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CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Spill at Leamy Lake Beach in Gatineau, Que. ‘under control': NCC
A sign informs swimmers that swimming is prohibited at Leamy Lake Beach in Gatineau, Que. following a spill earlier this week. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) You can now go canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding at Leamy Lake Park Beach, but swimming is still prohibited following a substance spill in the lake in Gatineau, Que. The National Capital Commission closed Leamy Lake Park Beach on Tuesday due to a hydrocarbon spill in the water. Mitigation measures were put in place to limit the spill, including a boom barrier that absorbs the product. Late Thursday afternoon, the NCC said the spill is 'now under control' and the product has been absorbed. Leamy Lake The National Capital Commission says a spill in the water at Leamy Lake Park Beach is 'now under control.' Water activities are allowed to resume, but swimming remains prohibited. (Peter Szperling/CTV News Ottawa) Water activities are allowed to resume in Leamy Lake, but swimming remains prohibited due to poor water quality. 'In collaboration with our local and provincial partners, we investigated the source of the hydrocarbon spill in Leamy Lake,' the NCC said. 'Nothing observed on site allows the source of the product found on the surface of the water to be clearly identified. Investigators believe, however, that the quantity of the substance, which was minimal, does not pose a danger to human health.' The swimming ban remains in effect due to the latest water quality test results at Leamy Lake Beach, according to the NCC. 'The laboratory will conduct new samples daily until the swimming water reaches a rating of A, B, or C after which the beach will reopen,' the NCC said. A hydrocarbon spill typically refers to oil or petroleum products, such as gasoline or diesel fuel, spilling into the water. With files from CTV News Ottawa's Ted Raymond
CBC
a day ago
- Health
- CBC
Lac Leamy deemed safe after mystery spill, NCC says
Social Sharing The National Capital Commission (NCC) says Lac Leamy is safe after a mysterious and unspecified hydrocarbon spill earlier this week, but high E. Coli counts are keeping the beach closed for swimming Friday. On Tuesday, the NCC closed the Gatineau, Que., beach for swimming and recommended against other uses while it investigated and contained what the province called a "hydrocarbon sheen" on the water. Hydrocarbons can include fuels such as gasoline, although motorized boats aren't permitted on Lac Leamy. In a news release Thursday, the NCC said the substance has now been absorbed and investigators believe the spill was not dangerous to humans. "Nothing observed on site allows the source of the product found on the surface of the water to be clearly identified," the commission said. However, regular water quality testing has shown high E. Coli levels, so swimming at Lac Leamy is still prohibited until further notice.
The Citizen
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
These VW Polo Sedans and Tarmak basketball hoops are being recalled
'The seat belts' restraint function may be severely limited in the event of an accident.' The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of Volkswagen Polo Sedan vehicles sold from 11 August 2022 and some Tarmak basketball hoops. NCC is a body that protects consumers by ensuring businesses treat consumers fairly and follow consumer protection laws. The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 protects consumers from hazards and ensures their well-being and safety by governing product recalls. The NCC can order a recall if a product is deemed unsafe or poses a potential risk to the public. ALSO READ: Ford is recalling 2024 Rangers in Southern Africa: Here's why Recall of Polo Sedans Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA) is recalling 18 Polo Sedans due to an incorrectly fitted seat belt on the driver's side. 'The issue stems from a problem during vehicle manufacturing, which caused a mix-up of belt webbing,' said the NCC. 'As a result, the seat belts' restraint function may be severely limited in the event of an accident.' The NCC added that the issue can lead to serious or fatal injuries for the driver. It is recommended that those who purchased the model contact a VW-approved dealership for a check and, if necessary, a replacement of the affected component. It is not the first time VW has recalled Polo models. The recall in May 2025 affected 905 cars that were sold from 2 April 2025. The latch plates in the cars for the rear seat belt were produced with insufficient hardness. ALSO READ: Chevrolet cars and Honda motorcycles are being recalled: Here is the list Another recall was in June 2025, and it included VW Tiago models. The cars are being recalled because of a faulty part in the gas generators of the front passenger airbag module. 142 Polo and eight Taigo models were affected. 141 Polo cars were made available for sale nationwide from 20 December 2022. Recall of basketball hoop The NCC also confirmed that Decathlon South Africa Sports is recalling the Tarmak B900 box NBA, a basketball hoop. 'According to the supplier, if the red height adjustment crank is removed while the product is being used or handled, the post may fall vertically. 'Consumers are advised not to use the product without the adjustment crank installed and to return the product to the point of purchase for assistance.' NOW READ: Product recall: Toys from Takealot, Toys R Us and e-bike batteries pulled over choking, fire hazards
