Trash
Clayton Park West MLA issues challenge to curb littering, raise awareness
The MLA has issued a challenge to make Clayton Park West the cleanest riding in Nova Scotia. Continue reading
‘It’s gross’: Garbage pileup stinking up NDG street
Residents are complaining the mountain of trash has been piling up since moving day, and has yet to be picked up. Continue reading
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
1.1 billion single-use items ended up in Metro Vancouver landfills in 2018: study
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
The Metro Vancouver study done by TRI environmental Consulting found more than a billion single-use items were tossed out last year. Continue reading
Surrey counters illegal dumping problem with free junk drop-off events
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The free events are one of several ways Surrey is trying to reduce illegal dumping by 50 per cent by 2020. Continue reading
How ‘trashy’ tourism threatens world-famous destinations
By Sharmeen Somani Online video journalist
Tourism brings many benefits to a destination — including more money and jobs as well as cultural preservation — but its environmental impact is creating new problems. 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
Where does Winnipeg’s recycling end up?
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
When you toss something into the recycling bin, do you think about what happens to it next? Continue reading
With a million recyclable bottles ‘lost’ daily in B.C., would higher deposits help?
B.C. has a 5-cent minimum deposit rate, far below other provinces and countries around the world. Continue reading
Volunteers clean up Regina’s North Central following viral video
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
After a post on social media, one North Central resident decided to take matters into her own hands and organize a community clean-up. Continue reading