Carcinogens

• A N.B. high school grad and the gear dryer he built for the local fire department

  "With fires, there are so many carcinogens now that we need to get that washed off right away."

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2021
  
• Wildfires take over from industry as major source of cancer-causing air toxins: study

  Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PAHs) are created during burning of everything from oil to wood to cigarettes, and many are carcinogenic.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2020
  
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• Retired GE plant workers skeptical about review of occupational illness claims

  The province has announced a review of the way that claims of occupational illness are dealt with by the WSIB

  Health

  Apr 13, 2018
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• Bob Layton Editorial: Let’s hear from you

  Bob appreciates your diverse opinions.

  Dec 15, 2017
• Workplace cancer study gives recommendations to help protect workers

  A new report published by Cancer Care Ontario and the Occupational Cancer Research Centre is now examining how workers are exposed to certain carcinogens in the workplace.

  Health

  Oct 12, 2017
• Tests reveal air-quality concerns in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland

  New air-quality tests in one of Canada's largest petrochemical processing regions have revealed more evidence of short-lived but concentrated plumes of toxic chemicals.

  Environment

  Aug 30, 2015
• Enjoying that apple? European Union thinks it contains carcinogens

  Why apple growers in Canada are starting to feel the pinch after the European Union banned apples containing a suspected carcinogen.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2014