The City of Abbotsford will have to continue dredging asbestos out of the Sumas River in 2011. The naturally occurring material is carried from a watercourse in the U.S., and settles in the river sediment. The river has been dredged annually for flood control, but the presence of the carcinogen means city workers must take special measures, including protective gear for workers.
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Your Jan. 8 Opinion article “The continued sale of Quebec’s asbestos is indefensible” condemned the export of chrysotile (asbestos) from Quebec to developing countries. The article raised two questions: Can chrysotile be used safely anywhere in the world? And if so, can it be used safely in developing countries? The article answered no to both, but provided no evidence, basically saying, “This is wrong because everyone says it’s wrong.”
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There is asbestos in the landfill in the Shelley Beach vicinity. Wyong Council has deputed skilled contractors to clear the site of the harmful element as soon as possible as exposure to asbestos causes Mesothelioma, a form of cancer. The operation which has been funded from the Council’s rehabilitation funds of $12 million will be completed in a period of 3 weeks.
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The law firm of Hissey Kientz, LLP is offering a free mesothelioma information packet for asbestos exposure victims and their families. The packet contains information about the latest treatments for asbestos-related diseases, how to obtain legal assistance, resources for victims and their families and how to receive free asbestos testing.
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A medical journal is criticizing Canada for exporting asbestos to poor countries, joining others who have condemned the practice as hypocritical. A report in the journal Lancet on Thursday notes that Canada virtually bans the use of asbestos. But, unlike other rich nations, it remains a major exporter of chrysotile, or white asbestos. The Canadian Minister of Natural Resources office said its practice has a “sound scientific basis.” Asbestos is a natural mineral which can be processed for use in rooftops, piping, or building materials. Inhaling its fibers scars the lungs and can lead to respiratory diseases, including cancers.
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