Abitibi music festival cancelled after band makes censorship accusation
A local band accused Alienfest of rescinding an invitation to perform because of its criticism of an arsenic-emitting copper smelter.
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A local band accused Alienfest of rescinding an invitation to perform because of its criticism of an arsenic-emitting copper smelter.
Opposition parties in Quebec City are urging the government to react to reports that Glencore is considering closing the Horne smelter if investments to meet air quality targets are too high.
The plaintiffs contend the foundry "emitted into the environment a cocktail of toxic and carcinogenic contaminants."
A law firm says it plans to file a class action suit in Quebec Superior Court against multinational Glencore, which owns the Horne Foundry, and the provincial government.
The Mères au front collective wants the CAQ government to withdraw the plant's operating permit, citing its emissions of arsenic.