is seeking remedies for all residents in the impacted area for the reduction in their property values. The claim also wants the federal government to remediate the area and oversee residences connected to the public municipal water system. 'PFAS contamination has done more than poison our water - it's poisoned our sense of security,' said Nick Hilton, one of the three proposed representative plaintiffs, in the release. 'Our home, once a place of comfort and future stability, has been devalued to the point where we no longer see it as a retirement asset, but a financial burden. With the cost of living so high, many of us rely on our homes as our nest eggs. But who wants to buy a house where the water and soil are unsafe? It's in our drinking water, our gardens, and the water we bathe in. We can't sell, we can't leave, and we can't ignore it. It leaves you with the feeling of being trapped.' Wagners says the first step in the proceedings will be a hearing to determine whether the action should be certified and may proceed to a trial. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Fat Cowboys BBQ owners ‘close this chapter', sell business
PORT CRANE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The owners of The Fat Cowboys BBQ in Port Crane announced on Facebook they sold the restaurant to new owners and will 'close this chapter' of their lives in pursuit of other interests. Garrett and Amber Wagner, who bought the property at 69 State Route 7B in Port Crane in 2021 and opened The Fat Cowboys BBQ, shared a heartfelt post on Facebook with their customers to let them know their time running the now-beloved restaurant has come to an end. 'From day one, Port Crane has been at the heart of our journey. Your love, support, and loyalty have meant everything to us. The memories we've shared — the laughs, the events, the late nights, and the unforgettable flavors — will always hold a special place in our hearts,' the post read. The Wagners say they have found a new buyer and are 'incredibly thankful' to them for believing in what makes The Fat Cowboys such a fan favorite. That includes the entire staff, which, according to the post, will be retained and kept on board through the leadership change. 'Our team has been the backbone of this business, working tirelessly since the beginning to serve you with the same care and integrity that made The Fat Cowboys what it is today.' It is unclear as of March 18 whether or not The Fat Cowboys brand will remain, as the Wagners are letting the new owners carve their own path forward 'as we prepare to hand over the reins and give the new owners the chance to build their own dream. We will allow them to make their own big announcement for their introduction and plans.' The final day of service will be Saturday, March 29. 'This isn't goodbye — it's just the next step in our journey. We'll always cherish the time we've spent together, and who knows — maybe you'll see us down the road with something new.' Multiple Teslas vandalized at California dealership Trump calls for impeachment of judge in deportation flight case The Fat Cowboys BBQ owners 'close this chapter', sell business Pentagon restores a few webpages honoring servicemembers but still defends DEI purge Fired workers return to federal agencies — but are put on paid leave Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
