Asbestos exposure leading cause of work-related deaths in Saskatchewan
WorkSafe Saskatchewan says asbestos-related diseases remain the leading cause of work-related deaths in the province. Continue reading
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Hazardous-material concerns raised over demolition of century-old East Vancouver grain silos
The company that owns the facility acknowledges it contains a number of hazardous materials but says a stringent environmental management plan is in place. Continue reading
YouTube star JoJo Siwa’s makeup kit pulled from Claire’s for asbestos
The kit, marketed to kids and tweens, contains eyeshadow, two lip glosses and nail polish. Continue reading
Woman with cancer awarded $29M in Johnson and Johnson talcum powder suit
The plaintiff alleged that Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder caused her mesothelioma, a form of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Continue reading
Asbestos discovery in U.S. Claire’s makeup products prompts FDA alert
In its safety alert, the FDA identified the products as Claire’s eye shadows, contour palette and compact powder. Continue reading
City of Calgary takes over fate of Kensington Manor
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
More than a year after hundreds of Kensington Manor residents were forced to flee their apartments at a moment’s notice, the condemned building still sits basically untouched. Continue reading
Former General Electric Peterborough employee Roger Fowler finally gets compensation for cancer claim
After fighting for years, Roger Fowler finally has some good news. Continue reading
Asbestos — a shocking discovery for Winnipeg home owner
A Winnipeg family, in the midst of the holidays, is living in limbo because of a leak in an upstairs bathroom that ballooned into a damage ordeal that involves asbestos. Continue reading
Johnson & Johnson rocked by accusations of knowing about asbestos in baby powder
The decline in shares erased about $40 billion from the company’s market capitalization. Continue reading
Canada set to announce a new ban on asbestos
Critics say the rules don’t go far enough. Continue reading