This week has been recognized as Waste Reduction Week in Regina. It’s the opportunity for residents to look at how waste is created in the household and to identify opportunities on how to reduce and reuse waste before recycling. Janet Aird with the City of Regina, says there are a lot of examples of reusable […]
The City of Regina’s bylaw that will ban the use of plastic checkout bags comes into effect February 1. The ban applies to plastic bags provided to customers at checkouts. In a release the City says that other in-store plastic bags used for items such as bulk foods, fruits, vegetables are still permitted. The City […]
Regina City Council meets today with two items in particular up for debate. One centers around the proposed construction of a Sobey’s Liquor store on 13th and Retallack in an area that has not been developed for years. Some in the community feel the store is not needed as it would not contribute to a […]
Prince Albert is the first city in the province to ban single-use plastic bags. On Monday night, city council voted unanimously on the new bylaw. This means restaurants, stores and other businesses will no longer be able to give customers plastic bags, with exceptions to carry produce, meat, unpackaged baked goods, flowers, bulk items, live […]
Starting Friday, shoppers at Sobeys will no longer be able to receive plastic bags when they buy groceries. The grocery store chain is removing them from circulation across the country, eliminating an estimated 225-million plastic bags used per year. South Regina Sobeys Manager Pamela Kuffner, said people will still have options when it comes to […]
Regina city council could place a ban on plastic bags at their monthly meeting Monday night. Councillor Bob Hawkins will be introducing a motion asking for the ban saying it is something he thinks will be welcomed by the community as it will show the city they are doing something about the environment. If the […]
