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Asbestos Documentary Film, ‘Fatal Deception,’ Wins Canadian Medical Association Award

Congratulations to the 'Fatal Deception' filmmakers Joseph Loiero, Terence McKenna, Gil Shochat, Alex Shprintsen for wining the Award of Excellence in Health Reporting from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).  In February of 2012, the CBC aired Fatal Deception, the powerful asbestos documentary, which examined if the federal government relied n junk science to justify its support for re-opening asbestos mines in Quebec.  I encourage you to [...]

2012-12-23T10:01:44-08:00December 23rd, 2012|

NewsClick Video Interview of Dr. Barry Castleman: “Dangers associated with asbestos”

Published on Dec 21, 2012 "Dr. Barry Castleman, a well-known International Expert on Asbestos discusses with NewsClick on the dangers associated with asbestos. He says asbestos, a mineral fibre, is hazardous to the health of the people and to the environment. The exposure to air-borne asbestos dust causes asbestosis and lung cancer. In 2006, ILO and [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:46-07:00December 23rd, 2012|

2012 ACOR Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List

Posted on October 26, 2012 The Mesothelioma Warriors' Flames of Hope and Courage Burn Brightly (2012) Posted on December 22, 2012 - ACOR Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List Please join us in for the longstanding Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting tradition on December 28th and on January 4th. On December 28th, we will light candles in loving memory of Mesothelioma Warriors who have lost their [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:46-07:00December 22nd, 2012|

“Praying for an Asbestos Ban” – William’s Story

Posted on December 21, 2012  We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website. This [...]

2021-05-21T16:56:58-07:00December 21st, 2012|

2012 Mesothelioma “Light a Candle” List Finalized on December 20th

Posted on October 26, 2012 The Mesothelioma Warriors' Flames of Hope and Courage Burn Brightly (2012) Posted on December 17, 2012 Thank you to all that have contributed to our 2012 “Light a Candle” Mesothelioma Warriors list.  I can think of no better way to honor and remember those we love.  To still add a name [...]

2019-08-03T11:30:47-07:00December 17th, 2012|
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