Cruise ships to pay more for dumping high-risk waste in Victoria
Cruise ships docking at Ogden Point in Victoria will soon pay a lot more to dump high-risk waste in the Hartland Landfill.
The Capital Regional District's Environmental Advisory Committee voted in favour of nearly tripling dumping fees for high-risk waste at the landfill.
The fee will jump from just over $150 per ton to $500 per ton.
"The cost increase, which is something like 600K a year, is not significant but it does send a message and makes you think, 'Do you want to unload your waste on Vancouver Island or can you do something better with it?'" said Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins on Thursday.
High-risk waste includes foreign food and other items that have not been inspected locally.
Desjardins says that high-risk waste must be treated in a similar manner as products containing asbestos.
The fee hike is set to begin in 2024 to give cruise ship operators time to adjust.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
DEVELOPING Motive of man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump remains elusive
Former U.S. president Donald Trump called for unity and resilience after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign, while President Joe Biden implored Americans to 'cool it down' in the final stretch and 'resolve our differences at the ballot box.'
The biggest questions the U.S. Secret Service will have to answer, according to a former special agent in charge
A former U.S. Secret Service agent says those involved in Donald Trump's security detail will have some questions to answer following an assassination attempt.
Trump is expected to pick his vice presidential nominee on Monday, the first day of GOP convention
Donald Trump said he plans to announce his vice presidential pick on Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention.
Corus Entertainment says ongoing job cuts will amount to 25% of full-time positions
Corus Entertainment Inc. says it expects to have slashed 25 per cent of its full-time workforce by the end of next month compared with the beginning of its 2023 fiscal year, as the company continues to "aggressively cut costs."
U.S. judge dismisses Trump classified documents case
The U.S. federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former president Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defence lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed.
What to expect from the 2024 Republican National Convention, just days after the Trump rally shooting
The Republican party kicks off its convention to pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee, Wis., on Monday, just two days after former U.S. president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. Here's CTVNews.ca's guide on what to expect.
Ontario accelerates alcohol expansion plans amid ongoing LCBO strike
As the LCBO strike enters its second week, the Ontario government is speeding up its alcohol expansion plans, announcing licensed grocery stores will be able to start selling ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages as of July 18.
Body found on Spanish island during search for missing British teenager Jay Slater
Search teams looking for missing British teenager Jay Slater on the Spanish island of Tenerife have found the body of a young man.
Trucker who caused Broncos crash applies to have permanent resident status returned
The truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash has applied to have his permanent resident status returned.