Asbestos Cancer

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Main Features Programs Information Radio CBC News at Six Radio Noon Up to Speed Weekend Morning Show I-Team Shaken Not Stirred North Country Programs A-Z Community Weather Audio/Video CBC Radio & Newscasts Frequencies Contact Other Local Sites ---- North British Columbia Edmonton Calgary Saskatchewan Manitoba Thunder Bay Sudbury Windsor Toronto Ottawa Montreal Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador City inspection uncovers Zonolite in public buildings Last Updated Mar 29 2006 08:17 AM CST CBC News An extensive search for asbestos-laden Zonolite insulation in Winnipeg's public buildings isn't yet complete, but city officials are already taking steps to protect people from the insulation they've found in dozens of arenas and community centres.

Zonolite, a popular type of insulation used in thousands of Canadian homes, was made from the mineral vermiculite, which came from a W.R.

Grace mine in Montana that was naturally contaminated with an extremely carcinogenic ...

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