May 14, 2024

Attention to retailers in Nova Scotia who sell lights and lamps: Nova Scotia’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for lights begins on August 1, 2024.  Product Care is the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for the program.  Fees for the program have yet to be posted. More information on the Product Care program can be found here.

May 14, 2024

Attention retailers in Nova Scotia who sell batteries: Nova Scotia’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for batteries begins on July 1, 2024. Call 2 Recycle is the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) and has posted its fees and also its Environmental Handling Fee Product Guide.  

May 14, 2024

Attention PEI retailers: A recent question from an RCC member has sparked an important conversation: Should PEI retailers have the power to set their Sunday opening hours? Currently shackled by regulations, retailers face noon restrictions, exemptions, and regulatory confusion. Are you in favour of flexible Sunday hours? Share your stance by May 21st with Jim … Continued