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Saint John council moves forward with plastic bag ban bylawThe summer goal ensures retailers have enough time to prepare, while still having the bylaw implemented before next fall.ConsumerNov 10, 2020
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Some N.B. retailers move to eliminate plastic bags amid calls for provincial banSome stores, including Sobeys and local Home Hardware shops, are preparing months in advance, already removing the bags from rotation.EnvironmentFeb 4, 2020
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Victoria city council sends new version of plastic bag ban to province for approvalThe new version of the bylaw will have to be approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.Jan 30, 2020
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Victoria plastic bag ban dead as Supreme Court of Canada rejects appealThe Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal from the city seeking to overturn a lower court ruling quashing the ban.Jan 23, 2020
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4 in 5 British Columbians support a federal ban on single use plastic: pollIn June, the federal Liberal government proposed a ban on "harmful" single-use plastics across the country by 2021.EnvironmentNov 21, 2019
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City of Vancouver wants to know if you want plastic bags to be bannedA public survey has been launched that will collect opinions on banning plastic shopping bags in the city, along with imposing a fee on paper and reusable bags.Jul 11, 2019
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‘It’s detrimental to our environment’: Moncton student urges plastic bag planOver 2,200 signatures in about three weeks on an online petition seems to indicate she's not alone with that thought.EnvironmentApr 16, 2019
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Retail reps disappointed with ‘lack of provincial leadership’ in N.B. on single-use plasticsThe Retail Council of Canada's Atlantic director is urging politicians to implement a bylaw or resolution to limit the amount of single-use plastic in New Brunswick.EnvironmentJan 8, 2019
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Plastic bag ban on the horizon for residents of MonctonMunicipalities in Greater Moncton are reviewing plastic bag usage - but they're looking for your help.EnvironmentNov 21, 2018
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Victoria pushing for B.C.-wide plastic bag ban as city’s own begins July 1Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps hopes the provincial government will consider a B.C.-wide ban on single-use plastic checkout bags.EnvironmentJun 29, 2018
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