Waste
City, park board to debate speeding up overhaul of Vancouver’s sewer system
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Council and the park board are set to debate identical motions at their meetings this week seeking to set a 10-year timeline to address sewer separation across the city. Continue reading
City of Brandon stops recycling a certain type of plastic
A plastic food container mostly used for fresh produce and pre-made meals at stores will no longer be accepted in Brandon, Man.’s recycling program. Continue reading
Swimming in plastic: How Metro Vancouver handles its own recycling
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
After accounting for his own plastic waste, reporter Aaron McArthur looks into how Metro Vancouver recycles what it produces – a unique approach in North America. Continue reading
Swimming in plastic: One B.C. man’s battle with recycling in his own home
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Global News reporter Aaron McArthur put his own family’s plastic use under the microscope with some eye-opening results. Continue reading
Winnipeg inches closer to a possible organic waste program
The City’s Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment Committee approved a motion Wednesday to have city staff look into potential pilot programs for organic waste pick-up. 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
Mountains of illegally-discarded material takes over Kingston property
But two Ottawa-area environmentalists have taken a trip to Kingston to take care of it. Continue reading
Computer control failure to blame for morning water pressure drop in Regina
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
Many Regina residents were left with low water pressure Friday morning after a failure at a city pumping station. Continue reading
Kingston looks to public to reach 65% waste diversion goal
The City of Kingston is examining ways to reach 65 per cent waste diversion by 2025. Continue reading