Blog Feed: Spray Advisory

THE MOST WIDELY USED HERBICIDE IN THE WORLD CONTAINS COMPOUNDS MORE TOXIC THAN DECLARED – NEW RESEARCH SHOWS (1)Caen, Feb. 21st, 2013 - In a new research published in the high ranked scientific journal Toxicology, Robin Mesnage, Benoît Bernay and

Players take on Sprayers - Front Page Telegram

Published on 2012-08-23 18:12:00

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Questionable herbicide decision rekindles political hot stove

Published on 2012-08-21 07:18:00

August 19, 2012 - 4:02am

Banned pesticides being approved for use in Newfoundland

Published on 2012-08-19 09:39:00

FYIThe following are the lists of pesticides “approved” for use by the Department of Environment & Conservation in NL for the 2012 season.FULL DOCUMENT HERE(It may take a few moments to load)Please take note that the following pesticide ingredients are banned in NL for Cosmetic uses: Carbaryl 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid) mecoprop dicamba MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) Please Also take note that Diazinon has been banned federally across Canadafor all lawn and turf [..]

Lawn-care group offended by minister’s claim

Published on 2012-08-10 13:08:00

http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2012-08-10/article-3049749/Lawn-care-group-offended-by-minister%26rsquos-claim/1?newsletterid=191&date=2012-08-10-12

VOCM.COM|Question of the Day

Published on 2012-08-09 05:47:00

Do you agree with the spraying of herbicides to clear brush along our provincial highways. Why or why not? Click here to vote now:VOCM.COM|Question of the Day

Province spraying banned pesticide on highway shoulders - News - The Gulf News

Published on 2012-08-09 05:38:00

Province spraying banned pesticide on highway shoulders - News - The Gulf NewsResidents in the Codroy Valley are raising concerns about a plan to spray pesticides on the side of the road between North Branch and MacDougall’s Brook, as well as at the St. Andrew’s Airstrip.Topics : Ontario College , Trans-Canada Highway ,Department of Transportation , South Branch-Coal Brook , DDT , Codroy ValleyThe chemical being sprayed - 2,4-D (also known as Tordon 101 or Agent White) - was banned for resid [..]

A lack of information on spray program - Letters to the editor - The Telegram

Published on 2012-08-08 08:20:00

A lack of information on spray program - Letters to the editor - The TelegramIn reference to your editorial “Spraying in silence” (Aug. 2), I would express my concerns with this vegetation control program.First of all, I have never been notified of this spraying program on Route 92 North Harbour to Branch.I happen to have a cabin on that particular route, no more than 70 feet from the road, where I spend over 100 days a year.I have talked with people both in North Harbour and Branch who were [..]

COLORFUL CANARY: What The Heck Wednesday - I Need your Help - Why the heck are they poisoning our province?

Published on 2012-08-01 09:55:00

COLORFUL CANARY:

Persistent toxic pesticides to be sprayed throughout Newfoundland

Published on 2012-07-28 13:08:00

Please send this to everyone you know, all your contacts, groups, twitter, facebook etc.

Cheers & Jeers - The Telegram (Pesticides)

Published on 2012-05-07 06:25:00

May 7, 2012thetelegram.comCheers & JeersJeers: to buyer beware. Here’s a little something to keep in mind if you go looking for lawn pesticides. While you might find some of the newly banned pesticides on shelves in local stores, you could be fined if you buy them and use them — at least, that’s what the environment minister seemed to be saying in the House of Assembly last week. NDP MHA George Murphy asked Environment Minister Terry French about the fact that Murphy had seen several b [..]

Critics fear new pesticide ban isn't working

Published on 2012-05-05 19:21:00

Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of Newfoundland and Labrador's new ban on some pesticides.The regulations went into effect on May 1, but provincial NDP environment critic George Murphy said he found banned products in stores on Friday.“You know we have to see some action on this,” said Murphy. “If the government is going to do something, then go ahead and do it ...get to the job that's supposed to be done here, get these products off the shelves,” he told CBC News.Unde [..]

A legal perspective on Cosmetic Pesticides

Published on 2012-04-12 08:28:00

Andrew Gage, Staff Lawyer at West Coast Environmental Law, was invited to present to the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides. Andrew's presentation covers what is considered "acceptable risk" by Health Canada, and the implications of possible policy changes regarding the use of cosmetic pesticides in B.C.

