Who you gonna call?

Posted by Laura

I learned this morning that the city has been cleared in an investigation into the sewage works at the wet plant.

The Ministry of the Environment closed the books on its investigation yesterday after failing to substantiate an allegation that the city upgraded its storm water management system without proper approvals.

The investigation examined whether there had been a violation of the Ontario Water Resources Act, which carries fines up to $6 million.

It was a good news story for the city: no charges, no fines. The allegation found to be without merit.

So why couldn't I get anyone from the city to comment on the matter?

The short answer, at least according to a couple employees, was that no one had even heard the good news yet. As far as they knew, the investigation was still ongoing.

While I can appreciate the need, especially in a situation like this, to wait until the news comes from the horse's mouth. I also think it's important to take advantage of good news as it happens, especially when the subject — the wet plant — has such a troubled past.