Vancouver's Christmas & Boxing Day 2025 Openings Guide
Plan your holiday outings with our complete guide to what's open and closed in Metro Vancouver on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2025. Find shopping hours, attractions, and more.
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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.
Vancouver hit-and-run kills elderly woman, driver sought
Vancouver police are searching for a driver who fled after striking and killing an 81-year-old woman on Rupert Street. The vehicle is a dark grey 1990s Volkswagen Golf.
Senior killed in Vancouver hit-and-run, police investigating
An 81-year-old woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run in East Vancouver on Dec. 22, 2025. Vancouver Police are urging witnesses to come forward with any information.
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.
Suspect charged in DTES rooming house stabbing: VPD
Vancouver police announce an attempted murder charge following a stabbing at a Downtown Eastside rooming house. Get the latest details on the incident and police response.
10 Things to Do in Metro Vancouver Before Christmas
Discover the final festive events and activities in Metro Vancouver this weekend, from the CPKC Holiday Train to holiday markets. Plan your last-minute Christmas fun now!
Suspect in Vancouver taxi driver killing re-arrested
Jordan Conway, wanted in the killing of a Vancouver taxi driver, has been re-arrested by police. Get the latest details on the case and ongoing investigation.
Giant Construction Waste Pile Abandoned on Vancouver Site
The Port of Vancouver faces a massive cleanup after terminating a lease with a waste company that left a towering heap of construction debris on a south Vancouver property. Learn about the legal battle and the upcoming removal.
Vancouver's 10 Best Concerts of 2025 Revealed
Relive the magic of Vancouver's 2025 live music scene. From legendary farewell tours to rising stars, discover the 10 concerts that defined the year. See the full list now.
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.
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.
Vancouver man charged with third murder in 2025
A Vancouver man faces a new murder charge in the death of a third woman. Police detail the investigation and charges in this ongoing case. Read the latest developments.
Value Drives Holiday Shoppers in Metro Vancouver Malls
Metro Vancouver malls saw crowds this holiday season as shoppers sought deals and festive experiences. Experts note a shift towards value-driven purchases and in-person events over late-night shopping.
Levi's Opens New Vancouver Store, More B.C. Locations Coming
Levi's returns to downtown Vancouver with a new Pacific Centre store, part of a broader B.C. expansion. A fourth boutique is slated for Richmond in early 2026.
Krispy Kreme Opens in Vancouver with Free Doughnut Frenzy
Krispy Kreme's new Vancouver location on West Broadway opened to massive crowds, lured by free doughnut giveaways and golden tickets for a year of monthly treats.
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.
Vancouver debates banning right turns on red lights
A Vancouver city councillor is pushing to make right turns on red illegal at numerous intersections, citing safety concerns. The proposal will be debated at City Hall.
Whitecaps' MLS Cup final prep clouded by Vancouver future
The Vancouver Whitecaps prepare for the MLS Cup final as questions swirl about the club's long-term future in the city. Get the latest on this pivotal moment for Vancouver soccer.
10 Vancouver Christmas Markets to Visit in 2025
Discover 10 unique Vancouver Christmas markets for 2025, from gothic oddities to artisan crafts. Find dates, locations, and what makes each market special for your holiday shopping.
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