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The municipality of North Cowichan says it’s not getting any information from the provincial environment ministry on the cleanup of a huge, unauthorized dump on Cowichan Nation territory. Paul Johnson reports.

Thousands of people drive by an illegal dump site in New Westminster every day, but are unaware it’s even there and a city councilor wants the mess cleaned up. Paul Johnson has more on the discussion over who’s responsible for taking care of the problem.

One of the world’s richest men is speaking publicly for the first time about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he regrets ever knowing him. Bill Gates was mentioned in the trove of documents released last week by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Microsoft co-founder dismissed allegations of inappropriate behaviour and extramarital affairs. Gates’...

Who knew what when, and who should pay for the cleanup? It’s a blame game when it comes to the illegal dumping ground near Duncan. As Paul Johnson reports, with cleaning costs estimated in the millions, no one is jumping at the chance to take responsibility.

A member of the Cowichan Tribes has been ordered by the B.C. Ministry of Environment to shut down and clean up a huge illegal dumping ground near Duncan on Vancouver Island. Paul Johnson reports.

A B.C. junk removal company is under fire after one of its trucks was caught dumping garbage by the side of a Maple Ridge road. Taya Fast reports.

A Montreal woman is taking the city’s litter problem into her own hands, literally. Carolina Yanez calls herself ‘The Trashy Lady.’ She roams the city picking up after others. Global’s Max Kalinowicz spent the day cleaning up with her.

A portion of the Gardiner Expressway and the DVP was closed for hours overnight after an alleged carjacking and police pursuit saw one suspect jump from the expressway. Sean O’Shea reports.

Residents in Calgary’s northeast are becoming increasingly frustrated as an undeveloped lot is slowly being turned into an unofficial dump. Meghan Cobb has more.

One man is dead and another in hospital after a shooting in Coral Springs. People living in a northeast community are becoming frustrated with illegal dumping. The Calgary Flames face a pivotal matchup with the Minnesota Wild.

As spring approaches, so does spring cleaning. And for Metro Vancouver municipalities, that can bring a spike in illegal dumping that costs taxpayers a bundle. Kristen Robinson reports.

As excitement builds on the eve of the coronation of King Charles III, some Canadians are pumped to be participating in the procession. Their excitement; some of the notable Canadian figures who will be attending the coronation; and Royal commentator Dickie Arbiter’s thoughts on the challenges facing the king, and what the monarchy needs to...

Illegal dumping in Hammonds Plains has one resident fed up. He says the issue has only gotten worse in the two years he’s lived in the area, and says while the city is making efforts to address the issue, they’re simply not doing enough. Ashley Field has the story.

An investigation has been launched after the discovery of hundreds of Dungeness crab — dumped in a Maple Ridge field.

Unaddressed flooding, illegal dumping, pot holes and a general lack of city services has some Edmonton businesses saying the amount of taxes they’re paying is “insulting.” Vinesh Pratap reports.

Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, gas prices have spiked. Aaron McArthur explains the alleged reasons for this latest pain at the pump.

Illegal dumping has been an ongoing issue in Regina for years. It’s a big eye sore and one local metal company has been left wondering if the mess will ever go away.

New efforts are being made to try and clean up the Lake of Two Mountains. Local elected officials and environmentalists have made a move to improve the lake’s water quality by signing a charter. As Tim Sargeant reports, the new deal comes as toxic waste continues to be dumped illegally near the lake’s shoreline.

In a Global News follow-up report, retail store employees have come forward with claims that their employers engaged in the practice of destroying and dumping of unsold merchandise. But as Melanie Zettler reports, there is an alternative for retailers.

A popular walking trail in a Halifax-area park has been marred by the discovery of garbage along the trail. A regular user of the Geizer Hill Park Trail recently found several large black garbage bags filled with construction debris. As Whitney Middleton-Oickle reports, that has sparked a call for park users to keep an eye...