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CAPS NEWS ARCHIVES Toxic headlice shampoos banned; Try these safer solutions December, 2000 -PANUPS In early September, California's Governor Gray Davis signed a bill prohibiting the sale or use of the pesticide lindane for treatment of lice and scabies. The following is a reprint from www.safe2use.com which outlines concerns associated with toxic 'over-the-counter' head lice products and offers parents information on how to diagnose the problem with suggestions on safe alternatives to eliminate head lice. Canada/U.S. dilute int'l treaty to ban worst pesticides December, 2000 -PANUPS Delegates from 122 countries ended a week of negotiations in Johannesburg, South Africa, on December 10 with agreement on an international treaty to eliminate persistent organic pollutants. PEI Schoolkids Breathing Toxic Insecticides December, 2000 -SHARON LABCHUK, Earth Action The Eastern School Board should think twice before building a new school outside Montague town limits. Rural P.E.I. is a dangerous place for children. Beware: WWF's "ECO-produce" doesn't mean safe December, 2000 -CAPS Bulletin WWF's effort to shift the agricultural paradigm away from pesticides is applauded, but reducing the number of pesticides or frequency they are sprayed is simply not enough to herald an all out victory for Canadians, especially Canadian children. Calgary media accused of Pro-Pesticide bias December, 2000 Letter to the editor Recently, the City of Calgary opened a debate over the merits of a city-wide bylaw banning the use of pesticides on public and private lands. As the battle heats up, some believe that media coverage has been less than objective. Certain citizens believe that news organizations, like the Calgary Herald, haved tinged their reportage with an anti-bylaw position. MacLean's Poll: 70% of Canadians see Lawn Chemicals as serious health threat December, 2000 -CAPS Bulletin A December 11 MacLean's Magazine Online Poll shows that 70% of respondents believe that lawn chemicals, (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, fertilizers) are a threat to the health of Canadians. Scientists Warn: "Eliminate Harmful Chemicals Now!" November, 2000 -PANUPS The International Journal of Environmental Health (IJOEH), an international group of scientists has warned that governments must not wait for full scientific proof before acting to eliminate chemicals that they suspect to be harmful. Scientists Warn: "Eliminate Harmful Chemicals Now!" November, 2000 -PANUPS The International Journal of Environmental Health (IJOEH), an international group of scientists has warned that governments must not wait for full scientific proof before acting to eliminate chemicals that they suspect to be harmful. "No Pesticide" bylaws challenged in Supreme Court December, 2000 - MONTREAL GAZETTE The Supreme Court will hear an appeal by two lawn-care companies to lift the nine-year-old anti-pesticide bylaw in Hudson. ANTI-PEST. Activist Sets Calgary Herald Straight! December, 2000 - PEGGY LAND Activists says Calgary city officials are being deliberately misled into believing that Ottawa's ban on pesticides since 1988 has been lifted. Sierra Club battles Calgary for pesticide bylaws November, 2000 - Calgary Herald Environmentalists calling for a near ban on bug and weed spraying by the parks department are expected to square off in a heated debate with Calgary city officials. DOC'S blame Toxins for kids' learning/behaviour problems November, 2000 - RACHEL'S ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH WEEKLY A new medical report says that millions of children in the U.S. exhibit learning disabilities, reduced IQ and destructive, aggressive behavior because of exposures to toxic chemicals. MANITOBA Scientists/Farmers study Pesticide-Free Farming November, 2000 - WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Manitoba Scientists and farmers explore new paradigm in pesticide-free farming.. preliminary results are encouraging. AG Care Jumps On CAPS, Frazer Lashes Back November, 2000 - CAPS BULLETIN CAPS Bernard Frazer rebuts AGCare Mary-Lou Findlays misrepresentation of MRL statistics and the real dangers they