A remote town in Canada’s northern territories ranks as the community with the most reported incidents on federally-regulated pipelines in the country, a fact that’s surprised key community members.
According to information obtained by Canada’s national public broadcaster CBC from Canada’s pipeline regulator, the National Energy Board (NEB), the town of Norman Wells, in the Northwest Territories, has experienced more than 70 incidents near the town between 2006 and 2012. They include spills and leaks to worker injuries and fires.
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CBC News – Leaks, accidents and aging pipelines prompt concerns among community leaders – here
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