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Loblaw to remove single-use plastic shopping bags from stores in early 2023The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart says the move will apply to its corporate and franchise grocery stores, pharmacies and PC Express service.CanadaJun 20
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Plastic checkout bag ban takes effect in ReginaCouncillor Bob Hawkins says there's been "remarkably little resistance" to the plastic bag ban.CanadaFeb 1
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Regina’s bylaw banning plastic checkout bags comes into effect Feb. 1Regina’s new bylaw, which will ban plastic checkout bags, will begin in just over a couple weeks.CanadaJan 17
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Plastic bag bylaw coming into effect in Prince Albert, Sask.The City of Prince Albert's plastic retail checkout bag ban will be implemented starting Oct. 12, 2021.CanadaOct 5, 2021
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Despite political promises, plastic continues to fill Canada’s lakes, rivers and oceansPlastic waste continues to fill Canada's lakes, rivers and oceans. Globally, plastic waste in aquatic ecosystems could reach 90 million tonnes a year by 2030.PoliticsSep 10, 2021
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Manitoba Safeway stores to (once again) phase out plastic bags by May 5Sobeys Inc. put up signs in Manitoba Safeway stores last week that plastic bags would no longer be available starting May 5.EnvironmentApr 13, 2021
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Saint John councillor to table citywide plastic bag ban"What we're seeing here on the ground is that Saint John is indeed ready for this," says Ward 3 Coun. David Hickey.EnvironmentNov 7, 2020
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Residents, retailers welcome new motion to ban plastic bags in ReginaRegina City Councillor Bob Hawkins' motion to draft a plastic bag ban bylaw passed unanimously Wednesday.EnvironmentMay 29, 2020
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Coronavirus: Soaring reliance on single-use plastics stalls B.C.’s zero-waste movementIn a setback for the zero-waste movement, single-use plastics are seeing a resurgence during the new coronavirus pandemic.EnvironmentMay 24, 2020
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Some N.B. retailers move to eliminate plastic bags amid calls for provincial banSome stores, including Sobeys and local Home Hardware shops, are preparing months in advance, already removing the bags from rotation.EnvironmentFeb 4, 2020
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