pose to Canadians Common Lice/Scabies Pesticide Banned In California October, 2000 - PANNUPS California Governor, Gray Davis, responds to deaths and illness among children after exposure to lindane-laced lice shampoosand public pressure and bans the products. CAPS Responds To Rock's Rhetoric on Pesticide Reform November, 2000 - CAPS BULLETIN CAPS Director, Bernard Frazer, responds to Alan Rocks political rhetoric and diffusion on pesticide issues leaping from a personal letter to Frazer Pesticides Promote Bacterial Growth on Fruits/Veggies November, 2000 - CAPS BULLETIN Manitoba scientists discover that many pesticides create perfect environment for salmonella and other bacterial growth NDP Flexes Some Green Muscle. November, 2000 - CAPS BULLETIN Alexa McDonough's New Democrats show some initiative on pesticide reform and other eco issues, but the fine print may signal concern. Voters Say Green Is Key But Parties Silent. November, 2000 - Heather Schofield, GLOBE AND MAIL Leaders' campaign silence deafening on green issues. They're in the platforms but they have hardly come up. Environics Poll: Voters Say Green Is Key. November, 2000 - GREENELECTION.ORG A New ENVIRONICS Poll shows that voters see Environment issues as key to their election decision making. ELECTION 2000: Who will support pesticide reform?. November, 2000 - CAPS BULLETIN With Election 2000 drawing closer, CAPS examines where each party stands on pesticide reform. Canadian Alliance confused about pesticide reform. November, 2000 - CAPS BULLETIN Stockwell Day's confusion/backpeddling demonstrates his lack of commitment to kids' health. Landscape Ontario Ignores Health Studies! August, 2000 - CAPS Editorial CAPS Director, Frazer, lashes out at Land. Ont. for ignorance of the facts. Pesticides Promote Bacterial Growth October, 2000 - CP Item U. of Manitoba study finds that certain pesticides promote the groth of Salmonella and E-coli on fruits and veggies. War On Pesticides! July 26, 2000 - Stoney Creek News Editor, Stephen Beecroft, interviews CAPS about the campaign to ban pesticide use. Ontario Docs Take A Stand Summer, 2000 - OCFP Press Release Ontario College of Family Physicans urges Doctors to take a stand on Pesticides Pesticide Cartel Grows Larger June, 2000 - Seedling Special Gobbling up seed companies and forging alliances with transporters and food processors, the Pesticide giants focus has become truly global and their vision is widening to embrace the whole agricultural production line. Cancer Study-EPA Raises New Flag on Old WeedKiller June, 2000 - EWG BULLETIN The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is upgrading its estimate of the toxicity of atrazine, the most widely used farm weed killer in the nation, and a common tap water contaminant. Suzuki Pounces On Pesticides Spring, 2000 -Science Matters Canada's foremost environmentalist issues a grave warning on Pesticide use to Canadians MP Caccia Speaks Out... Again! June 10, 2000 - Special to The Hill Times MP Charles Caccia sends 2nd strong message demanding action on pesticides! Halifax Bans 'Em! July 13, 2000 - Halifax Chronicle-Herald Precedent-setting legislation to ban cosmetic pesticides and restrict agro pesticides in Halifax. What's All The Buzz About? July 11, 2000 - Winnipeg Free Press Report on Rick Penner's efforts to save Winnipeg kids from malthion exposure CAP Battles RBG July 5, 2000 - Stoney Creek News Stephen Beecroft's column on CAPS' campaign to expose RBG's 'secret' use of pesticides Children At Risk June 28, 2000 - Ancaster News; June 22, 2000, Ottawa Citizen CAPS blasts MP John Bryden for his position on Pesticides Visitors Exposed To Pesticides June 21, 2000 - Stoney Creek News ; June 14, 2000 - Mountain News CAPS cites RBG for exposing visitors to Pesticides CAPS vs RBG by Kate Barlow June 12, 2000 - Hamilton Spectator RBG's Pesticide Use Attacked Warn Me Before You Spray June 1, 2000 - Glanbrook Gazette ; May 17, 2000 - Mountain News ; MAY 9, 2000 Hamilton Spectator CAPS Urges Farmers to post Pesticide Advisories before spraying Sick Kids, Healthy Lawns? - April 12, 2000 - Hamilton Spectator CAPS blasts Landscaper for spreading misinformation on Pesticide Safety |