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E n v i r o n m e n t a l aw a r d s
n o m i n e e s wa n t e d
Marc h 7t h, 2009
The city's environmental awards program includes a new category this year to
recognize residents who are going the extra distance to make green choices.
The new Green Choices award will join a roster of awards that recognize vari-
ous environment–related efforts in the city and is specifically intended to hon-
our those who make choices in their own homes or gardens that improve the
health of Burnaby's environment.
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At a recent council meeting, councillors gave the thumbs–up
to move forward with planning for this year's Environment
Week, J u n e 1 t o 7 , and to put out the call for nominations.
dan.johnston@burnaby.ca
He said that with council's adoption last year of the pesticide use control by-
law, city residents are already limited from cosmetic pesticide use. Other
award categories are communications, community stewardship, planning and
development, youth and business stewardship. Nominations for the awards
are due by A p r i l 9 , and winners will be announced in M a y .
C i t y wa n t s B . C . – w i d e
limits on pesticide use
T h e C i t y o f B u r n a by w a n t s
t o t a ke i t s p e s t i c i d e
b a n p r ov i n c e w i d e .
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The City of Burnaby wants to take its pesticide ban prov-
ince wide.
The city has penned a resolution going to the Union of B.C. Municipalities con-
vention this week asking the province to ban the sale and use of cosmetic pes-
ticides.
Burnaby banned the products from residential yards earlier this year.
Coun. Dan Johnston said the goal now is to get a " level pla ying field " in
B.C., rather than having different rules in different cities.
dan.johnston@burnaby.ca
mburrows@telus.net
She noted that cities do not have the authority to ban pesti-
cide sales.
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The bylaw covers pesticides used for cosmetic reasons, not products used
against bug and rodent infestations.
Recent studies have linked lawn and garden pesticides to birth defects,
asthma, developmental delays, prostate cancer, motor dysfunction, Parkin-
son's, nervous system disruption and immunotoxicity.
ND P S u cce e d s
in Pushing for Hea rings
o n 2 4 – D Pe s t i c i d e s
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New Democratic Party of Canada
(the third federal opposition party)
Web Site
Retrieved in M a r c h 2 0 0 9
juliap@parl.gc.ca
Dow AgroSciences in suing the federal government for loss of profits which
would occur as a result of this pesticide ban. Dow filled a $2 million notice of
action last under Chapter 11 of NAFTA last August.
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C i t y o f B u r n a by
B y l aw N o . 1 2 4 6 5
2. In this Bylaw :
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“biolog ical control ” means the use of natural agents such as insects, nema-
todes, fungi, viruses or fish to control pests;
“hard landscape” means any constructed surface typically used for land-
scaping such as asphalt, concrete, rocks, gravel, treated wood or brick pavers;
(b) a control product as defined in the Pest Control Products Act (Canada);
and
(c) the use of a pesticide to disinfect a swimming pool, wading pool, whirl-
pool or ornamental water fountain;
(d) the use of a pesticide to purify water intended for human or animal
consumption;
(e) the use of a biological control to destroy noxious pests, including rats
and mice;
5. (1) Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw, or who consents, al-
lows or permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this By-
law, or who neglects or refrains from doing anything required by a provision of
this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties as may be im-
posed under the Offence Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.338. 11 of 17.
(2) Each day that a violation continues or exists under this Bylaw is a separate
offence.
SCHEDULE “A”
Permitted Pesticides
The following substances are permitted pesticides and shall be excluded from
the provisions of this Bylaw :
B u r n a by Pe s t i c i d e
N o t i f i c a t i o n B y l aw
Adopted J u l y 2 3 r d , 1 9 9 0
(b) "pesticide" and "public land" have the meanings assigned by the Pesti-
cide Control Act and regulations thereunder.
(b) on the grounds of a multiple family dwelling or in the common areas within
such dwelling shall post a warning notice at least 72 hours before the pesticide
is applied and shall keep the notice posted at least 72 hours after the pesticide
is applied.
(2) The warning notice required by subsection (1) shall conform with the re-
quirements set out in Schedule "A" hereof.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), where the occupant of the dwelling unit
consents to a shorter notice period, that shorter notice may be given.
5. Where in the opinion of the Medical Health Officer the interests of public
health will be better served by a shorter notice period than is required by this
BYLAW, the Medical Health Officer may vary the time required for giving notice.
SCHEDULE "A"
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
(a) rectangular:
(b) at least 28 cm x 43 cm;
(c) made of durable, rain resistant material;
(d) red–lettered on a white background.
(a) the words "PESTICIDE WARNING" printed in bold face at least 2.5 cm
in height;
(b) the trade name of the pesticide, the date of application, the applicator's
name and telephone number and the words "AVOID CONTACT WI TH
TREATED AREA" printed in letters at least 1.5 cm in height, viz. : 15 of 17.
PESTICIDE WARNING
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