Posted on Oct 19, 2020
New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos
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The small Canadian town of Asbestos that decided it needed a rebrand has done away with the name derived from its mining heritage.
The Quebec town, home to some 7,000 people, voted for "Val-des-Sources" as its new moniker.
The town was once the location of the world's largest asbestos mine.
It was given the English name for the mineral - rather than the French amiante - in the late 19th Century.
But the town's council said the connotation hindered its ability to attract foreign investment, and announced last November that the hunt was on for a new name.
The town, about 150 km (95 miles) east of Montreal, finally announced the winning title with some fanfare on Monday evening.
It was picked after a lengthy consultation and a vote by town residents, including those as young as 14.
About half the town residents eligible to cast ballots did so. Val-des-Sources won with just over 51% of the vote in the third round of voting.
The name is "above all, inspiring for the future", Mayor Hugues Grimard said.
The Quebec town, home to some 7,000 people, voted for "Val-des-Sources" as its new moniker.
The town was once the location of the world's largest asbestos mine.
It was given the English name for the mineral - rather than the French amiante - in the late 19th Century.
But the town's council said the connotation hindered its ability to attract foreign investment, and announced last November that the hunt was on for a new name.
The town, about 150 km (95 miles) east of Montreal, finally announced the winning title with some fanfare on Monday evening.
It was picked after a lengthy consultation and a vote by town residents, including those as young as 14.
About half the town residents eligible to cast ballots did so. Val-des-Sources won with just over 51% of the vote in the third round of voting.
The name is "above all, inspiring for the future", Mayor Hugues Grimard said.
New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Lt Col Charlie Brown Times Change! One Time they were Proud of the Town's Main Product. Now We Know it for the Carcinogen, Hazmat, Toxin It is? Wise Choice to Change the Name and Way Past Due. I Like the New French Name. Tres Bein!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SSG Paul Headlee Damn! LOL! Don't do that When I'm Drinking Good Scottish Beer. Just About Spit it All Over My Screen!
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SSG Paul Headlee
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel I was doing you a favor. Why would anyone drink beer when there's Mountain Dew?
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