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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 waste and recycling centres reopen around Lethbridge, officials say they’ve seen reckless behavior at multiple sites and an increase in illegal dumping. Emily Olsen reports.

A new pilot project is hoping to catch people dumping old couches, mattresses and garbage in back lanes and lots around Winnipeg. In the coming weeks the city will mount six cameras in undisclosed locations around the city it deems as problem areas. Global’s Brittany Greenslade reports.

A Georgia man says his former boss dumped his last paycheque in his driveway as a massive pile of oil-covered pennies after allegedly withholding the money for months out of spite. Andreas Flaten and his girlfriend, Olivia Oxley, found the pennies in their driveway on March 12, as video posted to Instagram shows.

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.

More fallout after Global BC reported hospital patients are being discharged from hospitals and left on nearby bus stops or benches. Health Minister Adrian Dix says patients who are unruly or threatening staff or others may be escorted out of the facility. Kristen Robinson reports.

Tue, Aug 09: A Moncton scout leader fed up with illegal dumping is taking it upon himself to clean up a newly discovered mess. As Global’s Shelley Steeves reports, he’s going to need some help to tackle the problem.

Fri, May 20: With illegal dumping being a growing and costly problem in Vancouver, the city is about to double its efforts to clean it up. Nadia Stewart explains why things have been getting worse, and what the city is doing long-term to help solve the problem.

Someone is illegally dumping on a Scouts Canada and they’re taking to social media to try and find out who. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.

A Winnipeg business is speaking out after spending a year and a half dealing with the city trying to stop illegal dumping and over flowing garbage bins. Global’s Brittany Greenslade reports.