Forty-seven isn’t a number in Lac-Mégantic
The Candlelight Vigil honored the 47 lives lost in the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster. Participants shared personal stories and reflections, emphasizing the tragedy's impact on the community and the ongoing fight for rail safety. Key points included the rise in rail accidents, with 225 reported in 2022, and the systemic issues highlighted by the disaster. The vigil featured updates from Railroad Workers United, testimonies from activists in Lac-Mégantic, and a closing prayer. The event underscored the need for continued advocacy and legislation to prevent future rail disasters, drawing parallels to the East Palestine incident.
GUEST SPEAKER: Fred Millar, SARA Title III Protects Our Right-to-Know, or Does It?
On Sunday, April 23rd at 7:00pm Central, Fred Millar will talk about the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and its Title III: The Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), which ensures the public’s right to obtain information concerning toxic releases from local high-risk facilities - or does it?