Pesticide regulations are inadequate: Murphy

Published on 2012-04-12 08:22:00

For Immediate ReleaseApril 11, 2012Pesticide regulations are inadequate: MurphyAs residents of the province start planning for spring and summer lawn care, the NDP Environment Critic is expressing disappointment in the regulations government has introduced around cosmetic pesticides.MHA George Murphy (St. John’s

Pesticides; Changes by government don’t go far enough

Published on 2012-04-05 17:28:00

Published on April 4, 2012Dear Editor: The Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides-NL has been lobbying for changes in the pesticide legislation, for a ban on those non-essential pesticides that are shown to be harmful to peoples health, for a “white” list of safe acceptable products and for legislation comparable to that in Nova Scotia and Ontario.Last July, when Ross Wiseman was minister of the Environment, he announced there would be a ban on five products.We have corresponded with his d [..]

No Real Pesticide Ban for Newfoundland

Published on 2012-03-20 08:04:00

I have to say, I'm not surprised that our Newfoundland government has once again decided to misrepresent a "pesticide ban" for nothing more than a minor reduction in pesticides.

Tribunal Finds Pesticide Producers Violate Human Rights...

Published on 2011-12-23 12:56:00

Now, 27 years later, a self-appointed international court has delivered a scathing indictment of the pesticide industry. It found the world's largest pesticide producers guilty of “gross, widespread and systematic violations of the right to health and ...Read More

No second look on pesticide ban (Industry still pushing their old propaganda)

Published on 2011-11-11 07:13:00

9 Nov 2011The Corner Brook Western StarBY ANDREW ROBINSONNo second look on pesticide banST. JOHN’S — The fact Minister of Environment and Conservation Terry French is new to the job was apparent Tuesday at the Atlantic Green Forum event hosted by Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador in St. John’s.In the agenda, the time at which French was scheduled to speak was listed with the title, “Lunch with the Environment Minister Ross Wiseman.” French himself referenced his newness to the role i [..]

Toxic Herbicide Spraying of Newfoundland's Highways - Call in with your concerns!

Published on 2011-10-04 08:13:00

PUBLIC NOTICEPlease be advised that weather permitting Newfoundland and LabradorVegetation Control will commence an Herbicide Spray Program startingOctober 3-31, 2011.o Route 100 Argentia access Road to Trans Canada Highwayo Route 92 North Hr. Intersection to Brancho Route 100 South of Pointe Verde to South of Ship CoveThe products that will be used in this spray program are Tordon 101 Reg#9007Garlon XRT, PCP # 28945Any questions or concerns please contact NLVC Office @ (709) 673-5898,8am – 5 [..]

LAST ADVISORY FOR THE 2011 SEASON

Published on 2011-10-01 04:19:00

Please be advised that spray activities are still likely to occur throughout the coming months.In the past 122 days June 1 until today, October 1 The St. John's region has had a total of 6 full days and 20 partial days where the weather conditions met the regulations to permit spray activities.Every year, Annual Pesticide Summaries provided by the department of environment shows millions of liters of pesticides used by commercial operators to spray our properties.Yet, every year, the weather con [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-09-30 03:54:00

Due to the wind speeds and anticipated rain for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.Current Conditions 12 °CObserved at:St. John's Int'l AirportDate:5:30 AM NDT Friday 30 September 2011Condition:Clear Pressure:101.5 kPa Tendency:rising Visibility:24 km Air Quality Health Index:1 Temperature:11.5°C Dewpoint:9.5°C Humidi [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-09-29 04:19:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.Current Conditions 10 °CObserved at:St. John's Int'l AirportDate:6:30 AM NDT Thursday 29 September 2011Condition:Mainly Clear Pressure:101.3 kPa Tendency:falling Visibility:24 km Air Quality Health Index:1 Temperature:10.0°C Dewpoint:7.3°C Humidity:83 % Win [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-09-28 05:28:00

Due to the morning showers and wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.Current Conditions6 °CObserved at:St. John's Int'l AirportDate:7:30 AM NDT Wednesday 28 September 2011Condition:Mostly CloudyPressure:101.7 kPaTendency:risingVisibility:24 kmAir Quality Health Index:1Temperature:6.1°CDewpoint:3.7°CHumidit [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-09-27 04:26:00

