Irving Oil, Grant Enterprises Charged for Diesel Leak

0:00It's April 29th. This is Canada News today, your AI-powered local news. Irving oil and grant enterprises are facing charges from the New Brunswick government over a diesel leak at a Woodstock gas station that polluted the nearby area. The leak happened over time and wasn't caught until December 2024, leading to charges for the environmental damage and not reporting the petroleum spill right away. This stems from an equipment failure and under the Clean Environment Act, guilty companies could face fines up to $1 million. Investigators recovered 180,000 liters of diesel from the site, followed by monitoring and cleanup efforts. Environment Minister Jeal LaPage stresses their dedication to strong compliance, protecting New Brunswick's land for today and tomorrow, this case, shows their serious about it.