Expanding Billy Bishop Runway Could Degrade Toronto Harbour Water Quality, City Report Says

Billy Bishop airport expansion is a threat to public health

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Expanding Billy Bishop runway could degrade Toronto harbour water quality, city report says

A new city report says the province's plan to expand the runway at Billy Bishop airport to accommodate jets could reduce water flow in Toronto's Inner Harbour, limiting its ability to flush sewage and pollutants. Recreational activities, biodiversity and even drinking water could be affected, the report says.

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