Due to the morning showers and wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.Current Conditions 7 °CObserved at:St. John's Int'l AirportDate:5:30 AM NDT Tuesday 27 September 2011Condition:Cloudy Pressure:100.5 kPa Tendency:falling Visibility:24 km Air Quality Health Index:1 Temperature:7.3°C Dewpoint:3.9°C Humidi [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-09-26 04:34:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.Current Conditions 10 °CObserved at:St. John's Int'l AirportDate:6:30 AM NDT Monday 26 September 2011Condition:Clear Pressure:100.0 kPa Tendency:rising Visibility:24 km Air Quality Health Index:1 Temperature:9.9°C Dewpoint:6.7°C Humidity:80 % Wind:W 15 km/h [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-09-25 04:05:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.Current Conditions 11 °CObserved at:St. John's Int'l AirportDate:6:30 AM NDT Sunday 25 September 2011Condition:Mostly Cloudy Pressure:100.8 kPa Tendency:falling Visibility:24 km Air Quality Health Index:1 Temperature:10.8°C Dewpoint:8.4°C Humidity:85 % Wind [..]

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-07-06 04:23:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities for the day in the St. Johns area. Weather conditions in the St. Johns area can swiftly change, monitor weath

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-07-05 04:04:00

Due to the current wind speeds and the heavy rain in the forecast for today: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities for the majority of the day in the St. Johns area. There is a small window i

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-07-04 04:54:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.Weather conditions in the St. Johns area can swiftly change, monitor weather conditio

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-07-03 04:05:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day... The weather conditions for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.Weather conditions in the St. Johns area can swiftly change, monitor weather conditions closely th

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES THIS MORNING - POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES THIS AFTERNOON

Published on 2011-07-02 04:09:00

Due to the forecast today... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY possibly permit pesticide spray activities this afternoon in the St. Johns area. Residents please be advised that spraying activities may occur today, however companies ar

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-07-01 04:34:00

Due to the rain (drizzle) and wind speeds throughout the day... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.Weather conditions in the St. Johns area can swiftly change, monitor weather

POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES THIS MORNING - NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES THIS AFTERNOON

Published on 2011-06-30 04:18:00

Due to the forecast today... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY possibly permit pesticide spray activities this morning in the St. Johns area for a portion of the day. Residents please be advised that spraying activities

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES MOST OF TODAY - Keep an eye on wind speeds

Published on 2011-06-29 04:12:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities for the majority of the day in the St. Johns area. There is a small window in the early afternoon where wind s

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-28 04:25:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day and rain this morning: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please

BT (BTK) - Study Finds Pregnant Women and Fetuses Contaminated with Pesticides Linked to Genetically Engineered Food

Published on 2011-06-27 15:37:00

Study Finds Pregnant Women and Fetuses Contaminated with Pesticides Linked to Genetically Engineered Food

Pesticides 'could cause Parkinson's by stopping key protein cleaning up cell damage' | Mail Online

Published on 2011-06-27 15:36:00

Pesticides 'could cause Parkinson's by stopping key protein cleaning up cell damage' | Mail Online

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES EARLY THIS MORNING - POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES THIS AFTERNOON

Published on 2011-06-27 04:27:00

Due to the forecast today... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY possibly permit pesticide spray activities this afternoon in the St. Johns area for a portion of the day. Residents please be advised that spraying activiti

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-26 04:10:00

Due to the current rain (drizzle) and the wind speeds forecast for the rest of today... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.Weather conditions in the St. Johns area can swiftly

POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-25 04:08:00

Due to the forecast today... The weather conditions as predicted for today MAY possibly permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area for a portion of the day. Residents please be advised that spraying activities may occur to

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-24 04:05:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day and some rain: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activi

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-23 04:01:00

Due to the rain in the forecast and wind speeds for the afternoon: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-22 04:08:00

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-21 04:06:00

Another step for pesticide bans - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-06-20 08:31:00

June 20, 2011 The St. John’s Telegram Another step for pesticide bans In 2008, DowAgroSciences, an American pesticide manufacturer, challenged the Government of Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement for allowing the province of

Another step for pesticide bans - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-06-20 08:31:00

June 20, 2011 The St. John’s Telegram Another step for pesticide bansIn 2008, DowAgroSciences, an American pesticide manufacturer, challenged the Government of Canada under the North American Free Trade Agreement for allowing the province of Quebe

Pesticides? Think twice - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-06-20 08:30:00

June 18, 2011 The St. John’s Telegram Pesticides? Think twice Thinking of having your lawn sprayed for weeds this summer? Here are the facts. This is the time of year when most people, looking at their lawns, decide it’s time to get rid of the

Pesticides? Think twice - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-06-20 08:30:00

