Western Researchers Studying Road Salt Alternatives but It's as Much About Cost as Chemistry

Western researchers studying road salt alternatives but it's as much about cost as chemistry

As London, Ont., deals with a deep freeze and a shortage of road salt, researchers at Western University say they're looking into some ice-clearing alternatives.

Northumberland County adjusts winter maintenance amid ongoing road salt shortage

Northumberland County says it continues to actively manage winter road maintenance operations as a province wide road salt shortage puts pressure on municipalities across Ontario. Demand for road salt has increased significantly this season due to an early start to winter, frequent snow events, and prolonged periods of extreme cold. The County says the region has already recorded nearly twice as many winter weather events compared to this time l…