The province is planning to seal a mineral exploration drillhole that's been leaking high-arsenic water for more than seven years. A spokesperson for the department said Wednesday staff recently discussed the issue with the landowner and offered to seal the hole. The province will cover the cost, which is expected to be about $15,000. (Robert Short/CBC)The department inspects exploration holes on Crown land to make sure they're sealed at least three metres into the bedrock. Perkins said SuNNS believes the department should now check the condition of all previous drillholes, and report any problems publicly.

Source: CBC News February 01, 2019 13:30 UTC