A ban on the unnecessary use of plastic straws in Vancouver, originally set to come into effect by summer, may be delayed until next year. The city originally set a goal of implementing the ban by June 1, 2019, but now staff are recommending council postpone the ban until April, 2020 so that more consultation can take place. The city said the delay would, in part, give businesses more time to adapt to the change. (David Chang/EPA-EFE)Staff also said they're working on bylaw amendments that would "require businesses to provide a bendable plastic straw when requested by a customer for accessibility." "Similar to accessible parking spots and ramps and railings, a bendable plastic straw, we're learning, is a very good tool for accessibility and very much needed,'' she said.

Source: CBC News April 19, 2019 17:37 UTC