How to Dispose of Your Real Christmas Tree in Calgary
The City of Calgary outlines two methods for composting real Christmas trees after the holidays. Learn how to use your green cart or drop-off sites until Jan. 31.
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How to Repurpose Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
Don't just toss your tree! Discover eco-friendly and creative ways to give your Christmas tree a second life in your garden and home after the festive season ends.
Winnipeg Christmas Tree Recycling Depots Open
The City of Winnipeg launches its 'Let's Chip In' program on December 27, offering residents a sustainable way to recycle their Christmas trees. Give your tree a second life!
Simcoe County Christmas Tree Collection Guide 2025
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
OPP: Be mindful of curb-side garbage in Windsor
Ontario Provincial Police issue a crucial reminder to Windsor residents about responsible curb-side waste disposal to ensure safety and compliance. Learn what not to put out.
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.
Suspicious Package in Toronto Deemed Safe by Police
Toronto Police's explosives disposal unit responded to a suspicious package in the city's west end on December 18, 2025, ultimately declaring it safe. No threat was found.
Suspicious Package in Toronto's West End Prompts Bomb Squad
Toronto Police called in the Explosive Disposal Unit after a suspicious package was discovered in the city's west end on December 18, 2025. No immediate threat was reported.
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.
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.
Drunk hunter fined $1K in northwestern Ontario
A Terrace Bay man faces a $1,000 fine for careless hunting while intoxicated in October 2024. Details on the incident and Ontario's hunting safety laws.
Cold Weather Doesn't Guarantee Safe Ice in Windsor-Essex
Despite freezing temperatures in Windsor-Essex, local officials warn that ice on waterways like Blue Heron Lake remains unsafe. Learn crucial winter safety tips.
Fake Viagra, Cialis pills seized in Toronto store
Health Canada has seized counterfeit erectile dysfunction medications from a Toronto convenience store. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself from dangerous fake drugs.
Ottawa police warn no ice is safe as winter arrives
Ottawa police issue a critical safety warning as winter sets in, emphasizing that no ice on waterways is truly safe. Learn the essential precautions to protect yourself and your family.
Ontario fire prompts lithium-ion battery safety advisory
Norfolk County officials issue a safety advisory after a structure fire in Walsh, Ont., reveals a 'tremendous amount' of lithium-ion batteries. Learn about the risks and safety tips.
Edmonton scraps Christmas tree curbside pickup for 2025
The City of Edmonton announces waste crews will no longer collect Christmas trees from curbs. Residents must now use alternative disposal methods. Learn the new rules.
Windsor starts diaper disposal pilot program in new year
Windsor launches a pilot program for disposable diaper disposal to combat a major landfill and health hazard. Learn about the initiative starting in 2025.
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 collects 230 medications to prevent misuse
London's GBPH initiative successfully collected 230 medications to combat prescription drug misuse. Learn how this community effort protects public health and safety.
Prevent Thanksgiving Plumbing Disasters: 'Brown Friday'
Canadian plumbers reveal how to prevent clogged sinks and toilets this Thanksgiving. Learn the simple steps to avoid a 'Brown Friday' plumbing emergency and enjoy a stress-free holiday.
Thompson Hospital Grey-Listed as Unsafe by Nurses Union
Manitoba Nurses Union declares Thompson General Hospital an unsafe working environment, prompting urgent calls for improved staff safety measures and working conditions.
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.
How to Safely Dispose of Expired Medications
Learn the correct methods for disposing expired or unused medications in Canada. Protect your family and environment with proper drug disposal practices.
Don't Trash Your Pumpkin: Ontario Disposal Guide
Learn eco-friendly alternatives to throwing pumpkins in the trash after Halloween. Discover composting programs and creative ways to reduce landfill waste in Barrie and across Ontario.
St. Thomas Historic Grandstand Declared Unsafe
The iconic grandstand at Emslie Field in St. Thomas, Ontario has been declared structurally unsafe, forcing immediate closure and leaving community events in limbo. Learn about this historic landmark's fate.
Edmonton's Pumpkin Composting: From Decor to Dirt
Discover how Edmonton residents are giving their Halloween pumpkins a sustainable second life through the city's innovative composting program that transforms jack-o'-lanterns into nutrient-rich soil.
Winnipeg's Pumpkin Composting: From Waste to Garden Gold
Discover how Winnipeg is transforming Halloween pumpkins from landfill waste into nutrient-rich compost, reducing methane emissions and creating environmental benefits.
ERCA: Don't Dispose of Halloween Pumpkins in Parks
The Essex Region Conservation Authority issues crucial warning about proper pumpkin disposal after Halloween, revealing surprising environmental impacts.
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