The summer goal ensures retailers have enough time to prepare, while still having the bylaw implemented before next fall.

Some stores, including Sobeys and local Home Hardware shops, are preparing months in advance, already removing the bags from rotation.

The new version of the bylaw will have to be approved by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change.

The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed an appeal from the city seeking to overturn a lower court ruling quashing the ban.

In June, the federal Liberal government proposed a ban on "harmful" single-use plastics across the country by 2021.

A 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.

Over 2,200 signatures in about three weeks on an online petition seems to indicate she's not alone with that thought.

The 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.

Municipalities in Greater Moncton are reviewing plastic bag usage - but they're looking for your help.

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps hopes the provincial government will consider a B.C.-wide ban on single-use plastic checkout bags.