BC getting one million dollars from Japan to help with the clean up of tsunami debris on our coast. The announcement comes just over two years after Japan was devastated by a strong earthquake and tsunami. One and a half million tonnes of debris washed out to sea and some of it is beginnnig to come ashore here in BC. Environment Minister Terry Lake … [Read more...]
Shoreline cleanup beautifies Vancouver waterfront
September 22, 2012 by
More than 200 people turned up at Vancouver's English Bay Saturday morning to help with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup. The group collected more than three large garbage bins and one recycling bin, as well as oversized pieces of metal and wood. The most common piece of litter out there? Cigarette butts. "Thousands of cigarette butts were … [Read more...]
Shoreline cleanup crews looking for help ahead of tsunami debris arrival
May 10, 2012 by
As Japanese tsunami debris starts to wash ashore along the Pacific coast, a conservation group hopes to recruit volunteers to help in the effort. Jill Dwyer with the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup says the group has launched an online registry. "With the tsunami debris, we don't really know how much is coming, or when it's coming, but we're just … [Read more...]
Occupier arrested as officials enforce cleanup
November 15, 2011 by
An Occupy Vancouver protester was arrested yesterday as police, fire officials and city workers made their rounds for a mass cleanup at the encampment. Many of the occupiers remained peaceful and co-operative as city workers hauled in tarps and several unoccupied tents deemed unsafe into municipal trucks. While the scene was mostly calm, there … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Fire Department orders “Occupy” cleanup
November 3, 2011 by
Vancouver's Fire Chief is taking action against the Occupy Vancouver camp outside the Art Gallery. John McKearney says he's worried large tarps covering several tents are creating safety concerns. First responders had a tough time making it to a man at the camp who suffered an overdose this morning. Two unauthorized propane tanks were also … [Read more...]