June 18, 2011The St. John’s Telegram Pesticides? Think twiceThinking of having your lawn sprayed for weeds this summer? Here are the facts. This is the time of year when most people, looking at their lawns, decide it’s time to get rid of the weed

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-20 04:17:00

Due to the wind speeds and rain for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-20 04:17:00

Due to the wind speeds and rain for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please repor

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-19 04:12:00

POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES LATER TODAY

Published on 2011-06-18 04:09:00

Due to the possibility of rain and winds this morning which is forecast to end by afternoon... The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area for a portion of the day. If you see anyone sprayi

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-17 04:17:00

Due to the wind speeds for later today as well as rain in the forecast: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please r

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-16 04:16:00

Due to the rain and wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.C

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-15 04:07:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day as well as afternoon rain: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please repo

POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-14 04:07:00

Due to the forecast for today the weather conditions MAY POSSIBLY permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.Weather conditions in the St. Johns area can swiftly change, monitor weather conditions closely throughout the day.Residents ple

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-13 04:18:00

Due to the rain in the morning & wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please repo

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-12 04:20:00

Due to the rain & wind speeds for the entire day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity

Round up and Birth Defects

Published on 2011-06-11 04:46:00

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NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-11 04:35:00

Due to the current rain and rain & wind speeds forecast for the rest of the day: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's condit

POSSIBILITY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-10 04:18:00

Due to the forecast for this morning: The weather conditions MAY POSSIBILITY permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area.Residents please be advised that spraying activities may occur today, however companies are required to give 24 hour

POSSIBLY OF SPRAY ACTIVITIES LATER THIS MORNING - NO GO EARLY THIS MORNING AND AFTERNOON

Published on 2011-06-09 04:26:00

Due to the current rain which will end early this morning & wind speeds forecast for the afternoon: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area for a small portion of the day. If you s

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-08 04:18:00

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-07 04:15:00

VOCM.COM|St. John's Avoiding Use of Pesticides | Article

Published on 2011-06-06 14:28:00

VOCM.COM|St. John's Avoiding Use of Pesticides | Article"Spring has sprung, but so have the dandelions. And while some people may be thinking about ways to combat those pesky weeds, the City of St. John's is encouraging residents to avoid the use of

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-06 04:15:00

Due to the wind speeds forecast for later this morning and the rest of the day as well as current and anticipated rain (in the form of drizzle): The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns a

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-05 04:26:00

Due to the wind speeds forecast for later this morning and the rest of the day as well as current rain (in the form of drizzle) this morning: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-04 04:15:00

Due to the wind speeds for the entire day as well as the possibility of rain: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions pl

BCLocalNews.com - Pesticide testing is hardly rigorous

Published on 2011-06-03 17:27:00

BCLocalNews.com - Pesticide testing is hardly rigorous

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-03 04:06:00

NO GO FOR SPRAY ACTIVITIES TODAY

Published on 2011-06-02 04:33:00

Due to the rain & wind speeds for today: The weather conditions as recorded for today MAY NOT permit pesticide spray activities in the St. Johns area. If you see anyone spraying pesticides in today's conditions please report the activity.+More i

Possibility of Spray Activities Today

Published on 2011-06-01 04:51:00

NAFTA pesticide ban challenge settled without money - Montreal - CBC News

Published on 2011-05-31 15:05:00

NAFTA pesticide ban challenge settled without money - Montreal - CBC NewsNo compensation for DowAgroSciences after Quebec outlaws lawn pesticide

The 2011 Pesticide Spray Advisory for the St. John's region will begin tomorrow.

Published on 2011-05-31 06:32:00

What is the Spray Advisory?The Pesticide Spray Advisory is a safer neighbourhood watch program. Over 80% of Canadians are protected from toxic synthetic pesticides yet Newfoundland and Labrador have not enacted legislation to protect the people

NAFTA - Deal confirms government’s right to ban ‘cosmetic' pesticides, minister says

Published on 2011-05-28 04:23:00

Friday, May. 27, 2011 9:56PM EDTDeal confirms government’s right to ban ‘cosmetic' pesticides, minister saysby BARRIE MCKENNAOTTAWA— Globe and Mail UpdateGovernments in Canada can continue restricting so-called “cosmetic” pesticides and wee

Organic Lawn Care For the Cheap and Lazy

Published on 2011-05-27 15:45:00

Organic Lawn Care For the Cheap and Lazy

CBC Here & Now NL (Make a pesticide ban in NL an election issue)

