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Alberta’s Waste Bill 83 could impact municipalities

Alberta’s Waste Bill 83 could impact municipalities

“We’re moving Alberta forward with legislation that will make producers of the waste responsible for the system in a way that creates a big opportunity to diversify the plastics economy,” said Environment and Parks minister Jason Nixon of the Bill 83 the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Amendment Act. However, the Opposition and said it misses the mark and only allows more changes to opt out of recycling.
B.C. welcomes the first cruise ship to dock in Canada in more than 2 years

B.C. welcomes the first cruise ship to dock in Canada in more than 2 years

The first international cruise ship to dock in Canada in more than two years arrived in Victoria Saturday morning.
Airline passenger rights rules being challenged in court

Airline passenger rights rules being challenged in court

Canadian airlines asked a Federal Court of Appeal panel Wednesday to quash rules that bolster compensation for passengers subjected to delayed flights and damaged luggage.
Students at Airdrie high school walk out of class to protest lack of consent education

Students at Airdrie high school walk out of class to protest lack of consent education

Approximately 60 students gathered in front of Bert Church High School in Airdrie to protest of what they feel is a lack of focus on consent education in the Alberta health curriculum.
Defendants in Field train derailment lawsuits deny claims of wrongdoing

Defendants in Field train derailment lawsuits deny claims of wrongdoing

Defendants in lawsuits filed by families who lost loved ones in a British Columbia train derailment are denying any wrongdoing in the deaths of three Canadian Pacific Railway employees.
Birding tips for beginners

Birding tips for beginners

Want to try something new this spring--birding, perhaps? Here is what you need to get started.
Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks

Mickey Mouse can start hugging again at Disney parks

As soon as mid-April, personal interaction between visitors and costumed characters will be allowed again at Disneyland in California, Walt Disney World in Florida and on Disney cruises, the company said late last week in a blog post.
Three people paid $55M each for trip to space station on SpaceX flight

Three people paid $55M each for trip to space station on SpaceX flight

SpaceX launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station on Friday for more than a week’s stay, as NASA joins Russia in hosting guests at the world’s most expensive tourist destination.
Tesla robotaxi in the works: Musk

Tesla robotaxi in the works: Musk

Robotoxi, roadster and an electric semi in development says Tesla CEO Elon Musk at opening of new Texas factory.
Edmonton businessman buys NFT book and donates it to library

Edmonton businessman buys NFT book and donates it to library

World’s first book published as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is available to borrow exclusively at the Edmonton Public Library.
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