Philippines Canada Garbage

• Ship carrying 69 containers of garbage arrives in Vancouver after journey from Philippines

  The Anna Maersk, carrying 69 containers of Canadian garbage and e-waste, docked at Deltaport near the Tsawwassen ferry terminal just after 7 a.m. on Saturday.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2019
  
• Vancouver facility prepares for arrival of years-old trash from Philippines

  While Canadians begin celebrating the country's 152nd birthday this weekend, workers in Vancouver will be burning piles of years-old garbage.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2019
  
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• Canadian trash from Philippines set to arrive in Vancouver

  The ship's arrival will bring nearly to a close the garbage saga that led to a diplomatic dispute with the Philippines and drew attention to the growing global problem of plastic waste.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2019
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• Philippines normalizing Canada relations after garbage dispute

  There is no word yet on a return to Canada of the Philippine ambassador or consuls general, who were withdrawn until Canada took back a big load of garbage that had been festering in Philippine ports.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
• If Canadian trash is turning into a diplomatic headache, why can’t we dispose of it ourselves?

  Chances are you're putting non-recyclable items into the blue bin. Experts say that's one part of Canada's complex recycling problem.

  Canada

  May 2, 2019
• Philippines’ Duterte suggests dumping garbage on Canada’s ‘beautiful beaches’

  Meanwhile, Canada says it is working on a solution to the lingering garbage dispute.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2019
• Philippines keeps telling Canada to pick up its trash — why is it still there?

  On Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte said he will “declare war” against Canada if the situation isn't dealt with in the coming week.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2019