Published on 2011-05-26 14:07:00

Sheilagh O'Leary interviewed about the cosmetic use of pesticides:http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Local_News/NL/1317907201/ID=1947090267The story is at 0:3:40 (3 minutes and 40 seconds)

SPRAY BAN may be coming - Winnipeg Free Press

Published on 2011-05-22 04:20:00

05/21/2011Winnipeg Free PressSPRAY BAN may be comingCosmetic herbicides, pesticides could be outlawedBy: Mary Agnes WelchMANITOBA could soon join nearly every other province and ban cosmetic pesticides, the chemicals in sprays like WeedEx and RoundUp

The time is now - The St. John's Telegram

Published on 2011-05-20 08:42:00

May 19, 2011 The St. John's TelegramThe time is nowThe signs of spring and recent lawn care on individual properties throughout the city prompt this letter in support of a ban on pesticide use on residential properties in Newfoundlan

Demand a strong law controlling pesticides - The Corner Brook Western Star

Published on 2011-05-17 04:51:00

17 May 2011The Corner Brook Western StarDemand a strong law controlling pesticidesDear Editor: The grandchildren will soon be running in with fistfuls of dandelion bouquets to give to Nanny.I just have to be sure that they come from our property

Lobby for an anti-pesticide law - The St. John's Telegram

Published on 2011-05-14 09:54:00

May 13, 2011 The St. John's TelegramLobby for an anti-pesticide lawThe grandchildren will soon be running in with dandelion bouquets for Nanny. I just have to be sure that they come from our property and that the little ones don’t

80% Decrease in Waterway Pesticide Pollution after Ontario pesticide ban...

Published on 2011-05-11 14:02:00

May 9, 2011The North Bay NuggetPesticide ban reflected in health of Chippewa CreekWaterways studied over two summersBy PJ WILSON The NuggetChippewa Creek is showing little effect from decades of pesticide use in the city.Ontario's Ministry of the Env

Newfoundland and Labrador dawdles along through ‘due diligence’

Published on 2011-05-10 07:29:00

May 9, 2011The St. John’s Telegram Other provinces move aheadNewfoundland and Labrador dawdles along through ‘due diligence’Easter has come and gone, and spring is coming, and with it the spray season on our lawns and gardens and the “Ke

Group Looking to Ban Cosmetic Pesticides

Published on 2011-05-10 07:28:00

May 10, 2011vocm.comAn environmental group is urging the government to ban cosmetic pesticides. The Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides-Newfoundland and Labrador has been meeting with environmental and health officials for months now. The group'

Time for action - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-05-07 08:25:00

May 7, 2011The St. John’s Telegram Time for actionI am writing as a concerned grandparent about how little this provincial Progressive Conservative government cares about the health of our children.They have continued to ignore pleas to ban th

Province of BC to Ban pesticides...Still nothing for NL

Published on 2011-05-06 10:57:00

May 4, 2011Ban on cosmetic use of pesticides coming: PremierBy Andrew MacLeod A day before the B.C. New Democratic Party planned to put forward a bill to ban the cosmetic use of pesticides, Premier Christy Clark said she supports just such a ban."I'v

Pesticides & Politics (Newfoundland)

Published on 2011-05-04 17:04:00

As you might know, members of CAP-NL met with Minister of Environment Ross Wiseman nearly one month ago to ask him if he would bring in new legislation to ban cosmetic pesticides. Documentation outlining the cancer health effect of pesticides, as wel

Endosulfan Banned Worldwide | Latest News | Chemical & Engineering News

Published on 2011-04-29 15:17:00

Endosulfan Banned Worldwide | Latest News | Chemical & Engineering News

BCLocalNews.com - Pesticide use creeps in as election issue

Published on 2011-04-29 14:06:00

BCLocalNews.com - Pesticide use creeps in as election issuePublished: April 28, 2011 2:00 PM Updated: April 28, 2011 2:35 PM Concerns about health and medicare said to be instituted by former Saskatchewan premier Tommy Douglas as being

Let's celebrate life - The Corner Brook Western Star - Dr. Ian Simpson

Published on 2011-04-28 06:42:00

April 28, 2011The Corner Brook Western StarIN MY OPINIONEaster tells us that spring is here, and soon we will see the warning signs on the lawns advising us to keep children and pets away fro the poison. Wouldn’t it be a lovely Easter present fr