Ottawa Citizen
a day ago
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Today's letters: Developers and architects should stop taking the easy way out
Shouldn't Ottawa be an architectural gem? Article content Article content A housing plan approval for Sussex Drive is probably a mistake, but considering the NCC's track record of not approving stunning new building designs, don't hold your breath. As Mohammed Adam points out, the Daly Building — which was the finest example of Chicago architecture in Ottawa — was demolished and instead of keeping that wonderful façade, its replacement beside the elegant Château Laurier and across from the stunning old Union Station is an architectural eyesore failure. There should be more public input into what the ultimate designs will look like. Article content Article content After all, Ottawa is the nation's capital. Shouldn't it set an architectural standard? Are tourists going to make the Canadian duty trek to their capital only to see architectural ugliness? Apartments and condo buildings along the 'embassy row' part of Sussex will radically change our grand avenue to the point where it may just eventually turn into another modern strip of car dealerships and burger joints. Article content Developers and architects owe this city exceptional architecture rather than taking the easy way out and constructing something that doesn't attract attention, and might even make you want to throw up. Article content Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, once supposedly said, 'A doctor can bury his mistakes, but an architect can only advise his clients to plant vines.' If the NCC and developers don't turn Ottawa into a place of grandeur, then vines might be the only answer, because you're stuck with these distasteful architectural results for decades. Article content Article content Unfortunately the night ended in tragedy as I was tended to in an ambulance onsite because I was over-heated and under-hydrated. When we arrived, after walking from Bayview Station, we dragged our thirsty selves around for about a half-hour trying to find a booth to buy water where there wasn't a long lineup to buy booze. What happened to the water stations that used to be located all over the site? Article content Well guess what, they offer free water in the medical tent. So everybody, go to the medical tent to get your water. Article content It sounds like the NCC was doing a competent job informing the public with the Access to information process. Then along comes the Commissioner of Official Languages, who claims that these NCC emails and short notes to the individuals have to be posted in both official languages. Now public access has been shut down.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
DU begins ECA trials today
Delhi University is set to begin from Friday the trials for extracurricular activities (ECA) for undergraduate admissions 2025-26, officials said. The university has received 13,000 ECA applications — a 14% increase from last year . (FILE) The university has received 13,000 ECA applications — a 14% increase from last year — with the top category being debating (English), said DU officials. 'A total of 13,000 ECA applications have been received by the university. Debate (English) has received 1,700 applications, which is the highest among the ECA categories. National Cadet Corps (NCC), which has received over 3,000 applications, does not have the trial component,' said Deepti Taneja, convener, ECA Admissions Committee. This year, a total of 1,347 ECA seats have been offered across 14 categories, including creative writing (Hindi and English) debate (Hindi and English), digital media (photography, filmmaking, animation), divinity, fine arts (sketching, painting, sculpture), music vocal (Indian and Western), music instrumental (Indian and Western), dance (Indian classical, folk, Western and choreography) has 275, theatre has 122, quiz has 25, and yoga has 42. NCC and National Service Scheme (NSS), which have 98 and 100 seats, respectively, have no physical trials. The admission process for ECA is centralised and based on a composite score, where 75% weightage is on ECA performance (certificates and trials) and 25% on CUET scores. The trials will be conducted in various DU colleges, as allocated by the central committee. The university on Thursday shared the final schedule for the same. The trial scores will later be uploaded on the university's admission portal around July 25, following which a grievance window will be opened.
