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Author: Megan King
Publication Date: July 24, 2026 - 18:51
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GTA environmental group nears milestone of 10 million litter pieces picked
July 24, 2026
A local environmental group is closing in on the milestone of removing 10 million pieces of litter from local communities, with help from volunteers across the GTA.
When moving around Ottawa, Astara van der Jagt says, it's very common for women and gender-diverse people to plan their routes primarily around what makes them feel safest. Read More
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Almost two-thirds of Canadians disapprove of a federal plan to raise taxes on gasoline next month, according to a Leger poll shared by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). The planned hike in taxes comes from an initiative by the federal government in April to temporarily suspend the federal fuel excise tax on gasoline, diesel fuel and aviation fuels by setting their rates to 0 cents per litre. It took effect April 20 with a planned end date of Labour Day, Sept. 7, 2026. “This measure is intended to address fuel price pressures caused by global oil disruptions related to the Middle...
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