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Ban gas-powered leaf blowers, Vancouver Island councillor proposes
November 22, 2019
By CBC News
By CBC News
Local landscape contractor says industry not yet ready to switch to electric, battery power
November 22, 2019
By CBC News
By CBC News
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As a means of dealing with climate change as well as noise output, a town councillor from Oak Bay, B.C. is proposing the municipality introduce a ban on the use of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. But a local landscape contractor argues the industry isn’t yet ready to deal with an abrupt ban.