Lead detected in water at OCDSB schools; Ontario explores ring road

Lead has been seeping into drinking fountains at Ottawa-Carleton District School Board schools, leaving some parents to supply their own water to classrooms. The dense, odourless metal contamination raises concerns about student exposure.

Meanwhile, Ontario Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria said there is "a good case" for an Ottawa ring road concept and that the province would examine its feasibility. The exploration follows growing discussion about easing traffic congestion around the capital region.