WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The city of Winnipeg was to hold the first of two public meetings Tuesday night on the pros and cons of banning or limiting chemical pesticides and herbicides for cosmetic use.
"I think Winnipeg is behind the times when it comes to controlling the use of these chemicals," said Coun. Jenny Gerbasi, who chairs the committee examining the issue.
More than 100 communities across Canada, including Brandon, Halifax, Ottawa and Toronto, have restricted the non-essential use of toxic lawn and garden chemicals.
Last year, Quebec adopted the toughest standards in North America in banning 20 different chemicals, such as 2,4-D, found in the most popular herbicides.
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