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
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 Digital Journalist
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
By Niki Anastasakis Videographer
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
Bags filled with asbestos dumped in Burnaby alley
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The bags appeared early Sunday morning in the 4100-block of Eton and Cambridge streets. Continue reading
Halifax City Council provides preservation society with Khyber building, $250,000 grant
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The 1588 Barrington Building Preservation Society’s proposal has been accepted by council, and will once again operate as a hub for musicians and artists. Continue reading
Tenants of building with roof torn off in windstorm forced to move
A notice was posted on their door last month to “vacate the premises” for mandatory renovations by May 31. Continue reading