Taxpayers to pay for oil industry mess in Lac-Megantic

Feds announce $60-million for Lac-Megantic disaster recovery - Winnipeg Free Press: "LAC-MEGANTIC, Que. - The federal government has announced a $60-million fund to help Lac-Megantic, Que., amid increasing pressure to make a specific aid commitment following a train disaster more than two weeks ago."

Pipelines leak, trains derail. Oil industry throws caution to the wind in mad rush for last drops of profit

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Quebec town rocked by explosions, fire after derailment - Canada - CBC News: "A train carrying crude oil derailed overnight in the heart of Lac-Mégantic in Quebec's Eastern Townships, sparking a major fire that led to the evacuation of 1,000 people from their homes."

Why do we wait until we can't breathe to reduce #publictransit fares?

Smog Alert - Take the bus in Laval for only $1! | HAZMAT Magazine:
It has been estimated that the special $1 fare might prompt some 1500 motorists to leave their cars at home on smog days.