Batteries

• Saskatoon basement fire sparked from battery-powered toy

  "It was a small toy that had failed and started a fire and it was in close proximity to other combustibles and the fire grew from there," said Fire Marshal Brian Conway.

  Canada

  Jan 12
  
• Guelph, Ont. police investigating theft of tools, equipment at construction site

  Police say theft occurred in the area of Paisley Road and Elmira Road South over the weekend.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2023
  
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• The EV revolution is igniting these surprising companies

  More EVs are showing up on the road. New economic opportunities springing up related to that. This includes service technicians, mining, charging stations and battery recycling.

  Economy

  Feb 10, 2023
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• UBC researchers invent ‘ultra-thin’ battery you can toss in the laundry

  The battery could be used in smart clothing that changes colour or temperature, or patches that measure vital signs, according to the University of British Columbia.

  Tech

  Dec 9, 2021
• ‘It’s not going to happen by accident’: The push for an EV revolution in Canada

  There is an electric vehicle revolution about to take off, and it's a huge opportunity for Canada to 'recharge' its auto industry.

  Canada

  May 15, 2021
• UBC Okanagan assistant professor working to create safer, cheaper batteries

  Zinc-ion batteries are being touted as being cheaper, safer and long-lasting than lithium-ion batteries.

  Canada

  Mar 17, 2021
• Battery recycling program to launch in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan’s new recycling program, operated by Call2Recycle Canada Inc., launches in 2021.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020
• Students at Shuswap Middle School collect, recycle 1,500 pounds of batteries

  “We know this took a lot of parental support and we appreciate the help with this awesome effort.”

  Environment

  Dec 5, 2020
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• Industry-led household hazardous waste program one step closer in Saskatchewan

  A new program will reduce the amount of household hazardous waste improperly disposed of in Saskatchewan landfills, according to Dustin Duncan.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2019
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• Regina to collect hazardous waste on select dates through spring

  Regina residents are encouraged to drop off their hazardous waste at the public works yard on select dates this spring, beginning April 26.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2019