The Prime Minister of Canada Tells Another Big One!

Harper kicks off marathon campaign with a big lie! Does he really expect us to believe that taxpayers won't be on the hook for tens of millions of dollars due to this, the longest campaign in over a century - one that he is solely responsible for? The fact that we ordinary Canadians will apparently be responsible for half of the cost of all the attack ads we will be suffering through between now and Oct. 19th, makes me nauseous! I truly hope voters won't forget this when election day rolls 'round! (PinP)

A Nuclear Shadow From Hiroshima and Nagasaki to Fukushima

In The Lancet's Series, a new lens is applied to events from Hiroshima and Nagasaki to Fukushima, for a better understanding of the health challenges faced by populations exposed to radiation from man-made disasters. Details here.

Conservative Insider Won Huge Contract to Build Harper’s Arctic Project

NATIONAL OBSERVER

A hugely expensive public contract to build an Arctic research station —promoted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper —went to a joint venture that included a company run by a Conservative Party insider with close ties to Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq, the National Observer has confirmed. Story here.

Scientists Say Supposedly Miraculous Ingredients in Weed Killers Don't Actually Work

Mother Jones

A "crop-duster" doing its thing on a canola crop in Manitoba, Canada. PinP photo.

In this article, journalist Tom Philpott illustrates once again, the “wild west,” unregulated nature of industrial agriculture. Story here.

European Mining Dispute Illustrates Risks of Corporate-Friendly Trade Deals

Common Dreams

A Canadian corporation is seeking damages after being blocked from creating an open-pit mine over environmental concerns. Story here.

Related: "Free Trade: Path to Prosperity - or Back Road to Corporatism?"

Celebrate the Life of Clare Powell in Regina on Sept. 13th!

Those who knew Clare are welcome to attend this event to share their memories. 
Thanks! 
"Little Brother" Larry.

Please also read:
Progressives Lose a "Gentle Warrior."Clare Powell Dies in Regina at 81.

It Could Be Months Before We Know Why a Chinese-Owned Pipeline Burst in Alberta

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The Nexen pipeline that spurted 5 million liters of thick, black bitumen emulsion into the northern Alberta wilderness could have been leaking for two weeks before it was discovered. Story here.