Residents of Penobsquis, NB, say that PotashCorp operations have caused their wells to dry-up, along with other problems. They were hoping a successful ruling against Vale in Ontario would support their claim, but the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in the company's favor. The very real environmental impacts persist, though.
by Tracy GlynnThe Dominion is a monthly paper published by an incipient network of independent journalists in Canada. It aims to provide accurate, critical coverage that is accountable to its readers and the subjects it tackles. Taking its name from Canada's official status as both a colony and a colonial force, the Dominion examines politics, culture and daily life with a view to understanding the exercise of power.