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.
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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.
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.
Hong Kong Fire Kills 44, Construction Arrests Made
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has claimed 44 lives, leading to arrests for gross negligence. Learn about the rescue efforts and the safety investigation.
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.
Worker Airlifted After Highway 21 Accident Near Kincardine
Emergency crews airlifted a construction worker after being struck on Highway 21 near Kincardine. The incident highlights ongoing workplace safety concerns in construction zones.
Saskatoon firm fined $100K after wall injures worker
A Saskatoon construction company faces a $100,000 fine after a wall collapsed onto a worker's leg. Learn about workplace safety enforcement in Saskatchewan.
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.
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.
Alberta fast-tracks 5 school projects for space
Alberta accelerates construction of five new school projects in Edmonton and Calgary to address urgent need for classroom spaces, cutting timelines by up to nine months.
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.
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.
Sewage blockage causes foul smells on Vancouver Island
A major sewage line blockage in the Capital Regional District is causing foul odors as crews work to truck waste. Residents are being warned about the temporary inconvenience.
Windsor Good Greens Program Hits Food Recovery Milestones
Windsor's Good Greens Food Reclamation Program celebrates multiple achievements in reducing food waste and feeding communities. Learn how this initiative is making a difference.
York Region Mayors Threaten to Scrap Recycling Deal
York Region mayors express strong dissatisfaction with new recycling agreement, threatening termination if concerns aren't addressed. Read about the escalating conflict.
Illegal Trash Mountain Near Oxford River Causes Fury
Hundreds of tonnes of illegally dumped waste discovered near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, prompting environmental concerns and community outrage. Learn about the investigation.
Best-before dates cause $600 food waste per Quebec home
A new study reveals Quebec households waste $600 worth of food yearly due to best-before date confusion. Learn how to reduce food waste and save money.
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