AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth & Safety Fallout: In Zimbabwe’s former Zvishavane and Mashava asbestos towns, residents face a slow-motion public health crisis as uncontained tailings dump toxic dust near homes and schools, with warnings that the health system isn’t ready to diagnose asbestos diseases. Immigration & Language Support: Manitoba is investing $500,000 to expand English training for Ukrainian newcomers through the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, aiming to speed up integration into work and community life. Research Spotlight: Laurentian University is honouring social work researchers Isabelle Côté and Diana Coholic with a Research Excellence Award for community-focused work. Right-to-Repair Pressure (P.E.I.): P.E.I. farmers are pushing for right-to-repair rules after a bill was voted down, arguing they’re stuck paying to replace equipment instead of fixing it. Education & Skills: UNBC nursing educator Heidi Dodenberg earns a national simulation/lab/clinical teaching award. World News With Canada Links: Iran challenges claims of genocide prevention while supporting Israel’s war machine, as the ICJ’s Gaza measures remain central to the dispute.
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