Quebec town changing its name from Asbestos to Val-des-Sources after vote

The town of Asbestos, Que., is getting a new name. Genevieve Beauchemin has more on the history and stigma of its former namesake.

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30 comments

    1. I understood the intent… It was meant as more of a metaphor…
      JSYK well written English is NOT obvious IMO

  1. “Va falloir changer nos calottes”
    Translation: I wish we didn’t have to change our name. It’s our history.

    10 out of 10 sensationalist “journalism”

    1. 😂😂👍 for those who don’t know it means “i’ll need to change my hat” (because he has the old city name on his)

  2. So, will the Liberals be changing their name now that Trudeau has made their name synonymous with poison, lies and scandal?

  3. I was born in Asbestos in the 60s, at the hospital that was eventually demolished to expand the mine. i wonder if i need a new birth certificate now 🙂

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