Category Archives: CARO News

Field Filtration

Posted on April 7, 2020

TECHNICAL UPDATE – BC MOE TO MANDATE FIELD FILTRATION FOR DISSOLVED METALS AND MERCURY “Effective May 01, 2020, the Ministry will require field filtration for all environmental water samples collected for the analysis of dissolved metals (including mercury) for Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) and permittee compliance monitoring purposes which fall under the Environment Management Act (EMA).”

CARO’s COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

Posted on April 1, 2020

“The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed COVID-19 as a pandemic … COVID-19 is a serious health threat, and the situation is evolving daily. The risk will vary between and within communities, but given the increasing number of cases in Canada, the risk to Canadians is considered high.” – Government of Canada, March 2020. On

CARO Analytical: Essential Service Status

Posted on March 27, 2020

March 27, 2020 – UPDATE 11:00AM The Ministry of Health has confirmed that any laboratory test that has the purpose of ensuring health and/or safety limits are being met should continue. As an essential service, CARO will continue to provide testing to support our clients. CARO has full-service laboratory operations in Richmond BC, Burnaby BC,

COVID-19

Posted on March 17, 2020

Caring About Results…Obviously March 17, 2020 – UPDATE 12:00 PM We continue to monitor the situation closely and are following the relevant Provincial Health Authority Guidelines to ensure our employees and clients continue to feel safe at work. This means that the situation may change from day-to-day, but we are committed to keeping you updated as

Lead – CDWQG Update

Posted on January 22, 2020

In the Spring of 2019, the Canadian Government took important steps to protect the health of the general public by updating the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. These changes included (but were not limited to) decreasing the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) of lead in drinking water sources from 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) to 0.005 mg/L (5

The New and Improved Online Store!

Posted on December 23, 2019

Bottle Ordering We know you need bottles; We’re here to help! We’ve moved to an online bottle ordering system. You can simply go to the CARO Store to get started. Instead of waiting on us to create your bottle order, you can use our system online! Only CARO’s most valued customers will have the opportunity

Our CARO-ling Coolers are back!

Posted on December 4, 2019

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the jingles are so delightful… Our CARO-ling Coolers are back! For the Month of December, with every Bottle Order placed, we will be sending out our signature singing coolers. Get your orders in while supplies last! Happy Holidays. Like. Share. Subscribe. Share your experiences with us #CAROlingCoolers

CARO Holiday Hours

Posted on November 20, 2019

It’s that time of year again. Please familiarize yourself with our updated Holiday Hours! Submit your milk and cookies on or before December 16 for regular Turn Around Time results, in time for the Holidays! NO SAMPLE SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED AT BURNABY UNTIL MONDAY JAN 6th ~Season’s Greetings from your Big Picture Sidekicks.

Richmond, British Columbia

#110 – 4011 Viking Way

Richmond, BC, V6V 2K9, Canada
Phone: (604) 279-1499 Fax: (604) 279-1599
Email: [email protected]
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

Kelowna, British Columbia

#102 – 3677 Highway 97N

Kelowna, BC, V1X 5C3, Canada
Phone: (250) 765-9646

Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846 Fax: (250) 765-3893
Email: [email protected]
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

Burnaby, British Columbia

#108 – 4475 Wayburne Drive

Burnaby, BC V5G 4X4, Canada
Phone: (604) 279-1499
Email: [email protected]
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

Edmonton, Alberta

17225 109 Ave NW

Edmonton, AB, T5S 1H7, Canada
Phone: (780) 489-9100
Email: [email protected]
After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

Whitehorse, Yukon

BOX 10 33 Levich Drive

Whitehorse, YT, Y1A0A8, Canada
Contact Us for Supplies and Deliveries
Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846
Email: [email protected]

After Hours Emergency: 1 (888) 311-8849

Victoria, British Columbia

#3-576 Hillside Avenue

Victoria, V8T 1Y9, BC, Canada
Contact Us for Supplies and Deliveries
Toll Free: 1 (888) 311-8846
Email: [email protected]