Batteries
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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.CanadaJan 12
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Guelph, Ont. police investigating theft of tools, equipment at construction sitePolice say theft occurred in the area of Paisley Road and Elmira Road South over the weekend.CrimeFeb 15, 2023
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The EV revolution is igniting these surprising companiesMore 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.EconomyFeb 10, 2023
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UBC researchers invent ‘ultra-thin’ battery you can toss in the laundryThe 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.TechDec 9, 2021
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‘It’s not going to happen by accident’: The push for an EV revolution in CanadaThere is an electric vehicle revolution about to take off, and it's a huge opportunity for Canada to 'recharge' its auto industry.CanadaMay 15, 2021
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UBC Okanagan assistant professor working to create safer, cheaper batteriesZinc-ion batteries are being touted as being cheaper, safer and long-lasting than lithium-ion batteries.CanadaMar 17, 2021
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Battery recycling program to launch in SaskatchewanSaskatchewan’s new recycling program, operated by Call2Recycle Canada Inc., launches in 2021.CanadaDec 31, 2020
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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.”EnvironmentDec 5, 2020
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Industry-led household hazardous waste program one step closer in SaskatchewanA new program will reduce the amount of household hazardous waste improperly disposed of in Saskatchewan landfills, according to Dustin Duncan.EnvironmentJul 5, 2019
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Regina to collect hazardous waste on select dates through springRegina residents are encouraged to drop off their hazardous waste at the public works yard on select dates this spring, beginning April 26.EnvironmentApr 26, 2019
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