City’s leave to appeal lower court’s decision denied
The Supreme Court of Canada will decide whether or not it will hear the appeal
The province launched an online survey on banning plastics and upgrading recycling strategies
Business association says no one has inquired into re-establishing the use of plastic bags
Appeal Court Justice deems plastic bag ban bylaw invalid
The B.C. Supreme Court initially favoured the City in June 2018
The B.C. Supreme Court initially favoured the City in June 2018
An online survey aims to gather information before the ban comes into effect in January 2020
The township will now seek public consultation on how to bring the bylaw into effect
Council looks at options to help become a ‘zero waste’ community
City of Victoria’s new bylaw eased in for merchants; winning videos offer tips for making changes
Court dismisses a challenge by the Canadian Plastic Bag Association
Victoria’s BYOBag movement starts July 1
Petition the latest move by plastics industry association to overturn Canadian bag bans
City bylaw will come into effect this summer
Merchants may still provide free bags for certain grocery and retail items
The committee of the whole was unanimous in wanting to hold off until results are known
