Simcoe County Christmas Tree Collection Guide 2025
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
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Recycle BC Expert Shares Holiday Waste Recycling Tips
Ann Goulding from Recycle BC offers essential tips for managing holiday waste in Vancouver. Learn what to recycle, compost, and dispose of properly this season.
Ottawa's Blue & Black Box Recycling Changes Jan. 1
Ottawa's curbside recycling program changes hands on January 1, 2026. Miller Waste Services takes over collection, and the list of accepted items expands. Here's what you need to know.
Montreal salon recycles beauty waste, including hair
An innovative Montreal salon is leading a green revolution by recycling hair, foils, dye, and aerosol cans. Discover how Aly Ana's is tackling beauty industry waste in Canada.
Windsor Reminds Residents to Use Green Bins Over Holidays
The City of Windsor reminds residents to divert food waste from landfills using green bins this holiday season. Proper use helps the environment and city waste goals.
Lethbridge Promotes Waste Reduction During Holidays
As festive waste piles up, Lethbridge officials provide crucial recycling guidelines. Learn what can and cannot be recycled to make your holidays greener.
Holiday Recycling Disruptions for 180K Calgary Homes
Over 180,000 Calgary homes face holiday waste pickup changes. The city urges proper sorting as waste volume spikes 25%. Learn how to handle gift wrap, trees, and more.
Nova Scotia Christmas tree sales up, exports down
Local Christmas tree sales are booming in Nova Scotia this season, with one seller moving 350 trees, even as international shipments face a downturn. Discover the local market shift.
New 'Dignity Bag' Supports Montreal's Can Collectors
A new high-capacity backpack designed in Montreal offers dignity and safety to can collectors, highlighting their crucial role in urban recycling. Discover how this initiative is changing perceptions.
Ottawa Beer Store Closures Raise Recycling Questions
Recent Beer Store closures in Ottawa are leading to more alcohol containers in blue bins, disrupting Ontario's deposit return system and raising environmental concerns. Learn about the new agreements and impacts.
B.C. Court Rules Stanley Park Tree Removal Can Proceed
The B.C. Supreme Court has ruled Vancouver can continue removing trees in Stanley Park due to a moth infestation, dismissing a preservation society's challenge. Read the full ruling details.
What's Open and Happening in Ottawa Over the Holidays
Discover festive events, holiday closures, and things to do in Ottawa this Christmas and New Year's season. Your complete guide for 2025.
Bidding War for Woody the Talking Christmas Tree Miniature
A unique holiday auction in Nova Scotia sees bidders competing for a miniature Woody the Talking Christmas Tree. Get the festive details on this charming seasonal story.
Tree Crashes Through Child's Bedroom in B.C. Windstorm
A powerful windstorm in Metro Vancouver sent a tree crashing into a townhouse, destroying a children's bedroom window. The incident highlights the dangers of severe weather.
Mother of five killed by falling tree branch in Chilliwack
Tori Meade, 27, died after being struck by a falling branch during a severe wind storm in Chilliwack. Her two young children with her were unharmed. A fundraiser has been launched for her family.
Tire recycling dispute leaves scrap rubber piling up in Ontario
A dispute over millions in recycling fees has halted Ontario's tire program, causing scrap tires to accumulate across the province. Dealers warn of a growing environmental and logistical crisis.
Calgary Details Holiday Recycling Rules for Christmas Cleanup
The City of Calgary has released its holiday waste sorting guidelines. Learn what gift wrap, boxes, and other festive materials go in the blue, green, or black bins to recycle right this season.
Ontario's New Blue Box Program Saves Communities $200M
Ontario completes its transition to a producer-funded recycling system on Jan 1, 2026. The enhanced Blue Box program will save municipalities over $200 million and make recycling more consistent across the province.
Man charged for unsafe firearm disposal in recycling bin
An Ontario man faces charges after allegedly disposing of a firearm in a residential recycling container. The OPP stresses the dangers of improper weapon handling. Read the full story.
Sutcliffe's Tree Planting Promise Falls Drastically Short
Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe's campaign promise to plant one million trees in his first term is falling drastically short, with only about 100,000 planted. The city's tree canopy lags behind goals and neighbouring Gatineau.
Ontario tire recycling breaks down as scrap piles up
Tire dealers across Ontario are raising alarms as recyclers stop accepting scrap tires, leading to dangerous stockpiles. Learn about the broken system and its environmental risks.
Woman killed by tree branch in Chilliwack during wind storm
A 27-year-old Chilliwack woman died after being struck by a tree limb on a trail near Island 22 dog park during severe winds. Her two children were unharmed. Read the tragic details.
Doctor found dead in Miami Dollar Tree freezer
Miami police are investigating the mysterious death of Dr. Helen Garay, found unclothed in a store freezer. The 32-year-old anesthesiologist was a mother of two from Nicaragua.
Woman killed by falling tree in B.C. Fraser Valley
A woman died after a tree fell on her in B.C.'s Fraser Valley, police confirm. The tragic incident highlights the dangers of severe weather in the region.
Aduro Graduates Shell Program, Advances Plastic Recycling Tech
Canadian cleantech firm Aduro graduates from Shell's GameChanger after multi-year validation of its Hydrochemolytic™ Technology, a promising solution for converting waste plastics into valuable hydrocarbons.
Some Essex Residents Still Without New Recycling Carts
Some Essex County residents are still waiting for new recycling carts as Windsor-Essex transitions its blue box program. Key details on the rollout and what it means for 2026.
3 Best Beauty Products We Tried This Week
Discover the top three beauty product launches of the week, tested and reviewed. From a long-lasting brow gel to a firming neck cream and a hydrating body wash, find your new favourite.
Dal profs fix Woody the Talking Christmas Tree after breakdown
Dalhousie University professors saved the holiday season at Mic Mac Mall, repairing the beloved Woody the Talking Christmas Tree after a mechanical failure. Discover how academic expertise brought festive magic back to life.
Christmas tree harvest helps reduce wildfire threat in Sask.
A festive tradition in Prince Albert National Park is providing a surprising benefit: reducing wildfire fuel. Learn how this annual harvest protects communities.
Save 30% on a Pre-Lit Artificial Christmas Tree
Running late for Christmas? This Best Choice Products 6-foot pre-lit artificial tree is on sale for under $100. Available in multiple colours, it's a sturdy, reviewer-loved option to save you time and money.
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