Oak Bay joins pesticide-ban wave

Published on 2011-04-26 15:08:00

Oak Bay joins pesticide-ban wave

Lower IQ in children linked to banned insecticide - Health - CBC News

Published on 2011-04-21 16:18:00

Lower IQ in children linked to banned insecticide - Health - CBC NewsA common household insecticide still having consequences 10 years later CBC News Exposure in the womb to a common household insecticide is linked to deficits in IQ and workin

Government still examining pesticide ban - Newfoundland

Published on 2011-04-20 04:20:00

19 Apr 2011 The St. John’s Telegram Government still examining pesticide banThe provincial government is still studying a cosmetic pesticide ban, Environment Minister Ross Wiseman told the House of Assembly Monday.During question period, Li

Advocacy Coalition to make Cosmetic pesticide ban a Provincial Election Issue for 2011

Published on 2011-04-14 06:21:00

Media ReleaseOrganization: Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides NL (CAP-NL)Date: April 14, 2011Advocacy Coalition to make Cosmetic pesticide ban a Provincial Election Issue for 2011The advocacy group requesting legislation to ban cosmetic pestici

Pesticide petition being reviewed - NL

Published on 2011-04-13 07:19:00

13 Apr 2011The PilotPesticide petition being reviewedBY PAM SNOWTHE PILOTLEWISPORTE - At the 2009 Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador’s Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, members unanimously supported a resolution from the City of Moun

Industry’s war on nature: ‘What are the bees telling us?’

Published on 2011-04-10 15:18:00

Industry’s war on nature: ‘What are the bees telling us?’..." In a last ditch effort to save the hive, some bees seal off hive cells that contain inordinate amounts of pesticide. But even these hives eventually die."

The Cape Breton Post Pesticide ban is here

Published on 2011-04-04 04:24:00

April 3, 2011 The Cape Breton Post Pesticide ban is hereby Staff ~ The Cape Breton Post “Do you dream of a perfect emerald lawn, stretching out in glorious, unbroken vistas, edged in a slightly bevelled edge at the sidewalk? It’s a lovely dream

Time for a cosmetic pesticide ban - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-04-02 07:19:00

April 2, 2011The St. John’s Telegram Time for a cosmetic pesticide banBY BOB DIAMONDWhy is it taking so long for our provincial government to make a decision regarding banning the sale and use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes?Close to 24

More support for a ban - The St. John’s Telegram

Published on 2011-04-02 07:18:00

April 2, 2011The St. John’s Telegram More support for a banAs a city councillor to the residents of our capital city, St. John’s, and as an active committee member of the Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides Newfoundland and Labrador, I fee

BCLocalNews.com - Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaw takes effect in April

Published on 2011-03-29 18:39:00

BCLocalNews.com - Cosmetic Pesticide Bylaw takes effect in April

Here’s The History of Clover’s Demise as a Lawn Plant

Published on 2011-03-20 11:40:00

Thu, Mar 17, 2011Safe Lawns.org BlogBook Excerpt: Here’s The History of Clover’s Demise as a Lawn Plant nor of St. Patrick’s Day, I always like to espouse the virtues of clover, once considered the greatest lawn plant of all because it’s

The luck of the Irish in your garden?

Published on 2011-03-17 08:30:00

Go for clover this spring and ditch the toxic pesticides.Why use white clover in your lawn?#1. It is lush and emerald green and has great street appeal. Clover stays green when grass turns brown during dry periods.#2. Less fertilizer - Cl

Toxic Tresspass

Published on 2011-03-11 13:51:00

Toxic Trespass Organic Gardening on VimeoToxic Trespass Organic Gardening from Karen Hare on Vimeo."Across the country, on any given day, while an unknowing homeowner is at work, licensed pesticide applicators drive their trucks into neighborhoods, s

UN report says world's food stocks at risk as bee colonies dying out | The Australian

Published on 2011-03-10 12:59:00

UN report says world's food stocks at risk as bee colonies dying out | The Australian

NL residents say no to pesticides | the Muse

Published on 2011-03-10 04:48:00

NL residents say no to pesticides | the MuseA look into NL’s call for the banning of cosmetic pesticidesBy Marie KingIn April 2010, the city of St. John’s asked its residents to refrain from using cosmetic pesticides. The advisory would continue

NL Public Forum Videos

Published on 2011-03-09 17:19:00

Environment Minister has had enough time to review cosmetic pesticides | NDP Leader Lorraine Michael

Published on 2011-03-08 18:05:00

Environment Minister has had enough time to review cosmetic pesticides | NDP Leader Lorraine Michael"NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (Signal Hill – Quidi Vidi) says the Minister of Environment and Conservation, Ross Wiseman, has had sufficient time t

