Obama: Stimulate the Economy by Fixing our Infrastructure

Newly elected US President-Elect Barack Obama may promote historically high levels of infrastructure spending in an effort to boost the slumping American economy. More.

Amidst the economic turmoil, newly re-elected Prime Minister Stepher Harper has chosen to keep a steady hand on the public finances wheel. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty returns to his existing position, as does Public Works Minister Christian Paradis. More.

Watermain breaks cause chaos for reporters covering stories
It's been a rough month for CITY-TV crews in Toronto covering watermain breaks. We've edited and posted a rather humorous video showing a watermain break as it develops during morning rush hour in Toronto - complete with a reporter dealing with wet, freezing feet.

Meanwhile, the television crew covering a different watermain break only wished they only had to deal with wet feet. A vehicle struck a reporting crew as they were covering a watermain break. Injuries were minor.

Can Toronto get the lead out?
Sixteen months ago, Toronto discovered a cancer under its streets. Old lead pipes, installed in the 1950s and earlier, were leaching the metal, a potent neurotoxin into tap water — posing a serious health risk to pregnant women and children in particular. Since then the problem has gotten even worse. More.

Hamilton loan plan efficient at removing old lead pipes
Faced with excessive levels of lead in its drinking water, Hamilton funded a pilot project that allows homeowners to borrow up to $2,000 from the city to replace their lead pipes. The results so far indicate the program is working. More.

PBS showcases water systems in documentary
The film "Liquid Assets" is designed to bring public attention to a critical issue facing the public. "People notice when the street is torn up or a bridge collapses, but no one notices a watermain is in disrepair until the tap goes dry." It airs on PBS this coming Sunday, November 9.

Questions or concerns about municipal infrastructure?
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Veso Sobot, P.Eng.
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Ipex Inc.