Environment Canada is keeping tight-lipped about its investigation into Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI).
The agency initiated an investigation into Prince Rupert's coal export terminal following the publication of an article in the Northern View on May 29. The article included eyewitness accounts and photos of RTI failing to meet environmental protection measures as the crown corporation claimed. On-site sources allege this included dumping excess coal into the ocean, allowing coal to fall from the open belting system, and allowing coal-laden water to leak into the harbour.
Environment Canada spokesperson Mark Johnson told the Northern View earlier this month, the agency's investigation into RTI is ongoing at the time, and that it would be "inappropriate" to comment further until the investigation is complete.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority, RTI's landlord, are also not releasing any additional information on its separate investigation into the terminal.
Neither agency provided a timeline for investigations.
RTI did not immediately respond or provide details of its own investigation.