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Is there a risk? What’s behind a newly certified weedkiller class action lawsuitA Bayer spokesperson says that leading health regulators in Canada and around the world have repeatedly concluded that glyphosate is not a carcinogen.CanadaJan 18
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Deadline to register for presentations on pesticide, herbicide use in N.B. coming soonMany New Brunswickers are concerned about the use of glyphosate, a herbicide featured in a number of activities related to forestry, agriculture and weed control.PoliticsMar 9, 2020
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N.B. committee examining glyphosate sprayingDepartments appeared to give presentations detailing how they controversial herbicide is used and faced questions from MLAs, but some feel the committee isn't getting the whole picture.EnvironmentFeb 6, 2020
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Canadian class action proposed over alleged carcinogenic herbicide RoundupLawyers for a group of Canadians affected by cancer they blame on exposure to a weed killer have filed three proposed class-action lawsuits against the product's manufacturer, alleging Bayer and Monsanto knowingly endangered lives.HealthNov 20, 2019
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Montreal moves to ban glyphosate pesticide amid health and environmental concernsPremier François Legault said on Thursday that the reports were alarming, but the issue needs to be further reviewed before a total provincial ban.HealthSep 5, 2019
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Beesley, Flames’ arena voice, recovering after fall off Roundup MusicFest stageBeesley broke the majority of his ribs and suffered a broken collarbone and broken wrist, according to his family.CanadaJul 12, 2019
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Saskatchewan farmer at centre of class action lawsuit blaming weed killer for cancerA Saskatchewan farmer is leading a class action lawsuit against the company behind the Roundup product.CanadaMay 16, 2019
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Monsanto ordered to pay $2B to couple who say they contracted cancer from RoundupA jury ordered agribusiness giant Monsanto Co. to pay a combined $2.055 billion to a couple claiming that the company’s popular weed killer Roundup Ready caused their cancers.EnvironmentMay 14, 2019
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Health Canada ‘dead wrong’ to allow use of weed killer: U.S. lawyersThe lawyers are in Canada meeting with environment groups and scientists to assess whether legal action is warranted and possible in this country.CanadaJan 30, 2019
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Reality check: Weedkiller was found in children’s breakfast cereal. Does it cause cancer?Traces of a chemical used to kill weeds has been found in a number of breakfast cereals, and it could increase cancer risks for children, according to a study by an environmental research group. But is this true?HealthAug 16, 2018
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