For cities and towns trying to cut out plastic, here's what's worked and what hasn't
May 7, 2024
Across Canada, communities are trying single-use plastic bans, fees and other policies to tackle plastic pollution locally. Some, such as Montreal and Banff, have been ambitious and seem successful so far. But there have been some setbacks in cities like Calgary and Vancouver. Here's a closer look at the range of strategies, what's working and what's not.
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The soon-to-be owner of three newspapers in the Manitoba market is excited about the future of local journalism but is not ruling out a run to become leader of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party.“Never say never,” said Kevin Klein in a wide-ranging interview with The Globe and Mail. “That’s what I’ve learned from my time in politics.”
May 28, 2024 - 19:57 | Temur Durrani | The Globe and Mail
A union representing 550 workers at a mine in British Columbia’s central Interior says they’re prepared to go on strike if a new contract is not reached by the end of Friday.Unifor Local 3018 says the workers at Taseko’s Gibraltar Mine deserve fair wages, strong safety protocols and equitable treatment on the job.A statement from the union says despite several weeks of meetings, the company has failed to make meaningful proposals at the bargaining table ahead of the current collective agreement expiring on May 31.
May 28, 2024 - 19:42 | | The Globe and Mail
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May 28, 2024 - 19:41 | Drew Stremick | Global News - Canada
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