New pesticide bylaw will be enforced in April

Published on 2011-03-08 12:44:00

New pesticide bylaw will be enforced in April

Calgary Metro - Metro Minute with a Chemical Reaction

Published on 2011-03-08 12:43:00

Metro - Metro Minute with a Chemical Reaction

Children deserve protection - Letters to the editor - Opinion - The Telegram

Published on 2011-03-04 04:51:00

Children deserve protection - Letters to the editor - Opinion - The TelegramI write concerning the story “Environment minister looking into call for ban on cosmetic pesticides” (Feb. 23).As a physicians’ organization with over 5,000 members, we

Weed-Whacking Herbicide Proves Deadly to Human Cells: Scientific American

Published on 2011-03-03 12:57:00

Weed-Whacking Herbicide Proves Deadly to Human Cells: Scientific AmericanUsed in gardens, farms, and parks around the world, the weed killer Roundup contains an ingredient that can suffocate human cells in a laboratory, researchers say...Used in ya

Pesticides wreak havoc on reproductive health in men

Published on 2011-03-03 12:54:00

Pesticides wreak havoc on reproductive health in men(NaturalNews) Reports from European countries have found sub-fertile semen quality in 1 out of 5 young men ages 18 to 25. Research has also shown increasing rates of testicular cancer, un-descende

Toxic Tears: A tale of many Punjab villages - The Times of India

Published on 2011-02-27 13:16:00

Toxic Tears: A tale of many Punjab villages - The Times of India

Time to restrict pesticide use

Published on 2011-02-27 04:49:00

26 Feb 2011 The Telegram (St. John’s)Time to restrict pesticide useI am a member of the Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides — Newfoundland and Labrador and want to thank everyone who attended our public forum last week as well as our

Government Must Take Cosmetic Pesticide Issue Seriously: NDP

Published on 2011-02-25 07:50:00

Government Must Take Cosmetic Pesticide Issue Seriously: NDP VOCM - ‎14 hours ago‎ New Democratic Party leader Lorraine Michael is disappointed that Environment Minister Ross Wiseman is taking his time to review the issue of cosmetic p

This is the song that never ends....

Published on 2011-02-24 05:14:00

Playing in my thoughts like the children's song...."This is the song that never ends...It just goes on and on my friends...." And on and on it goes.Environment Ministers apprenticing to learn the roles and just as the tutelage reaches a eureka point

Environment minister looking into call for ban on cosmetic pesticide

Published on 2011-02-24 04:34:00

3 Feb 2011The St. John’s Telegram () BY COLIN MACLEAN cmaclean@thetelegram.comEnvironment minister looking into call for ban on cosmetic pesticideNewfoundlandand Labrador’s minister of environment and conservation says he needs time to ab

Local doctor optimistic as new minister reviews pesticide issue

Published on 2011-02-22 06:20:00

22 Feb 2011The Corner Brook Western StarLocal doctor optimistic as new minister reviews pesticide issueBY CORY HURLEYSTAR STAFF WRITERCORNER BROOK Retired doctor Ian Simpson is optimistic the provincial government will move legislation prohibiting

2009 Poll reveals support for cosmetic pesticide ban in NL

Published on 2011-02-21 09:23:00

Poll reveals support for cosmetic pesticide banThe following joint news release has been issued on behalf of the Newfoundland and Labrador Pesticides Coalition, Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environme

CBC Online Poll - Your thoughts on toxic pesticides...

Published on 2011-02-21 08:04:00

Feb 21, 2011CBC NewsGroups renew call for N.L. pesticide banGroups in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for cosmetic pesticides to be banned.Groups in Newfoundland and Labrador are calling for cosmetic pesticides to be banned. (CBC)Opponents of p

Pesticide personal protective equipment

Published on 2011-02-20 12:50:00

What are some general guidelines concerning PPE and pesticides?Use personal protective equipment appropriate for the pesticide in use. Pesticides, herbicides, and other pest control products vary widely in their toxicity. They can be severely irrit

BCLocalNews.com - Industry group misleads citizens

Published on 2011-02-19 15:30:00

BCLocalNews.com - Industry group misleads citizensPublished: February 19, 2011 6:00 AM Updated: February 19, 2011 6:11 AM Dear Sir:Re: “Canccer society wrong on anti-pesticide stance,” by Lorne Hepworth, President of CropLife Canada, the pesticid

telegraphjournal.com - Who needs municipal reform? | Daniel Bourgeois and David Gingras - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

