North Okanagan expected to move forward with plastic bag ban despite court ruling
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The provincial court of appeal ruled Victoria needed to seek provincial approval to go ahead. Continue reading
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B.C.’s top court throws out Victoria’s plastic bag ban, says city needs provincial green light
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In the wake of the ruling, the City of Victoria is vowing to “find another way” to eliminate plastic bags. Continue reading
City of Vancouver wants to know if you want plastic bags to be banned
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
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. Continue reading
Canada wants to ban single-use plastics. Here’s how that works in Europe
Canada is set to model its own ban on the policy brought in by the E.U. earlier this year. Here’s how it works. Continue reading
Tofino, Ucluelet become latest in B.C. to outlaw plastic items as bans take effect
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The districts both passed bylaws banning single-use plastic bags and straws last month. Continue reading
Vancouver market tries to end plastic bag use by printing embarrassing messages
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The East West Market on Main Street hopes printing messages like “Colon Care” and “Adult Video Emporium” will stop plastic bag use. Continue reading
Regina city council approves report looking at restricting use of single-use plastics
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
Regina city council passed a motion on Monday ordering a report on the environmental impact of single-use plastics. Continue reading
Moncton students support ban on single-use plastic bags
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Though it fell short of its goal, a campaign to collect plastic bags for recycling was still a big win for students at a Moncton-area school. Continue reading
2 Atlantic provinces are banning plastic bags — so where do the others stand?
The big problem with plastic bags is that they never go away. Continue reading
Newfoundland and Labrador to become 2nd province to ban plastic bags
It says the ban won’t take effect for between six and 12 months, to give consumers time to get in the habit of bringing reusable bags. Continue reading