Southern Sask. First Nations concerned about ‘increase’ in black bear sightings
First Nations around southern Saskatchewan have made multiple reports regarding an “increase” in black bear sightings. Continue reading
Garbage
‘A lot of it I think is laziness’: residents highlight litter issues around HRM
While some trails have garbage collected by HRM staff, others are maintained solely by volunteers, so when people dump their trash it can cost the volunteers money to properly dispose of the garbage. Continue reading
Volunteers clean up Dartmouth Landing for World Oceans Day
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Volunteers clean up litter along the shoreline at Dartmouth Landing as part of World Oceans Day. Continue reading
Vancouver launches pilot program to ‘butt out’ cigarette litter
The city is buying thousands of “pocket ashtrays” for smokers to put their butts in, rather than throwing them on the ground. Continue reading
Canada needs to ban garbage exports, advocates say following Philippines dispute
The spotlight on the global shipping of garbage grew bright in recent weeks as the diplomatic fight over garbage between Canada and the Philippines gained international attention. Continue reading
Composting enforcement being considered for North Okanagan businesses
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
One Vernon business that already composts said contracting an outside company to pick up their organic waste cost approximately $80 per month and has reduced their garbage by roughly 75 per cent. Continue reading
Canadian trash at heart of ‘war’ with Philippines to be burned in Metro Vancouver power plant
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver describes the facility as the “most environmentally sustainable option to recover energy and resources from waste that cannot be reused or recycled.” Continue reading
Bear activity spiking in B.C. community
Residents in the B.C. community of Peachland are accustomed to seeing bears, but the Okanagan town is experiencing a spike in bear reports this spring. Continue reading
‘It smells like a dirty bathroom’: Stench in Vancouver parkades prompts calls for relief
A Vancouver businessman says more public washrooms are needed in the city to keep human waste out of the public parkades. Continue reading
Lethbridge residents voice concerns over biweekly waste collection
Joel Sanchez, the city’s general manager of waste and recycling, said there are ways to combat odour, including using dryer sheets and baking soda. Continue reading