Published on 2011-02-19 13:37:00

"...Cosmetic pesticides provide another example. Shediac, Caraquet, Sackville and St. Andrews banned pesticide use for cosmetic purposes within their respective towns, even if they did not have the authority to do so. Since no one contested the by

US: Pesticide Industry Sales and Usage | Pesticides | US EPA

Published on 2011-02-19 13:34:00

Pesticide Industry Sales and Usage | Pesticides | US EPA

Pesticides Damage Thyroid Gland, Damage Metabolism | Care2 Healthy & Green Living

Published on 2011-02-18 13:13:00

Pesticides Damage Thyroid Gland, Damage Metabolism | Care2 Healthy & Green Living

New Study Reveals Dangers of Prenatal Pesticide Exposure - New America Media

Published on 2011-02-18 13:11:00

New Study Reveals Dangers of Prenatal Pesticide Exposure - New America Media

2 Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's in Study

Published on 2011-02-18 13:10:00

2 Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's in Study

Strong call for pesticide ban - St. John's Telegram

Published on 2011-02-18 09:50:00

February 18, 2011St. John's TelegramStrong call for pesticide ban Gary Hebbard/The Telegramhttp://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2011-02-18/article-2252474/Strong-call-for-pesticide-ban

Nutri-Lawn Offers Ecologically Safe Solutions in Response To Provincial Pesticide Ban

Published on 2011-02-18 09:48:00

In Ontairo...Why not in Newfoundland???Nutri-Lawn Offers Ecologically Safe Solutions in Response To Provincial Pesticide BanNutri-Lawn Offers Ecologically Safe Solutions in Response To Provincial Pesticide Ban Established and experienced in the real

Orwellian doublespeak on cosmetic pesticides - Letters to the editor - Opinion - The Telegram

Published on 2011-02-17 20:20:00

Orwellian doublespeak on cosmetic pesticides - Letters to the editor - Opinion - The Telegram The letter from Lorne Hepworth, president of CropLife Canada and a well-known spokesman and lobbyist for the pe

Orwellian doublespeak on cosmetic pesticides - Letters to the editor - Opinion - The Telegram

Published on 2011-02-17 20:20:00

Why do we allow it? - Telegram St. John's

Published on 2011-02-04 08:37:00

4 Feb 2011 The St. John’s Telegram Why do we allow it? A few years back, I noticed companies were using a toxic product here in Newfoundland which was banned by Health Canada. I wanted to know why. I was tossed around from governmen

Why do we allow it? - Telegram St. John's

Published on 2011-02-04 08:37:00

PUBLIC FORUM - Be there

Published on 2011-02-03 17:06:00

Newfoundland is the only province in Atlantic Canada without protection from toxic pesticides & over 80% of Canadians now have protection...Local & National Doctors & experts will discuss this important issue.PUBLIC FORUMWHY NEWFOUNDLAND

PUBLIC FORUM - Be there

Published on 2011-02-03 17:06:00

BBC News - Pesticide ban call for around India's Kaziranga park

Published on 2011-01-27 09:16:00

BBC News - Pesticide ban call for around India's Kaziranga parkPoisoned by Pesticide laden grass: Two pregnant elephants and other animals died in tea estates around Kaziranga.

BBC News - Pesticide ban call for around India's Kaziranga park

Published on 2011-01-27 09:16:00

BBC News - Pesticide ban call for around India's Kaziranga parkPoisoned by Pesticide laden grass: Two pregnant elephants and other animals died in tea estates around Kaziranga.

Pesticides give rise to mutant bed bugs

Published on 2011-01-22 12:43:00

Pesticides give rise to mutant bed bugs

Winegrower killed by pesticide , says government

Published on 2011-01-22 12:41:00

Winegrower killed by pesticide , says government

Monsanto’s Roundup Triggers Over 40 Plant Diseases and Endangers Human and Animal Health

Published on 2011-01-20 08:22:00

Monsanto’s Roundup Triggers Over 40 Plant Diseases and Endangers Human and Animal HealthInstitute for Responsible Technology -

A CALL TO ENACT LEGISLATION BANNING THE USE OF PESTICIDES FOR COSMETIC (NON-ESSENTIAL) PURPOSES IN THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Petition

Published on 2011-01-13 13:14:00

This is long overdue Newfoundland is now the only Atlantic province without pesticide protection.A CALL TO ENACT LEGISLATION BANNING THE USE OF PESTICIDES FOR COSMETIC (NON-ESSENTIAL) PURPOSES IN THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Petition

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