Londoners support Business Cares grocery food drive
London community members volunteered at Business Cares Food Drive grocery store weekend as food banks face donation challenges. Learn how you can help local families.
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44% in Prairie Provinces Need Help Buying Food
New report reveals alarming food insecurity levels across Canada, with Prairie provinces hit hardest. Learn how Canadians are coping with rising food costs.
Modular Housing Reduces Landfill Waste by 90%
An Indigenous and female-led North Vancouver company, NUQO Modular, champions modular housing as a key solution to slash construction landfill waste by up to 90% and build faster.
Navan landfill expansion draws resident concerns
A Navan landfill has begun environmental assessment for expansion, raising concerns among local residents about environmental impact and community effects.
Grey Bruce drug disposal nets meds for hockey tickets
Grey Bruce residents exchanged unused pharmaceuticals for Barrie Colts hockey tickets in a successful medication safety initiative. Learn how this program helps combat opioid misuse and environmental contamination.
London Food Drive Launches as Demand Surges
The 26th annual Business Cares Food Drive launches in London, Ontario as community faces unprecedented demand for food assistance. Learn how you can help.
Barrie Winter Curbside Collection Tips 2025
Barrie residents get winter curbside collection guidance. Learn proper cart placement, snow clearing requirements, and seasonal schedule changes for garbage and organics.
Saskatoon students campaign against plastic waste
Saskatoon students initiate innovative campaign to reduce plastic pollution in their community. Learn how youth are driving environmental change and practical solutions.
Ottawa advances bid for private landfill near Carlsbad Springs
Ottawa moves forward with bidding for 475-acre landfill near Carlsbad Springs. Mayor Sutcliffe promises transparency after competitive process concludes. Read latest updates.
Tecumseh extends yard waste collection service
Tecumseh residents get extended yard waste collection. Learn about the new schedule and how it benefits local homeowners and the environment.
Ottawa proceeds with bidding for private landfill purchase
The City of Ottawa is advancing plans to acquire a private landfill through a competitive bidding process. Learn about the timeline and implications for waste management.
London businesses face blue box recycling deadline crisis
London's mayor expresses concern as 500+ businesses and non-profits face January deadline for blue box collection. Critical recycling service in jeopardy.
Ottawa's potential bid to buy private landfill explored
Ottawa officials are evaluating a potential municipal purchase of the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre landfill. Learn about the implications and next steps.
Winnipeg calls for extended curbside leaf collection
Winnipeg residents urge city to extend curbside leaf collection as autumn piles remain weeks after scheduled pickup. Community concerns grow over neighborhood aesthetics and environmental impact.
Barrie yard waste collection extended additional week
Barrie residents gain extra week for yard waste disposal with paper bag collection at curb. City extends seasonal service to accommodate fall cleanup needs.
Onkel Hans Food Drive Provides 34,000+ Meals
Kitchener's Onkel Hans Food Drive successfully distributed more than 34,000 meals to those in need. Learn how community efforts are making a difference in food security.
Windsor mayor seeks smaller recycling bins for residents
Windsor's mayor confirms pathway to secure smaller recycling containers as the blue box program transitions to new carts in 2026. Learn about the upcoming changes.
UPEI food bank visits surge 60% as costs rise
University of Prince Edward Island campus food bank records dramatic 60% increase in student visits between 2022-2024 as living costs skyrocket. Learn how students are coping.
Calgary Food Drive Stuffs 22 Buses for Food Bank
Calgarians donated enough food to fill 22 transit buses during a major food drive supporting the Calgary Food Bank. Mayor joined transit and co-op partners.
25% of Canadians Food Insecure as Prices Soar
New report reveals Canada's deepening food affordability crisis, with 25.5% of households food insecure and half chasing discounts. A moral emergency demanding policy action.
Canadians waste $761 in food over date confusion
A new study reveals Canadian households discard hundreds in edible food due to misunderstanding 'best before' dates. Learn how to use your senses to reduce waste and save money.
Edmonton offers holiday waste reduction tips for Christmas
City of Edmonton provides essential guidance on proper Christmas lights disposal and waste reduction strategies this holiday season. Learn how to recycle responsibly.
Ottawa committee approves bid for landfill site
Ottawa's finance committee has approved exploring a bid for a 450-acre private landfill near Carlsbad Springs. City council will make the final decision on November 26.
York Region Mayors Win Blue Bin Cart Showdown
York Region mayors declare victory in recycling cart dispute. Municipalities secure control over blue box program implementation. Read about the resolution.
Vancouver councillors oppose Metro wastewater plan
Vancouver city councillors are pushing back against Metro Vancouver's liquid waste management plan, citing concerns over costs and environmental impact. Learn about the debate.
$1.03M spent on two government conferences
Taxpayers funded $1.03 million for two lavish 2024 government conferences featuring $94,000 dinners, $1,340 musical spoons, and $915 flower arrangements. Discover the shocking details of federal spending.
Saskatoon waste smell could linger until 2028
Saskatoon residents face persistent waste processing odours until 2028 as city council debates $93.4 million pipeline solution. Councillor calls 3-year timeline 'awful long time' to fix the problem.
Caledon Farms Launches Gently Cooked Dog Food
The Crump Group Inc. introduces a new line of gently cooked, fresh frozen dog food under its Caledon Farms brand, offering Canadian pet owners wholesome meals made with real ingredients.
Toronto firm purchases Dresden landfill in Chatham-Kent
York1 Environmental Waste Solutions has purchased property north of Dresden for landfill operations, raising local concerns about waste management in rural Ontario.
Food inflation dominates Canadian financial concerns
New report reveals Canadians pay $515 monthly for groceries as food inflation tops financial worries. Discover how households are adapting shopping habits and embracing local products.
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