Author: Muriel Schmidt

When Did Larry Hit Newfoundland?

September 11. At 03:30 UTC on September 11, Larry made landfall in Newfoundland as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 960 millibars (28 inHg). Does Larry hit Newfoundland? Larry brought powerful winds, storm surge, and a short period of intense rain to eastern […]

Where Does Food Waste Go Vancouver?

Compostable and organic materials like food waste, food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard trimmings belong in the green bin and need to be separated from regular garbage. A study by Metro Vancouver found that 40% of what we throw into the garbage is actually compostable, and should go into the green bin. Where does Vancouver […]

What Goes In Recycling Vancouver?

Recycling – the following items can be put out for curbside pick-up: Mixed Containers include most plastic containers, cartons and paper cups (including rinsed paper to-go cups and lids), aluminum, and steel containers. Don’t forget you can return many glass bottles, Tetra Paks and aluminum cans for a deposit. What goes in the recycling bin […]

Does Vancouver Community College Accept International Students?

Explore our programs for International Students. Discover VCC’s wide variety of two-year diploma programs specifically designed for international students who wish to work in Canada after graduating. Is Vancouver Community College good for international students? Vancouver Community College has been providing high-quality programs to Canadian and international students since 1965. VCC’s highly qualified faculty and […]

Does Vancouver Have Compost?

The City of Vancouver sells nutrient-rich compost soil for your garden at the Vancouver Landfill in Delta. Our compost is produced on-site from yard trimmings delivered by customers to the Transfer Station and Landfill, and from leaves collected from city streets in the fall. Does BC have compost? The B.C. government encourages the use of […]